Category: General

The signatories to the Political Framework Agreement invited the Government of South Sudan to participate in a conference to review the peace agreement, reiterating their commitment to the pact.President Salva Kiir received on Friday with Sovereign Co…

The Government of South Sudan has said it will not abolish the death penalty and insists it is a deterrent to prevent serious crimes.Addressing the media shortly after the cabinet meeting chaired by President Salva Kiir, Information Minister Michael Ma…

The National Umma Party (NUP) and the SPLM-N led by Abdel Aziz al-Hilu said they agreed on a number of issues to ensure stability and preserve unity.A NUP delegation head by Siddiq al-Mahdi held a two-day meeting with the leadership of SPLM-N Hilu in J…

The Joint Political and Security Mechanism (JPSM) between Sudan and South Sudan discussed ways to activate the cooperation agreements signed between the two countries in the fields of oil, trade, customs cooperation and border crossings in September 20…

The United States Ambassador to South Sudan has expressed concern over reports of abductions and recruitment of child soldiers in the country. Ambassador Michael J. Adler, in a statement on Friday, called on South Sudanese leaders to urgently end subna…

South Sudan and five other countries have lost their voting rights in the 193-member General Assembly, the United Nations Chief said in a letter circulated Thursday.Other countries include; Venezuela, Lebanon, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Th…

At least two people were killed in clashes between the communities of Hiyalla and Haforiere on Wednesday in Eastern Equatoria’s Torit County, officials said.Two other people, including a six-year-old child, were injured in the clashes. Galileo Ohide, t…

The National Constitutional Amendment Committee (NCAC) submitted the National Revenue Authority Amendment Bill 2023 to the Ministry of Justice on Thursday.Addressing reporters after submitting the bill to the minister of Justice, Gichira Kibara, Chairp…

More than 50 chiefs and local government administrators in Eastern Equatoria State concluded a two-day training to better understand and perform their duties.The training, an initiative of the local government, was supported by United Nations Mission i…

South Sudan’s National Security Services have detained another journalist working for state-run media, with charges remaining unclear.Journalist Garang John, who is assigned to work with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was arrested in the capital Juba…