By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese in Uganda have called for peaceful co-existence as well as improved Services The refugee expressed that their neutral view and called on the people of Uganda to stay in peace citing that when Uganda is peaceful, the refugees stay safe. Speaking to No.1 Citizen[Read More…]
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Yei Prison Service receives new Director
By James Innocent The South Sudan National Prison Service has appointed a new Director of Prisons for Yei River County, marking a leadership transition after nearly one year of service by the outgoing director. Major General Franco Wani Tongun, the former Director of Prisons in Yei River County, officially handed[Read More…]
January is a Cervical Cancer Awareness month
From US Food and Drugs Administration, I quote “Take charge of your health today—awareness, prevention, early detection, and action can save lives”. Cervical cancer is a cancer arising from the cervix due to the abnormal growth of cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of[Read More…]
UN Slams Deliberate Sabotage of Peace Deal
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A “grave erosion” of South Sudan’s fragile peace process is on the verge of pushing the world youngest nation toward a brutal cycle of war, as the United Nations warns that deliberate political sabotage is currently fueling a catastrophic humanitarian disaster in Jonglei State. The UN[Read More…]
SSP : Why are new notes on streets not in Banks-Duang questions
By Yiep Joseph The business community has criticized the Ministry of Finance and Planning and the Bank of South Sudan over black-market dealings. The group claimed that the two institutions kept deaf ears on some of the emerging issues in the black market. As the country faces economic challenges, the[Read More…]
VP Lagu urges Mundari community to turn festival vibes to infrastructural development
By Lodu William Odiya Vice President and the chairperson of the economic cluster, Josephine Joseph Lagu has urged the Mundari community to turn their just ended cultural festival into infrastructural development. She made this remark during the 3rd Mundari cultural festival in Terekeka, urging the community to live in peace[Read More…]
Lobong calls for calm in Kapoeta East after attack
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State (EES), Louis Lojore Lobong, has called for calm in Kapoeta East County after the attack. According to the statement dated 17th, Jan 2026, the Governor visited the Kapoeta East County on peace and mobilization mission following the confrontation between the[Read More…]
*Strategic Challenges in Scholarship Programs Offered to South Sudanese*
By Engr. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol The government of South Sudan, with allied countries, offers scholarships to South Sudanese to study outside South Sudan every year. However, after finishing their studies, they return to Juba and remain unemployed, resulting in the government gaining nothing in the end. The mutual understanding[Read More…]
SPLM Calls for Unity in Yei as Party Prepares for 2026 Elections
Story By James Innocent The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) on Thursday held a one-day symposium in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, calling on party members to strengthen unity and mobilize grassroots support ahead of the 2026 general elections. The symposium was officially opened by Emmanuel Taban Seme, the[Read More…]
MSF Warns of Looming Deaths in Jonglei as Access Restrictions Block Lifesaving Care
By Kei Emmanuel Duku For the past two weeks, a quiet death sentence has been hanging over the remote stretches of Jonglei State. In the wards of Lankien and Pieri, at least 20 critically ill patients are waiting for a flight that may never come-trapped between life-threatening diagnoses and a[Read More…]
Narus residents call for urgent humanitarian support
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The residents in Narus in Kapoeta East County, Eastern Equatoria State (EES), have called for urgent humanitarian help. The call followed the recent clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) in the area. In an[Read More…]
Upper Nile Gov’t pardons 12 inmates from Malakal Prison
By Chol D. Johnson Upper Nile state Governor, Jacob Dollar Ruot has pardoned twelve inmates with minor cases at Malakal prison. Speaking to this outlet on Friday, Peter Ngwojo Akwiny, the Upper Nile state information minister said Governor Dollar has pardoned the 12 inmates during his courtesy visit at the[Read More…]
Morobo Commissioner Urges Heightened Security After Civilian Killed
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Morobo County, Charles Data Bullen, has instructed all organized security forces in the county to remain on high alert following the killing of a civilian by unidentified gunmen on the outskirts of Morobo Town on Wednesday night. The victim, identified as 21-year-old Bidali Emmanuel,[Read More…]
PASSPORT : DNPI receives over 10,000 booklets
By Lodu William Odiya The Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport and Immigration (DNPI) has announced resumption of passport issuance after receiving over 10,000 booklets. Speaking to the media on Friday, 16 January 2026, DNPI Director General Maj. Gen. Elia Kosta Faustino revealed that the resumption after receiving the booklets.[Read More…]
$15M Biometric Drive: South Sudan Lays Foundations for Digital Public Infrastructure to Purge ‘Ghost’ Workers
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In the quiet corridors of Juba’s ministries, a digital revolution is unfolding one fingerprint at a time. For years, the Republic of South Sudan has wrestled with a “ghost” that haunts its national treasury: a payroll bloated by non-existent workers, duplicate names, and systemic inefficiencies. Armed[Read More…]
Minister Agok Makur and Sudanese Envoy Explore Renewable Energy and Dam Projects
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan and Sudan have pivoted toward a high-powered energy alliance, signaling a new era of industrial cooperation as both nations move to exploit renewable resources and massive dam projects to light up the region. In a diplomatic engagement that underscores the deep-seated historical and fraternal[Read More…]
Morobo Commissioner Hands Over Detained Congolese Men and AK-47 Rifles
By Lodu William Odiya Morobo County Commissioner Charles Data Bullen has officially handed over two detained Congolese nationals, two AK-47 rifles, and two motorcycles to authorities from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The handover took place during a high-level cross-border meeting with the Administrator of the Aru Region in[Read More…]
AU : calls for stability a head of December polls
By Lodu William Odiya The African Union (AU) visiting team to Juba has called on South Sudan government to ensure stability as the election approaches. According to the statement issued by the presidential press unit yesterday, the AU team made the call during the meeting with President Salva Kiir. President[Read More…]
Cultural Festivals: Preserving Identity, Promoting Unity
In a nation as diverse as South Sudan, culture remains one of the strongest pillars holding communities together. Festivals like these stand out as powerful reminders that traditions when celebrated openly and proudly can unite people beyond politics, borders, and generations. Two years ago, the Kakuwa Cultural Festival emerged as[Read More…]
When We Blame the Victim, We Protect the Rapist: Part Two
By: Esther Aurelio Agira Rape is a violent crime most often committed by men. Yet instead of holding perpetrators accountable, society allows them to defend their actions while shifting blame onto survivors. Most disturbingly, girls and women are often blamed for the violence committed against them. The first questions asked[Read More…]