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By Jackson Gaaniko The Azande Kingdom marked a significant milestone by joining hands with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MF&IC) in celebrating the graduation of 123 diplomats, including six representatives from the Azande Kingdom, at a prestigious ceremony held at the Pyramid Hotel in Juba. The event underscored the pivotal role played […]

President Salva Kiir of South Sudan and his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, came together on Friday following the conclusion of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The two leaders jointly announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a strategic partnership. During the summit, Xi emphasized that fostering substantive and dynamic […]

In a heartening turn of events, the call for justice and hope has been answered as Callisto Lado, the former mayor of Juba City, has been granted his freedom to be reunited with his family. This positive development comes after fervent advocacy efforts and appeals for the well-being of Callisto Lado. Expressing gratitude towards the […]

By William Maduok A lawmaker in the national parliament expressed concern over the delay in issuing travel documents. Legislator Ahmed Mohammed Musa, who represents Western Bahr el Ghazal, stated that individuals who are ill and students on scholarships are unable to travel due to the current inactivity of the Immigration department. “Now, not only is […]

By Jackson Gaaniko On Tuesday, in Yambio, the Governor of Western Equatoria State, H.E. Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba issued State Order 21/2024, dated 1 September 2024, declaring a conducive environment for civic and political space in Western Equatoria State. This decision follows a two-day workshop on civic and political space organized by UNMISS. The workshop […]

By Majur Chol Khor President Salva Kiir of South Sudan engaged in discussions with China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to revamp the nation’s oil sector. The high-level meeting focused on critical reforms aimed at enhancing oil production by establishing a new refinery and expanding distribution networks. One of the key proposals put forward was the […]

By Jackson Gaaniko In Mvolo County, Western Equatoria State, the newly appointed commissioner of Mvolo County, Hon. Ruben Amaai, was welcomed by hundreds of community members and government workers. Comrade Ruben Amaai has been appointed the youngest commissioner in South Sudan, serving as the county commissioner of Mvolo County in Western Equatoria State. He was […]

In a significant diplomatic move, Hon. Elia Box, the Deputy Governor and State SPLM Chairman of Western Equatoria State, embarked on a courtesy visit to His Excellency Prof. Wani Igga, the Vice President of the Republic and Chairman of the Ministerial Economic Cluster today, Monday the 2nd of September, 2024. During the meeting, Hon. Box […]

By Majur Chol Khor In a statement released by the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Mr. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director, expressed enthusiasm and optimism regarding the upcoming Africa-China Summit, hailing it as a significant platform for fostering people-to-people partnerships that prioritize human development and social progress. Mr. Yakani emphasized the importance of promoting peace […]