By Ijoo Bosco The South Sudan Political Parties Council (PPC) has accused the National Elections Commission (NEC) of sidelining it from key preparations for the country’s planned December 2026 general elections, warning that the continued exclusion could undermine the credibility of the electoral process. The Council says it has been[Read More…]
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Eastern Equatoria State food crisis deepens as hunger death toll rises
By Ijoo Bosco The food crisis in Eastern Equatoria State is worsening, with authorities confirming more hunger-related deaths and warning that prolonged drought continues to push communities toward famine. The State Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) says five people died of hunger in Lafon County last week following a joint[Read More…]
Pibor Chief Administrator reshuffles government, appoints new officials
By Ijoo Bosco The Chief Administrator of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, Gola Boyoi, has issued a series of decrees reshuffling key positions in his administration in a move aimed at strengthening governance and service delivery. Under the new appointments. John Gain has been named the new mayor of Pibor[Read More…]
SPLM-IO to intensify political mobilisation in WES through membership registration
By Sabri Dibaco The Deputy Governor of Western Equatoria State, Justin Joseph Marona, has announced that the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) will immediately begin party membership registration across the state’s ten counties after receiving official registration forms from the party’s General Secretariat in Juba. The registration forms were handed[Read More…]
Two mourners killed in an ambush along Mundri–Juba road
By Sabri Dibaco Two mourners were killed and four others injured after their vehicle was ambushed by unidentified armed men along the Mundri–Juba Road in Mundri East County, Western Equatoria State, county authorities have confirmed. According to a press statement issued by the Commissioner of Mundri East County, Daite B.[Read More…]
SPLM leaders intensify mobilization efforts ahead of December 2026 elections
By Yiep Joseph Senior Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) figure Daniel Awet Akot has called for stronger party mobilisation, unity, and coordination as the movement prepares for the general elections scheduled for December 2026. Akot made the call during a meeting with the governor of Central Equatoria State and the[Read More…]
Central Bank governor directs close monitoring of tax collection
By Yiep Joseph The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, has called for enhanced monitoring of tax collection processes to promote transparency and accountability. Dr. Addis Ababa made the remarks during a meeting with managing directors of commercial banks designated by the South Sudan[Read More…]
POLITICS: United South African party dismisses Arop’s chairmanship claim
By Yiep Joseph The United South African Party (USAP) has said that Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Joseph Malek Arop is no longer a member of the party. USAP maintained their stance that he was dismissed in 2018 for allegedly violating the party’s constitution. The party made the[Read More…]
Twic East commissioner reaffirms commitment to peace, resettlement
By Yiep Joseph The Commissioner of Twic East County in Jonglei State, James Magok Mabiei, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to peace and resettlement of the communities. The commissioner stated that stability and the restoration of livelihoods remain a priority of the state and national government as well. He made[Read More…]
President Kiir commends basketball teams, reaffirms support
By Sabri Dibaco President Salva Kiir Mayardit has commended South Sudan’s national basketball teams for their remarkable performances on the international stage, describing their achievements as a source of national pride and a reflection of the country’s growing global reputation. President Kiir made the remarks on Monday while receiving a[Read More…]
Jonglei governor leads reconciliation meeting to end Malual–Abang conflict
By Louis Loku The Governor of Jonglei State, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, on Monday led a reconciliation meeting with members of the Malual community in Kolnyang as part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to end the communal conflict between the Malual and Abang communities and restore lasting peace. Addressing[Read More…]
Activists call for economic reforms beyond decrees
By Sabri Dibaco Civil society activists have called for economic reforms, arguing that changes in leadership at the Bank of South Sudan alone will not resolve the country’s persistent financial challenges. The calls came after President Salva Kiir urged urgent reforms at the Bank of South Sudan to address the[Read More…]
Yei River county welcomes new executive director, call for unity
By James Innocent Authorities in Yei River County have officially welcomed the newly appointed Executive Director, Hillary Lokudu, who assumes office to ensure unity. This followed the transfer of Hillary John Konga. Three other local government administrators also arrived from Juba to take up their new assignments, including Monday Joseph.[Read More…]
Dr Machar set to present defense, co-accused rejects charges
By Yiep Joseph The fifth accused, Dr. Riek Machar, is expected to present his defense statement before the Special Court on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, as proceedings in the Nasir incident trial continue. The announcement came after the fourth accused, Gabriel Duop Lam, concluded his defense statement during Monday’s 103rd[Read More…]
Oudo youth capture murder suspect in Torit
By Ijoo Bosco Oudo youth in Bur Payam have been praised for their role in strengthening community security after arresting a suspect linked to the murder of a man from neighbouring Lafon County, highlighting growing cooperation between local communities and authorities in the fight against crime. The suspect was handed[Read More…]
A child died of a stray dog bite in Aweil North County
By Hou Akot Hou A 5-year-old boy died on July 30th while at home in the Riang-Anei neighbourhood in Gok-machar, Aweil North County, as a result of a rabid dog bite, which occurred unnoticed by his parents. Sultan Deng Ngong, the chief of the returnee community in Riang-Anei where returnees[Read More…]
Governor Adil denies blocking NPM political rally in Lainya
By Louis Loku Central Equatoria State has dismissed allegations by the National Patriotic Movement (NPM) that Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony ordered the blockage of the party’s planned political rally in Lainya County. In a press statement issued on Sunday, the Governor’s Office described the accusations as “unfair and misleading,” saying[Read More…]
Government, UNDP launch $1.7 million Aweil State laboratory and solar power system
By Sabri Dibaco The Government of South Sudan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have officially inaugurated a new Aweil State Reference Laboratory, a large-scale solar power system, and a specialised medical incinerator in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, marking a major investment in strengthening the country’s public health[Read More…]
Governor’s Advisor returns to Kapoeta after surviving deadly ambush
By Ijoo Bosco The Senior Advisor to Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore, Emmanuel Lolimo Epone, has safely returned to Kapoeta after recovering from serious gunshot injuries sustained in a deadly road ambush last month. Lolimo was attacked while traveling from Kapoeta to Torit after attending an official function[Read More…]
NBG’s Education Director warns teachers against extorting cash from learners
By Hou AKot Hou Northern Bahr El Gazal State’s Ministry of General Education and Instruction’s Director General has warned local administrators against extorting fees for the second term ahead of the real-time or education announcement being made for the second term period. Christopher Athian Door, the NBG Education Ministry’s Director[Read More…]