By Yiep Joseph South Sudanese community leaders in Uganda have called on their members to limit unnecessary movement as the country enters general elections this week. According to the advisor note dated 10th January 2026, Johnson Kengen Ngachor, the chairperson of the South Sudan Community in Uganda, called on the[Read More…]
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NBGs : refutes alleged forceful recruitment
By Yiep Joseph The Northern Bahr el Ghazal State (NBGs) has refuted the allegations circulating on social media that civilians are being forcefully recruited into the military. After reports of fighting in some parts of the country, some members of the public, including those in NBGs, alleged that some people[Read More…]
The Equality between Men and Women is Disputable
By: Joseph Akim Gordon In theory men and women are equal but, in many of our communities this is not applicable, we noted that many of our communities’ members regarded women as not equal to men in many aspects women or girls do not receive equal opportunities in the families,[Read More…]
Authored By Engr. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol Educated girls in South Sudan face numerous difficulties in getting married. Many educated men prefer to marry uneducated girls from their villages, especially those involved in cattle rearing. In communities like Gok, Agar, Yirol, Warrap’s communities, Unity’s communities, Bor, Twic, Munderi, Upper Nile’s[Read More…]
Civil Society Activist urges CBOs to refrain from political interference
By Chol D. Johnson Civil Society Activist have urged Community Base Organizations (CBOs) to refrain from political interference and work according to RRC mandate. Speaking to media outlet on Friday, South Sudan Civil Society Alliances’ (SSCAS) deputy Chairperson, Dabek Mabior stated that Community Base Organisations (CBOs) must refrain from political[Read More…]
Health Ministry launch strategic action for general cleaning campaign
By Chol D. Johnson The National Ministry of health has launched an action to participate in general cleaning campaign at the ministry in Juba. In a press statement made by, Kennedy Gaaniko Baime, the undersecretary in the Ministry of Health emphasized that the general cleaning campaign was to keep the[Read More…]
“Directive is not intended to bar access to information”-Presidential Affairs minister
By Lodu William Odiya The Minister of Presidential Affairs, Africano Mande Gedima, has clarified that the newly introduced protocols governing the communication of presidential appointments and reliefs were not intended to reject citizens access to information or undermine media freedom. In a statement issued Friday, Mande said the reforms, outlined[Read More…]
SSCAA Restricts Airside Access at Juba International Airport
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has announced strict restrictions on access to the airside area of Juba International Airport. In a public notice issued on Thursday, SSCAA underlined that no individual or vehicle is allowed to enter the airside without valid authorization and an[Read More…]
ACCIDENT : Bus crash kills 12, injures 40 returnees
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has confirmed that 12 South Sudanese nationals were killed, and 40 others injured in a bus accident in Sudan. In a press release dated 8 January, the crash occurred on 7 January 2026 in Dueim city, White Nile[Read More…]
Kiir urges unity, teamwork as new ministers take oath
By Lodu William Odiya President Salvia Kiir Mayardit has called on the government officials and institutions to work as one cohesive team in service delivery, as the country edges closer to national elections in December this year. In a statement issued by the presidential press unit, Kiir was speaking on[Read More…]
Trump Administration Halts Aid in Jonglei State, Reviews Western Bahr el-Ghazal Funding
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a blistering crackdown on corruption and “continued abuse,” the U.S. government has officially frozen foreign assistance to Ayod County and put Western Bahr el-Ghazal on a chopping block that could see massive funding cuts. The decision, announced January 8, serves as a direct retaliation against[Read More…]
A Line That Must Not Be Crossed
South Sudan’s conflict has entered yet another dangerous phase; not through new battlefield offensives, but through a deliberate assault on humanitarian space. The reported order demanding that aid organizations surrender their vehicles in Jonglei is not a mere administrative abuse. It is a direct attack on civilians who depend on[Read More…]
When will parties in armed conflict respect humanitarian agencies?
The recent incident in Ayod County of Jonglei State and other incidents where humanitarian agencies are subjected to fear have left the public wondering. The Agencies in a nutshell, help both armed government and armed opposition forces simply by helping the suffering people of South Sudan due to conflict and[Read More…]
Who will Protect Civilians When Youth Gangs Control the Streets?
By: Esther Aurelio Agira If you walk through the streets of Juba today, one disturbing reality is impossible to ignore: these groups, made up of young people, some as young as 14 and others up to 25 years old, move in clusters and call themselves “Niggas”. Armed with panga, knives[Read More…]
”The Importance of Girl Child Education in South Sudan.”
By Engr. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol As girl child education becomes less in South Sudan, it is very crucial to be encouraged and advocated for such that young girls develop and continue with societal advancement of education. They contribute to stronger families, communities, and economies of the country while understanding[Read More…]
Chiefs deny involvement in impeaching elected MP in community conference
By Chol D. Johnson Twic East County paramount chief, Manyok Ajak has denied an allegation that he had sign a document removing confident in an elected member of parliament during community conference. Addressing media on Thursday, some of the chiefs said that they have not and will not do such[Read More…]
Diplomatic Missions Condemn Reported Order to Seize Humanitarian Vehicles in Jonglei
By Alan Clement Eight Diplomatic missions have condemned a reported directive in northern Jonglei State requiring humanitarian organizations to surrender their vehicles, warning that such actions threaten life-saving assistance and violate international humanitarian principles. In a joint statement, the embassies of Canada, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, the United[Read More…]
South Sudan Bolsters Medicine Stocks to Ease Critical Shortages
By Alan Clement The Ministry of Health has received a major consignment of essential medicines from the World Health Organization, aimed at easing chronic shortages that have disrupted treatment in public health facilities across the country. According to a statement from the Health Ministry, the supplies were officially received on[Read More…]
Juba Announced as Host for the 20th Regional Nile Conference
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a landmark move for regional diplomacy and water cooperation, South Sudan has been officially selected to host the 20th Regional Nile Day Celebration. The announcement followed a high-level meeting of the Economic Cluster on Wednesday, chaired by Vice President H.E. Prof. James Wani Igga. During[Read More…]
Jonglei Governor Cautions Against Political Manipulation
By Alan Clement Jonglei State Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok has warned communities against political incitement and manipulation that could fuel violence, urging residents to uphold unity and peace as South Sudan prepares for national elections. According to a statement from the governor’s press unit, while addressing community leaders, youth,[Read More…]