By Lodu William Odiya Vice President and Chairperson of the Economic Cluster, Dr. Bol Mel has pledged that the government will take firm action against any individuals obstructing humanitarian aid in South Sudan. The commitment was made during a Wednesday meeting with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS)[Read More…]
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70 Incidents Reported in September Alone, RJMEC Warns Of ‘Catastrophe’
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has warned that South Sudan’s humanitarian crisis is rapidly escalating toward a “possible full-scale food and nutrition catastrophe,” driven by soaring conflict and a sharp rise in violence against aid workers. According to a report released yesterday, RJMEC[Read More…]
Legislator Demands Overhaul of South Sudan’s Cybercrime Bill
By Kei Emmanuel Duku An opposition legislator, Elizabeth James Bol, delivered a strong rebuke to the Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) yesterday, declaring the proposed Cyber Crimes and Computer Misuse Bill 2025 is “long overdue” but fundamentally flawed. James, representing the SPLM-IO Women’s League from Warrap State, took to[Read More…]
Lawmaker Urges Youth to End Child Marriage for National Development
By Jacob Onuha Nelson A leading member of the National Transitional Legislative Assembly (NTLA) has called on young people to reject early marriage as a crucial step towards improving the country’s social and economic situation. Julius Ajo Molinga, the chairperson of the Eastern Equatoria National Parliamentary caucus, made the remarks[Read More…]
Across Juba, the proliferation of unlicensed slaughter sites has become a silent public health crisis. These operations, often tucked within residential neighbourhoods, operate without oversight, using stagnant and contaminated water to wash carcasses. The result is a breeding ground for disease, threatening not only consumers but entire communities. This situation[Read More…]
Youth Unemployment Driving Rise in Gang Activity, Chiefs Warn
By James Innocent Local chiefs in Yei River County have warned that rising youth unemployment is pushing many young people into gang-related activities, urging the government of South Sudan to take swift action to address the growing concern. Micheal Juma Cosmas, a chief from Kondeko Boma, said many young people[Read More…]
South Sudan Set for Major Diet Boost with €20 Million Aquatic Food Project
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Union (EU) have launched a significant €20 million initiative targeting vulnerable populations in Africa and Latin America, with South Sudan named as one of the key beneficiaries. The project aims to dramatically increase[Read More…]
Northern Bahr El Gazal state officials plea for humanitarian Aid
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Gazal state (NBGs) officials have called on Norwegian Ambassador to the South Sudan, Roar Haugsdal to provide more Humanitarian aid amidst influx of returnees and refugees in the state. The appeal comes a result of a visit by the Ambassador Haugsdal in the[Read More…]
Minister calls for investment in slaughterhouse
By Alan Clement Central Equatoria State’s Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Alex Lotiyu Elia, has called for urgent investment in a modern slaughterhouse to unlock South Sudan’s vast livestock potential and boost the national economy. Speaking exclusively, the Minister described the lack of infrastructure as a missed economic opportunity,[Read More…]
Court adjourns sitting to Friday
By Yiep Joseph The Special Court trying Puot Kang and seven co-accused has adjourned trials to Friday, Oct 24, 2025. On Wednesday, the 13th session of the court trials continues examining in chief. The lead investigator presented the alleged roles and connections of the accused persons in relation to the[Read More…]
SPLM: Rejects Nhial’s criticism
By Lodu William Odiya The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has distanced itself from failure, as claimed by Nhial Deng Nhial. Deng freezes his membership from SPLM and subsequently forms his own party, the South Sudan Salvation Movement (SSSM). During defection, Nhial issued an 18-page statement blaming the SPLM for[Read More…]
The crisis gripping South Sudan today is not primarily one of bullets, but of empty plates. A vast majority of our citizens, even those who rely on aid, now suffer more acutely from hunger than from gun violence. The trauma of conflict has been replaced by the daily agony of[Read More…]
Central Equatorial Gov’t Questions Cemetery Dwellers
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Central Equatoria State (CES) government has launched an investigation into the unusual circumstances under which residents of Juba City have reportedly relocated and chosen to live within public spaces designated by the government, specifically cemeteries. Although state authorities did not immediately specify which burial grounds[Read More…]
Jonglei State intensifies flood resilience efforts
By Alan Clement Jonglei State has stepped up flood resilience efforts as Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok met a VNG International delegation to discuss joint strategies for disaster preparedness and response. According to the State’s press unit, the delegation, led by Karim Buossak, met with the Governor and senior state[Read More…]
Central Equatorial State bans illegal slaughter points
By Alan Clement The Central Equatoria State Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries has issued a renewed directive banning with immediate effect the slaughter of animals in unlicensed slaughter sites across Juba. The decision followed an inspection visit by the Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Alex Lotiyu Elia, to[Read More…]
Nhial lost his parliamentary seat after defection, says SPLM
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) national secretariat has broken silence on the status of Nhial Deng Nhial in the party. Since Nhial’s defection and subsequent formation of the South Sudan Salvation Movement (SSSM), the SPLM headquarters promise to respond. Addressing the media on Wednesday, Bol Makueng[Read More…]
Government to Boost Education Budget to Cut Soaring Tuition Fees
By Lodu William Odiya Children and youth parliamentarians are urging the government to significantly increase budgetary allocation to the education sector to curb skyrocketing tuition fees, which they say are preventing thousands of young people from accessing learning. The call was made during a debate on youth inclusion in governance[Read More…]
Dr. Machar’s lawyers request for time as trial enters cross-examination
By Yiep Joseph The legal team defending the First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, and seven co-accused has requested time to review the evidence as the trial enters the cross-examination session. On Wednesday, October 22nd, during the 13th session, the prosecution team ended the examination-in-chief session where the investigator responded[Read More…]
Dear President, I write to your esteemed office today, but as a concerned citizen who believes deeply in the promise of the Republic of South Sudan and in your role as its Head of State and Father of the Nation. My purpose is to respectfully deliver a crucial message concerning[Read More…]
Governor Mujung Demands Noticeable Change from New Juba Mayor in 100 Days
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State Governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, on Monday challenged the newly appointed Mayor of Juba City, Christopher Sarafino Swaka Wani, to deliver services and enact noticeable change within his first 100 days in office. The Governor made the demand during the mayor’s swearing in ceremony[Read More…]