President Salva Kiir has assented to the Financial and Appropriation Acts, therefore actualizing the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget which imposes heavy taxation. Continue reading “President Kiir assents to taxing 2024-2025 FY budget”
Month: November 2024
After UPDF allegedly stole cattle, border youth may resort to fighting encroachment: MP
A national lawmaker raised a concern on Monday regarding Uganda’s alleged border encroachments into South Sudan and the recent raiding of cattle by elements of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in Ikwoto County. Continue reading “After UPDF allegedly stole cattle, border youth may resort to fighting encroachment: MP”
U.S. calls for action against GBV in S. Sudan, on Int’l Day to End Violence Against Women
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the U.S. Embassy in Juba reiterated its support for gender equality and the protection of women and girls in South Sudan.
Govt team will jet to Nairobi for Tumaini talks on Nov. 27: Manyang
The head of government delegation to the Tumaini Initiative has announced that the 15-member team will jet to Nairobi on Wednesday and sign a final agreement with the South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance in ten days. Continue reading “Govt team will jet to Nairobi for Tumaini talks on Nov. 27: Manyang”
Two law students killed in crossfire during Tongpiny shootout: MP
A member of parliament has disclosed that two law students were killed in crossfire during Thursday’s nighttime fighting involving regular forces using heavy machineguns at the residence of the former spy chief, Akol Koor, in Juba. Continue reading “Two law students killed in crossfire during Tongpiny shootout: MP”
UN rights body urges AU to revive stalled formation of Hybrid Court
The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan (CHRSS) has called on the African Union (AU) and the international community to intensify support for South Sudan peace process and a holistic transitional justice programme to ensure sustainable peace in the country. Continue reading “UN rights body urges AU to revive stalled formation of Hybrid Court”
Cultural norms, political system exclude youth from decision-making
The cultural perception of young people as inferior to elders in South Sudan has spread to the political landscape and resulted in systematic exclusion of the youth from active participation in national leadership issues, an advocate said. Continue reading “Cultural norms, political system exclude youth from decision-making”
CES government pledges land for Derik Cultural Center
Central Equatoria government has pledged a piece of land for Derik Cultural Center while advocating for a library in honor of Professor Taban Lo Liyong. Continue reading “CES government pledges land for Derik Cultural Center”
National Security Law fueling insecurity – Pagan
The leader of the Real SPLM, Pagan Amum, stated that the National Security Law must be repealed, warning that without its repeal, the country will never achieve peace, as it continues to be a source of insecurity. Continue reading “National Security Law fueling insecurity – Pagan”
USAID implementing partners renew calls to end GBV in South Sudan
USAID’s implementing partners have reiterated calls for an end to violence against women and girls in South Sudan, as the country marks 16 Days of Activism against Gender Bases Violence on Monday. Continue reading “USAID implementing partners renew calls to end GBV in South Sudan”
