The SPLM has cancelled its extraordinary meeting that was scheduled to take place next month due to rainy season and bad roads. Continue reading “SPLM postpones its extraordinary meeting”

Four people have been sentenced to three years in prison for drug smuggling, Lanya County officials said. Continue reading “Lainya court sends four to jail for drug trafficking”

The US special envoy to South Sudan and Sudan says a legitimate and transparent referendum commission must be set up in Abyei to enable the citizens there express their will. Continue reading “US Envoy Donald Booth calls for formation of ‘legitimate’ Abyei referendum commission”

Tonj South Central Prison will be renovated after the county commissioner’s visit uncovered problems. Continue reading “Inmates in need of food and medicines in Tonj”

The International Monetary Fund says it is working on providing financial support to South Sudan under its Rapid Credit Facility program. Continue reading “S. Sudan to benefit from IMF’s Rapid Credit Facility program.”

The SPLM and other political parties are operating illegally in the county, a member of the National Constitutional Review Commission says. Continue reading “SPLM is operating illegally, says Dr. Adwok Nyaba”

South Sudanese without passports and living in countries without an embassy can receive traveling documents via e-mails, says the director of Immigration, Nationality and Passport. Continue reading “S Sudanese exiles can now access travel documents via email – Immigration Dept.”

The president’s new advisor on legal affairs has vowed to stamp out corruption in government institutions. Continue reading “Anti-corruption commission needs ‘real teeth’, says presidential legal advisor”

The Warrap State minister of Finance has said his office has been seized by police. Continue reading “Police seize office of Warrap state finance minister”

Authorities in Eastern Equatoria State have expressed disappointment over the failure of a Ugandan delegation to attend a peace dialogue. Continue reading “Magwi leaders express disappointment over a failed cross-border peace dialogue”