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Excessive social media use harming human relationships - Radio Tamazuj

Social Media · Juba

Excessive social media use harming human relationships - Radio Tamazuj

In today’s rapidly evolving digital era, social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter (now X), Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok have become powerful forces that shape our daily lives. While these platforms were created to connect people across distances, they have slowly taken a grip on our hearts and minds to the point where many individuals now prioritize their virtual lives over their real-world relationships. The love for social media has,…Read Article

Women Parliamentarians Participated in National Dialogue on Gender, Land and Climate Resilience in South Sudan

Women Parliamentarians Participated in National Dialogue on Gender, Land and Climate Resilience in South Sudan

June 13, 2025, (JUBA, South Sudan): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in collaboration with the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development of South Sudan and with financial support from giz-Strengthening Advisory Capacities of Land Governance in Africa (SLGA) Project conducted national dialogue with women parliamentarians on the nexus between land governance, gender and climate resilience on 12th – 13th June 2025 in Jub…Read Article

South Sudan in Focus

South Sudan in Focus

South Sudan in Focus airs at 7:30 pm in Juba (1630 UTC) and can be heard on FM stations throughout South Sudan, on shortwave, and on VOA’s 24-hour channel in Nairobi at 8:30 pm. The program is hosted by John Tanza in Washington D.C., and a network of reporters around South Sudan and in Washington.Read Article

Party leader blames minister for Kiir-Machar rift - Radio Tamazuj

Peter Mayen Majongdit, a leading member of the Other Political Parties (OPP), accused the minister of cabinet affairs of driving a wedge between President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar to allegedly obstruct the implementation of the 2018 peace agreement. Minister Martin Elia Lomuro is the leader of the National Agenda group, part of the Incumbent Transitional Government of National Unity (ITGoNU) bloc aligned with President and…OPP · Juba Read Article

South Sudan's 2025-26 Budget: Smallest in EAC, threatens dev., Analyst warns

JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – South Sudan’s proposed 2025-2026 fiscal year budget is the smallest among East African nations and appears critically insufficient to fund any significant development projects within the country, according to policy analyst James Boboya. Speaking to Eye Radio, Thursday, June 12, Boboya warned that this exceptionally low budget could have severe negative impacts on the nation’s progress. Boboya underscored South Su…Juba · Juba Read Article

RJMEC: South Sudan's political impasse threatens national cohesion, peace deal

JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has stated that South Sudan’s deepening political impasse could severely undermine national cohesion, reconciliation, and the implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict (R-ARCSS). Addressing the 1283rd AUPSC meeting virtually on Thursday, June 12, 2025, RJMEC Chairperson, Ambassador Major General George Owinow, decl…Juba · Juba Read Article

VP Taban orders SPLM to vacate Judges' residence in Unity State

JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – Vice President Taban Deng Gai has publicly directed officials of the ruling SPLM party in Unity State to immediately vacate a residence specifically constructed for judges, which they are currently occupying. The directive comes amidst ongoing challenges facing South Sudan’s judiciary, including critical shortages of housing and facilities. During a recent visit to Unity State, Vice President Taban revealed a pers…Juba · Juba Read Article

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and local authorities commit to strengthening protection of civilians and peace in Central Equatoria

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and local authorities commit to strengthening protection of civilians and peace in Central EquatoriaCentral Equatoria · Central Equatoria Read Article

Charcoal trader killed in Jebel Ladu, police investigate

JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – Police in Ladu Payam, Juba County, are investigating the killing of a charcoal trader by an unidentified assailant in the Jebel Ladu area last night. Major Abraham Laku confirmed to Eye Radio today that investigations are underway to identify those responsible. He stated that the deceased has not yet been identified, and the motive behind the killing remains unclear. “There’s no official case been opened about tha…Juba · Juba Read Article

Prioritize ethics over profit, Alfaki tells new lawyers

JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – The Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Juba, Alfaki Chol, has called on newly admitted legal advocates in South Sudan to prioritize integrity and professional ethics over financial gain. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of 271 new advocates, Chol encouraged the new legal professionals to demonstrate bravery and professionalism in their practice, specifically advising them to avoid acting as “b…Juba · Juba Read Article

"Salaries go into accounts without cash", Finance Minister reveals

The Minister of Finance and Planning has said the ministry has been paying salaries without cash, citing the liquidity shortage. Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater made these remarks during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Bank of South Sudan governor, Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, and his First Deputy, Samuel Yanga Mikaya, held on Wednesday. Dr. Dongrin told the new leadership of the financial regulator that while policies are in place to ensure full economic…Juba · Juba Read Article

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