The recent incident in Ayod County, Jonglei State alongside a disturbing pattern of threats against humanitarian agencies has left the public in a state of deep concern. These agencies exist for a singular, vital purpose: to alleviate the suffering of South Sudanese citizens caught in the crossfire of conflict and[Read More…]
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Tonj South commissioner urges counterparts to reduce cattle theft
By Hou Akot Hou The commissioner of Tonj South, Agany Lok Agany has appealed to his counterpart in Tonj North and East counties to double their efforts in ensuring that cattle theft is reduced. This remark followed their meeting with the traditional leaders to preempt the act of cattle theft[Read More…]
Government proposes 1.5 million USD to cover targeted Humanitarians Need
By Chol D. Johnson South Sudan Government has proposed 1.5 million USD to cover targeted Humanitarians Need across the country. The minister of Humanitarians Affairs and Disaster Management, Albino Akol Atak said the ministry needed 1.5 million USD to rescue the targeted affected population in the country. Akol issued a[Read More…]
Wildlife authorities warn over illegal poaching of Wildlife in Jonglei
By Peter Kuol Kuch The authorities of Wildlife in Jonglei State have warned the poachers against illegal poaching of animals. According Wildlife official, different species of wildlife migrated Eastern corridors of Jonglei and moved westward in search of pastures and water during the onset of dry season; where they encounter[Read More…]
Deputy Speaker Urges Communities to Avoid Extravagant Funerals
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a powerful call for a shift in cultural priorities, the First Deputy Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), Ambrose Pitia Lomin, has urged South Sudanese communities to abandon luxurious decorations and lavish funeral feasts in favor of securing the future of grieving families.[Read More…]
Government forms technical committee for operating official gazette
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has ordered for the formation of a technical committee for the operationalization of the South Sudan Official Gazette and enhancement of the official website. This move followed a presidential order which was read on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC).[Read More…]
Special court enters in-camera sessions to protect witnesses
By Yiep Joseph After several open court hearings, the special court trying Puot Kang and the seven co-accused, including suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny, is set to hold sessions in-camera. An in-camera refers to a legal proceeding conducted in private, away from public view, to protect sensitive[Read More…]
People’s Progressive Party leader resigns, vow to commit to his career
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The former Chairman of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) leader, Gabriel Kuot Akok, has resigned from his position and vowed to commit to his career. In an exclusive phone interview with this outlet on Monday, Kuot stated that the reason why he resigned was due to[Read More…]
ULTIMATUM : Aviation Authority Orders Removal of grounded Aircrafts
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The graveyard of metal currently choking the taxiways of Juba International Airport is about to be forcibly dismantled, as the nation’s aviation watchdog issues a brutal “fly or fry” ultimatum to aircraft operators. Owners of unserviceable “ghost planes” have exactly thirty days to either resurrect their[Read More…]
Can a Husband Be a Rapist?
By: Esther Aurelio Agira Rape is a form of sexual violence that involves sexual intercourse or penetration carried out without consent. It leaves survivors with deep psychological, physical, and emotional scars that often last a lifetime. Sexual violence has reached alarming levels in South Sudan, particularly in the town of[Read More…]
Gone too early is Emmanuel Joseph Akile
By Malek Arol Dhieu Eye Radio has lost a day-maker. Every morning before Akile’s death was as beautiful as his voice. Boring mornings after Emmanuel Joseph Akile. What a tragedy! In journalism, journalists do not lay the deceased, cock the gun and fire it to salute the deceased. That is[Read More…]
Yei residents Mourns Amos Juma Clement
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County Emmanuel Taban Seme and the residents in Yei have expressed deep sorrow over the death of Amos Juma Clement, a Senior Protocol Officer who served Yei River County and Central Equatoria State with dedication and professionalism. In an official condolence message[Read More…]
Drivers criticize illegal taxes, roadblocks along Juba-Yei-Kaya
By Staff Writer Some Drivers and public transport operators plying at Juba-Yei-Kaya highway have raised concerns over what they describe as excessive taxation and the growing number of roadblocks along the key trade and passenger route. The group warned that the practice is disrupting movement and undermining economic activity. Speaking[Read More…]
Lainya County Commissioner Launches 2nd Bishops Annual Youth Tournament 2026
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Commissioner of Lainya County, Robert Lasu John Morris, over the weekend officially inaugurated the 2nd Bishop’s Annual Youth Tournament 2026, ushering in a ten-day celebration of talent and reconciliation at the Lainya Freedom Square. The tournament, organized by the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of[Read More…]
Leaders urge South Sudanese in Uganda to limit movement as election starts
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…]
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…]