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…]
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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…]
Armed men steal three cows, 12 goats in Gogrial East
By Hou Akot Hou Armed men have reportedly subdued a woman and stolen three cows and 12 goats in the Toich East neighborhood of Gogrial East County, Warrap State. The incident occurred on October 7, 2026, at around 10:00 p.m., when the woman was reportedly awakened by the armed men,[Read More…]
Aweil West Women’s Association lose 12 million SSP to thief
By Hou Akot Hou A suspected thief has broken into a business kiosk in Udhum Payam, Aweil West County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, and stolen approximately SSP 12 million belonging to a local women’s association. The incident reportedly occurred early Wednesday morning while the shopkeeper was asleep. The suspect[Read More…]
SSPDF Chief warns military officers against mixing politics with army duties
By Lodu William Odiya The Chief of Defence Forces of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), General Santino Deng Wol, has warned serving military officers against engaging in politics while remaining in active military service. General Deng said military personnel who wish to contest for political positions, including parliamentary[Read More…]
JUSTICE: Court martial sentences SSPDF soldier to 10 years for UN staff member’s murder
By Lodu William Odiya A General Court Martial in Wau has sentenced a soldier serving with the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) to 10 years in prison for the abduction and murder of a United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) national staff member. According to a statement that[Read More…]
ATTACK: Rumbek clashes force residents to flee
By Lodu William Odiya Armed clashes between youths from the Nyang and Pakam communities have spread into Rumbek town, the capital of Lakes State, forcing residents to flee their homes as security forces move to contain the violence. The fighting began on Thursday in Nyangkot village, on the outskirts of[Read More…]
Labour Ministry to regulate private employment agencies for Gulf countries’ jobs
By Lodu William Odiya The Ministry of Labour is formulating a policy and regulations to govern private employment agencies, a move aimed at improving the recruitment and deployment of South Sudanese citizens seeking jobs in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Once approved, Deborah Akech Kuocnin, Undersecretary of the Ministry of[Read More…]
POLITICS: NBGs governorship race intensifies as 15 aspirants seek SPLM ticket
By Deng Athian The race for the governorship of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State (NBGs) is gaining momentum, with 15 aspirants reportedly seeking the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) ticket ahead of South Sudan’s general elections scheduled for December 22, 2026. The SPLM opened its nomination process this month[Read More…]
20 goats detained in Magwi for roaming untethered
By Ijoo Bosco More than 20 goats were detained at a police station in Magwi Payam on Thursday, October 8, 2026, after their owners allegedly allowed them to roam freely without being tethered. The action was carried out by police and local leaders as part of efforts to enforce local[Read More…]
Clashes over 70 people killed in Rumbek town of Lakes State
By Lodu William Odiya At least 71 people have reportedly been killed in armed clashes in Rumbek Town, Lakes State, according to a government statement. In a statement that was released by the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services, the violence erupted at approximately 4:00 a.m. when armed[Read More…]