(JUBA) – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed Eng. Chol Thon Abel from his role as Undersecretary in the Ministry of Petroleum, only one week after appointing him. The announcement was made on Monday night by the state broadcaster, the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation. No explanation was provided. Eng.Continue Reading
(MALAKAL, UPPER NILE STATE) – The Metropolitan Archbishop of Juba, Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla, has urged the Government of South Sudan to remove recently introduced taxes on Church properties and Church staff, warning that the measures could limit the Church’s ability to support vulnerable communities. Speaking at the openingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of South Sudan has expressed renewed commitment to promoting the participation of women in the country’s media sector as part of its broader political transition. The statement was delivered by Deputy Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Hon. David Yauyau Jangkuoh, during a workshopContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The South Sudan Embassy in Nairobi has been closed after failing to pay rent for almost a year, according to staff and media reports. The office, located at Senteu Plaza in the Kilimani area, was locked by the landlord on 7 November after arrears accumulated. The closure hasContinue Reading
(BOR, JONGLEI STATE) – The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has announced plans to establish the South Sudan National Water Institute to train professionals and promote innovation in water management. Minister James Mawich Makuach revealed the plan during the official launch of the Bor Urban Water Supply System inContinue Reading
(RUMBEK, LAKES STATE) – A civil society leader has urged President Salva Kiir to appoint a woman as South Sudan’s next Minister of Finance, arguing that female leadership could bring accountability and restore public confidence in a ministry long dominated by men. Angelina Adhel Malual, chairperson of the Civil SocietyContinue Reading
(BOR, JONGLEI STATE) – The Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hon. James Mawich Makuach, has officially inaugurated the Bor Urban Water Supply System in Bor Town, Jonglei State, marking a major milestone in efforts to expand access to safe and reliable drinking water across South Sudan. The inauguration, heldContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – South Sudan’s embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, has been closed after months of unpaid rent, leaving diplomatic staff stranded and prompting calls for urgent government intervention. Several embassy employees, speaking to media on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the landlord locked the embassy premises on Friday, saying operations wouldContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Finance and Planning, Michael Ayuen, has expressed concern over continued delays in submitting the national budget to parliament. Mr Ayuen said the budget bill is expected to be presented to the National Legislature for approval before the start of the fiscalContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan has launched a $17 million programme to strengthen climate resilience in the education sector. Known as the Building the Climate Resilience of Children and Communities through the Education Sector (BRACE) project, it will directly support over 200,000 children, with half of them girls. In local currency,Continue Reading
