President Salva Kiir has tasked the new minister of finance and planning to strengthen the country’s financial system. Continue reading Kiir tasks new finance minister to strengthen financial system
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Military court sentences two to death for killing lecturer
The military court martial in Juba has sentenced to death a police officer and a soldier accused of killing a lecturer early this year. Continue reading Military court sentences two to death for killing lecturer
Kiir fires Salvatore, Erjok and Dr Chol
The Minister of Finance and Planning, Salvatore Garang; acting NRA Commissioner-General Erjok Bullen Geu; and Nilepet boss Dr Chol Deng have been fired amid the economic crisis. Continue reading Kiir fires Salvatore, Erjok and Dr Chol
10 refugees missing after Rhino camp clashes
Ten refugees are still missing following clashes between refugees and the host community last week, the UN refugee agency in Uganda Continue reading 10 refugees missing after Rhino camp clashes
Kiir criticized for ‘single-handedly’ appointing bank governor, others
A senior member of the Opposition Alliance says President Salva Kiir violated the revitalized peace agreement by appointing the governor of Continue reading Kiir criticized for ‘single-handedly’ appointing bank governor, others
Frustration, mistrust in leaders on the rise globally – UN Chief
There is growing frustration and lack of trust in public institutions across the world as more people demand change and good governance, the UN Secretary-General has said. Continue reading Frustration, mistrust in leaders on the rise globally – UN Chief
Family of a journalist to appeal court ruling in favor of finance minister
The family of a journalist who was sentenced to a year in prison by a County judge has expressed dissatisfaction with the verdict describing it as “unfair”. Continue reading Family of a journalist to appeal court ruling in favor of finance minister
Parties strike deal on state ministerial posts
Parties to the revitalized peace agreement have agreed on the allocation of ministries in the states, paving way for the establishment of state Continue reading Parties strike deal on state ministerial posts
Gov’t urged to suspend the unprofitable oil production
A civil society activist has appealed to President Kiir to suspend oil production, arguing that it is not benefiting the country right now. Continue reading Gov’t urged to suspend the unprofitable oil production
More than 6,000 refugees returned home between July and August
More than 6,000 refugees have returned home from neighboring countries in the last two months, the government and the UN refugee agency says. Continue reading More than 6,000 refugees returned home between July and August