Veteran journalist Alfred Taban says he has retired from journalism after his appointment as a Member of Parliament in the transitional parliament. Continue reading Taban quits journalism for parliamentary offer
Category: Politics
Malaria death cases on the rise
More than 76 percent of disease-related deaths in South Sudan since the beginning of the year are of malaria, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Continue reading Malaria death cases on the rise
Jubek to debate its own license plate
A Member of Parliament at the Jubek legislative Assembly says the decision by the national government to enforce the implementation of the SSD number-plates contravenes Continue reading Jubek to debate its own license plate
State of emergency declared in Bahr el Ghazal states
President Salva Kiir has declared a 3-month state of emergency in four areas in the Bahr el Ghazal region. Continue reading State of emergency declared in Bahr el Ghazal states
Peace first, justice later – Mbeki
The former President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, says the international community should first help in restoring peace in South Sudan before prioritizing the issue of justice. Continue reading Peace first, justice later – Mbeki
SPLM reunification meeting postponed
The reunification meeting of the SPLM factions which was expected to take place today in Kampala, Uganda, has been postponed. Continue reading SPLM reunification meeting postponed
Why Mogae won’t quit JMEC
The Chairman of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission has rejected calls by “some South Continue reading Why Mogae won’t quit JMEC
SPLMs resume reunification meetings
SPLM factions have resumed party reunification meetings, the SPLM Secretary of Information has said. Continue reading SPLMs resume reunification meetings
Mogae “concerned” about constitutional making process delay
The Chairman of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission says he is “concerned” that the process of making a permanent constitution has not begun. Continue reading Mogae “concerned” about constitutional making process delay
Scores killed in separate attacks in Abyei area
The SPLM spokesperson in Abyei says one person has been killed and another wounded by suspected armed groups from Sudan. Continue reading Scores killed in separate attacks in Abyei area