By Alan Clement The Commissioner of Tambura County, Mathew Mabenge, has welcomed a recent appeal for peace by the local bishop, saying religious efforts offer the best hope for long-term stability in the county. “I welcome the bishop’s call for peace because anything relating to God will restore a permanent[Read More…]
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Bishop calls on Gov’t to allot land to Churches in Yei
By James Innocent The Emeritus Bishop of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) Diocese of Yei has called on the government to allot land to churches in the county. The bishop cited that the church plays a vital role in community development. Speaking during a Thanksgiving service at St.[Read More…]
NCA launches strategic plan, approves 2025/26 budget at 10th board meeting
By Alan Clement The National Communication Authority (NCA) has officially launch its Strategic Plan for 2025- 2029 at the 10th Ordinary Board of Directors meeting. It also approved budget for the fiscal year 2025/26 during the meeting held at the Authority’s headquarters in Gumbo over a two-day period concluding on[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji officials visit displaced communities, pledge support
By Alan Clement A delegation of government officials led by the Commissioner and Chair of Kajo-keji County’s Security Committee, Wani Jackson Mule, has visited areas affected by the recent wave of displacement. The visit was intended to assess the humanitarian situation and reaffirm the government’s commitment to the welfare and[Read More…]
Abyei strengthens local response to fight GBV
By Alan Clement The Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare in the Abyei Special Administrative Area has concluded a week-long training program focused on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Case Management. The training was designed to not only enhance knowledge and skills but also empower citizens Abyei to effectively address and[Read More…]
The recent call on the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) to buy crude gold from local miners in Eastern Equatoria must be implemented During this week in the meeting with BoSS officials, the Governor of Eastern Equatoria State (EES), Louis Lobong Lojore, urged the officials to purchase gold directly[Read More…]
Kiir vows to support Civil Aviation Authority
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reaffirmed commitment to modernization of the country’s aviation infrastructure. According to a statement issued by the presidential press unit yesterday, the remark followed a detailed report from the Director General of the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA), John Woja[Read More…]
Lobong-Turkish Ambassador discuss Scholarships and Investment
By Alan Clement Governor Louis Lobong of Eastern Equatoria, has appealed for Turkish support in education and investment in the State. During a meeting held at the Turkish embassy on July 31, 2025, the governor highlighted the long-standing diplomatic relationship between South Sudan and Turkey and formally appealed for scholarships[Read More…]
Partners demand shared responsibility to domesticate Maputo protocol
By Lodu William Odiya The Global Voices Organization (GVO) has yesterday urged stakeholders to collaborate and share responsibility in order to domesticate and implement Maputo Protocol in South Sudan. In a press statement read by the Organization’s Communications Assistant, Narumanga Jully emphasized strong partnership and coordination among key actors would[Read More…]
Mobile court concludes operations in Greater Pibor
By Alan Clement The Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) has concluded the operations of its mobile court on July 31, 2025, after two separate deployments this year. Credited with successfully resolving over 60 cases, the court’s presence was hailed by officials as a significant step in strengthening the rule of[Read More…]
Governor Lobong urges BoSS to purchase gold from locals
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State (EES), Louis Lobong Lojore, has urged the officials in the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) to purchase gold directly from locals. In a statement to the media, the governor made the call during his courtesy visit to the Bank of[Read More…]
ACCOUNTABILITY : Pressure looms as gov’t boosts oil production
By Lodu William Odiya Pressure to ensure proper utilization of oil revenue looms as the South Sudan government and partners intensify efforts to boost oil production. Despite the report of oil resumption this year, the country continues to struggle with several challenges, such as the delay of salaries of civil[Read More…]
Kiir Reshuffles WES, NBGs governments
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has on Thursday dismissed and appointed several senior officials in the Western Equatoria and Northern Bahr El Ghazal State governments. Those affected included state advisors, ministers, members of parliament and members of specialized independent commissions, and county commissioners. The changes were announced[Read More…]
The Government of South Sudan collected substantial non-oil revenue. A welcome pivot from its dependence on crude exports in a country striving to rebuild and redefine its future. Such strides in revenue collection should have provided a beacon of hope for the citizens especially civil servants and[Read More…]
Unity State governor urges youth to reject tribalism
Unity State governor, Maj. Gen. Riek Bim Top, has appealed to the people of Unity state , especially the youth to embrace peace to honor the sacrifices of the thousands of South Sudanese martyrs. In a message released by the governor’s office to commemorate South Sudan’s martyrs day, governor Riek[Read More…]
One killed, several abducted in Juba-Maridi Road ambush
By Lodu William Odiya Authority in Maridi County of Western Equatoria has confirmed that one person was killed and several others injured in an ambushed on a pickup truck along the Juba-Maridi Road in Western Equatoria State. According to Maridi County commissioner, the attack occurred near Mani’bu as a public[Read More…]
South Sudan, Partners launch National Action Plan (NAP) on Maputo protocol
By Lodu William Odiya The Global Voices Organization (GVO), in partnership with the National Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare with support from the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), launched a national consultation on the development of the roadmap, National Action Plan (NAP) for the domestication and implementation of the[Read More…]
Zain South Sudan discusses telecom improvement in Abyei
By Alan Clement The Chief Administrator of Abyei Special Administrative Area, Charles Abyei Jok, has met with top executives of Zain South Sudan to discuss plans for improving telecommunications infrastructure in the area. During the meeting held at the Abyei Coordination Office in Juba on July 29th, 2025, the Zain[Read More…]
South Sudan to develop action plan for implementing Maputo Protocol
By Lodu William Odiya The Undersecretary at the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, Esther Ikere has on Wednesday said the ministry would develop a concrete action plan to guide in the implementation of Maputo Protocol. Ikere made the remark in an official opening of a first consultative workshop[Read More…]
Warrap Governor takes Peace, State of Emergency messages to Tonj East
Warrap State Governor Amb. Bol Wek Agoth has arrived in Tonj East to oversee the enforcement of a newly declared state of emergency and facilitate peace efforts among conflicting communities. Upon arrival on July 30th, 2025, which also marked the commemoration of martyrs’ day, governor Bol, toured through Palal and[Read More…]