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The SPLM Secretary General advised the new governor, Dr. Riek Gai, that it is time to end the prevalent inter-communal conflicts in the state. By Chuol Chanyong Dr. James Wani Igga, the first Deputy Chairperson and Secretary General of the SPLM party has reckoned on the significant position of Jonglei State in the history of South […]
National Politics
By Emmanuel Mandella The United States Ambassador to South Sudan, Michael J. Adler, has made a passionate appeal for peace and reconciliation in the country, urging leaders and citizens alike to abandon violence and work toward a lasting solution. Speaking at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Evangelical Church in Juba, Adler emphasized the urgent […]
National
EU expressed deep concerns about the recent escalation of violence, particularly the events in Upper Nile, and emphasized on the need for peaceful resolutions. By Aguok Chok The European Union Ambassador to South Sudan, Timo Olkkonen has urged South Sudanese leaders to embrace dialogue and avoid any escalation of conflict in the country. Ambassador Olkkonen […]
National
A Member of Parliament in the Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly Salva Mathok Gengdit has urged the government to repatriate the refugees from Sudan “before it’s too late”. In an interview with The City Review yesterday, Mathok expressed concern that in case anything happens in Sudan, the refugees may fall prey to acts like rape […]
Politics
The Government Spokesperson Michael Makuei has revealed that South Sudan risks losing membership in the regional and international bodies over pending payment of its contribution to the organizations. Makuei revealed this to reporters on Friday in a regular briefing after the Council of Ministers’ meeting. Juba has fought off accusations of failing to pay the […]
Regional
When the news broke out about the renovation of the bridge in Sherikat, linking the two banks of River Nile, it was all about fanfare. No misery, doom, and gloom was anticipated. The Juba residents living in Sherikat had expected a traffic snarl-up but not to the magnitude they are now experiencing. The City Review […]
Business
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has concluded a five-day training program for the government officials on development strategies. The online training, which ended yesterday in Juba, registered 12 representatives from Western Bahr el Ghazal and Central Equatoria states, the Local Government Board, and the officials from the ministries of finance and federal affairs. In […]
Politics
The Ministry of Health and its partners yesterday launched a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, Johnson and Johnson (J&J) to boost the fight against the deadly virus. Last month, South Sudan received 152,200 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccines. The consignment came as the government had taken the immunization exercise of the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine to the […]
Health
The South Sudan Human Rights Commission has called on the Revitalised Government to ensure the implementation of the Chapter Five of the peace agreement in later and spirit to achieve lasting peace in the country. “As a government, there are no other ways, there is no middle ground. The implementation of the Chapter Five of […]
National
Floods have submerged 109 schools and affected an estimated 65,000 students and more than 1,000 teachers across seven counties in Unity State. The state Director General of the Ministry of Education Micheal Majang Malual confirmed that the seasonal flooding has taken a heavy toll on schools hence disrupting learning. “The total number of schools affected […]
Education
Ambassador of Netherlands to South Sudan Jelte Van Weren has said the ongoing flooding in parts of South Sudan comes as a result of climate change which he says needs an all-inclusive approach to contain. “The flooding situation [is] worsening due to climate change and it’s time for the government of South Sudan to come […]
National
The European Union has injected $41 million for the construction of feeder roads to support agricultural activities in rural areas of Northern and Western Bahr el Ghazal states. The project will spread to other parts of Upper Nile State. The resilience support to remote rural communities’ project will be implemented by the World Food Programme […]
Economy
A political oath of office is an affirmation taken by a politician before assuming the duties of an office, in most cases, a position in government or within a religious grouping. While some organizations also require recruits to take the oath, today’s editorial focuses on oaths within the political realm. In most countries, the laws […]
Editorial
Bentiu Town has lately hit the headlines as one of the most affected areas by the ravaging floods currently being felt in Unity State. The City Review embarked on a journey to assess the conditions of the makeshift camps that now house thousands of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) within just a paltry 2,756 units. Most […]
Unity State
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has appointed former Prime Minister Amama Mabazi as a Special Envoy to South Sudan and Ethiopia. The development comes days after South Sudan and Uganda implemented waiver of visa restrictions to nationals from both countries holding valid passports. Sources cited by Daily Monitor said in September, Mr. Museveni directed his Principal […]
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