By Louis Loku President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the government of Central Equatoria State to strengthen security measures and maintain peace as South Sudan approaches its anticipated national elections. The directive was issued during a meeting held at the State House on Monday, where Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel[Read More…]
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Aliap, Panyar and Beer communities sign peace agreement to end hostilities
By Yang Ater Yang Communities from the Aliap, Panyar, and Beer sections in Rumbek East and Rumbek Central counties have agreed to reconcile and peacefully coexist following deadly intercommunal clashes linked to disputes over grazing land and cattle camps earlier this year. The agreement was reached during a two-day peace[Read More…]
Lakes State nurses and midwives call for better working conditions
By Yang Ater Yang The South Sudan Nurses and Midwives Association (SSNAMA) in Lakes State on Saturday commemorated the International Day of Nurses and Midwives with a seminar focused on strengthening healthcare services and improving the welfare of health workers. The event was held under the theme “Our Nurses. Our[Read More…]
South Sudan government calls for lifting of sanctions
By Louis Loku The government of South Sudan has rejected recent remarks made by the United States at the United Nations Security Council, defending President Salva Kiir Mayardit’s leadership and renewing calls for the lifting of sanctions and the arms embargo imposed on the country. In a statement issued by[Read More…]
Low school attendance worries education stakeholders in Maaji settlement
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Low school attendance has been reported in Maaji Refugee Settlement in Adjumani District as schools reopen for the new term, prompting education stakeholders to appeal to parents to ensure their children return to class. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Newspaper, the headteacher of one of the[Read More…]
Inside Examination Council’s Certificate of Secondary Education results for 2025
By Lodu William Odiya The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has officially released the 2025 Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) examination results, announcing an overall pass rate of 80.7 percent among candidates who sat for the national examinations. In a statement that was released by the MoGEI on Tuesday,[Read More…]
Yei County relocates trucks to former UNHCR compound to ease congestion
By James Innocent Authorities in Yei River County have directed that all heavy trucks operating within the county be relocated to the former UNHCR compound in Lutaya as part of efforts to reduce congestion in the town and improve security management. Speaking during an inspection visit, Yei River County Commissioner [Read More…]
Why Examination Council nullifies results for 87 students from Nimule Model School?
By Yiep Joseph The National Examination Council (NEC) has nullified the results of 87 candidates from Nimule Model Secondary School for violating examination rules and regulations. The body made the decision as it announced the top performers in the 2025 South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (SSCSE). Dr. Kuyok[Read More…]
More South Sudanese refugees return home despite hardships, leaders reveal
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Refugee leaders in Uganda have raised concerns over the increasing number of South Sudanese refugees voluntarily returning to South Sudan despite the continued economic and humanitarian challenges facing the country. According to refugee leaders in Nyumanzi Refugee Settlement, many young South Sudanese refugees aged between 25[Read More…]
Ateny dismisses arrest rumours against ambassador Garang
By Deng Athian The National Minister of Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services, Ateny Wek Ateny, has dismissed reports circulating on social media that authorities are planning to arrest senior diplomat and community leader Ambassador Garang Deng Aguer. Minister Wek said no legal case has been filed against him. Speaking[Read More…]
Lobong raises child abductions, cattle raids during CDF visit to Torit
By Louis Loku Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has informed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Santino Deng Wol that while the state remains relatively peaceful, it continues to face security challenges, including child abductions, cattle raiding, and the activities of armed groups in some areas. Speaking during[Read More…]
MTN to repair the CT scan machine and will provide solar power to Juba Teaching Hospital
By Sabri Dibaco MTN South Sudan has launched its annual Yellow Care campaign in partnership with Juba Teaching Hospital, focusing on improving maternal and child healthcare services through technology and infrastructure support. The initiative runs from June 1 to June 21 under the theme “Expanding Equitable Healthcare for Communities.” Speaking[Read More…]
Be part of the decision-making processes that shape our society, Bakosoro tells Zande youth
By Sabri Dibaco Former Presidential Affairs Minister and prominent Azande leader, Joseph Bangasi Bakosoro, has called on Azande youth to actively participate in public affairs, embrace innovation, and pursue career development to contribute meaningfully to the progress of their communities. Speaking at the Azande Global Youth Conference, which brought together[Read More…]
Gang members shot dead one person and injured a few others in Bor
By Peter Kuol Kuch The gang members have shot and killed one person and injured a few others during the weekend’s Champions League celebrations between PSG and Arsenal in Bor. Following the weekend Champions League win celebrations between PSG and Arsenal among the different football fans in Bor, many crew[Read More…]
Puot asks court to acquit him, co-accused over lack of evidence
By Yiep Joseph Suspended Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol on Monday asked the court to acquit him and his co-accused, arguing that prosecutors had failed to prove the charges against them beyond a reasonable doubt. Addressing the court during the 82nd hearing session, Puot concluded his defense by maintaining that[Read More…]
Four Yei local administrators transferred to Juba City Council
By James Innocent Yei River County Commissioner Hon. Samuel Henry Malimbo has described the transfer of four local government administrators from Yei River County to Juba City Council as a routine administrative process aimed at strengthening public service and institutional cooperation. Speaking during the meeting for the outgoing officials, Malimbo[Read More…]
Trade Ministry engages the business community over economic challenges
By Sabri Dibaco The Ministry of Trade and Industry held a consultative meeting with members of the business community to discuss major challenges affecting trade and industrial activities. In a press statement extended to the media, the discussions focused on pressing issues facing traders and investors. Among the issues discussed[Read More…]
Russia sponsors electoral training for NEC officials ahead of polls
By Louis Loku Three senior officials from South Sudan’s National Elections Commission (NEC) have traveled to Russia for advanced electoral training as part of preparations for the country’s anticipated 2026 general elections. The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Juba announced that the training program is fully funded by the[Read More…]
CES security committee to intensify patrols to address ambushes along roads
By Lodu William Odiya The committee additionally directed the state task force to intensify patrols along the Juba-Torit, Juba-Terekeka, and Juba-Rokon roads to protect travellers from ambushes and combat armed robberies along those roads. This followed an alleged attack carried out by elements of the SPLA/IO forces on the technical[Read More…]
VP Hussein tells Warrap communities to cease hostilities
By Yiep Joseph The Vice President and the Chairperson of the Service Delivery Cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, have called on the people of Warrap State to abandon violence and embrace peace. The vice president made the remarks during a meeting with the Warrap State cabinet in Kuajok. In a statement[Read More…]