Writer: Lodu William Odiya A high-level peace delegation from the Eastern Equatoria State government has called for strengthened grassroots peacebuilding, economic cooperation, and peaceful sharing of natural resources among communities across the state. The delegation, led by Kapoeta North County Commissioner David Nayee Lomor, made the call during a visit[Read More…]
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South Sudan, Uganda to strengthen customs cooperation
Writer: Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening customs cooperation, facilitating legitimate cross-border trade, and improving revenue protection between the two countries. According to the SSRA press unit, the agreement covers customs[Read More…]
DMI sisters, strome foundation equip 83 youth with vocational skills
Writer: Lodu William Odiya The DMI Sisters, in collaboration with the Strome Foundation, have trained and graduated 83 young people in vocational skills, including plumbing and tailoring, as part of efforts to promote youth employment and self-reliance in South Sudan. The graduates, comprising 53 women and 30 men, were[Read More…]
Fighting erupts in Amiet, Abyei as details remain unclear
Writer: Hou Akot Hou Fighting has reportedly erupted in Amiet, a border town in the Abyei Administrative Area, with details about the cause of the clashes and possible casualties still unclear. Multiple sources said the fighting began on Tuesday and continued into Wednesday morning, prompting security forces and residents to[Read More…]
Woman dies while trying to stop debt dispute in Aweil
Writer: Hou Akot Hou A 50-year-old woman has died in Aweil Town, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, after sustaining a fatal head injury while trying to stop a fight between two women over an unpaid debt. The incident occurred on Monday in the Apada residential area, where two women reportedly[Read More…]
Wajuma FC captain targets 3 points in historic women’s Premier League opener
Writer: Sabri Dibaco Wajuma FC women’s captain Mary Atong says her team is confident of securing victory when they face Bentiu City in the opening match of the inaugural South Sudan Women’s Premier League on Sunday at Juba National Stadium. Atong made the remarks during Wajuma FC’s preparations for their[Read More…]
NBG governor warns police recruits against drug use misconduct
Writer: Sabri Dibaco Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Governor Charles Madut Akol has warned newly recruited police trainees against drug use, indiscipline, and misconduct as they undergo training in Aweil Town. Governor Madut issued the warning on Tuesday during a visit to the police training centre in Mathiang, where more[Read More…]
Central Equatoria health ministry hands over 50 iron sheets to wonduruba PHCC
Writer: Sabri Dibaco The Central Equatoria State Ministry of Health has handed over 50 iron sheets to Wonduruba Primary Health Care Centre to support the expansion and improvement of the health facility. The materials were handed over on Wednesday under the leadership of State Minister of Health Joyce Bakwa Agole.[Read More…]
OpEd: Oil pollution must be tackled in South Sudan
Writer: Ajak John Ateng The recent incident in which a woman reportedly fell into a hazardous oil-waste pond in Rubkona, Unity State, should not be treated as an isolated accident. It is a warning about a much larger environmental problem facing South Sudan’s oil-producing communities. For families in oil-producing areas,[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should strengthen efforts to normalise fuel prices
Fuel is the lifeblood of any economy. It powers transportation, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, and nearly every aspect of daily life. In South Sudan, where businesses and households already face significant economic challenges, unstable and high fuel prices continue to increase the cost of living and slow economic growth. Strengthening efforts[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Skills training can give youth a future
The training of 83 young people in plumbing and tailoring by the DMI Sisters in collaboration with the Strome Foundation is an initiative that deserves attention and encouragement. The program has equipped 53 women and 30 men with practical skills that can help them pursue livelihoods, support their families, and[Read More…]
AIC, Eastern Equatoria government strengthen partnership for peacebuilding
By Lodu William Odiya The African Inland Church (AIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to working with the Government of Eastern Equatoria State to promote peace, reconciliation, and social cohesion among communities across the state. According to the EES press unit, the commitment was made when the Presiding Bishop of AIC,[Read More…]
MP calls for cooperation among legislators from Uganda, South Sudan and DRC
By Lodu William Odiya Obongi Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the West Nile Parliamentary Caucus, Hassan Kaps Fungaroo, has called for stronger unity and cooperation among legislators in Uganda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The legislators said communities in the West Nile region share strong[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal state opens police training for 3,000 personnel
By Ngor Deng Matem Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has officially launched the training of 3,000 police personnel in Aweil town as part of efforts to strengthen security and public safety across the state. The training launch was witnessed by Northern Bahr el Ghazal Governor Charles Madut Akol, who urged[Read More…]
Government, FAO launch livestock project in Terekeka
By Louis Loku The National Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Central Equatoria State authorities, Terekeka County administration, and representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have officially launched the Resilient Livestock Sector Project in Terekeka County. The five-year initiative, implemented in partnership with the FAO, is being carried out[Read More…]
Vice President Wani Igga orders mining ministry to enforce mining laws
By Louis Loku Vice President and Chairperson of the Economic Cluster, James Wani Igga, has directed the Ministry of Mining to ensure that all companies operating in South Sudan’s mining sector comply with the country’s laws and regulations. Igga issued the directive on Monday during a briefing with the Minister[Read More…]
CLIMATE CHANGE: Rainfall expected across parts of South Sudan
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudan is expected to receive varying amounts of rainfall this week, with moderate rains forecast in parts of Western Equatoria and Western Bahr el Ghazal states. According to the latest weather forecast from the South Sudan Meteorological Service, moderate rainfall of between 100 and 200 millimetres[Read More…]
TAX: Revenue Authority collects over 140 billion SSP in August
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has revealed that it collected over 140 billion South Sudanese pounds in the month of August. In a statement to the media, this huge sum of money was revealed during a meeting attended by Deputy Commissioner General Solomon Ariik Manyok,[Read More…]
Governors to address security, trade challenges along Juba–Torit highway
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony and Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore have convened a joint meeting to address security and trade-related challenges affecting the movement of people, livestock, and goods between the two states. The meeting focused on concerns over insecurity and[Read More…]
A 26-year young boda boda rider killed in Khor William
By Sabri Dibaco A 26-year-old boda boda rider has been shot dead by suspected gunmen in Khor William, Juba, in an incident that occurred at around 10 p.m. on Monday. The incident reportedly happened near Murle Church, a short distance from Jebel Market, commonly known as Jebel Suk. According to[Read More…]