By Jackson Gaaniko The Governor of Western Equatoria State (WES), Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has called for an immediate end to harmful practices affecting children, including child marriage. The governor made this appeal during the official handover of the Western Equatoria State Technical Committee Work Plan for the implementation of the[Read More…]
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V.P Hussein, UK envoy pledge cooperation to strengthen health and education sectors
By Sabri Dibaco The Vice President and Chairperson of the Services Cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, and the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, have pledged cooperation to strengthen the health and education sectors. This step was reached during a meeting that discussed ways to improve service delivery, with[Read More…]
Peace is not dead, says Minister Ateny as implementation remains in question.
By Chol D. Johnson The government has reaffirmed that the 2018 peace agreement remains intact and is progressing, with the December elections scheduled as planned. Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday, Ateny Wek Ateny, minister of information, [ICT], and postal services, told journalists that the peace process is ongoing.[Read More…]
New government to be in place in October before election this year
By Yiep Joseph & Louis Laku The South Sudanese government has announced plans to establish a caretaker regime as stipulated in the peace agreement. While addressing journalists on Tuesday, the Minister of Information, Communication, Technology, and Postal Services, Ateny Wek Ateny, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to holding elections. He said[Read More…]
GPAA condemns killing and cattle theft as dialogue sets in with neighbours
By Chol D. Johnson The Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) authorities have condemned the killing of two people and the theft of more than 300 cattle by suspected criminals. In an exclusive interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, GPAA Minister of Information Jacob Werchum Juok urged Eastern Equatoria State[Read More…]
Governor calls for peace as Yambio youth demand stability
By Lodu William Odiya The governor of Western Equatoria State has called on youth, women, and the business community in Yambio to uphold peace and stability. He added that unity remains essential for development in the state. The governor made the remarks on Monday during an engagement visit to Masia[Read More…]
Adil directs Lainya commissioner to fast-track mobilization ahead of elections.
By Louis Laku. The governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has directed the commissioner of Lainya County to strengthen mobilisation ahead of the December elections. The governor made the directives after being briefed by Huda Micha Laila, the commissioner of Lainya County. According to the statement from[Read More…]
South Sudan and Uganda reaffirm strong bilateral ties
By Sabri Dibaco The minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation of South Sudan, Monday Semaya Kumba, received the Ugandan minister for foreign affairs for regional cooperation, John Mulimba, at his office in Juba after his arrival on Monday. In a press release from the office of the minister of[Read More…]
Russia calls for support than criticising South Sudan at U.N
By Sabri Dibaco Russia has called on the United Nations Security Council to prioritise practical support for South Sudan rather than criticism as divisions deepen among global powers over the country’s peace process ahead of the planned election in December. In a press statement, Anna Evstigneeva, Russia’s Deputy Permanent Representative[Read More…]
Pibor information minister dismisses alleged military clashes in Pibor
By Chol D. Johnson The Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) has dismissed social media reports alleging internal fighting within the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) in Pibor. The claims suggested that SSPDF soldiers who fled recent fighting in Akobo after the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) recaptured the[Read More…]
RJMEC calls for strict adherence to rules in amending peace agreement
By Yiep Joseph The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has called on the revitalised transitional government of national unity to adhere to the provisions of the peace agreement strictly. The peace monitors made the call as the revitalised agreement on the resolution of the conflict in South Sudan[Read More…]
Inside digital forensic expert qualifications in Dr. Machar court case
By Yiep Joseph A digital forensic expert has further clarified his qualifications in handling the high-profile case involving suspended First Vice President Riek Machar Teny and other co-accused During the 70th court session, Ratlhogo Peter Calvin elaborated on his professional background under re-examination by the prosecution. The South African expert[Read More…]
One person dies in a truck accident in Mirmir Payam
By Yien Gattuor Mead A 13-year-old girl has died after being struck by a truck belonging to a construction company in Mirmir Payam, Koch County, Unity State. The incident occurred on Friday, and the driver was later arrested after attempting to flee the scene. The traffic police director of highways[Read More…]
Kiir directs NBGs governor to remove illegal roadblocks
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State to remove roadblocks that hindered the movement of goods. This directive is in a bid to ease the rising cost of living, as the state grapples with mounting pressure from refugees and returnees[Read More…]
Activist urges electoral reforms as cabinet clears path for 2026 elections
By Louis laku A civil society activist has called for electoral reforms as the country heads for the December 2026 elections, as endorsed by the Cabinet. Speaking to the media, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has called on the National Election Commission[Read More…]
Communities in Yei demand progress on World Bank–supported electricity project
By James Innocent Communities in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State have called on the National Ministry of Energy and Dams to provide clarity on the implementation timeline of a long-promised electricity project supported by the World Bank. The residents raised the concern over delays despite earlier assurances. Residents[Read More…]
WES rolls out school farming programme to boost food production
By Yiep Joseph The government of Western Equatoria State has introduced a new school farming program to improve food production and strengthen practical learning in schools. The initiative, which forms part of broader efforts to link education with agriculture, is designed to turn schools into centers of both learning and[Read More…]
Governor Lobong calls for peace, development in Budi cultural ceremony
By Yiep Joseph The governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, has called for peace, unity, and increased agricultural production as key priorities for development. The governor made the remarks on Saturday while attending the Buya (Lariim) community’s traditional Ngitamo age-set ceremony. Lobong’s participation in symbolic rituals, including the[Read More…]
UNMISS calls on leaders to embrace peace as 15th independence approaches
By Yiep Joseph UNMISS Chief Anita Kiki Gbeho has called on South Sudan’s leaders to embrace peace as the country approaches its 15th independence anniversary. Gbeho, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), made the call while addressing the UN[Read More…]
Education: President Kiir approves Yei University establishment
By Sabri Dibaco President Salva Kiir Mayardit has approved the establishment of a new university in Yei following a briefing from Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony. On Thursday, Governor Adil briefed President Salva Kiir Mayardit and provided an update on the general situation in Central Equatoria State. The[Read More…]