NBGS assembly passes SSP 40.5 billion budget at 3rd reading
The Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Legislative Assembly has passed a SSP 40.5 billion budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year following its third reading on Tuesday. The budget was tabled by the State Minister of Finance, Dut Akot, and subsequently adopted by the Assembly after deliberations by lawmakers. With its passage, the Appropriation Bill will […]
Lawmakers in WES push Bill to jail men who abandon pregnant partners
Lawmakers in Western Equatoria State are advancing a crucial bill that seeks to criminalize men who impregnate women and later abandon them, leaving mothers to shoulder the full weight of pregnancy and childcare. The proposed law, currently at its first reading in the state legislative assembly, introduces tough penalties aimed at curbing rising cases of […]
Youth demand passage of youth bodies bill and student fund
South Sudanese youth are intensifying calls for the government to urgently pass two critical pieces of legislation the Youth Bodies Bill 2025 and the long-delayed Student Support Fund Bill as the Council of Ministers resumes its official sittings after months of inactivity. Markaz Al Salam (MAS), with support from the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), delivered […]
Justice minister tables major mining act amendment Bill in TNLA
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Dr. Joseph Geng Akech, on Tuesday tabled the Mining Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2025 before the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), marking the beginning of a far-reaching reform process aimed at reshaping South Sudan’s mining sector. Presenting the Bill during its first reading, Dr. Geng said the proposed […]
Women leaders demand action on family and anti-GBV bills
Women leaders across South Sudan have issued a powerful communiqué calling on the government to urgently pass the long-delayed Family Bill and Anti-GBV Bill. The group warned that stalled legal reforms continue to undermine women’s rights and protection. The statement came at the close of the National Gender Forum, held from November 5th to 7th […]
Governor Al-Taib signs first Bill into law in Western Equatoria State
The Governor of Western Equatoria State, James Al-Taib Jazz Berapai, has signed his first bill into law, marking a significant milestone in the state’s legislative and governance history. The new legislation, ‘The Western Equatoria Constitutional Postholders’ Emoluments and Entitlements Act 2025’ was signed on Friday at the Governor’s Office in Yambio. He signed in the […]
South Sudan women call for holistic empowerment beyond policy promises
The Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare has urged for a more holistic and practical approach to women’s empowerment, one that goes beyond policy statements and symbolic representation during the opening of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Conference in Juba on Monday. Speaking on behalf of the government, Joyce Ayoub, Program Assistant at […]
Speaker suspends pay for absentee MPs in Western Equatoria
The Speaker of the Western Equatoria State Transitional Legislative Assembly (WESTLA), Rt. Hon. Ann Tuna Richard, has issued an order suspending the emoluments of Members of Parliament who have failed to attend ten consecutive sittings without official permission. The directive, announced on Monday, applies to lawmakers from nearly all political parties that are signatories to […]
Parliament summons defense minister over soldiers’ welfare and veterans’ dilemma
South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has summoned the Minister of Defense and Veteran Affairs, Gen. Chol Thon Balok to appear before lawmakers and explain the government’s response to worsening conditions facing soldiers, war veterans, and victims of the liberation struggle. According to an official communication seen by the media, the minister is expected […]
WES assembly submits emolument bill to governor Al Teib for approval
Lawmakers in Western Equatoria State have submitted a new Emolument Bill to Governor Barrister James Al-Teib Jazz Berapai, seeking legal backing for post-service benefits for state officials. According to Governor’s Official Facebook Page, the proposed legislation, aimed at securing financial and welfare entitlements for leaders after leaving office, now awaits the governor’s consideration and assent. […]
