By Hou Akot Hou A locally formed organisation based in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State is currently distributing sanitary kits to schoolgirls to help retain them in school as they pursue their studies. In an interview with this publication over the weekend, Aken Ngor Tong, the sponsor of the initiative[Read More…]
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OPINION: A call for a dignified return and reintegration of our people
Writer: Mogga Charles Guya The government’s repatriation of approximately 20,000 South Sudanese from Egypt is an important step toward restoring hope, dignity, and a sense of belonging to our fellow citizens who have lived away from home. However, repatriation must go beyond bringing our people across the border. We must[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should prioritise agriculture and provide support to farmers
Agriculture is the backbone of South Sudan’s economy and the primary source of livelihood for the majority of its citizens. Despite the country’s vast fertile land, abundant water resources, and favorable climate, many farmers continue to struggle with low productivity, limited access to markets, and inadequate farming equipment. It is[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Peace and reconciliation should be prioritised in South Sudan
My fellow South Sudanese sisters, brothers, and elders across our land. Today, we stand at a defining crossroads in our young nation’s history. We look back at a road marked by long struggles, profound sacrifice, and the enduring resilience of our people. Yet, as we look around us, we must[Read More…]
CEPO calls on government and humanitarian actors to assess crop production in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang The Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO) has called on the Lakes State Government and humanitarian partners to urgently assess crop production following reports of crops drying up in several parts of the state. CEPO expressed concern over a looming dry spell affecting farmers at a[Read More…]
Support partner assesses READ Project in Yambio
By Innocent Bidal Emmanuel The READ Project is implemented by Star Trust Organisation, with support from development partners and the Western Equatoria State Government. During the visit to Yambio, the delegation toured agricultural production sites, cooperatives, and savings and credit groups to assess the project’s progress and impact. UNDP Deputy[Read More…]
Collect papers, not children, refugee affairs official tells scholarship students
By Lodu William Odiya Deputy Director for Protection and Refugee Welfare at the Commission for Refugee Affairs, Nawasa Daud Kintha, has urged scholarship students to remain focused on their education and avoid distractions, warning them that they had come to Juba to “collect papers, not children.” Speaking to students who[Read More…]
Civil Society urges Lakes government to reopen state parliament
By Yang Ater Yang The Civil Society Organisations Network (CiSON) in Lakes State has called on the state government to urgently reopen the Transitional Lakes State Legislative Assembly, which has reportedly been inactive for about 11 months. The Assembly has not held regular sittings since November 2025, with the continued[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Strengthening dialogue is the key to South Sudan’s future
South Sudan stands at another critical moment in its young history. Years after gaining independence with great hope and optimism, the country continues to face political uncertainty, economic hardship, and security challenges that affect the daily lives of its citizens. At such a time, strengthening dialogue among political parties is[Read More…]
Marriage’s Hot Cake: He is not my type or she isn’t my type
Across South Sudan, late marriage has become a growing trend among educated youth. It is often portrayed as progress, yet in truth it offers no real advantage. Instead, it undermines our traditions, weakens religious values, and distorts the meaning of love. Pride and the pursuit of wealth have replaced humility[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Honoring the opportunity of education
Fellow South Sudanese, respected youth, and the leaders of tomorrow: Across the globe, from East Africa to North Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Thousands of brilliant South Sudanese students are receiving prestigious scholarship opportunities. These awards are not gifts of charity; they are strategic investments in the future of[Read More…]
Snake bite claims life of 14-year-old boy in Aweil South County
By Hou Akot Hou A 14-year-old boy has died after being bitten by a snake in Aweil South County, officials have confirmed. Simon Lual Buk, the Information Director in the Office of the Aweil South County Commissioner, said the incident occurred on Sunday at Bur-Ajak village in Gak-Rol Payam. According[Read More…]
Government signs currency management deal with De La Rue
By Lodu William Odiya The Government of South Sudan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with De La Rue on currency management, in a move aimed at strengthening the management, security, and circulation of the South Sudanese Pound. In a statement released by the Ministry’s communication department yesterday, the[Read More…]
Yei River County local government steps up Ebola preparedness
By James Innocent Yei River County has received an additional Ebola preparedness team from Juba as health authorities strengthen surveillance and response measures. County Health Director Simon Musoga said the national-level team had arrived to support Ebola preparedness activities in Yei. He commended County Commissioner Samuel Henry Malimbo for working[Read More…]
Yei Council sets weekly meetings to tackle development challenges
By James Innocent Yei River County Council Executive has agreed to hold weekly meetings to improve coordination among government departments and address challenges affecting service delivery and development in the county. The decision was reached during a Council Executive meeting attended by heads of key county departments, including Education, Agriculture,[Read More…]
Transitional period must end in February 2027; no more extension, AU says
By Lodu William Odiya The African Union Peace and Security Council has reiterated that South Sudan’s transitional period must end in February 2027 and should not be extended. In a communique that was issued on Wednesday, the council expressed concern over significant funding and administrative shortfalls facing election bodies. “Acting[Read More…]
President Kiir orders urgent reforms at SSBC ahead of elections
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the Ministry of Information and other relevant government institutions to urgently address challenges facing the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). In a statement that was released by his press department on Thursday, the head of state stressed that the national[Read More…]
President Kiir endorses SPLM youth grassroots drive as December election draws
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has endorsed an ambitious nationwide grassroots mobilisation and reorganisation strategy by the SPLM Youth League as the party steps up preparations for the December general elections. According to a statement that was released by the presidential press unit on Thursday, the strategy[Read More…]
NGOs assess crop losses in Northern Bahr el Ghazal
By Hou Akot Hou International non-governmental organisations (INGOs), in collaboration with the Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), have launched an assessment to determine the extent of crop losses caused by a prolonged dry spell across the state. The assessment comes amid growing concerns over food[Read More…]
Lobong appeals for urgent aid as drought threatens Eastern Equatoria
By Louis Loku Eastern Equatoria Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has appealed to the national government, humanitarian agencies, and development partners to urgently intervene as a prolonged dry spell threatens food and water security across the state. Governor Lobong said the worsening drought has already devastated crops, dried up water sources,[Read More…]