The government has rejected a request by the SPLM in Opposition for a public reception of Dr Riek Machar in Juba. Continue reading Gov’t rejects request to receive Machar publicly
Category: Politics
EES: LA Speaker contestant withdraws his name
One of the four candidates who are contesting for the position of the speaker of Eastern Equatoria State Legislative Assembly has stepped down. Continue reading EES: LA Speaker contestant withdraws his name
NLA discusses COH
The National Legislative Assembly is discussing a plan for the implementation of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement Continue reading NLA discusses COH
Write responsibly, government critics warned
The Minister of Information and broadcasting says irresponsible journalists will be prosecuted in the court of law. Continue reading Write responsibly, government critics warned
Government urged to build road in the name of a late politician
A mourner at the funeral of late James Eliaba Surur has urged the government to repair the Juba-Yei road and name it after the late politician. Continue reading Government urged to build road in the name of a late politician
IGAD urges warring parties to respect COHA
IGAD special envoys for South Sudan have called on the parties to the conflict to fully respect the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement and the plan for its implementation. Continue reading IGAD urges warring parties to respect COHA
Gov’t to participate in peace talks despite rejecting an IGAD proposal
The government negotiation team says it will participate in the Addis Ababa talks with Dr. Riek Machar’s group despite objecting to the inclusion of the 7 former detainees. Continue reading Gov’t to participate in peace talks despite rejecting an IGAD proposal
Rights groups call for inclusive peace talks
South Sudanese civil society organizations are calling for an inclusive dialogue in the Addis Ababa talks that will resume tomorrow. Continue reading Rights groups call for inclusive peace talks
President Kiir broadens his cabinet
President Salva Kiir has increased the number of national ministries by another six. Continue reading President Kiir broadens his cabinet
South Sudan needs peace and stability – Kenyan President
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta arrived in Juba this morning and met Continue reading South Sudan needs peace and stability – Kenyan President