The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission has expressed concern over the slow implementation of the peace agreement, blaming delays on lack of funding and weak progress on reforms. Continue reading “RJMEC raises concern over slow peace implementation”
Month: July 2025
Rebecca Okwaci: Panyikang security situation ‘still in trouble’
A lawmaker representing Panyikang County in the Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly has expressed concern over the deteriorating security situation in the areas, calling for urgent attention from parliament. Continue reading “Rebecca Okwaci: Panyikang security situation ‘still in trouble’”
Three allegedly killed by soldiers in Morobo County
Three men were killed in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State, by suspects described as soldiers over the weekend, according to a relative of one of the victims. Continue reading “Three allegedly killed by soldiers in Morobo County”
UNICEF, UNFPA, UN Women global offices relocating to Nairobi from New York by 2026
UNICEF, UNFPA, and UN Women are set to relocate their global offices from New York to the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, by 2026, making it one of just four cities globally – alongside New York, Geneva, and Vienna – to host multiple UN headquarters.
Continue reading “UNICEF, UNFPA, UN Women global offices relocating to Nairobi from New York by 2026”
Kajokeji Comm’r: Thousands displaced, several feared dead after UPDF attacked area
The Commissioner of Kajo-keji County in Central Equatoria says thousands of civilians have been displaced and several others feared dead following an alleged attack by the Ugandan People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) on Kangapo II Payam yesterday. Continue reading “Kajokeji Comm’r: Thousands displaced, several feared dead after UPDF attacked area”
Medical expert urges Hepatitis B testing to end disease
A medical expert is urging the public to get tested for Hepatitis B, saying early diagnose is key to eliminating the disease in the country. Continue reading “Medical expert urges Hepatitis B testing to end disease”
Ministry of Lands set to finalise key land managment policies
The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development says it is finalizing key legal frameworks and policies to guide land management in South Sudan. Continue reading “Ministry of Lands set to finalise key land managment policies”
Kiir removes top security and presidential office officials
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has removed Lt. Gen. Chol Agoth Deng, Deputy Director General for Administration and Finance of the Internal Security Bureau, and Dominic Juuk Chom, Executive Director in the Office of the President.
The changes, announced Monday on state broadcaster SSBC, also saw the appointment of Lt. Gen. John Manut Wol as Deng’s replacement and the reassignment of Ambassador Ajing Deng Ajing to replace Juuk Chom.
Meanwhile, Yar Peter Machar was named Chief of State Protocol.
In addition, Madut Arop Madut was appointed to the national parliament, filling a seat left vacant by the death of his father, veteran SPLM lawmaker Arop Madut Arop
Who’s blocking salaries, finance ministry or central bank? MP asks as salary crisis deepen
A lawmaker has demanded that the Minister of Finance and Planning and the Governor of the Bank of South Sudan be summoned to explain why government workers, including MPs, have not been paid. Continue reading “Who’s blocking salaries, finance ministry or central bank? MP asks as salary crisis deepen”
MP accuses security forces of arbitary arrests, torture, and forced recruitment in Juba
A member of parliament has accused secruity forces of harassment, arbitrary arrests, and forced recruitment of young people in the capital, Juba. Continue reading “MP accuses security forces of arbitary arrests, torture, and forced recruitment in Juba”
