By Chol D. Johnson The Commissioner of Torit County, Lokan Charles, has emphasized that agriculture is the key to overcoming economic hardship in South Sudan. In an interview with the media over the weekend, Lokan urged citizens of Torit to return to farming, stressing that agriculture is central to rebuilding[Read More…]
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CES sets preparations for Launching of Youth Union Convention
By Alan Clement Central Equatoria State, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Rita Dominic Lodu, has reconstituted the Steering Committee to organize the 3rd Central Equatoria State Youth Union Convention. In a ministerial order seen by this outlet, the directive is grounded in Republican Decree No. 08/2022, Article 110(1)[Read More…]
South Sudan’s clean water crisis demands urgent partnerships
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s deepening water crisis and financing shortfalls have been thrust into sharp focus after the United Nations warned that global progress on the 2030 Agenda is “alarmingly off track.” According to a UN statement, while opening the 2026 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Partnership Forum in[Read More…]
By Yiep Joseph The special court trying suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven accused has reached 46 sessions with witnesses testifying. On Monday during the 46th session, the last prosecution witness, an expert on digital and forensic presented more evidences. Ratlhogo Peter Calvin, a private forensic investigator[Read More…]
DIALOGUE : Kenya engages South Sudanese parties to end violent
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a bold bid to break years of political deadlock, mediators to the Tumaini peace initiative have unveiled a new “National Consensus Charter” for South Sudan, signalling a move away from the rigid power-sharing deals of the past toward a direct path to the ballot box.[Read More…]
Morobo County Hosts Fifth Annual Cultural Gala to Promote Peaceful Coexistence
By James Innocent Morobo County authorities, in partnership with the ACROSS organization, on Saturday held the county’s fifth annual cultural gala aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence and preserving cultural heritage. The event, organized under the theme “Cultural Participation for Peaceful Coexistence,” brought together residents from across Morobo County and featured[Read More…]
LAND : CES Halts counties from independent Demarcation
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Local authorities across Central Equatoria have been ordered to immediately “down tools” on all land surveying and planning activities as the state government moves to consolidate control over a rapidly expanding capital. The sweeping directive effectively freezes independent land demarcation in all six counties including Juba[Read More…]
Experts Urge Strict Adherence to Public Finance Act to Curb Discretionary Spending
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A leading South Sudanese think tank is sounding the alarm over “off-budget” spending, warning that bypassing legal financial frameworks risks plunging the nation’s economy into further instability. The Institute of Social Policy and Research (ISPR) has issued a sharp rebuke to the Presidency and the Economic[Read More…]
Unemployment Fuels Youth Challenges in Yei River County-Frank
By James Innocent You leader in Yei River County in Central Equatoria state Gaga Frank Osman said youth unemployment remain so challenging in the area. Unemployment among young people in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State and South Sudan at large is increasingly being cited as a major social challenge.[Read More…]
Governor Adil Calls for Calm in Rokon Payam Following Farmer-Herder Clashes
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has called for calm in Mirikiyo Boma, Rokon Payam, following violent disputes between cattle herders and local farmers. The Governor condemned the violence and urged the affected communities to remain patient while the government implements measures[Read More…]
Commissioner Orders Immediate Investigation into the killing of businessman
By James Innocent Morobo County authorities have launched an investigation into the killing of a local businessman, Simon Bidali, popularly known as Bangutu. The businessman was attacked by an unidentified armed assailant on Tuesday. In response to the incident, the Commissioner of Morobo County, Charles Data Bullen, directed all organized[Read More…]
Warring Parties Must Listen to the Calls for Cessation of Hostilities
Across our nation and beyond, the sound of guns has too often drowned out the voices of reason, dialogue, and humanity. Once again, warring parties are being asked to listen to the calls for a cessation of hostilities. This appeal is not coming from a single group or institution; it[Read More…]
African Union Condemns Peace Agreement Violations as Civilian Crisis Deepens
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The African Union has issued a stern warning over the disintegrating security landscape in South Sudan, citing a dangerous surge in regional hostilities that threatens to dismantle years of fragile diplomatic progress. In a statement released Tuesday, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf signaled that the[Read More…]
RECAPTURE : Yuai, Pathai Barracks
By Chol D. Johnson The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) claimed to have recaptured some areas previously occupied by the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in opposition (SPLA-IO) in Northern Jonglei. In a statement to the media, Lul Ruai Koang, SSPDF Spokesperson, claimed that the government forces recaptured the Yuai[Read More…]
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Renk
By Alan Clement Health services in Renk County, Upper Nile State, are buckling under the weight of a deepening crisis. A relentless influx of refugees from Sudan, a surging disease burden, and rising child malnutrition are stretching the region’s limited medical capacity to its breaking point. In a statement released[Read More…]
Wuluturu Bridge Construction in Yei Stalls Amid Economic Constraints
By Staff Writer A concerned resident, Yeka Joel, has appealed to development partners and well-wishers to support the rehabilitation of the bridge, warning that the project requires substantial funding and remains at the foundation stage despite the onset of the rainy season expected in March 2026. “The bridge is still[Read More…]
Urgent Talks Target Aid Bottlenecks as Displacement Pressures Mount in Duk County
By Alan Clement Senior government officials and humanitarian partners have committed to immediate, coordinated action to eliminate delays in aid delivery as the displacement crisis intensifies in Jonglei State’s Duk County. The agreement was reached during a high-level coordination meeting on Tuesday, chaired by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and[Read More…]
Unity State Health Minister Urges Residents to Get Emergency Cholera Vaccine
Chol D. Johnson Unity State Minister of Health, Jal Puok Nhial, has called on community members to participate in the ongoing emergency cholera vaccination campaign to curb the current outbreak. In a statement issued Wednesday by the Ministry’s Press Unit, the Minister urged residents of Rubkona County who have not[Read More…]
Regional Climate Forum Flags Rising Temperatures as Key Risk for South Sudan
By Alan Clement South Sudan faces hotter-than-average conditions this season, with climate experts warning that rising temperatures could compound drought risks despite forecasts of near-normal rainfall across much of the country. The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), the World Meteorological Organization, and national meteorological agencies have warned South[Read More…]
Court Adjourns Session Due to Technical Difficulties
By Yiep Joseph The special court trial involving suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused including Puot Kang was adjourned on Wednesday due to technical failures. The 44th session was scheduled to feature testimony from a digital forensic expert. However, the absence of technicians to manage the[Read More…]