Tombura protests escalate as activist warns youth against political manipulation
Protests erupted in Tombura County, Western Equatoria, on Friday as residents accused UNMISS of failing to protect civilians amid ongoing conflict, while a civil society activist urged youth to resist being exploited by political elites. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progressive Organization (CEPO), warned that political manipulation of youth could ignite […]
Revenue Authority Chief issues stern warning on tax exemptions
The Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), Simon Akuei Deng, has issued a stern warning to staff over the granting of tax exemptions, describing the practice as detrimental to national revenue collection. Speaking at a ceremony for the newly appointed Deputy Commissioner General at SSRA headquarters, Deng emphasized that even the President, […]
China unveils global governance initiative to mark UN’s 80th anniversary
As the United Nations prepares to celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2025, China has launched a new proposal, the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), aimed at reshaping the international order to be more equitable, inclusive, and responsive to contemporary challenges. The initiative, unveiled in a detailed concept paper, comes amid growing turbulence in the global landscape […]
