By Yiep Joseph The 2018 peace agreement that was meant to end conflict in South Sudan continues to struggle with violations. Despite having peace monitors, the space continues to be filled with reports and statement after statement with no immediate accountability. The confrontations between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces[Read More…]
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Domestic Tax Director: Majority of Foreign Workers Evade Tax
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Commissioner of Domestic Taxes at the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), Chol Paul Kur, has revealed that the majority of foreign employees operating within the private and humanitarian sectors in the country are under-declaring their tax liabilities, constituting a significant loss of national revenue. Commissioner[Read More…]
South Sudan Enhances Flood-Monitoring Capacity
By Alan Clement The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) has upgraded the Malakal and Anakdiar hydrological stations as part of broader government efforts to rebuild and modernise South Sudan’s water-monitoring network, officials said this week. According to a MWRI technical update, the emergency work focused on improving the[Read More…]
UNMISS calls for an immediate end to fighting in Eastern Equatoria
By Lodu William Odiya The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has yesterday called for an immediate cessation of hostilities following reports of renewed fighting and rising tensions in Eastern Equatoria state. These incidents followed recent intercommunal violence, cattle raids and reported aerial bombardment in Ulang and Baliet counties,[Read More…]
Witness presents more testimonies as Dr. Machar’s trials continue
By Yiep Joseph As the special court trying Puot Kang and the seven co-accused continues, the prosecution witness on Monday presented more evidences. The high-profile court case included the suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar as one of the accused being tried. Dr. Machar and seven co-accused face charges[Read More…]
Over 3000 Pupils sit for Primary Leaving Examination across Jonglei State
By Peter Kuol Kuch At least 3,266 Primary Eight candidates are undertaking Certificate for Primary Education across Jonglei State on Monday. During the official Bell ringing ceremony in Bor, Hon. Samuel Adoor, the state minister for Education in Jonglei expressed that among the 3,266 Candidates, 2,084 are boys while 1,[Read More…]
GOVERNMENT : In Full control of Torit-Lobong
By Lodu William Odiya Eastern Equatoria State Governor, Louis Lobong Lojore, has strongly dismissed a circulating social media allegation claiming that Torit and Magwi towns have fallen into the hands of a coalition of SPLM-IO and NAS forces. In a statement issued by the state press unit yesterday, Lobong Called[Read More…]
South Sudan Seeks Stronger Economic Partnerships at AU–EU Summit in Angola
By Alan Clement South Sudan will seek deeper economic cooperation and development support at the 7th AU–EU Summit opening Monday in Luanda, Angola. In a statement from the Ministry’s Communication Department, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said Foreign Minister Amb. Monday Semaya K. Kumba travelled to Luanda[Read More…]
Musicians Urge CES Citizens to support leaders
By James Innocent South Sudanese musician Franco Lokunyumi has called on the people of Central Equatoria State to put aside hatred and political divisions, urging citizens to support leaders appointed to serve the state regardless of tribe or political preference. Speaking after observing reactions to recent political developments, Lokunyumi said[Read More…]
Activists Warn of Increasing Online Threats Targeting Women and Journalists in South Sudan
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A growing shadow of intimidation is silencing women and journalists across South Sudan, turning digital spaces meant for empowerment into arenas of fear. As the South Sudan Human Rights Defenders Network (SSHRDN) joins the global community in marking the 2025 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based[Read More…]
Uphold highest standard of professionalism-VP Lagu tells examination stakeholders
By Lodu William Odiya Vice President Josephine Lagu Joseph has urged stakeholders involved in the administration of the Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) uphold professionalism during the process. Vice President Lagu on the event of examination bell ringing at Juba One Boys primary school emphasized that there should be no[Read More…]
Leaders Rally in Bor Ahead of Crucial Landmark Peace Conference
By Alan Clement Jonglei State Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok on Monday welcomed Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) Chief Administrator Gola Boyoi Gola in Bor ahead of a major peace conference. In a statement from the State’s press unit, the conference is expected to bring together county commissioners, traditional[Read More…]
South Sudan Cybercrime Bill Lacks International Standards, Says Human Rights Defender
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A prominent South Sudanese human rights official has raised a serious concern regarding the country’s proposed Cybercrime Bill, warning that the legislation in its current form is dangerously vague and prioritizes punishment over protection. While speaking to the media on Monday in Juba, James Bidal, the[Read More…]
Governor Adil pledges to prioritize addressing border-related conflicts
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria state Governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony has pledged to prioritize addressing border related conflicts through initiatives focused on cross-border peace and security engagement. In a statement issued by the state press unit, Governor’s remark followed a meeting with a delegation of religious leaders from Kajo-Keji[Read More…]
EES governor urged to improve security in Ifwotu Payam
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Ifwotu community have called on the governor of Eastern Equatoria State (EES), Louis Lobong Lojore, to enhance security in the area. According to statement from the governor’s press unit, the community representatives made the call during a meeting with the governor in Ifwotu Payam on[Read More…]
Finance Minister commits to PFM implementation
By Lodu William Odiya The Minister of Finance, Bak Barnaba Chol Bak has unveiled a new reform strategy aimed at deepening economic cooperation and improving public financial management (PFM) across the country. According to statement issued by the Ministry of information Department of communication yesterday, the remark comes after meeting[Read More…]
Dr. Lam calls for honesty in implementation of peace agreement
By Lodu William Odiya/Alan Clement Chairperson of the National Democratic Movement (NDM), Dr. Lam Akol, urged South Sudanese and leaders in particular to be honest in the implementation of the peace agreement. He expressed that people should acknowledge the failures of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict[Read More…]
Approximately 200,000 people aware to refrain from revenge killings in Rubkona
By Lodu William Odiya In the move to intensifying efforts to reduce violence and expand livelihood project to strengthen community structures and improve resilience for vulnerable communities in Rubkona of Unity State, Two hundred thousand people alerted to refrain from revenge killings and cattle raiding. Save the Children as the[Read More…]
TRISTAR Extends Partnership with SSFF for Another Year
By Chol D. Johnson In a significant boost for local sports, Tristar, a leading company committed to community development, has signed an agreement to extend its support to the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) for another year. The renewal, finalized on November 1, 2024, includes a $250,000 investment specifically allocated[Read More…]
Immediate demands as governor Adil tries a second chance
By Jacob Onuha Nelson and Yiep Joseph While President Salva Kiir gave Emmanuel Adil Anthony a second chance to lead Central Equatoria State, residents have outlined their demands. In order to gain trust, people suggested what Adil should focus on. Adil was appointed in 2020 and relieved in 2024. His[Read More…]