By Chol D. Johnson Fifteen people have been killed in a plane crash that occurred in Luri Payam, just a few kilometers away from the city. In a press statement issued on Monday, the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) confirmed the incident. The aviation authority cited that the aircraft,[Read More…]
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Land grabbing and chronic insecurity devastating South Sudan, says new CES Speaker
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The newly installed Speaker of the Central Equatorial State (CES) Legislative Assembly has issued a blistering assessment of the state’s current affairs, warning that “chronic insecurity” and rampant “land grabbing” are strangling the agricultural and economic potential of what is traditionally ranked as South Sudan’s premier[Read More…]
Government, UNMISS hold talks to ease fuel supply constraints
By Sabri Dibaco The Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, convened a high-level meeting with a delegation from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to address ongoing challenges affecting fuel importation and supply across the country. The UNMISS delegation was led by Graham Maitland, Deputy Special[Read More…]
Revenge killing leaves a 23-Year-old man dead in Koch county
By Yien Gattuor Mead A 23-year-old man was killed in a suspected revenge attack in Jaak Payam of Koch County, Unity State, on Saturday morning. According to local sources, the killing is linked to an earlier incident that took place on 21 April in Bentiu IDP Camp, where another young[Read More…]
Collo Kingdom pushes for stability and election preparation
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit met on Monday with Kuongo Dak Padiet, the king of the Collo Kingdom, at the Presidential Palace in Juba. According to the Presidential Press Unit, the meeting focused on efforts to promote national stability and prepare for upcoming elections. Both sides emphasised the[Read More…]
Court rejects defense bid for SSBC live coverage in Dr. Machar trial
By Yiep Joseph The special court trying suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused has dismissed a defense application seeking permission for live broadcast of the proceedings on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). The ruling was made during the court’s 72nd session on Monday, following[Read More…]
Government dismisses Dr. Bol Mel’s leaked report as fabricated
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…]
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…]