By Alan Clement In a landmark development for regional cooperation, the Republic of South Sudan has officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Nile Equatorial Council of Ministers (NEL-COM), marking a historic first for the young nation. According to the ministry’s communication department, the announcement was made on Friday, February 20,[Read More…]
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Muslim Community Receives Ramadan Food Aid from Turkish People
By Chol D. Johnson The Muslim community in Juba has received Ramadan food aid packages from the Turkish people in a humanitarian gesture aimed at supporting vulnerable families during the holy month. The food distribution was organized by the Embassy of Turkey in Juba in collaboration with the Turkish Cooperation[Read More…]
CES Security Team Recovers Over 53 Stolen Cattle in Yei
By James Innocent Authorities in Central Equatoria State said more than 53 head of cattle reported stolen in Goja Boma, Yei River County, have been recovered following a security operation. State officials said the operation was carried out by the Central Equatoria security team in coordination with local authorities in[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Anchors $2.5M Health Plan on Global Standards
By Alan Clement Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has approved a $2.5 million health operational budget for the 2025/26 financial year, anchoring its plan on internationally recognized health system building blocks to strengthen accountability and service delivery. According to the governor’s office, the decision was made at the Third Council[Read More…]
Juba city council orders removal of abandoned vehicle along the street
By Lodu William Odiya The Juba City Council has issued a seven-day ultimatum to vehicle owners who have abandoned their cars along streets in the capital, ordering them to remove the vehicles or face legal action. Addressing journalists during a press conference at the council headquarter on Friday, Juba City[Read More…]
ROADS:Ministers Approves USD 2 billion
By Lodu William Odiya The Council of Ministers in its regular meeting chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit has endorsed a 2 billion United states dollars road development project. According to a statement that was released by the presidential press unit on, Officials described the initiative as a historic move[Read More…]
WES governor pledges transition from culture of war to peace in the state
By Lodu William Odiya The Governor of Western Equatoria State (WES), Badagbu Daniel has pledged to transition the from culture of war to peace in the state. In a statement released the governor’s press unit on Thursday, the remark followed a courtesy visit of the Governor Daniel to Vice President[Read More…]
BoSS Governor Faces Lawmakers Over Persistent Liquidity Crisis
By Alan Clement Central Bank Governor Johnny Ohisa Damian has on Wednesday defended South Sudan’s monetary policy before lawmakers, amid rising concerns over liquidity shortages disrupting commercial banks and the wider economy. In a Bank of South Sudan statement, Governor Ohisa appeared before the Finance and Planning Committee of the[Read More…]
Health Minister Calls for Government-Led Strategy to Tackle Health Challenges
By Chol D. Johnson Sarah Cleto Rial, National Minister of Health, has called for an urgent and comprehensive government-led strategy to address critical health challenges facing South Sudan. In a statement issued Thursday by the Ministry’s press unit, Cleto stressed the need for stronger government leadership to confront persistent problems[Read More…]
CES Governor calls on Youth League to embark on youth mass mobilization
By Chol D. Johnson The Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has called on the National Youth League chairperson to embark on youth mass mobilization. In a press statement issued on Thursday by the state governor’s press unit, Governor Emmanuel Adil, called on Youth League leadership to embark on[Read More…]
WARNING :No Political Interference in Dr. Machar’s Case
By Yiep Joseph and Lodu William Odiya The government of South Sudan has reaffirmed that only the special court in Juba has the mandate to determine the case of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused. Dr. Machar and the seven others face charges including murder, conspiracy,[Read More…]
Diplomatic missions call on gov’t to take action to end escalating conflict
By Alan Clement A disturbing pattern of targeted killings against humanitarian workers has emerged across South Sudan, prompting sharp condemnation from international partners and raising urgent questions about the safety of aid delivery in one of the world’s most fragile states. In a joint statement from eight diplomatic missions including[Read More…]
CTSAMVM Urges Parties to Recommit to South Sudan Ceasefire
By Chol D. Johnson The Chairperson of the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM), Teshome Anagawe Ayana, has urged all signatory parties and security mechanisms to recommit to the Permanent Ceasefire in South Sudan. Speaking during the CTSAMVM Technical Committee meeting on Thursday in Juba, Anagawe[Read More…]
ICT Ministry vows to ensure effective operation of Cyber crime Act
By Lodu William Odiya The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal service has vowed to ensure effective operationalization of the Cybercrime and computer misuse Act 2026 in order to safeguard individuals from cyber threats. Ateny’s remark followed the signing of the bill into Law by President Salva Kiir Mayardit[Read More…]
Teachers’ Union Alleges Irregular Sale of Teachers’ Quarters in Juba Day
By Alan Clement The Teachers’ Professional Union of Central Equatoria State has accused authorities of illegally selling land for teachers’ quarters to private individuals, warning the move threatens educators’ welfare and undermines education delivery in Juba. According to a statement from the State’s Housing ministry, the Chairman of the union,[Read More…]
South Sudan analyst warns of ‘suicide’ mission ahead of December 2026 Polls
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A leading South Sudanese analyst has issued a chilling warning regarding the country’s electoral path, suggesting that the current climate of violence turns participation in the December 2026 polls into a near-certain “suicide mission.” In a stark assessment of the security landscape, an analyst—whom we have[Read More…]
TOO MUCH FREEDOM IS HARMING THE YOUNG GENERATIONS IN AFRICA
By: Ayuel Mangok Angui The western world has imported the freedom to Africans and it has never taught us about the meaning of freedom and what is supposed to be done when we are free in the Society. Freedom is the most important thing in human life, because we are[Read More…]
Forcing Things Brings Surprises to Happen
Education is supposed to be a bridge that connects people to opportunities, dignity, and a better future. In South Sudan, many people believe that education is the only weapon the poor, vulnerable, and orphaned children have to change their lives. But today, I am confused and deeply traumatized by what[Read More…]
Article Title (26): Rise from sleep with Jesus Christ, thank God, and with faith and trust you will find grace. Sermon Title: Habakkuk’s Prayer — Glorifying the Eternal Holy One in Heaven and Earth. Habakkuk 3:1–19 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ our Lord, greetings to you all in[Read More…]
A Call to Rescue South Sudan’s Economy
As economy struggle, there is need to put more efforts inform of action to get solution. Due to liquidity crisis, the most basic right to access one’s own money has been denied, Banks remain cashless, yet civil servants are paid through them. Teachers, doctors, and soldiers are left stranded, unable[Read More…]