By Lodu William Odiya Western Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa has affirmed his preparation of the state for credible, free, and fair elections scheduled for 22 December 2026. In a statement that was released by his press unit on Monday, Badagbu urged communities to exercise their right to[Read More…]
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Don’t beg leaders for services; it’s us to beg you, says Juba County Commissioner Kalisto
By Lodu William Odiya Juba County Caretaker Commissioner Kalisto Lado Foustino Nyigilo has urged citizens to stop begging government officials for basic services, saying taxpayers have the right to demand accountability and development from their leaders. Speaking about the relationship between citizens and public officials, Lado said government leaders should[Read More…]
NEC call for stronger media partnership ahead of South Sudan elections
By Sabri Dibaco The National Elections Commission (NEC) has called for stronger cooperation with media practitioners to ensure citizens receive accurate and timely information about the electoral process ahead of South Sudan’s planned elections. NEC Spokesperson George Lemi said the media has a critical role in informing and educating citizens,[Read More…]
2026 ELECTION: Kordit says elections weed out poor leaders
By Yiep Joseph The Secretary-General of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Akol Paul Kordit, said elections allow citizens to remove underperforming leaders, comparing the process to washing dirty clothes. Kordit said he used the analogy to explain elections to local people who wanted to understand their purpose and importance.[Read More…]
Education Ministry suspend over alleged violations of standards
By Sabri Dibaco The Central Equatoria State Ministry of General Education and Instruction has suspended Juba Integrated High School’s Kadoro branch over alleged violations of education standards, including charging school fees in foreign currency and preventing learners from attending classes without lawful justification. In Ministerial Order No. 02/2026 dated October[Read More…]
Lakes State mourns wrestler Alijou Nhial
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State is mourning the death of renowned wrestler Alijou Nhial, popularly known as “Coronavirus,” who died at Nile King Specialised Hospital in Juba on Monday at approximately 3:30 a.m. following reported complications from hepatitis B and meningitis. Nhial, a celebrated wrestler from Yirol West County,[Read More…]
Hunger deepens in Imehejek as families survive on wild leaves and roots
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in the Imehejek Administrative Area are appealing for urgent food assistance, as prolonged dry spells and consecutive crop failures force families to survive on wild leaves, fruits, and roots gathered from the bush. The women’s leader in the area, Amelda Ikanga, has said that over two[Read More…]
World Bank, Central Equatoria discuss support for urban development
By Louis Loku A delegation from the World Bank Group has met with the Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, to discuss potential support for urban development and improved public services in South Sudan. The delegation, led by senior Urban and Disaster Risk Management Specialist[Read More…]
Western Equatoria governor urges armed groups to return home ahead of elections
By Louis Loku Caretaker Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa has called on armed groups still in the bush to return home, embrace peace, and support efforts to create a secure environment ahead of South Sudan’s planned December 22, 2026, elections. Speaking during a public rally at Yambio Airstrip on Monday, Daniel[Read More…]
Lainya Commissioner elders to identify community priorities
By Ijoo Bosco The Caretaker Commissioner of Lainya County, Laku Micah Wani, this morning held his first consultative meeting with chiefs and elders from across the county to identify community priorities and discuss key challenges affecting residents. In his opening remarks, Laku Micah Wani emphasised the importance of engaging traditional[Read More…]
Bishop Bernardino visits Magwi Media and Youth Centre
By Ijoo Bosco His Lordship Bishop Emmanuel Benardino Lowi of the Catholic Diocese of Torit on Monday, October 12, paid a courtesy visit to Voice of Freedom Community Radio Station and the Magwi County Youth Multipurpose Centre in Magwi County. The visit aimed at strengthening ties with the local community[Read More…]
Over 30 Eastern Equatoria students arrive safely in Aweil West under scholarship
By Ijoo Bosco More than 30 students from Eastern Equatoria State who travelled to Aweil West to benefit from the Adut Salva Kiir Scholarship Programme have safely arrived at their designated school. The students have joined colleagues from other parts of the country who had earlier travelled to Aweil West[Read More…]
Uganda–South Sudan trade rises to $700 million as two countries move to deepen bilateral trade
By Lodu William Odiya Trade between Uganda and South Sudan has grown to an estimated US$700 million, up from about US$490 million in 2019, as the two neighbouring countries seek to address persistent border, infrastructure, and regulatory challenges that continue to raise the cost of doing business along the trade[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Parties should ensure peace prevails across the country
Political parties in South Sudan have a responsibility to promote peace, unity, and stability as the country prepares for its democratic future. Political competition should never become a source of violence, division, or fear among citizens. Political leaders must recognise that peace is essential for national development, economic recovery, and[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Civil Society and government must tackle intercommunal conflicts
Intercommunal conflicts remain a serious challenge to peace, security, and development in South Sudan. Across the country, disputes between communities over cattle, land, water, grazing areas, and other resources continue to threaten lives, displace families, and weaken relationships that have existed for generations. The Civil Society Coalition and the Caretaker[Read More…]
PEACE: Yei welcomes Caretaker Commissioner amid calls for peace
By James Innocent Hundreds of residents have welcomed Emmanuel Taban Seme as caretaker commissioner of Yei River County in Central Equatoria State, following his reappointment after Samuel Henry Malimbo. The reception brought together county officials, traditional leaders, youth and women’s representatives, security personnel, and media practitioners, with speakers calling for[Read More…]
ICRC organises Wheelchair Basketball tournament to promote inclusion
By Lodu William Odiya The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Thursday organised a wheelchair basketball tournament in Juba to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities through sports. The tournament brought attention to the abilities, determination, and resilience of players with disabilities, highlighting the role of sports[Read More…]
ELECTION: Political Alliance party warns against election delay
By Yiep Joseph The National Alliance of Political Parties in South Sudan has warned against delaying the December 22, 2026 general elections, urging leaders to end the transitional period. The warning was contained in a political statement read by the alliance’s chairperson, Kornelio Kon Ngu, in Juba on October 8,[Read More…]
Military personnel barred from political party’s nomination
By Lodu William Odiya The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Secretary-General, Akol Paul Kordit, has announced that serving military officers and personnel from other organised forces are prohibited from participating in the party’s nomination processes unless they have been officially decommissioned and released from active service. Kordit said the restriction[Read More…]
Former Raja County Commissioner declares bid for WBGs governorship
By Yiep Joseph Former Raja County Commissioner Louis Ramadan has declared his intention to contest for Western Bahr el Ghazal governorship under the SPLM ticket. He announced his candidacy at the SPLM national secretariat in Juba on Friday, ahead of South Sudan’s scheduled December 22, 2026 elections. Ramadan claimed he[Read More…]