UNMISS warns communal violence could derail peace implementation
The Special Representative of the Secretary General and Head of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Nicholas Haysom has expressed fears of communal violence derailing the ongoing peace process. “This violence and fighting, disturbingly…
President of South Sudan Artist Union reshuffles leadership
South Sudan Artist Union President on Friday issued executive order restructuring his cabinet and naming a new Vice President, Secretary-general, Information and Finance Secretaries. Hamet Deng William, the President for the Artist Union appointed Bilpam…
South Sudan, Sudan leaders agree to boost security to enhance trade
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday met his Sudan counterpart Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan to discuss ways on stabilizing political, economic and security cooperation and other outstanding issues between the two countries. The two leaders met in Juba,…
Opposition leader urges Kiir, Machar to fast track pending tasks
President Salva Kiir Mayardit and his First Vice President Riek Machar have been reminded to speed up implementation of the critical pending tasks within the 2018 revitalized peace deal. Wol Madut, the Chairperson for People’s Republican Party told…
Graduation of last batch of Unified Police Forces set for Saturday
The graduation of the last batch of unified police forces from Unity State has been adjourned to Saturday. Maj. Gen Lul Ruai Koang, spokesperson for the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) said Thursday the graduation initially planned…
Pibor urges release of 1,637 abductees still held up in Jonglei
Authorities in Greater Pibor Administration Area (GPAA) have called on their counterparts in neighboring Jonglei State to release the remaining 1,637 abductees. Abraham Kelang Jiji, Minister of Information in GPAA said on Thursday that he welcomed the…
S. Sudan starts clean-up ahead of Pope visit
By Adia Jildo The government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation have started clean-up ahead of Pope Francis visit as well calling on all the Diplomatic and Consular Missions, International and Regional organization…
President Kiir receives invitation from Turkish President to attend diplomatic conference
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday received an invitation letter from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to attend diplomatic conference in Türkiye. This was revealed by the Minister of Presidential Affairs, Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin after…
Communal violence in Jonglei leaves 69 killed, scores wounded
At least 69 people have been killed and scores wounded due to communal violence in Uror and Nyirol counties of Jonglei State between December and January. John Samuel Manyuon, Jonglei State Minister of Information said 46 women and children were…
Activist urges government to release new salaries for civil servants
The national government has been urged to release salaries for civil servants under the re-adjusted salary structure. Akuoch Ajang, the Chairperson for South Sudan Civil Society Alliance said civil servants and members of the organized forces continue to…
Jonglei Governor urges commissioners to work for peace
Governor of Jonglei State Denay Jock Chagor has called on newly appointed county commissioners to work for peace in the State. He made this call on Tuesday during the swearing-in of Peter Latjor Chuol, Commissioner of Duk County, and James Tuor Kur…
Dr. John Garang University to set up Agricultural institute in Awerial County
The Vice-Chancellor of Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology, Prof Abraham Matoc on Wednesday revealed plans to establish a modern agricultural training institute in Awerial County of Lakes State. He said that the…