By Peter Kuol Kuch The women leader at Jonglei State women association has called on the Youths in South Sudan to refrain from warfare. The women leader urged the youth to engage in activities that championing Peace. Speaking during Youth Caravan in Bor on Wednesday, Madam Joyce, the Chairperson of[Read More…]
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South Sudan, Egypt to strengthens bilateral coordination for 20th Nile Basin celebration
By Chol D. Johnson South Sudan and Arab Republic of Egypt have reaffirmed commitment in strengthening bilateral coordination and advancing preparations for the upcoming 20th Nile Day Regional Celebration. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Press Unit on Tuesday, Monday Semaya Kumba, the minister of Foreign[Read More…]
South Sudan, China Reaffirm Strategic Partnership with Focus on Oil and Education
By Alan Clement The Republic of South Sudan and the People’s Republic of China have reaffirmed their longstanding friendship and strategic partnership with a renewed focus on energy and education. The renewed partnership was confirmed following a high-level meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Monday Semaya[Read More…]
KIIR : Signs Cybercrime, other Bills
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has signed into law Cyber Crime and Computer Misuse Act 2026 among other Bills. In a statement released by the presidential press unit on Wednesday, the Bills includes CyberCrime and Computer Misuse Act 2026, Southern Sudan Audit Chamber Act, 2011 (Amendment) Act,[Read More…]
Cattle Raiding Leaves Four Dead, Seven Wounded in Tonj South
By Chol D Johnson At least four people were killed and seven others injured in a violent cattle-raiding incident in Tonj South County, authorities in Warrap State have confirmed. The attack, which also resulted in the theft of 13 cattle, has been strongly condemned by the state government. In a[Read More…]
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has ordered the Sudan People Liberation Movement’s Secretariat to undertake a comprehensive audit and evaluation of all the party’s assets, investments, and related companies both at home and abroad. According to a statement that was released by Presidential press unit yesterday, president[Read More…]
South Sudan VP urges ‘reconciliation’ and ‘solidarity’ during rare dual-fasting month for Christians, Muslims
By Kei Emmanuel Duku At a moment of rare spiritual convergence, South Sudan’s Vice President, Prof. James Wani Igga, has called for a nationwide “reconciliation” as both Christians and Muslims begin their respective holy seasons of fasting almost simultaneously. The Vice President extended heartfelt messages of unity, empathy, charity, and[Read More…]
Tali Facility Boosted Under National Maternal Health Drive
By Alan Clement South Sudan stepped up efforts to curb preventable maternal and newborn deaths as the Ministry of Health and partners delivered life-saving supplies to Tali Primary Health Care Centre in Terekeka County. The high-level delegation led by National Minister of Health, Sarah Cleto Rial, and included Dr. Humphrey[Read More…]
Health Ministry, Partners assess HSTTP warehouse in Juba County
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Ministry of health and the partners team has officially assessed the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP) in Gumbo boma, Rajaf Payam in Juba County of Central Equatoria state. In a statement issued Monday by the ministry of health Press Unit yesterday, the ministry and the[Read More…]
South Sudan Signs Strategic Transport Deal for Regional Integration
By Alan Clement South Sudan has joined Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Uganda in launching the Djibouti-Ethiopia-South Sudan-Uganda (DESSU) Corridor Authority, a landmark initiative to boost East African trade, logistics, and regional connectivity. The agreement was signed by South Sudan’s Minister of Transport, Rizik Zakaria Hassan, accompanied by Undersecretary Paul Dhel Gum,[Read More…]
Two Soldiers Killed as Authorities Respond to Cattle Raids in Yei River County
By James innocent Authorities in Yei River County have confirmed ongoing security operations following reported cattle raids and violent incidents in several parts of the county over the past five days. In a press statement issued on Sunday, the Office of the Commissioner said the county had received reports of[Read More…]
KIIR :Returns with ‘No More Extension’ message
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reaffirmed that there would be no extension of transitional period. The president stated that the country commits to dialogue as well as putting necessary plans in place to conduct elections. In a statement that was issued on the presidential press unit,[Read More…]
Yaro Set for Urban Upgrade as CES Government Opens Roads, Approves Planned Development
By Alan Clement The Central Equatoria Ministry of Housing, Lands and Public Utilities has launched road opening and formal land allocation in Yaro residential area of Luri Payam, signaling a structured urban expansion drive to curb land disputes and improve service delivery. Speaking during the launch, CES Minister of Housing,[Read More…]
ECONOMY South Sudan,Word Bank Reaffrim Partnership Amid Fiscal Pressure
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s government and the World Bank Group have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic cooperation as the country navigates fiscal constraints and ongoing development challenges. According to the finance Ministry, the renewed partnership was reaffirmed during a meeting in Juba between the Minister of Finance and[Read More…]
Juba City Council Launches Road Rehabilitation Drive, Urges Public Cooperation
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Mayor of Juba City Council, Christopher Sarafino Wani, has called on pedestrians and motorists to cooperate with contractors as the city embarks on an extensive road rehabilitation initiative. In a statement issued Tuesday by the Central Equatoria State Governor’s Press Unit, the mayor urged citizens[Read More…]
Drugs shortage hit Lainya County health facilities
By Sarah Kiko Health authorities and medical workers in Lainya County of Central Equatoria State have raised alarm over a severe shortage of essential medicines and basic medical supplies. They warned that the crisis is pushing vulnerable communities, especially pregnant women and children, into life-threatening situations. Speaking in an interview,[Read More…]
CES Chamber of Commerce Condemns Interference by Juba County Authorities
By Lodu Willaim Odiya and Chol D. Johnson The Chairperson of the Central Equatoria State Chamber of Commerce, Robert Pitia, has strongly condemned what he described as interference by Juba County authorities in the affairs of the Chamber. Speaking during a press conference held at the Chamber’s headquarters on Tuesday,[Read More…]
Governor Adil, Minister Cleto Outline Joint Strategy to Strengthen Healthcare Delivery
By Alan Clement Central Equatoria State is poised for a major overhaul of its healthcare system following a high-level meeting between Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony and National Minister of Health Sarah Cleto Rial. During the high-level meeting held on Monday, State Minister of Health Najwa Mursal joined the two leaders[Read More…]
New Vocational Institute Launched in Yei to Tackle Youth Unemployment
By James Innocent A newly established vocational institute in Yei River County has been officially launched with the aim of equipping young people with practical skills to address rising unemployment in the area. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, Ludoru Moses one of the founders of Yei Training Institute said the[Read More…]
Kineti River Earmarked for Landmark Multipurpose Water Project
By Alan Clement The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) has advanced plans for a landmark multipurpose water project along the Kineti River, aiming to address escalating floods, prolonged dry spells, and climate pressures. The move follows a field mission to Torit under the Regional Climate Resilience Program for[Read More…]