President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar have called for peace in the Upper Nile State, days after the cabinet asked the presidency to address the conflict. Continue reading Kiir, Machar call for peace in Upper Nile State
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Cabinet refers Upper Nile conflict to Presidency, calls for end to hostilities
The cabinet has decided to transfer the conflict in the Upper Nile state to the presidency, describing it as a complex issue, the minister of information has said.
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Prof Tag welcomes cabinet decision that excludes dredging
A world-renowned expert on the Nile Waters Tag Elkhazin has welcomed the council of ministers’ approval to clean and clear the rivers for navigation in South Sudan, without dredging.
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Makuei explains differences between river clearing and dredging
The minister of information Michael Makuei Lueth on Monday announced to the media that the council of ministers has approved the cleaning and clearing of rivers for navigation in the country. Continue reading Makuei explains differences between river clearing and dredging
Upper Nile acting governor denies “leadership vacuum”
The Acting Governor in Upper Nile State has refuted allegations that a leadership vacuum in the state is to blame for the factional conflict that has killed dozens and displaced thousands of civilians. Continue reading Upper Nile acting governor denies “leadership vacuum”
WES finance minister accused of cutting salaries, dismisses allegations
The commissioners of Ezo and Mundri East counties in Western Equatoria State have accused the state finance minister of deducting arrears of civil servants, but William Andreano has denied the allegations. Continue reading WES finance minister accused of cutting salaries, dismisses allegations
‘S. Sudan conflict needs home-grown solutions’, says Bishop Tombe
A retired bishop of the Anglican church has urged the citizens to find home-driven solutions to problems facing the country.
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Council of States meet Kiir, to visit conflict-torn regions
The Council of States has formed a fact-finding committee to visit three states, including Abyei Administrative Area, that have recently faced a wave of insecurity and political instability. Continue reading Council of States meet Kiir, to visit conflict-torn regions
Red Army Foundation boss resigns, forms own political party
The Chairperson of the Red Army Foundation, Deng Bol Aruai has resigned and founded a new political party, named the National Democratic Alliance. Continue reading Red Army Foundation boss resigns, forms own political party
R-TNLA spokesperson fumes over MP Tong’s $15K health allowance donation
The Chairperson of the Specialized Committee of Information in the National Legislature has criticized his colleague Deng Tong Kuol who donated his medical allowance to his community.
John Agany hails from the same area as lawmaker Tong.
On Tuesday, Tong, a national lawmaker representing Aweil North County in the state of Northern Bahr el Ghazal, donated his 15,000 US dollar – medical allowance to flood-affected victims.
The medical allowances, approved by the parliament and disbursed by the finance ministry, have so far received mixed reactions from members of the public.
Some members of the public have commended the lawmaker for the gesture of generosity.
But Parliament spokesperson John Agany criticized the move saying generous Tong acted outside the August House business code of Conduct.
“He does not even know the conduct of business and he is by the way claiming to be a lawyer. I describe it as one way of blindfolding the public in his donation of the money.”
“If I were to take fifteen thousand US dollars and give it to my Payam which is constituted to be less than seventy thousand inhabitants, what help does it do to my people? Will it build a school? Will it build a road? Will it build even the Payam headquarters,” Agany asked.
The medical allowance was disbursed last week barely two months after the national legislature passed a SSP 1.4 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2022/2023.