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The Star Post The Star Post is an independent South Sudanese online English-Language newspaper based in Juba, the capital city of South Sudan. It was founded on 16 May 2022.

The Bank of South Sudan on Tuesday launched a project worth 18 million U.S. dollars to strengthen the institutional and ...
08/10/2024

The Bank of South Sudan on Tuesday launched a project worth 18 million U.S. dollars to strengthen the institutional and supervisory capacity of the Bank to promote financial integrity.

A 5-year project financed by the World Bank Group aimed at strengthening the capacity of the apex bank and other affiliated institutions to track money laundering and terrorism financing.

Speaking during the launch in Juba on Tuesday, Dr. James Alic Garang, Governor of Bank of South Sudan said the project’s main objectives include investing in strengthening the regulator.

“The Strengthening South Sudan Financial Sector (3SF) project, will enable us to modernize the bank, and at the same time to strengthen the broader financial sector in the country,” said Garang.

For his part, Maryam Salim, World Bank Country Director for South Sudan said the fund will go a long way in supporting economic development and stability.

Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday expressed his willingness to mediate the ongoing conflict in Sudan.In ...
08/10/2024

Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday expressed his willingness to mediate the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

In his key address following a meeting with the United Nations Envoy for Sudan at State House Entebbe, Museveni said he was ready to mediate Sudan conflict if both warrying parties allow him to get involved.

“I am ready to mediate the conflict if they are agreeable,” he said.
Museveni reiterated his commitment to joining efforts to restore peace in Sudan.

He emphasized that the root cause of the conflict lies in the promotion of identity politics, which destabilizes a country as diverse as Sudan.

He urged the warring factions to agree to a ceasefire and to hand over power to the people of Sudan.

Uganda' National Resistance Movement (NRM), and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Party have signed a cooper...
06/10/2024

Uganda' National Resistance Movement (NRM), and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Party have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing the ideological training of South Sudanese leaders.

The training will take place at Uganda’s National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi.

The two ruling parties reached the deal on Saturday in Kampala, Uganda.

The deal was inked by the NRM Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong and Bol Makueng Youl, the SPLM Secretary for External Relations.

President Salva Kiir on Friday night promoted powerful spy chief, Akec Tong Aleu from rank of Lieutenant General to gene...
05/10/2024

President Salva Kiir on Friday night promoted powerful spy chief, Akec Tong Aleu from rank of Lieutenant General to general, one of the highest ranks in the National Security Service.

Spy chief Tong was promoted in the presidential decree read out on national TV on Friday night.

Akec Tong's promotion came two days after his appointment as director general of the Internal Security Bureau.

Tong replaced the most powerful and long-serving spy chief, Gen. Akol Koor Kuc who was appointed as governor of the restive state of Warrap, hometown of President Salva Kiir.

Gen. Koor became head of the feared National Security Services (NSS) after independence in 2011 and continued throughout the bitter civil war that followed.

Akec Tong Aleu was the first governor of defunct Tonj State

He was also a minister of cabinet affairs in Warrap state in early 2018.

He was the first governor of Tonj State, created by President Salva Kiir in October 2015.

Warrap State Coordination Office in Juba dismissed the news circulating on social media that General Akol Koor has decli...
05/10/2024

Warrap State Coordination Office in Juba dismissed the news circulating on social media that General Akol Koor has declined his appointment as Governor of Warrap.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the coordinator said General Akol who is currently abroad is ready to assume his duties upon return.

The former Governor of Warrap State is set to face the criminal prosecution for the extrajudicial killings of hundreds o...
04/10/2024

The former Governor of Warrap State is set to face the criminal prosecution for the extrajudicial killings of hundreds of innocent citizens, Gabriel Kuot & Co. Advocates said on Thursday.

The legal firm said he will face lawsuit in court of law to answer charges in the case of Late Lual Ngong Thor.

"It's a shortcut for him to be brought to book to answer criminal charges against him since he has no immunity anymore."

The newly appointed Director General of Internal Security Bureau of National Security, Gen. Akec Tong Aleu has been swor...
03/10/2024

The newly appointed Director General of Internal Security Bureau of National Security, Gen. Akec Tong Aleu has been sworn in at State House in Juba on Thursday.

The swearing in was administered by Chief Justice, Chan Reech Madut before President Salva Kiir Mayardit.

Speaking during swearing in ceremony, Kiir directed spy chief to address challenges facing the most feared institution.

Gen. Tong succeeded General Akol Koor Kuc, who has appointed on Wednesday night as Governor of Warrap State.

Gen. Tong previously served as former Governor of Warrap State and undersecretary at Ministry of Defense and Veteran Affairs.

Former governor of Warrap state, Kuol Muor muor, welcomes his removal by President Kiir.
03/10/2024

Former governor of Warrap state, Kuol Muor muor, welcomes his removal by President Kiir.

03/10/2024

The United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for South Sudan

United States Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced on September 25 new humanitarian assistance funding for the Sudan crisis that includes $32 million for refugee response in South Sudan. This brings total U.S. assistance to provide relief in South Sudan for people fleeing the conflict in Sudan to over $105 million in fiscal year 2024. Total U.S. humanitarian assistance in South Sudan, including for South Sudanese people in need, was over $640 million during the same period.

We again urge South Sudan’s transitional government to contribute more financial resources to humanitarian response as well as other public services, and to reduce the costs and risks faced by those seeking to help the South Sudanese people.

A 49-year-old, Musa Abubaker Mealu was killed on Wednesday by suspected Sudanese national at a mosque in the residential...
03/10/2024

A 49-year-old, Musa Abubaker Mealu was killed on Wednesday by suspected Sudanese national at a mosque in the residential area of Nimira-Talata in Juba.

Maj. Lith Wilson Simon, Deputy Police Spokesperson said the suspect, Omer Ibrahim Aleibad, also stabbed 27-year, Ahmed Abaker Mohammed, aged 27 by panga and a knife.

She said authorities responded promptly to the incident, and the injured victim was swiftly transferred to Juba Teaching Hospital for treatment.

She said suspect, Omer Ibrahim Aleibad, was arrested by the police and a criminal case has been opened at the Central Police Division in Malakia.

“An investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident,” Wilson said.

She urged all media outlets and social media users to provide only verified and accurate information to avoid any rumors or misunderstandings.

“We call upon the community to cooperate with law enforcement by reporting any suspicious activities or individuals to the nearest police station.”

More than 12,000 people have been displaced by floods in the Pap area of Awerial County in Lakes State, county official ...
02/10/2024

More than 12,000 people have been displaced by floods in the Pap area of Awerial County in Lakes State, county official said.

Hosea Magok Majuach, Coordinator of Relief and Rehabilitation Commission in Awerial County said 12,144 individuals were displaced from Manjur, Riaga, Aguarkouth and Patiem-Thou in Awerial Center.

“Generally, the total population in the Awerial center that is displaced in the different parts is 12,144 individuals. That is 2,029 households. That is the number affected in our center,” Magok said.

Magok said the flood victims are camping on high grounds in Bunagok, and others in cattle camps.

Foreign Affairs Minister, Ramadan Mohammed Goc on Wednesday briefed President Salva Kiir Mayardit on concluded 79th Sess...
02/10/2024

Foreign Affairs Minister, Ramadan Mohammed Goc on Wednesday briefed President Salva Kiir Mayardit on concluded 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

During the briefing, Minister Goc highlighted various meetings attended by the country's representatives.

Minister Goc also reported significant participation from the relevant Ministers present, each addressing pressing issues pertinent to their respective sectors.

The U.N. General Assembly was held in New York from September 24 to September 30.

It brought together representatives from 193 member states to address pressing global issues, prominently featuring the Israeli military actions in Gaza and Lebanon.

The assembly witnessed the participation of numerous dignitaries, including 76 heads of state, four princes, two heads of government, and a host of deputy ministers and European Union representatives.

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