The Land Use Planning (LUP) Committee at the Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism (MWCT) has called on the National Legislative Assembly to integrate conservation and Protected Areas Acts into South Sudan’s upcoming National Land Policy. Continue reading “Parliament urged to protect Wildlife habitats in national land policy”
Author: Koang Chang
U.S. Congressman urges Marco Rubio to take active role in ending South Sudan conflict
A member of the United States Congress has called on the State Department to take a more assertive role in resolving the ongoing political, military, and humanitarian crises in South Sudan, citing concern over billions in taxpayer aid and persistent conflict. Continue reading “U.S. Congressman urges Marco Rubio to take active role in ending South Sudan conflict”
AU hails UN passage of ‘correct the map’ motion to end distortion of Africa’s size
The African Union Commission has praised a landmark UN General Assembly decision advocating for a shift toward more accurate global mapping, replacing traditional world maps that understate the true scale of the African continent. Continue reading “AU hails UN passage of ‘correct the map’ motion to end distortion of Africa’s size”
OPINION: Urgent call for early action on drought, food security and climate resilience in South Sudan
“Early Warning Must Lead to Early Action” – I wish to draw the attention of the people of South Sudan, our national and state authorities, development and humanitarian partners, civil society, the private sector and our international partners to the increasingly serious drought, food-security and climate-related risks facing our communities. Continue reading “OPINION: Urgent call for early action on drought, food security and climate resilience in South Sudan”
BBC: UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa’s true size
The UN General Assembly has voted to replace the traditional world map with one that more accurately reflects the size of Africa.
Continue reading “BBC: UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa’s true size”
“Board has no power to suspend me” — SSBC MD John Madol denies removal reports
The Managing Director of the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), John Madol Panther, has dismissed reports of his suspension, stating that the public broadcaster’s Board of Directors lacks the legal authority to remove him from his post. Continue reading ““Board has no power to suspend me” — SSBC MD John Madol denies removal reports”
S. Sudan Embassy in Cairo apologizes over upside-down flag display
The Embassy of South Sudan in Cairo has issued an official apology following the upside-down display of the national flag during a high-level bilateral meeting in the Egyptian capital. Continue reading “S. Sudan Embassy in Cairo apologizes over upside-down flag display”
EXPLAINER: Inside President Kiir’s Latest Constitutional Amendment
South Sudan’s preparations for the December 2026 general elections have entered a new phase after President Salva Kiir assented to a constitutional amendment removing legal requirements that had been linked to the conduct of the polls. Continue reading “EXPLAINER: Inside President Kiir’s Latest Constitutional Amendment”
KRA report cites 20M liters of rejected petrol sent to S. Sudan; Petroleum Ministry points finger at private traders
A new Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) report reveals that Kenyan authorities re-consigned approximately 20 million liters of rejected, non-compliant petrol to buyers in South Sudan. Continue reading “KRA report cites 20M liters of rejected petrol sent to S. Sudan; Petroleum Ministry points finger at private traders”
South Sudan urged to position itself as East Africa’s Trade and Investment hub
South Sudan has been urged to accelerate the implementation of its East African Community (EAC) commitments and position itself as a strategic hub for investment, production, manufacturing and regional value chains. Continue reading “South Sudan urged to position itself as East Africa’s Trade and Investment hub”
