(JUBA) – A South Sudanese policy and political analyst is calling on the government to prioritise durable road infrastructure and strengthen accountability in public spending. Boboya James Edmon, Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Social Policy, says poor road construction practices are undermining development and wasting scarce public resources.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit is set to establish a new Information and Communication Technology Authority to regulate internet service providers and strengthen South Sudan’s digital sector. The announcement follows a briefing by the Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Ateny Wek Ateny, who updated the PresidentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reassured residents of Central Equatoria State that the government is committed to resolving ongoing border issues with neighboring Uganda through peaceful dialogue. Speaking in Juba on Wednesday, President Kiir called on communities to remain calm and allow the government to address the matterContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) -The European Union Ambassador to South Sudan, His Excellency Per Enar Enarsson, has pledged to raise concerns over funding shortages affecting health services in Yei River County following an inspection visit to health and humanitarian projects in the area. Speaking after meeting Yei River County Commissioner, Hon.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has commended South Sudan’s national basketball teams for their outstanding achievements on the international stage, describing their success as a source of pride and a symbol of the country’s growing reputation around the world. The President made the remarks on Monday during a meetingContinue Reading
As South Sudan moves closer to a historic election, faith-based institutions, including churches, Islamic organisations, and other religious communities, face a defining moment in the nation’s democratic journey. Their responsibility is not to endorse political parties or personalities, but to uphold the principles of truth, justice, peace, accountability, and humanContinue Reading
(JUBA)– President Salva Kiir Mayardit has led South Sudan in commemorating Martyrs’ Day, honouring the sacrifices of the men and women who fought for the country’s freedom, justice, and independence. Speaking during a solemn national ceremony in Juba on Thursday, President Kiir joined citizens, government officials, members of the securityContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Emmanuel Christian University (ECU) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing higher education through regional collaboration after participating in the 17th Inter-University Council for East Africa, or IUCEA, meeting in Nairobi Kenya. The university Vice Chancellor Daniel Ohide said the gathering provided a valuable platform to network andContinue Reading
The Boma–Badingilo Migratory Landscape has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming South Sudan’s first World Heritage Site in recognition of one of the world’s largest intact wildlife ecosystems and the planet’s biggest terrestrial mammal migration. The announcement of the inscription was made on Saturday by the government ofContinue Reading
(ARUA CITY, UGANDA) – Uganda and South Sudan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening border security, expanding trade and promoting peaceful coexistence along their shared border following a high-level joint meeting held in Arua District, Uganda. The Sixth Uganda-South Sudan Joint Border Meeting on Economic and Security Cooperation, West NileContinue Reading
