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The latest renovation of the Chinese Friendship Secondary School, an institution built in 2011 with aid from the Chinese government, was funded by China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) By Aguok Chok The Chinese Friendship Secondary School in Juba held a grand ceremony to mark the handover of a renovation project at the institution, funded by […]
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Decision, which could possibly pave way for unification of forces, comes as the United Nations warned that South Sudan is teetering on the edge of renewed civil war as tension continues to build By Emmanuel Mandella The move by the First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar to recall members of his SPLM-IO party to resume […]
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By Chuol Chanyong First Vice-President, Dr. Riek Machar, has called on the United Nations (UN), African Union (AU), and regional bloc IGAD to intervene over Uganda’s military presence in the country. He warned that the unilateral decision to deploy the UPDF, could threaten the signed 2018 peace deal. In a letter dated March 23, 2025, […]
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The Turkish government has committed to robust bilateral relations with South Sudan to ensure mutual benefits for the two countries. The promise was made by the Turkish Ambassador to South Sudan Erdem Mutaf during the 98th-anniversary independence celebration in Juba last week. The celebration in Juba was attended by several government dignitaries including the Minister of […]
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The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJoSS) has urged the government to investigate all crimes against journalists across the country. UJoSS President Patrick Oyet appealed to both state and national governments to protect journalists from all forms of violence to allow them to do their work in a free environment. In an interview with […]
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The government is set to introduce three foreign languages in lower classes in all schools across the country. The decision comes after the Minister of General Education and Instruction Awut Deng Acuil signed a cooperation agreement with Turkey, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo for the training of teachers and establishing a curriculum in […]
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God created every human being with a purpose and everyone was gifted with a talent to be used in creating income sources as well as supporting society. It is through these talents that atheists and believers appreciate the diversity of humans. The latter can serve God with their talents and go about the exercise of […]
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The former ally of the First Vice President Dr Riek Machar, Mabior Garang de Mabior arrived in Juba on Friday to meet President Salva Kiir. “I will not meet anyone nor make any press statement until after we meet with President Salva Kiir,” Mabior said, adding he came to Juba as part of the delegation […]
Politics
The former speaker of the Council of State Joseph Bol Chan (pictured) has died aged 72. Bol reportedly died in Khartoum, Sudan, where he had been referred for further treatment after earlier attempts to get assistance in Juba proved futile. Johnny Saverio, a family member, was quoted by Eye Radio yesterday revealing the veteran politician […]
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The ghost of the struggling peace talks between the government and the holdout groups has resurfaced with the presidency laying tough preconditions to return to the negotiating table. According to President Salva Kiir-led administration, the government will only return to the negotiating table with the South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSOMA) if the mediator will […]
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A civil society activist has called on the community leaders of Melut County to ensure transparency in the $3 million they have received as part of the three per cent shares of the oil revenue. The Chairperson of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO) Edmund Yakani commended the government for releasing part of the […]
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The former area Member of Parliament for Rumbek East, Dharuai Mabor Teny has appealed to President Salva Kiir Mayardit to revoke an order by his party effecting his removal as the area Member of Parliament on Wednesday evening. Mabor said his being relieved from the position was surprising because he was replaced by someone who […]
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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has resolved to establish a dedicated team of experts to assist South Sudan’s electoral process. The 15-member council made the endorsement on Thursday following a presidential statement presented by Kenya Council President requesting the UN Severity-General to establish an integrated electoral assistance team for South Sudan. Furthermore, the UNSC […]
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The government has denied allegations that it suspended the exportation of crude oil through Port Sudan after the Monday military coup that triggered civilian unrest. The Government Spokesperson who also serves as the Minister of Information Michael Makuei Lueth denied the allegations at a press briefing on Friday. Makuei lashed at the reports saying those […]
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The members of the Agriculture, Tourism and Natural Resource Committee in the East African Legislative Assembly have lamented the absence of a tourism bill saying it denies the country crucial income from natural resources. The group made the statement after touring various national game parks across the country. The team also visited Lopit mountain in […]
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