The SPLM National Liberation Council meeting has commenced without the former first vice president and most of the former detainees. Continue reading 4th SPLM National Liberation Council meeting commences
Category: Politics
Gen Jok appointed SPLA boss
President Salva Kiir has appointed General Gabriel Jok Riek as the chief of defense force. Continue reading Gen Jok appointed SPLA boss
IGAD sees “a little bit of light” to fast-track HLRF
The IGAD Council of Ministers say the parties have ‘somehow’ narrowed their positions on Continue reading IGAD sees “a little bit of light” to fast-track HLRF
Abyei: Ngok Dinka still at a crossroad -4 years on
Today marks exactly four years since the unilateral declaration of the unofficial Abyei Area Referendum organized by the Ngok Dinka in Abyei region. Continue reading Abyei: Ngok Dinka still at a crossroad -4 years on
Gov’t to cooperate with IGAD on revitalization forum
The SPLM political bureau has resolved to cooperate with IGAD and the international community on the revitalization process, the SPLM Secretary for information has said. Continue reading Gov’t to cooperate with IGAD on revitalization forum
IGAD releases revitalization forum timetable
The regional body – IGAD – has issued a schedule for the revitalization forum to start consultations with South Sudanese leaders Continue reading IGAD releases revitalization forum timetable
Trump ‘deeply’ disturbed by S Sudan crisis
US President Donald Trump says he is deeply disturbed about the ongoing violence and the humanitarian situation in South Sudan. Continue reading Trump ‘deeply’ disturbed by S Sudan crisis
VP urges National & state gov’t to diversify revenue sources
The Vice President, Dr. James Wani Igga has urged South Sudanese to move away from overdependence on oil revenue and over-reliance on foreign aid.
Since 2005, about 98% of South Sudanese income is generated through the sale of oil. Foreign aid in form of donations and humanitarian aid comes from development and UN agencies.
The government has in the past admitted that the fall in oil prices, the economic crisis and the draw-back of funds from development partners has greatly affected payment of civil servants’ salaries and provision of services.
But Dr. Wani Igga said instead of relying on oil which can be depleted at any time, state or national governments should focus on agriculture to ensure they produce local food and be self-sufficient.
He urges the public to also engage in small-scale farming.
“Unfortunately, we in South Sudan at both national and state level, all of us look at the direction of income of oil. This is misleading my friend and it is a commodity; it is a resource that depletes any time,” Dr. Wani said.
Dr. Wani also said that the culture of relying on humanitarian assistance from other countries should be abandoned.
“If we don’t know this we are deceiving ourselves about being independent, independent and you cannot feed yourself, for how long?”
In July, the Agriculture Bank of South Sudan announced that it was seeking over 500 million pounds to support farmers across the country.
The Managing Director of the Bank, Rual Makuei Thiang, said the money is meant to provide inputs and machinery to enable farmers improve their production.
Federal system requires time – Richard K. Mulla
The Minister of Federal Affairs says there isn’t enough time to incorporate federal system of governance into the transitional constitution. Continue reading Federal system requires time – Richard K. Mulla
U.S sanctions Makuei, Gen. Malong and Gen. Malek, activist disproves
A member of a civil society organization says the targeted sanctions by the United States on South Sudanese leaders will not encourage consolidation of efforts to realize peace in the country. Continue reading U.S sanctions Makuei, Gen. Malong and Gen. Malek, activist disproves