SSRA partners with regional transporters to address trade bottlenecks
The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has formed a special task force to tackle illegal roadblocks and trade bottlenecks along key transport corridors, following a joint meeting with regional transport stakeholders. SSRA Commissioner General Simon Akuei Deng announced the formation of the task force after consultations with the Kenyan and Ugandan Transporters Associations and the […]
Yakani takes regional stage as IGAD peace forum rapporteur
Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has been elected Rapporteur of the IGAD Civil Society Peace Forum, a key platform for amplifying non-state voices in regional peacebuilding efforts. The announcement was made during the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Civil Society Forum held in Kenya, bringing together activists and […]
Love wins: Minister Lomuro marries his secretary in grand style
South Sudan’s Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, officially wedded his longtime private secretary, Ms. Nyaruot Kur Yay, in a colorful ceremony at Freedom Hall on Saturday. The high-profile wedding came just months after the pair held a traditional Luom Nyiet ceremony in May, hosted at the residence of Vice President Taban Deng […]
Kiir pushes for army unity amid SPLA-IO turmoil
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Dau Aturjong Nyuol, to urgently complete the long-delayed unification of South Sudan’s armed forces, amid growing uncertainty over the fate of SPLA-IO troops following internal fractures within the group. During a ceremony at the State House in Juba, Kiir emphasized that […]
WES acts on Makana’s call, moves headquarters to Tombura
In a decisive step toward restoring peace in conflict-ridden Tombura County, Acting Governor of Western Equatoria State, Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, has announced the relocation of the state headquarters to the area. Badagbu made the announce during Wednesday’s Independence Day celebration aimed to de-escalate violence and bring government services closer to the affected communities in Tombura […]
John Frog, Kenzo, Rayvanny set Juba ablaze with music
What began as an Independence Day celebration quickly exploded into one of the most unforgettable nights in South Sudan’s music history. Juba Stadium came alive as John Frog, joined by regional superstars Eddy Kenzo and Rayvanny, delivered a blazing performance that left the crowd in awe. With lights flashing, drums pounding, and voices united in […]
‘They did not die for nothing’: Juba massacre families seek justice, recognition
More than three decades after the 1992 Juba Massacre, survivors and relatives of the victims continue to seek justice, recognition, and healing. They gathered in Juba on July 7th to commemorate the lives lost during one of the darkest chapters in South Sudan’s history. Under the theme “Documenting Memories, Demanding Recognition, Honoring Sacrifices for Sovereignty,” […]
CES governor calls on citizens to stand together for peace
In his address on South Sudan’s14th Independence anniversary, Central Equatoria State Governor Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has called for unity and a renewed commitment to peace among the citizens. The Governor stressed that unity is important for tackling challenges, which he believes this will pave the way for a brighter future for all. He reaffirmed his […]
Warrap State rolls out mobile court to restore rule of law
The government of Warrap State has announced the establishment of competent mobile courts aimed at restoring the rule of law and delivering justice to underserved communities. A delegation of judges led by the President of the High Court, Justice Malou Yel Akook, arrived in Kuacjok on Monday to meet with Governor Bol Wek Agoth and […]
Parliament steps in to end South Sudan’s tax dispute
South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly is making a move to sort out the dispute surrounding tax collection across the country. With national and state governments currently clashing over who gets to collect what, the parliamentary finance committee has unveiled a plan to conduct a two-day forum to create a unified tax policy. This, according […]
