Governor Rabi Mujung Dismisses Juba City Mayor, Appoints New Leadership Team ‎

-
Image
‎Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony Mujung has made sweeping changes in the Juba City Council leadership, dismissing Mayor Johnson Swaka and his two deputies, Thiik Thiik and Juma Moses Michael. ‎ ‎In a gubernatorial decree issued on Friday, Christopher Sarafino Wani Swaka was appointed as the new Mayor of Juba City, taking over from the outgoing Swaka. ‎ ‎The new leadership team includes Jenifer Yabu Lasuba as Deputy Mayor for Administration and Finance, Lual Joseph Deng as Deputy Mayor for Social Services, and Stephen Lomude Martin as Deputy Mayor for Environment and Waste Management. ‎ ‎Governor Mujung said the changes are aimed at enhancing service delivery, strengthening city management, and improving coordination between the state government and the city council. ‎ ‎The reshuffle marks one of the most significant administrative shake-ups in Juba’s recent history, as the new team is expected to tackle persistent challenges such as waste management, urban planni...
Post a Comment

SOUTH SUDAN, SUDAN TO IMPROVE DIPLOMATIC TIES

-

 



 Top Trending News Just For You To Read:



President Kiir on Tuesday met with the Sudanese delegation headed by the Member of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, Lt General Shamseldin El Kabashi to discuss ways on how to improve bilateral relations on trade, economic cooperation and investment opportunities between the two sisterly countries.

 

The Presidential Advisor on National Security Affairs, Hon. Tut Gatluak Manime said the meeting centred on bilateral relations in areas of cooperation in line with the Cooperation Agreement that was signed between Juba and Khartoum in 2012. 



Hon. Tut also stated that President Kiir assured the Sudanese official of the smooth implementation of the Revitalized Peace agreement and reiterated his government’s commitment in ensuring that Sudan achieve a durable peace.


Bilateral relations between South Sudan and the Sudan were officially started on 9 July 2011 following South Sudan's independence. Sudan became the first country in the world to recognize the independence of South Sudan.


The most recent exports are led by Crude Petroleum ($701M), Gold ($111M), Forage Crops ($22M), Onions ($4.28M), and Scrap Iron ($3.68M). The most common destination for the exports of South Sudan are China ($677M), Uganda ($86.7M), United Arab Emirates ($57.1M), Italy ($24.3M), and India ($2.08M).


Sudan's most important export is gold (70 percent of total exports) followed by livestock (25 percent). Others include: oil, arabic gum and cotton. Main import partner is China (78 percent) followed by UAE, Japan, Saudi Arabia and Italy.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Breaking News: New CDF Orders Jonglei’s Red Belt Vigilante Group to Join SSPDF and SPLA-IO to Join Nearest SSPDF Barracks ‎

-
Image
  New CDF Gen. Paul Nang Majok ‎The new Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Gen. Dr. Paul Nang Majok, has issued a directive ordering members of the Red Belt Movement, a Jonglei-based vigilante group, to officially integrate into the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF). ‎you can also read about:  ‎Farmer Arrested for Killing and Injuring Cows in Crop Dispute in Rumbek East, Lakes State ‎According to an official statement released by the Office of the SSPDF Spokesperson on October 12, 2025, all Red Belt members are required to report to Malual-Chat Barracks with their personal and support weapons for registration and absorption into the national army. ‎ ‎The directive, signed by Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, SSPDF Spokesperson, states that those who decline the “golden opportunity and honor to serve” will face forceful disarmament. ‎Also read about:  South Sudan Football Federation (SSFA) Suspends National Team Coach After Controversial Post-Match Remarks ‎ “A committee wil...
Read more

Rebel Forces and RSF Forces Regroup Near Sudan Border, South Sudan Officials Warn ‎

-
Image
  SSPDF Soldiers on a mission ‎Northern Bahr el Ghazal  ‎ ‎South Sudanese officials have raised fresh concerns over the reported regrouping of armed rebels near the Sudanese frontier, heightening tensions in one of the country’s most sensitive border regions. ‎Also read:  ‎South Sudan Court of Appeal Orders Retrial for Four Kenyans Serving 72-Year Sentences ‎ ‎ Local authorities in Majok-Yithiou say intelligence reports suggest new rebel formations have emerged in the Yoot and Warguet areas, close to the border with Sudan. ‎ ‎“We’ve received credible information about the presence of armed groups assembling near the border,” said a security official in Northern Bahr el Ghazal. “Our intelligence teams have been deployed to verify the situation.” ‎ ‎Suspected Rebel Factions ‎Officials believe the fighters could be loyalists of General Paul Malong Awan, a former army chief now leading a rebel movement opposed to Juba.  ‎Incase you missed:  Civilians Flee Lakama’di ...
Read more

Machar’s Defense Declares Juba Special Court Illegal: Court Mandate Expired, Demands His Immediate Release

-
Image
  SPLA-IO Leader Dr. Riek Machar  ‎Juba, South Sudan  The defense team representing First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon and seven other SPLM/A-IO detainees has challenged the legality and jurisdiction of the ongoing “Special Court on the Nasir Incident”, describing it as unconstitutional and time-barred. ‎ Read:  Rebel Forces and RSF Forces Regroup Near Sudan Border, South Sudan Officials Warn ‎ ‎ During the ninth session of the proceedings held on Monday at Freedom Hall in Juba, the defense submitted a formal motion questioning the temporal jurisdiction of the court, arguing that its legal mandate had already expired. ‎ ‎Defense Argues Court’s Mandate Expired: ‎According to the defense, the ministerial order establishing the Special Court was issued on September 1, 2025, granting it authority to operate from September 8 to October 8 a period of only one month. ‎ Read:  ‎South Sudan Court of Appeal Orders Retrial for Four Kenyans Serving 72-Year Se...
Read more