Juba, 26th July 2024 – In a heartwarming collaboration between The Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI) and SkinnyDipped Foundation, a total of 118 deserving women from disadvantaged areas in Juba and Terekeka have successfully completed a transformative three-month business and Entrepreneurship skills course. To commemorate this milestone, each group has been presented with a […]
Juba, 26th July 2024: South Sudan is facing a pressing issue of dwindling passport and nationality booklet supplies, as disclosed by Simon Majur Pabek, the Director General of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports, and Immigration. Amid this revelation, concerns over potential delays in document processing and issuance have surfaced, raising alarm within the nation. Journalist Abraham […]
Juba – President Salva Kiir Mayardit set out on a working visit to South Africa today, where he is scheduled to hold crucial discussions with President Cyril Ramaphosa. The bilateral meeting aims to address the progress of the Nairobi Tumaini peace Initiative, a pivotal step towards achieving lasting peace and stability in South Sudan. Press […]
In a heartfelt message conveyed at the Nairobi peace talks, Edmund Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community empowerment for progress organization (CEPO), representing civil society delegates, urged political leaders to prioritize the interests of citizens over personal agendas for a successful political transition in South Sudan. Expressing concern over the prolonged political instability since […]
By Jackson Gaaniko Yambio – Sweet J, a prominent South Sudanese musician, has called upon the government of South Sudan to prioritize peace and love among its citizens. Fresh from her trip to India as a guest of the Azande Students Association, Sweet J spoke to the press about the crucial need for unity and […]
By Jackson Gaaniko In a bid to enhance traditional leadership and cultural management in the Azande Kingdom, the Sun Rays Foundation recently organized a three-day training session for community leaders. The initiative, aimed at equipping leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge to understand their roles within the kingdom’s development landscape, saw the participation of […]
In a momentous ceremony on Monday, the 22nd of July 2024, the community of Mogiri Boma in Mangalla Payam celebrated the installation of Sanatore Lodu Kose as their new Community Chief. The mantle of leadership was handed over to Chief Lodu by Mogiri Boma Administrator Justin Lomeling in a symbolic gesture of trust and honor. […]
By Fuli Dickens Isaac In a bid to enhance safety and traffic flow in Juba County, the Commissioner, Hon Emmanuel Tete Ezbon, has commended commercial vendors for heeding the call to relocate from selling on the roadside under the county’s jurisdiction. The move comes after a series of discussions between county officials and vendors seeking […]
In a heartfelt appeal to the leadership of South Sudan, Mr. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the community empowerment for progress organization (CEPO), has urged for the immediate release of former Juba City Mayor Kalisto Lado and other detained individuals. Addressing the pressing issue with great respect and honor, Yakani emphasized the importance of upholding […]
A group of civil society delegates, under the Tumaini Initiative, are calling on the government leadership in South Sudan to urgently address the growing economic instability plaguing the country. Mr. Edmund Yakani, The Executive Director of CEPO, part of the civil society delegation to the Nairobi peace talks, highlighted the pressing need for action to […]