By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese refugees living in Palorinya Refugee Settlement in Obongi District have welcomed the latest progress towards the construction of the long-awaited Laropi Bridge across the River Nile, describing the development as a major step that will improve transport, trade, and access to essential services. Their[Read More…]
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Refugees and cost community drivers in Uganda accuse police of extortion and misconduct
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese refugee drivers and their counterparts from the Ugandan host community in Adjumani District have jointly accused traffic police officers of alleged extortion, unfair enforcement of traffic laws, and unprofessional conduct, calling on the government to intervene. The grievances were formally presented on Tuesday, July[Read More…]
Internet Society training equips youth in Yei with digital skills
By James Innocent More than 48 young people from different youth groups in Yei River County have participated in a three-day digital skills training organised by the Internet Society South Sudan Chapter. The training is aimed at strengthening responsible internet use, digital communication, and online opportunities for young people. The[Read More…]
SPECIAL COURT: Gatwech defends peace efforts, denies charges
By Yiep Joseph The third accused, Gatwech Lam Puoch, in the ongoing Nasir trial involving First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and 7 other accused, has denied allegations against him. He told the court that his actions during the security crisis in Nasir and Ulang Counties were focused on peacebuilding[Read More…]
SPLM launches membership registration drive in Central Equatoria
By Louis Loku The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Secretariat in Central Equatoria State has officially launched its membership registration exercise. The move is aimed at strengthening the party’s structures and mobilising supporters ahead of the December 2026 general elections. The launch, held in Juba, brought together senior SPLM leaders,[Read More…]
NATION TALKS: Government should focus on ending conflict in Warrap
The persistent insecurity in Warrap State demands urgent and sustained attention from the government of South Sudan. For far too long, communities have lived under the shadow of violent clashes, cattle-related conflicts, revenge attacks, and the loss of innocent lives. While efforts have been made to restore order, the situation[Read More…]
OPINION: Juba’s haphazard construction, a time bomb
Writer: Eng. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol The construction industry in Juba riskily accommodates experienced labourers but not qualified engineers, including those from East African countries. A critical investigation of most of the concrete structures in Juba shows they are built without soil investigations, survey work, blueprints, or designed artwork. Others[Read More…]
Peacebuilding Undersecretary calls for stronger civil–military relations
By Sabri Dibaco The undersecretary in the National Ministry of Peacebuilding has called for stronger cooperation between civilians and the organised forces, saying rebuilding trust between communities and security personnel is essential for sustaining peace and ensuring credible elections in December. Speaking during a Peace Community Cohesion Project, Pia Phillip[Read More…]
Deputy Governor urges security forces to protect civilians
By Sabri Dibaco The Deputy Governor of Western Equatoria State, Justin Joseph Marona, has called on all organised forces in the state to uphold their constitutional mandate by protecting civilians and their property, warning security personnel against committing violence against the people they are sworn to serve. Speaking on Monday[Read More…]
Civil Society Coalition urges BoSS to resolve workers’ Union dispute through dialogue
By Sabri Dibaco The National Civil Society Coalition (NCSC) has called on the leadership of the Bank of South Sudan to engage the bank’s workers’ trade union in dialogue, saying negotiations remain the best way to resolve the ongoing labour dispute. In a statement, the coalition urged the central bank’s[Read More…]
SPLM sets four key priorities as the party prepares for the December 2026 elections
By Yiep Joseph The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in Central Equatoria State has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening party unity and enhancing grassroots mobilisation. The party aimed to accelerate membership registration as part of preparations for the December 2026 general elections. The resolutions were reached during the Central Equatoria[Read More…]
20 traditional chiefs and local administrators begin peacebuilding training in Yei
By James Innocent 20 traditional chiefs and local government administrators from Yei Town Payam have begun a three-day training on nonviolence and conflict resolution aimed at strengthening local peacebuilding efforts and promoting peaceful coexistence in Yei River County. The program brings together 20 representatives of traditional leadership and local government[Read More…]
Aweil East youth launch 15 days of patriotism for general cleaning
By Hou Akot Hou The youth executive body in Aweil East County in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr El Gazal State has launched what it dubbed “15 Days of Patriotism,” which began early this week in the main towns of Aweil East County such as Wanyjok Town. Speaking in an exclusive[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should strengthen local producers to fight higher food prices
Rising food prices continue to place enormous pressure on households across South Sudan. For many families, the cost of basic commodities has increased beyond what ordinary incomes can support. While global inflation, climate change, and regional conflicts have contributed to this challenge, South Sudan has an opportunity to address the[Read More…]
As fuel prices fly high, the government has work to do to rescue citizens
The continued rise in fuel prices is pushing millions of South Sudanese deeper into economic hardship. With a litre of petrol now selling at around SSP 18,500, many families are finding it increasingly difficult to afford transportation, food, and other necessities. Fuel is at the heart of the economy, and[Read More…]
POLITICS: In-Opposition party denies endorsing President Kiir
By Louis Loku The In-Opposition party has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging it has endorsed President Salva Kiir Mayardit for the presidency in the forthcoming general election. In a press statement issued on Monday by the IO National Committee for Information and Communication, the party described the claims[Read More…]
Integration of over 1,000 former SPLA-IO defectors begins in Western Equatoria State
By Sabri Dibaco The 1,280 former SPLA-IO defectors began preparation for their integration into the SSPDF, as announced by the governor of Western Equatoria State. Governor Daniel Badagbu describes the move as an important step toward consolidating peace and security in the state and South Sudan at large. Badagbu announced[Read More…]
OPINION: Tonj elites are part of insecurity in Greater Tonj
Writer: Tong Akok Anei It is heartbreaking and deeply concerning how Greater Tonj is butchering itself, but the first challenge is that we failed to point out the real contributing factor that ignites the situation in Tonj amid our cries and yearning for stability. This gave someone like me the[Read More…]
Lack of a functional ambulance in Duk County puts lives at risk, official
By Louis Loku Health authorities in Duk County of Jonglei State have made an urgent appeal for a functional ambulance. The official warned that the breakdown of the county’s only emergency vehicle is delaying life-saving referrals and placing critically ill patients in grave danger. Speaking on Sunday, Duk County Health[Read More…]
Kanjoro Bridge’s financial and material resources mobilisation drive kicks off
By James Innocent The Chairperson of the Kanjoro Bridge Construction Committee, Johnson Poru Hillary, has said the committee is intensifying efforts to mobilise financial and material resources. This is ahead of the official launch of the Kanjoro Bridge construction project scheduled for later this month. Speaking after a meeting with[Read More…]