Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has replaced Major General Abel Kandiho as the country’s delegate to South Sudan security monitoring Continue reading President M7 recalls Gen. Kandiho from CTSAM-VM
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Central Equatoria & Jonglei lawmakers take oath
The two states of Jonglei and Central Equatoria have sworn-in their members of parliaments on Tuesday. Continue reading Central Equatoria & Jonglei lawmakers take oath
Pope Francis expected to visit South Sudan this year
The Global Anglican Communion has revealed that Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby intent to visit South Sudan Continue reading Pope Francis expected to visit South Sudan this year
African Union condemns ‘wave’ of military coups
The African Union on Sunday condemned recent military takeovers and attempted coups across the continent.
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SPLM/A-IO frees four SSPDF soldiers
The International Committee of the Red Cross says four men detained following the recent conflict between SPLA-IO and SSPDF in Old Fangak in Jonglei, have been freed. Continue reading SPLM/A-IO frees four SSPDF soldiers
President Kiir, Ethiopian delegation discuss cross-border security
President Salva Kiir and the visiting Ethiopian delegation discuss South Sudan-Ethiopia border security on Tuesday, the Minister of Presidential Affairs has said.
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Akobo commissioner defies Denay’s suspension order, sticks to office
Akobo County commissioner has defied Jonglei state governor’s order suspending him from office.
Gatwech Reat Deng was appointed Akobo County Commissioner in February last year when the state government was established.
On Sunday, governor Denay Jock Chagor suspended him without citing any reasons.
Mr. Denay did not name a replacement.
But he gave powers to the executive director to act as the commissioner of the County until further notice.
Speaking to Eye Radio this morning, Reat said governor Chagor’s order is illegal.
“My party is even not aware because the governor did not consult them,” said defiant Reat.
An SPLM-IO member, Reat said that neither him nor his party leadership was informed about the suspension.
He also argued that he was appointed by his party and the governor has no right to suspend him without involvement of the leadership.
“I don’t have anything to say because I don’t see any reason for the governor to suspend me,” he added.
Reat vows to continue his duty saying “I expected that if there is need to suspend or relief me, I need to be served with an official letter as well, this came like a surprise to me,”
Last month the SPLM acting secretary general, Peter Lam Both accused the commissioner of expelling the SPLM chairperson from the area in an inappropriate manner.
Lam had called on the Firs-Vice President who is also the Chairman of the SPLM-IO to call Gatwec Reat to order, saying he commissioner has no right to dismiss the party official.
It is not clear whether this might have triggered his suspension.
Efforts to reach Dr. Riek Machar office to ascertain whether the governor consulted to suspend the commissioner were not immediately successful
Public Service Ministry clarifies confusion over new salary structure
The Ministry of Public Services has said some states have misinterpreted the 100 % salary increment for civil servants.
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Elizabeth Achuei apologizes for suspending undersecretary
National Health Minister, Elizabeth Achuei has apologized to the public and donors for her decision to suspend the undersecretary last year. Continue reading Elizabeth Achuei apologizes for suspending undersecretary
Cabinet urged to adjust civil servants’ salary to current market demands
The speaker of the unity parliament has called on the executive to consider increasing salaries of civil servants to meet the current market demands.
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