Justice sought for boda-boda rider found dead by the roadside
The family of Wol Akol Ngor, a young boda-boda driver whose body was discovered along the roadside in Agep Awer, Kuac South, Warrap State, is calling on authorities to bring his killers to justice. According to his brother, Ngor Akol Ngor, Wol was originally from Aweil West County in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State but […]
Jonglei’s new revenue commissioner tasked with cleaning up corruption
Jonglei State Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok has instructed the newly appointed Commissioner of the State Revenue Authority to prioritize transparency and accountability in tax collection and expenditure. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of state officials, including Revenue Commissioner Donge Gai Donge, Kok emphasized that efficient revenue collection is essential for funding development programs and […]
Bureau of Standards pushes for standardization and consumer protection
As the country commemorates World Metrology Day under the theme “Measurements for All Time, All People,” the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has urged business enterprises to maintain accurate measuring instruments, reinforcing the importance of measurement precision in trade, health, and consumer protection. World Metrology Day, observed annually on May 20, celebrates the […]
SPLA veterans demand support for South Sudan’s soldiers
Veterans of South Sudan’s liberation struggle are calling on the government to improve the welfare of soldiers, emphasizing that proper support honors the sacrifices made for the nation’s independence. The Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA), founded on May 16, 1983, was the armed wing of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement that fought for decades against […]
South Sudan intercepts, returns 11 trucks of substandard fuel
South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has intercepted a consignment of 11 trucks with substandard fuel at the Nimule border point and ordered their return to the country of origin. The trucks, attempting to enter South Sudan via the Nimule road on Monday, were stopped after the fuel was found to be substandard and […]
Decades of uncertainty end as Gudele residents secure land ownership
Residents of Gudele Block 9 Extension are finally seeing their decades-long struggle for land ownership come to an end, a dream some never hoped to realize. Recently, the Ministry of Housing and Public Utilities in Central Equatoria State launched a long-awaited land plot allocation program, granting legal recognition to residents who have lived in the […]
Advocacy groups demand investigation into rights violations in South Sudan
Advocacy groups are calling on the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to step up efforts in monitoring and investigating ongoing human rights violations and breaches of humanitarian law in the country. Two leading civil society organizations, the Pan-African Peacemakers Alliance (PAPA) and the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), have urged UNMISS to […]
Why Juba favors legal action over dialogue with fractured SPLM-IO
The transitional government has shifted its approach to resolving disagreements with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-In Opposition (SPLM/A-IO), opting for legal proceedings over further dialogue. Government spokesperson Michael Makuei, said on Saturday, April 26, that this decision follows a series of unsuccessful dialogues which led to the recent clashes in Nasir and Ulang counties of […]
Gov’t moves to replace Dr. Machar
South Sudan’s First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, could be removed from his position and face trial if an ongoing investigation finds sufficient evidence linking him to recent violence, according to government spokesperson Michael Makuei. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, information Minister stated that Dr. Machar, who is currently under house arrest, will […]
High-Level committee moves to recognize legitimate SPLM-IO faction amid political splits
The High-Level Standing Committee for Peace Implementation is set to convene a critical meeting to formally recognize the legitimacy of certain members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-In Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) following internal political splits. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Dr. Elia Lomuro, Secretary-General of the High-Level Standing Committee, said the body has proposed a […]
