The detention of former prime minister Abdullah Hamdok, who currently leads the Coordination of Civil Democratic Forces, popularly known as Tagadum, along with other leaders, by Sudanese authorities has sparked outrage and condemnation. Hamdok and other leaders of the civil democratic forces were issued arrest warrants by the Sudanese Attorney General’s office, which demanded that […]
At a peace demonstration, Warrap Governor discusses security issues.
The public gathering focused on peace and security was led by Warrap State Governor Kuol Muor Muor on Friday in Tonj town, the county seat of Tonj South. According to officials, the purpose of the visit was to introduce the governor to the security environment, share the green book—a legislative instrument for resolving intercommunal disputes—and […]
IDPs from West Kordofan lament food and housing shortages
West Kordofan State’s Babanusa conflict-displaced people have voiced concerns about the worsening humanitarian situation at the Um-Jack IDP facility. Speaking to Radio Tamazuj on Friday, a number of displaced people reported that there was a severe lack of food and supplies for shelter in the community. In addition, they bemoaned the deteriorating quality of life […]
Torit dealers concur to lower prices when the SSP rises in relation to the USD.
Following the South Sudanese Pound’s (SSP) advance against the US dollar, traders in Torit town decided to lower product prices by thirty percent on Thursday after an urgent meeting with the Eastern Equatoria State Ministry of Trade and Industry. In Torit, USD 100 is now worth SSP 170,000, down from SSP 210,000 just a few […]
The Anyuak community disapproves of Kiir’s choice of MP
Nyiguo Badok was appointed as a member of the National Legislative Assembly to replace Charles Wello Onyony, but the Anyuak community in Pochalla County in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) has rejected the appointment. The appointment was made on Monday by President Salva Kiir. In October of last year, a presidential order annulled the […]
Central Bank of South Sudan Bans unlicensed foreign exchange traders
Place what youOn Friday, the South Sudanese Central Bank issued a directive outlawing any unapproved foreign exchange transactions. The action is intended to prevent money laundering and stabilise the South Sudanese Pound, the local currency, according to Bank Governor James Alic Garang. Speaking to reporters at the Central Bank Headquarters in Juba, Alic stated that […]
President William Ruto’s To mediadate Between Government and South Sudanese Stakeholder Groups in Nairobi
Bridging Divides: President William Ruto’s Mediation Efforts in Facilitating Talks between the Government and South Sudanese Stakeholder Groups in Nairobi In a world often fraught with conflict and discord, the role of mediation becomes paramount in fostering dialogue, understanding, and ultimately, peace. President William Ruto’s recent undertaking to mediate talks between the government and South […]