By Louis Loku More than 650,000 refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan are at risk of losing access to lifesaving food, nutrition, and other assistance because of critical funding shortages, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warned in a joint press[Read More…]
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South Sudan, Pakistan develop financing program to support one million young entrepreneurs
By Sabri Dibaco The Ministry of Youth and Sports, in partnership with the Embassy of Pakistan, is developing a national youth support program aimed at benefiting more than one million young people through affordable financing for entrepreneurship and business development. The proposed initiative is intended to help young South Sudanese[Read More…]
Governor Adil inaugurates new Morobo Central Market
By Louis Loku Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has officially inaugurated the newly constructed Morobo Central Market, a facility aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs and small-scale businesses in Morobo County. The newly inaugurated market is designed to provide women and other small-business operators with an improved and more[Read More…]
Torit Commissioner orders villages to identify suspected criminals, announces peace conference
By Ijoo Bosco Torit County Caretaker Commissioner and Mayor Eddy William Ponsiano has directed all village communities to compile and submit the names of suspected criminals accused of committing crimes, including killings and cattle raiding. Speaking during a meeting with more than 60 community leaders, including chiefs, women, youth, lawmakers’[Read More…]
Magwi SPLM Secretary steps down, citing health challenges
By Ijoo Bosco The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Secretary for Magwi County, Comrade Ayella Anthony John, has resigned from his executive position, citing health-related challenges. Ayella announced his resignation in a letter dated August 11, 2026, addressed to the SPLM Chairman of Magwi County. He said the decision was[Read More…]
Civil Society groups urge government to fast-track truth, reconciliation
By Sabri Dibaco The Transitional Justice Working Group (TJWG) and the South Sudan Civil Society Forum (SSCSF) have called on the government to urgently finalise the appointment of commissioners and operationalise the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation, and Healing (CTRH). In a joint statement issued in Juba on Thursday, the civil[Read More…]
AMDISS calls for dialogue over one-month media licensing renewal
By Sabri Dibaco The Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) has called for urgent dialogue with the South Sudan Media Authority over a directive requiring media organisations to renew their expired operational licenses within one month. In a statement issued on Friday, AMDISS said the directive affects a[Read More…]
Op-Ed: South Sudan’s election dilemma has no easy way out
Writer: Oyet Patrick Charles The extended transitional period under the 2018 Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) is set to expire in February 2027, preceded by planned general elections on December 22, 2026. The situation pushes South Sudan’s government between a[Read More…]
WES Governor donates SSP 15 million to support health insurance for vulnerable people
By Louis Loku Western Equatoria State Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa has donated SSP 15 million to the Rural Health Solidarity Initiative (RHSI) to support a newly launched community health insurance program targeting vulnerable people across the state. The contribution was announced on Thursday during the official launch of the community[Read More…]
AGOSS hands over maternal, newborn health training simulators to Juba Teaching Hospital
By Sabri Dibaco The Association of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians of South Sudan (AGOSS) has handed over maternal and newborn health training simulators to Juba Teaching Hospital (JTH) in an effort to strengthen the practical skills of midwives, nurses, and reproductive health workers. The handover ceremony in Juba brought together officials[Read More…]
Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarifies “temporary technical issue affected” diplomatic mission abroad
By Louis Loku The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has dismissed reports alleging the closure of South Sudanese diplomatic missions abroad, clarifying that the country’s embassies remain operational and continue to perform their diplomatic duties. The clarification was made on Thursday by Ambassador Apuk Ayuel Mayen, Spokesperson of[Read More…]
El Merriekh SC, Al Ghazala SC to battle for 2026 South Sudan super cup
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudanese football fans are set for a major domestic football showdown this weekend as El Merriekh SC takes on Al Ghazala SC in the 2026 South Sudan Super Cup. The highly anticipated match is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Buluk Playground in Juba, with[Read More…]
Aweil Civil Hospital records over 300 malaria cases this month
By Hou AKot Hou The administration of Aweil Civil Hospital in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state says cases of malaria infections have increased from June to August, and according to the latest records, they have found 340 patients suffering from malaria infections. Luka Lual Aleu Jok, the Aweil Civil Hospital’s[Read More…]
Torit County delivers emergency medical supplies to Haforere village
By Ijoo Bosco Torit County authorities have delivered assorted emergency medical supplies to Haforere Village in Hiyala Payam following concerns over a shortage of medicines affecting residents, particularly children and pregnant women. The drugs were delivered on Thursday by Torit County Caretaker Commissioner Eddy William Ponsiano, who said the emergency[Read More…]
Interior Minister Aleu Ayieny Aleu accuses politicians of arming communities
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudan’s Interior Minister, Gen. Aleu Ayieny Aleu, has accused some politicians from his home state of Warrap of secretly supplying firearms to rural communities, warning that the proliferation of weapons is contributing to recurring communal violence. Speaking before lawmakers in Juba on Wednesday, Minister Aleu alleged[Read More…]
OPINION: Feed your cow for you to milk it well
Writer: Ayuel Mangok Angui As human beings, we benefit from our source of production when we take good care of it. During the time of creation, God created man and gave him the responsibility to look after everything that was in the Garden of Eden, and we are still holding[Read More…]
Imehejek Administrator pledges peace, unity and development
By Ijoo Bosco The chief administrator of the Imehejek Administrative Area, Mathew Oromo Mouris, has outlined peace, security, and development as key priorities as he assumes office. Oromo says restoring peace and stability will create an environment for development and improved livelihoods across the area. He called on chiefs, religious[Read More…]
SSNOC, Chinese Embassy discuss stronger cooperation to develop sports
By Sabri Dibaco The South Sudan National Olympic Committee (SSNOC) has held discussions with the Chinese Embassy in Juba on strengthening cooperation and identifying new opportunities to support sports development in South Sudan. The SSNOC president, Choul Laam, and secretary general, Chol Anei, together with officials from the SSNOC headquarters,[Read More…]
TVET Center established at Wed-wail refugee settlement
By Hou AKot Hou Refugees and the host community have received a newly constructed technical training center at Wedwill Refugee in an effort to help provide technical skills to the refugees and host community members who are interested in obtaining skills to run their own livelihood or fend for themselves.[Read More…]
Women’s voices take centre stage at Torit health workshop
By Ijoo Bosco A three-day workshop in Torit is focusing on strengthening women’s voices and improving communication on sexual and reproductive health across Eastern Equatoria State. The workshop, under the theme “TRUST: Women’s Voices, Midwifery Leadership for Resilient Health,” brings together government officials, health workers, media practitioners, and gender stakeholders.[Read More…]