By James Innocent The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Antony, joined the faithful of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS), Diocese of Yei, for Sunday worship during the second Bari service in Yei River County. Governor Adil was accompanied by the Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel[Read More…]
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Morobo Commissioner calls for peace, prioritisation of development
By Sabri Dibaco The Commissioner of Morobo County, Joseph Mawa John, has appealed to the national and Central Equatoria State governments to make the restoration and consolidation of peace a top priority for the people of Morobo and the wider state. Speaking to thousands of residents who gathered at Freedom[Read More…]
Acholi Community elders seek support to finalise chiefdom constitution
By Ijoo Bosco Acholi elders have appealed for financial and logistical support to complete the drafting of a constitution aimed at strengthening the traditional institution and addressing land-related concerns within the community. The appeal was made by Elder Oloya Mika during an Acholi constitution validation and review meeting. He said[Read More…]
Nimule electricity project signals new push for economic growth
By Ijoo Bosco The launch of a new electrification project in Nimule is expected to boost business activity, improve public services, and support digital operations in the border town. The project, launched on Friday by the South Sudan Electricity Corporation in partnership with Conex Energy Corp, is being implemented under[Read More…]
SPLM Women’s League signs constitution, backs Kiir for 2026 polls
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan’s ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Women’s League has adopted and signed its first constitution. This step strengthened the structure of the party’s women’s wing as the country prepares for general elections in December. The constitution was adopted at the conclusion of the SPLM Women’s[Read More…]
Upper Nile State SPLM Chairperson calls for grassroots mobilisation ahead of elections
By Louis Loku The governor of Upper Nile State and chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in the state, James Koang Chuol Ranley, has called for strengthened party mobilisation, grassroots engagement, and political commitment as South Sudan prepares for the upcoming general elections. Governor Koang made the remarks[Read More…]
Go digital, leave cash economy, says Central Bank Governor
By Ngor Deng Matem & Louis Loku The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, has called on the country to transition away from its cash-reliant economy and embrace digital payment systems to accelerate national economic transformation. Speaking on Friday at the close of a five-day[Read More…]
Community raises SSP 94.6 million for Gok-Machar County Hospital construction
By Ngor Deng Matem The Gok-Machar community has contributed SSP 94.6 million and US$3,970 during the first phase of a community-led fundraising campaign to support the development of Gok-Machar County Hospital. The Gok-Machar County Hospital Fund Mobilisation Committee displayed the contributions at the county headquarters as it launched a new[Read More…]
Refugees in South Sudan face extreme hunger as funding runs out
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…]
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…]