Disputes emerge on establishment of capital markets regulatory body in Sudan
July 5, 2013, (KHARTOUM) - The Sudanese Council of Ministers informal forum has voiced objection to the government order forming a regulatory authority for capital markets and demanded replacing it...
View ArticleNo more self-determination for other regions in Sudan: VP
July 5, 2013, (KHARTOUM) - The Sudanese vice president, Al-Haj Adam Youssef, has categorically rejected the idea of secession for any part of Sudan and said that it will take place only “over our dead...
View ArticleSudan affirms the internal nature of events in Egypt
July 5, 2013, (KHARTOUM) - The Sudanese foreign minister Ali Karti today phoned his Egyptian counterpart Mohamed Kamel Amr to get acquainted with the situation in the country following ouster of...
View ArticleSudan urges African Union to press Juba over Abyei's administration
June 5, 2013 (KHARTOUM) - Sudan reiterated the need to establish local institutions in the disputed area of Abyei, and urged the African Union to press Juba on this issue.FILE - People from the...
View ArticlePetroleum revenue distribution to Local Communities in South Sudan
The risks of last-minute changes in the new Bill By John A. Akec and Kathelijne SchenkelJune 5, 2013 - South Sudan oil production has resumed in April 2013 after stoppage for nearly 15 months. Assuming...
View ArticleAU to investigate death of Abyei chief
July 5, 2013 (JUBA) – The African Union is set to launch an investigation into the death of the Dinka Ngok paramount chief, killed in the disputed Abyei region in May.The late leader of the Dinka Ngok...
View Article19000 IDPs return to their areas in South Kordofan
June 5, 2013 (KHARTOUM) - Some 19,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) have returned to their areas of origin in South Kordofan, two months after being forced to flee their town and villages when...
View ArticleS. Sudan: Rights group renews calls for justice six months after Isaiah...
July 5, 2013 (JUBA) - Six months after the murder of a prominent opinion writer, a South Sudanese rights group has renewed calls for the government to bring his killers to justice.South Sudanese...
View ArticleIs South Sudan on the right path?
By Luka Biong DengJuly 6, 2013 - On 9th July, the people of the South will celebrate the second anniversary of their independence. It is a moment of reflection of what they have achieved as nation and...
View ArticleCARE International assists vulnerable communities in Unity state
July 6, 2013 (BENTIU) - An international development organisation launched a health and sanitation programme in Padiet village of Unity state's Rubkotna county this week.Benson Wakoli, the programme...
View ArticleSouth Sudan's FM briefs Ethiopian PM about recent talks with Khartoum
July 6, 2013 (ADDIS ABABA) - South Sudan Foreign Affairs Minister and International Cooperation, Nhial Deng Nhial, said that there are promising developments towards a speedy implementation of...
View ArticleJuba says Khartoum wants to buy 4,500 barrels of oil for Kosti power plant
July 6, 2013 (JUBA) - South Sudan's cabinet has approved the outcome of the recent mission of the country's Vice President, Riek Machar, to Khartoum to mend the souring relations between the two...
View ArticleSouth Sudan not against foreign nationals says Minister
July 6, 2013 (JUBA) - South Sudan has said that recent orders asking foreigners in the country to regularise their status should not be interpreted to mean that the country is against foreigners.People...
View ArticleKhartoum state water corporation using carcinogenic substances - report
July 6, 2013, (KHARTOUM) - A recent report issued by the inspector general in Sudan's Khartoum capital state has revealed that Khartoum State Water Corporation (KSWC) is using carcinogenic substances...
View ArticleS. Sudan urges US to help resolve disputes with Khartoum
July 6, 2013 (JUBA) - South Sudan says it urgently requires support and meaningful intervention from the American government, if it's to peacefully resolve its dispute with its northern...
View ArticleSudan's Islamic movement condemns Egypt "coup"
July 6, 2013, (KHARTOUM) - The Sudanese Islamic Movement (IM) has described the ouster of the former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi as a "clear violation of the democratic rules".Islamic Movement's...
View ArticleSudan's NUP launches its "million signature" campaign for regime change
July 6, 2013, (KHARTOUM) - The Sudanese opposition National Umma Party (NUP) will launch its “memorandum for liberation” campaign on Sunday which aims at collecting peoples' signature to change the...
View ArticleSAF denies Juba accusations of fresh attacks on border areas
July 6, 2013 (KHARTOUM) – Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) spokesperson dismissed accusation by the South Sudanese army (SPLA) of air and ground attacks on Unity and Upper Nile states stressing that "these...
View ArticleSPLM Secretary General Amum says Kiir's suspension of ministers was...
July 7, 2013 (JUBA) – The Secretary General of the South Sudan's ruling Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM), Pagan Amum Okiech, has openly criticized the recent suspension of two national...
View ArticleSouth Sudan president Kiir relieves Unity state governor Taban Deng Gai
July 7, 2013 (JUBA) – South Sudan's president Salva Kiir Mayardit, has relieved Taban Deng Gai from the governorship of Unity state.Unity State Governor Taban Deng Gai speaks to the media in Bentiu,...
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