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…]
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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…]
REVENUE: Collection hits SSP 130 billion
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has revealed a remarkable progress in national revenue collection, financial management, and institutional governance, marking a major milestone in the country’s economic reform efforts. In a press statement signed by Commissioner General Simon Akuei Deng, the South Sudan Revenue Authority’s[Read More…]
29 Calves Vanish from Yirol East Cattle Camp, Owners Appeal for Public Help
By Hou Akot Hou Yirol East County, Lakes State, South Sudan Livestock owners in the Aluel cattle camp are urgently searching for 29 calves that went missing two weeks ago, prompting appeals to neighboring communities for information. According to the owners, the calves were released to feed on fresh green[Read More…]
UNMISS Closes EES Office, Citing ‘Global Funding Crisis’
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has officially closed its field office in Torit, the headquarters of Eastern Equatoria State, a decision the Mission attributed to a global funding shortfall. The move, which will see UNMISS scale down its operations by 50 percent, was[Read More…]
Jonglei State, VNG International Vow to Strengthen Flood Resilience Partnership
By Lodu William Odiya Jonglei State government and VNG International, a Netherlands-based organization, have committed to strengthening their partnership to enhance flood resilience across the state. The vow follows a high-level discussion in Bor that signals a significant step toward institutional collaboration on flood mitigation. Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok[Read More…]
The desperate suffering of millions of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across South Sudan is not a natural disaster; it is a direct consequence of chronic political instability and failed leadership. Our politicians continually choose disagreement over dialogue, leading to recurring crises they cannot—or will not—settle, ultimately shifting blame instead of[Read More…]
CES governor calls for discipline in Juba City Council
By Lodu William Odiya The governor of Central Equatoria state has advised the Juba City council’s leadership to observe self-discipline among themselves. Speaking during the swearing in ceremony of newly appointed Mayor of Juba City, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel advised the councillors to have self-discipline among themselves. “I just want to[Read More…]
Court adjourns sitting to Wednesday
By Yiep Joseph The Special Court trying Puot Kang and seven co-accused has adjourned trials to Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025. On Monday, the 12th session of the court trials continues cross-examining the lead investigator on the alleged roles and connections of the accused persons in relation to the March Nasir[Read More…]
New Juba Mayor vows to reform City council
By Lodu William Odiya The newly appointed Juba city Mayor Christoper Sarafino Swaka Wani has vowed to reform and create change at the city council. Speaking during a swearing in yesterday Sarafino said he would bring in a small reform in order to provide services to the citizens. “I want[Read More…]
Activist appeals for Intervention in Duk–Twic East Conflict
By Lodu William Odiya Civil society activist in Jonglei State, Bol Deng Bol, has called on both the state and national governments to urgently intervene in the escalating tension between the communities of Duk and Twic East Counties. He warned that renewed clashes could erupt if no action is taken.[Read More…]
Cash Crunch Hits MoMo Users As MTN South Sudan Service Fails
By Kei Emmanuel Duku MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) customers across South Sudan have been hit by a severe liquidity crisis and a widespread service failure just months after the mobile money services were introduced, effectively trapping digital funds and paralyzing small-scale commerce. The resulting outage has left many MTN subscribers[Read More…]
INVESTIGATOR: Showcase Dr. Machar’s alleged roles in Nasir conflict
By Yiep Joseph As the court trials for Puot Kang and the seven co-accused proceed, the tough sessions surface with the lead investigator outlining the alleged roles of each accused person in the Nasir conflict. During the 12th session on Monday, the lead investigator, Maj. Gen. Basilio Thomas Wani, read[Read More…]
Governor Lobong Promises to Renovate Torit High Court
By Jacob Onuha Nelson TORIT—The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, has pledged a comprehensive renovation of the Torit High Court, promising to significantly improve the working and living environment for members of the judiciary. The promise was made following the Governor’s visit on Monday to commend the[Read More…]