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…]
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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…]
OPINION: Election for democratic and developmental growth in South Sudan
As South Sudan prepares for its first-ever elections in 2026, as allegedly said in the media here, I encourage my fellow South Sudanese to engage in the election process and ensure it remains peaceful, free, fair, and credible. This will empower the civil population to select their leaders from the[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Citizens must reject election rumours and promote peace
As South Sudan approaches the planned December 2026 general elections, uncertainty and fear are growing among citizens, with some questioning whether the polls will take place peacefully while others are considering leaving the country for fear of renewed conflict. These concerns should not be dismissed. After years of conflict, political[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Protect civilians to safeguard mental health during elections
As the country joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Mental Health Day on October 10, leaders are urged to prioritise civilian safety, prevent conflict, and promote peaceful coexistence to protect the mental well-being of citizens during the election period. Mental health refers to a person’s emotional, psychological,[Read More…]
National Elections Commission seeks Islamic Council support for peaceful elections
By Yiep Joseph The National Elections Commission (NEC) has engaged the Islamic Council of South Sudan as part of efforts to strengthen civic and voter education. According to a statement from the NEC, Commission Chairperson Gabriel Bol Deng paid a courtesy visit to Sheikh Dr. Abdalla Barach at the Islamic[Read More…]
ELECTION: South Sudan leaders urge citizens to choose peace ahead of elections
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudanese leaders, churches, and civil society voices have urged citizens, political actors, and young people to reject violence and make peace, reconciliation, and responsible voting central to the country’s upcoming electoral process. The calls were made during the South Sudan peace conference, under the theme “Beyond[Read More…]
POLITICS: SPLM SG fires Lake State SPLM Secretary Asunta Bauda
By Yang Ater Yang The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement’s (SPLM) Secretary General has relieved Lake’s state party secretary, Asunta Bauda James, and appointed Abraham Mayen Kuc as her successor. This change was made in an order seen by the No. 1 Citizen Daily English Newspaper on Thursday. “The Secretary General’s[Read More…]