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…]
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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…]
Legislative Assembly to form parliamentary taskforce on SDGs
By Lodu William Odiya The National Transitional Legislative Assembly have revealed a move to form a parliamentary taskforce to implement seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the country. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of seventeen goals established by United Nations in 2025 to address a wide range of[Read More…]
South Sudan mourns Journalist Matias Samuel Timatio
By Alan Clement The media family and South Sudan in general mourned the death of prominent Journalist Matia Samuel Timatio. Late Matias died in Yambio, Western Equatoria State, after drowning in Nakpangau River on Wednesday January 7, 2026. The sudden and tragic accident has left colleagues, friends, and the wider[Read More…]
DECREES : No more broadcast on SSBC
By Lodu William Odiya The government has changed the long-established practice of announcing most of appointments and removals of public officials through presidential decrees broadcast on state media, the South Sudan Broadcasting Cooperation (SSBC). In a circular issued by the presidential press unit yesterday, the circular conveyed directive from the[Read More…]
Twic authorities suspends three executive chiefs over land dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities of Twic County in Warrap state has suspended three executive chiefs over an alleged involvement in a land dispute at Aweng payam. Their involvement had caused dispute leading to a brawl that resulted in the death of 2 people including a woman who were all[Read More…]
YOUTH SHOULD LEAD THE FIGHT AGAINST HATE SPEECH AND TRIBAL INCITEMENT IN SOUTH SUDAN
By Peter Der Makuer This article is written under the National Forum, a non-political civic initiative and national campaign for unity and transformation in South Sudan, founded on the spirit of patriotism and responsible nationalism. Deeply concerned by the rising levels of hate speech, tribal incitement, and conflict threatening the[Read More…]
SACKED Three top Ministers
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has sacked several National Ministers representing the Sudan People’s liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM IO) Off their duties. The change was made in a presidential decree read on the state own South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). The head of state relieved Lasuba[Read More…]