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By Anak Dut The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has dismissed rumours that South Sudan has expelled the U.S. Ambassador in Juba and demanded the Embassy’s closure.The circulating on social media claimed that the US embassy was closed due to the recent status of diplomatic relations with the United States. The statement claimed that […]
Diplomacy National
Newly adopted strategic plan outlines key priorities and objectives that will guide the association’s activities over the next two years. By Opio Jackson South Sudan Freight and Forwarders Association (SSFA) Senators have adopted a comprehensive strategic plan for the fiscal years 2025/2026. The newly adopted strategic plan outlines key priorities and objectives that will guide […]
Business Business News National
The commitment was made during an inspection aimed at strengthening partnership between the government and EZRA Group to ensure steady and affordable electricity supply across Juba. By James Chatim The Undersecretary in the Ministry of Energy and Dams, Madhieu Achuil, on Friday visited the EZRA power plant and the firm assured the public of uninterrupted power in […]
National
The Japanese government is set to launch a new technical cooperation project in South Sudan by early 2022 to improve water supply to the citizens. The project is also meant to build the capacity of the South Sudan Water Urban Cooperation (SSWUC) staff to ensure effective management of water supply, particularly in Juba City. The […]
National
President Salva Kiir has expressed worries over the increasing border tensions between Sudan and Ethiopia. He said what seems like a friendly fire could escalate beyond the territorial confines should the regional leaders fail to take further action to calm down the situation. Kiir made the statement in his speech during the closing of the […]
National
As many people seem to have given up on the COVID-19 precautionary measures such as wearing face masks, last week, the South African scientists discovered another new COVID-19 variant known as the Omicron. This new COVID-19 variant is causing more panic in countries whose citizens are fully vaccinated. COVID symptoms linked to the new Omicron […]
Editorial
The Speaker of the Council of States has called on the executive and legislative arms of the government in the states and administrative areas to respect the constitutional mandate of each other in carrying out their functions. Deng Deng Akon made the call in his address to the governors and chief administrators at the closing […]
National
The Director-General at the National Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare (MGCSW), Regina Ossa Lullo, has called on traditional leaders to make laws that prevent child marriage in their communities. She said making laws that prevent child marriage in the country is key to reducing the rampant early marriages among teenagers in the country. […]
National
The Central Equatoria State (CES) Minister of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare, Bullen Amos Soro, has called on both genders to jointly fight sexual gender-based violence (SGBV). Bullen said many women had suffered during the COVID-19 lockdown, and most girls ended up being impregnated. He urged parents to return the impregnated girls to school to […]
Central Equatoria
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO) has welcomed President Salva Kiir’s decision to resume the negotiations with the holdout groups. The CEPO statement came after Kiir ordered the resumption of the Rome peace talks, which involve the government and the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOMA). The directive broke a four-month-long lull after he unilaterally […]
National
The pupils of Naath Primary School in the internally displaced persons’ camp in Bentiu, Unity State, went through risk education in the area of awareness on explosive remnants. The 45-minute awareness-raising session conducted by the United Nations Mine Action Service helps learners locate explosives and avert the dangers. In the statement seen by The City […]
Unity State
President Salva Kiir has finally ordered the resumption of the Rome peace talks after he unilaterally suspended them in August over the Juba-Nimule highway attack. “The quest for inclusive peace and stability in our country remains our priority,” the President remarked. He added: “In my recent speech to the joint session of parliament, I announced […]
National
An armed youth leader in Tombura County, Western Equatoria State, has denied the allegation that he refused to assemble his forces as agreed by leaders to bring stability in the area. Angelo Davido was responding to the Ceasefire Transitional Security Arrangement Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) last week’s report that his forces have yet to […]
Western Equatoria
The South Sudan Human Rights Defenders Network (SSHRDN) has urged the government to amend the National Security Service Act. The activists said the Act gives the National Security Service unchecked powers to arrest or detain suspects. The concern was raised on Friday during the human rights defenders’ high-level panel discussion, organised by the (SSHRDN) to strengthen […]
National
At least one person was killed, two women critically injured, and two children abducted in Ngerjebi Boma, Lokiliri Payam of Central Equatoria State. Longino Michael Cook, the Chairman of Olubo Community, said the incident happened at 5 pm on Sunday in Ngerjebi Boma, 32 miles from Juba-Nimule Road. “I received a call that some people […]
Central Equatoria
