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File: TNLA Speaker, Rt. Jemma Nunu Kumba  Top Trending News Today: Land allocation for 'SSPDF' Army approved by the National Council of Ministers BREAKING NEWS: Juba gets first female Mayor!! Breaking News: CES Governor Suspends the minister of local government and law enforcement agency #OPINION: Appreciation for the Trust and the Opportunity to Serve Transition National Legislative Assembly 'TNLA' speaker said that, she is displeased by the continuous failure of ministers to appear before the parliament for questioning.  Just last month over five ministers were summoned for questioning regarding their dockets but they fail to turn up for questioning.  Read about:  South Sudan peace monitors: lack of adequate progress and clarity is creating uncertainty in the countr y The summoned ministers are: Foreign Affairs Minister, Defense and Veteran Affairs Minister, Interior Minister and National Security Minister.  The state governors were also summoned by the house but they

File: Minister of Information Technology and Postal Services, Hon. Michael Makuei  Top Trending News Today: BREAKING NEWS: Juba gets first female Mayor!! Breaking News: CES Governor Suspends the minister of local government and law enforcement agency #OPINION: Appreciation for the Trust and the Opportunity to Serve South Sudan peace monitors: lack of adequate progress and clarity is creating uncertainty in the country Defense and Veteran Affairs Minister, came up with a plan to have land allocated to the army allover the states, and his request was approved by the cabinet on Friday yesterday.  In a meeting chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, National Information Minister Hon. Michael Makuei said that, since the army had no land so the defense Minister appealed to the cabinet  to allocate land to the army so as the army is kept at a distance from the civilians.  Read about:  President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, urged the heads of the financial institutions to improve the economy “All

File: Florah Gabriel Modi, Mayor of Juba  Trending News Today: Breaking News: CES Governor Suspends the minister of local government and law enforcement agency #OPINION: Appreciation for the Trust and the Opportunity to Serve South Sudan peace monitors: lack of adequate progress and clarity is creating uncertainty in the country President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, urged the heads of the financial institutions to improve the economy Central Equatoria Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has today appointed Flora Gabriel Modi as the Mayor of Juba - becoming the first woman to serve in the position since independence.  CES Governor Adil, has also appointed Mogga Franco Wani as First Deputy Mayor for Administration and Finance, Thiik Thiik Mayardit as Second Deputy Mayor for Social Service, and Emmanuel Juma Diyo as Third Deputy Mayor for Environment and Waste Management. Read about:  Agwelek faction forces, and the Government formed a committee to speed up the integration of fighters The governor o

File: CES Governor, Hon. Emmanuel Adil Anthony.  Top Trending News Today:   #OPINION: Appreciation for the Trust and the Opportunity to Serv e South Sudan peace monitors: lack of adequate progress and clarity is creating uncertainty in the country President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, urged the heads of the financial institutions to improve the economy Agwelek faction forces, and the Government formed a committee to speed up the integration of fighters The governor of Central Equatoria State Hon. Emmanuel Adil Anthony, suspended the the Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency Hon. Moro Jenesio.  The CES Governor also in another decree appointed Florah Modi as the new Mayor of Juba City Council and also restructured the CES Council. Read about:  President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, officiates the 'swearing in' of newly appointed government officials. South Sudan Juba City, is the only  capital city of South Sudan and largest city in South Sudan.  Juba city, is situated on t

File: President Salva Kiir Mayardit and first Undersecretary in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Mr. Malual Tap Dieu.  Top Trending News Today: South Sudan peace monitors: lack of adequate progress and clarity is creating uncertainty in the country President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, urged the heads of the financial institutions to improve the economy Agwelek faction forces, and the Government formed a committee to speed up the integration of fighters President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, officiates the 'swearing in' of newly appointed government officials Your Excellency Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan, I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the trust and confidence you have shown me by appointing me as the First Undersecretary in the Ministry of Finance and Planning.  This appointment is an immense honor, and I am fully committed to delivering on the mandate bestowed upon me. As our nation continues to rebuild and grow, I am acutely aw

File: RJMEC Chairperson, Maj. Gen. Charles Tai Gituai.  Top Trending News Today:   President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, urged the heads of the financial institutions to improve the economy Agwelek faction forces, and the Government formed a committee to speed up the integration of fighters President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, officiates the 'swearing in' of newly appointed government officials President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, promised to solemnly resolved the boarder disputes with Uganda The peace monitors in South Sudan said that, the lack of adequate progress, general elections preparedness and clarity is creating uncertainty in the country. While addressing the media, Maj. Gen. Charles Tai Gituai, Interim Chairperson of Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commissions 'RJMEC' said that, the making of constitution and unifications of the armed forces are very critical for a successful elections. Read about:  Opinion Poll: South Sudan Parliament Overthrows Democracy: A

File: President Salva Kiir Mayardit, addressing heads of financial institutions in South Sudan.  Top Trending News Today: Gen. Johnson Olony, Agwelek faction forces, and the Government formed a committee to speed up the integration of fighters President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, officiates the 'swearing in' of newly appointed government officials President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, promised to solemnly resolved the boarder disputes with Uganda Opinion Poll: South Sudan Parliament Overthrows Democracy: An In-depth Analysis of the National Election Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2023 President Salva Kiir Mayardit, today urged the newly appointed government officials to work together inorder to improve the economy and livelihood of the people of South Sudan.  President Kiir made the remarks while addressing the newly appointed Governor of the Bank of South Sudan.  Read about:  The RTNLA MPs, demanded to be allocated private plots of land by the 'CES' Central Equatoria State government

File: Gen. Johnson Olony, Agwelek Faction leader.  Top Trending News Today: President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, officiates the 'swearing in' of newly appointed government officials Current 'TNLA parliament' do not represent the views of the people, not madated to write the constitution, Makuei Lueth said Unity State Finance Minister given seven days ultimatum to comply and come for questioning or face action, Unity State Parliament declared President Kiir addressed the UN General Assembly and pleaded with them to uplift the arms embargo in South Sudan and his commitment to world peace Agwelek faction forces led by Gen. Johnson Olony and the government have formed a committee to speed up the integration of agwelek fighters into the army.  Gen. Johnson Olony, while addressing the shilluk community during the implementation of the Kit-Kuang declaration in juba on Tuesday yesterday said that, Shilluk intellectuals and the community to be patient with the delay in the implementa

File: President Kiir and the newly appointed government officials.  Top Trending News Today:   President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, promised to solemnly resolved the boarder disputes with Uganda Opinion Poll: South Sudan Parliament Overthrows Democracy: An In-depth Analysis of the National Election Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2023 The RTNLA MPs, demanded to be allocated private plots of land by the 'CES' Central Equatoria State government President Kiir, jets back to Juba after a three days official State visit to Moscow, Russia President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, officiates the swearing of newly appointed government officials, the president also directed the newly appointed Interior Minister Hon. Angelina Teny and her Deputy to work hand in hand.  Deputy Governor of Lakes State Dr. Isaiah Akol Mathiang, was among the newly appointed government officials.  Read about:  BREAKING NEWS: President Kiir appointed, Angelina Jany Teny as the new Minister of Interior The swearing in ceremony of t

File: President Salva Kiir Mayardiit and CES Governor Hon. Emmanuel Adil Anthony  Top Trending News Today:   Opinion Poll: South Sudan Parliament Overthrows Democracy: An In-depth Analysis of the National Election Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2023 The RTNLA MPs, demanded to be allocated private plots of land by the 'CES' Central Equatoria State government President Kiir, jets back to Juba after a three days official State visit to Moscow, Russia EES SPLM-IO Lawmakers, demands the passing of State's budget and accountability President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, while addressing the media on Monday, pledged to resolve the current border disputes between South Sudan and Uganda. The South Sudan president, made those remarks after he was briefed by the Central Equatoria State Governor, Hon. Emmanuel Adil Anthony about the latest development in Kajo-Keji County boarderin with Uganda.  Read about:  President Kiir, met Russian President, discussed about expansion of ties between the two co

File: Gama Hassan Oscas, Concerned South Sudanese Citizen.  Top Trending News Today: The RTNLA MPs, demanded to be allocated private plots of land by the 'CES' Central Equatoria State government President Kiir, jets back to Juba after a three days official State visit to Moscow, Russia EES SPLM-IO Lawmakers, demands the passing of State's budget and accountability President Kiir, met Russian President, discussed about expansion of ties between the two countries By Gama Hassan Oscas In a controversial move, the Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) of South Sudan has recently passed the National Election Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2023. This bill, which is now awaiting presidential assent, has far-reaching implications for the country’s democratic process and has sparked intense debates and protests within the nation. One of the most contentious aspects of the bill is the provision that grants the president the prerogative to appoint members of parli

File: CES, Juba South Sudan.  Top Trending News Today: President Kiir, jets back to Juba after a three days official State visit to Moscow, Russia EES SPLM-IO Lawmakers, demands the passing of State's budget and accountabilit President Kiir, met Russian President, discussed about expansion of ties between the two countries Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin, address investors to South Sudan's tourism sector The motion was raised by, SPLM member of parliament from Unity State Hon. Pierino Malek Cook, the Unity State SPLM lawmaker raised the issue of land allocation by emphasizing the historical practice of allocating land to the 'MPs'.  “Land used to be distributed to honorable members of the August House in the previous parliament. I need to inquire what went wrong in between and if we are entitled to land,” Hon. Pierino wondered.  Read about:  TNLA Parliament sitting abruptly adjourned today on Wednesday without any reasons Hon. Pierino further said that, the lawmakers need t

File: President Salva Kiir Mayardiit in Moscow, Russia.  Top Trending News Today: EES SPLM-IO Lawmakers, demands the passing of State's budget and accountabilit President Kiir, met Russian President, discussed about expansion of ties between the two countries President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, arrived in Moscow Russia for bilateral talks with President Vladimir Putin Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin, address investors to South Sudan's tourism sector President Kiir and his accompanying delegation returned to Juba on Saturday, after a three days official visit to Moscow the capital city of Russia. Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin, National Minister of Presidential Affairs said that, the two heads of state agreed to expand the relations between South Sudan and Russia in areas of, trade, energy and other prospective areas.  Read about:  TNLA Parliament sitting abruptly adjourned today on Wednesday without any reasons The Russian president, promised to work hand in hand with South Sudan in order

EES Parliament  Top Trending News Today:   President Kiir, met Russian President, discussed about expansion of ties between the two countries President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, arrived in Moscow Russia for bilateral talks with President Vladimir Putin Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin, address investors to South Sudan's tourism sectors TNLA Parliament sitting abruptly adjourned today on Wednesday without any reasons SPLM-IO Members of Parliament 'MPs' in Eastern Equatoria State 'EES', are demanding for swift resolutions to pressing matters which is expeditious passage of the 2023/2024 budget.  The SPLM-IO MPs also, demanded the previous budget to be accounted for before they break for recess.  Read about:  BREAKING NEWS: President Kiir appointed, Angelina Jany Teny as the new Minister of Interior SPLM-IO lawmaker, Hon. Visor Likale Olum said that, he is frustrated about the current unresolved issues in the state's parliament.  “Instead of sitting indoors, I was expecting

File: President Kiir and Russian President, Vladimir Putin.  Top Trending News Today: President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, arrived in Moscow Russia for bilateral talks with President Vladimir Putin Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin, address investors to South Sudan's tourism sector TNLA Parliament sitting abruptly adjourned today on Wednesday without any reasons BREAKING NEWS: President Kiir appointed, Angelina Jany Teny as the new Minister of Interior President Kiir, met Russian President, discussed about expansion of ties between the two countries  The two heads of states agreed to to strengthen and expand ties between Russia and South Sudan.  Read about:  MPs irritated by Michael Makuei Lueth remarks about the TNLA parliament having no mandate to write the constitution They also agreed to strengthen the existing relations between the two countries, in areas like trade, investments, energy and other existing sectors.  President Salva Kiir Mayardiit and Vladimir Putin, also discussed about p

President Salva Kiir Mayardiit in Russian.  Top Trending News Today:   Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin, address investors to South Sudan's tourism sector TNLA Parliament sitting abruptly adjourned today on Wednesday without any reasons President Kiir heads to Moscow for Bilateral talks with the Russian President, Vladimir Putin BREAKING NEWS: President Kiir appointed, Angelina Jany Teny as the new Minister of Interior President Salva Kiir Mayardiit today on Wednesday arrived in Moscow ahead of bilateral talks with the Russian President Vladimir Putin.  The two leaders will discuss prospects for the development of relations between Russia and South Sudan in various areas, as well as regional and international issues. Read about:  BREAKING NEWS: President Kiir appointed, Angelina Jany Teny as the new Minister of Interior During the meeting the Principals will also discuss lifting of arms embargo and targeted sanctions imposed on individuals in South Sudan.  The President was welcome by R

File: Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin, Minister of Presidential Affairs.  Top Trending News Today: TNLA Parliament sitting abruptly adjourned today on Wednesday without any reasons President Kiir heads to Moscow for Bilateral talks with the Russian President, Vladimir Putin BREAKING NEWS: President Kiir appointed, Angelina Jany Teny as the new Minister of Interior MPs irritated by Michael Makuei Lueth remarks about the TNLA parliament having no mandate to write the constitution Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin, Minister of Presidential Affairs, woos the potential investors to take advantage of the wildlife and tourism industry, which he describes as the biggest wildlife population on planet earth.  Dr. Marial Benjamin, urges the friends and partners of South Sudan to come and invest in the tourism industry.  Also read about:  President Kiir, signed the amended National Elections Act 2023 into law South Sudan, is currently the second largest country for mammals migration, mammals like, Elephant,

File: Rt. Jemma Nunu Kumba, Speaker of the TNLA Parliament.  Top Trending News Today:   President Kiir heads to Moscow for Bilateral talks with the Russian President, Vladimir Putin BREAKING NEWS: President Kiir appointed, Angelina Jany Teny as the new Minister of Interior MPs irritated by Michael Makuei Lueth remarks about the TNLA parliament having no mandate to write the constitution President Kiir, signed the amended National Elections Act 2023 into law In a surprising turn of events today on Wednesday, TNLA parliament sitting was suddenly called off with no reasons given.  The lawmakers, assembled in the parliament to deliberate on pressing matters of concern in the country, such as the rampant child abductions, inhuman killing of passengers on the roads and the never ending cattle rustling in Nyirol County, Jonglei State.  Read about:  I stayed in Juba to ensure that there is peace, FVP Dr. Riek Machar said. The lawmakers were waiting for the pressing matters to be introduced by

President Kiir, talking to Dr. Riek Machar before jetting off to Russia.   Top Trending News Today: BREAKING NEWS: President Kiir appointed, Angelina Jany Teny as the new Minister of Interior MPs irritated by Michael Makuei Lueth remarks about the TNLA parliament having no mandate to write the constitution President Kiir, signed the amended National Elections Act 2023 into law GPAA Chief Administrator briefed President Kiir on general security situation after recent killings in Pochalla President Salva Kiir Mayardiit today on Wednesday traveled to Russia for bilateral talks with the Russian President Vladimir Putin.  The two heads of state, will explore the prospects of various bilateral cooperation between South Sudan and Russia.  Also read about: Three people arrested for shooting a soldier in Nadapal:  Three '3' people in custody for shooting SSPDF soldier in Nadapal, Kapoeta East County Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin, the Minister of Presidential Affairs said that, the meeting