By Lodu William Odiya The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has dismissed the “Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel leak report,” describing it as a fabricated document circulating on social media. Speaking at a press conference in Juba on Monday, Abraham Tilar, a member of the Investigation and Prosecution Committee, categorically[Read More…]
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SPLM strengthens grassroots mobilisation in CES under governor Adil’s leadership
By Louis Loku The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in Central Equatoria State has stepped up its grassroots mobilisation efforts under the leadership of Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony. This is part of broader preparations for the December 2026 general elections. Governor Adil, who also serves as SPLM Chairperson for Central[Read More…]
Aweil Municipal Council officials join cleaners in “keep Aweil clean” campaign
By Hou Akot Hou Officials from the Aweil Municipal Council in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State on Friday joined community cleaners in a general cleaning exercise as part of the “Keep Aweil Clean” campaign in Aweil Town. The initiative aims to improve sanitation and reduce crime in the town, particularly[Read More…]
Activist raises alarm over delayed election funding, warns 2026 polls at risk
By Louis Loku The Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO) has raised concerns over what it describes as the government’s failure to provide timely and adequate funding to the National Elections Commission. He warned that the delay could jeopardise South Sudan’s planned general elections scheduled for December 2026. Speaking to[Read More…]
Yei commissioner directs fuel stations to adjust prices
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, has directed fuel station operators to cap pump prices at 13,000 South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) per litre. This followed a consultative meeting with traders shortly after his return to the county. The directive aims to stabilise fuel prices[Read More…]
RJMEC urges RTGoNU to halt move to amend peace agreement
By Yiep Josep The Revitalised Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has called on the African Union (AU) to urge South Sudan’s government to halt attempts to amend the 2018 peace agreement. The appeal came during a visit by an AU delegation to Juba to assess the implementation of the[Read More…]
High committee, UN envoy discusses Abyei situation in Juba
By Sabri Dibaco The Government of South Sudan has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the long-standing Abyei issue following a high-level meeting between national officials and a United Nations envoy. The High Committee for the final status of Abyei, chaired by Minister of East African Community Affairs Piang Deng Kuol,[Read More…]
Diplomacy in action: outcomes of Kiir visit to Ethiopia
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has returned to Juba following a two-day state visit to Ethiopia that has been described as productive and outcome-oriented. According to the Presidential Press Unit, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Monday Simaya Kumba, said the visit significantly strengthened diplomatic ties between[Read More…]
AU peace, security council in Juba to assess 2018 peace agreement
By Yiep Joseph A delegation from the African Union Peace and Security Council has arrived in Juba to engage government leaders on the implementation of the 2018 peace agreement. According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the visit aims to assess the current status[Read More…]
Senior party representative calls for ceasefire, dialogue
By Lodu William Odiya A senior SPLM/A-IO party representative, Maj. Gen. Dr. Chuol Rueny Kampuok has called on the government to recommit to the ceasefire and embrace dialogue in order to bring peace to the country. This call comes during a Third Ceasefire & Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification[Read More…]
Activist calls for inclusive dialogue to rescue South Sudan’s peace process
By Sabri Dibaco A civil society activist has called for urgent political reforms and inclusive dialogue among South Sudan’s key stakeholders to revive the country’s fragile peace process. Speaking to the No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper about the need for a credible, results-oriented dialogue, Edmund Yakani emphasised that the process[Read More…]
Partners handover feeder roads to NBGs to boost connectivity
Sabri Dibaco The World Food Programme (WFP) and the European Union have officially handed over newly constructed feeder roads to the Northern Bahr el Ghazal State government. The handover marked a significant step toward improving rural connectivity and livelihoods in the state According to the joint press release, this road[Read More…]
Fuel tankers explode at Unity State oil station
By Chol D. Johnson Two fuel tankers exploded on Thursday morning at Gudey Oil Station in Unity State, causing a fire whose origin remains unknown. Unity State Minister of Information, Nyakenya Johannes Keah, confirmed the incident in an exclusive interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper. She stated that one[Read More…]
Over 18,000 Children vaccinated against measles in Abyei
Sabri Dibaco More than 18,000 children have been vaccinated against measles in a major public health campaign aimed at preventing outbreaks in hard-to-reach communities in the Abyei administrative area. According to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) health officials, a total of 18,552 children were immunised during the campaign conducted between 27[Read More…]
Gov’t assures UNMISS of progress on peace and 2026 elections
By Chol D. Johnson The government has reaffirmed its commitment to peace and stability as the country prepares for the December elections. The assurance was made yesterday during a meeting between a government spokesperson and officials from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). According to a statement extended[Read More…]
SPLM, National Agenda reaffirm alliance in Western Equatoria
By: Jackson Gaaniko The governor of Western Equatoria State (WES), Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, has reaffirmed the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) commitment to strengthening its political alliance with parties under the National Agenda coalition ahead of upcoming elections. As the chairperson of SPLM in WES, Badagbu made the assurance on[Read More…]
Governor Manytuil says no to War, seeks public support
By Yien Gattuor Mead The Governor of Unity State, Joseph Manytuil Wejang, has assured residents that there will be no more fighting across the state. Speaking on Monday at Bentiu Independence Stadium, Manytuil urged communities to embrace unity and avoid conflict. He emphasised that the people of Unity State share[Read More…]
Gov’t launches diplomatic push amid reports of stranded citizens abroad
By Yiep Joseph The government has launched a coordinated diplomatic response to address growing concerns over the treatment and welfare of its citizens in Egypt, Sudan, Libya and other countries. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said it is actively engaging with[Read More…]
SSOA representative to CTSAMVM faults leaders for Abiemnom Massacre
By Louis Laku South Sudan Opposition Alliance senior representative to the Ceasefire Monitor (CTSAMVM), Brigadier General Samuel Chan, has blamed leaders in the Ruweng Administrative Area and Mayom for neglect in the Abiemnom incident. He made the call during a third Ceasefire & Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring & Verification Mechanism[Read More…]
Russia pledges support to train South Sudan’s electoral officials
By Lodu William Odiya In a move to back South Sudan’s elections in December this year, Russia has pledged electoral training in Moscow. According to the presidential press unit, Minister of Presidential Affairs Africano Mande Gedima received Russian Ambassador Aleksandr Kosmodemyansky to review bilateral relations between Juba and Moscow. In[Read More…]