Akuot Goor

The Security Council has extended the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for another year, as the country teeters on the brink of renewed conflict.

The legal dispute between former employees of UAP Insurance and the company continued in court yesterday, featuring a cross-examination of UAP’s Managing Director. The focus was on allegations of unfair termination and a contentious loan.

Vice President for the Infrastructure Cluster Gen. Taban Deng Gai has called on the Awerial County community in Lakes State to shun violence and promote peaceful co-existence.

President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Friday tasked the newly appointed Transport Minister, Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin, with expediting the development of the Naivasha Dry Port in neighboring Kenya. This initiative aims to facilitate cargo transport to South Sudan.

The Governor of Jonglei State, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, has reached an agreement with a joint delegation from the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to enhance food production.

The High-Level Standing Committee (HLSC) of the South Sudan peace agreement On Thursday, formally recognised the interim leadership of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In-Opposition (SPLM-IO), led by Stephen Par Kuol, during a crucial meeting in Juba. This recognition reaffirms the committee's commitment to the ongoing implementation of the 2018 revitalised peace agreement.

The government On Thursday, announced its plan to install solar panels along the border with Uganda to enhance nighttime surveillance.

The Awerial Diocesan Bishop of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan has been appointed as the Dean of the Eastern Bahr el Ghazal Internal Province.

The Private and Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS), Justin Badi Arama, on Friday clarified that he was not assaulted during clashes that occurred Thursday between St. Stephen Church and the local community.

The Akoc community leader worldwide, Gen. Bona Panek Biar, said that the community leadership is committed to fostering improved the development in Akoc Payam.