By Peter Kuol Kuch The Jonglei Society network in Jonglei State has condemned the resumed military operations in AKobo County in Eastern Part of Jonglei this week that it’s prolonging the agony of the civilians. In the recent report, the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition SPA-IO and South Sudan people’s[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has called on journalists and media practitioners in Juba to adopt more inclusive and dignified language when reporting on persons with disabilities.  Speaking during a media workshop, Daniel Bunnskog, ICRC Head of Delegation in South Sudan underscored that[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson Civil society organizations across South Sudan have strongly condemned the renewed outbreak of violence in some part of the country and called for cessation of hostilities.  The call followed the report of renewed violence in Akobo County, Jonglei State. In a joint press statement issued on Monday,[Read More…]

By Jackson Gaaniko  The Governor of Western Equatoria State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to  peace, stability, and reconciliation.  He called for stronger collaboration with religious leaders to help end violence and promote unity across communities. Speaking during a peace engagement with faith leaders, the governor said peace-building efforts must[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco The spokesperson of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), General Lul Ruai Koang, has broken his silence over the Akobo clashes, despite being cautious in his remarks. Reports of clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco  The presidential envoy for special programs has directed the immediate drilling of boreholes in Awerial County.  The call is aimed at addressing the growing water shortage and providing clean, reliable water to local communities. The directive comes after repeated appeals from residents who have been facing acute[Read More…]

By Jackson Gaaniko  The Governor of Western Equatoria State, Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa has called on the people of South Sudan to embrace peace, dialogue, and reconciliation as the foundation for lasting stability and development. Speaking during a peace engagement in Western Equatoria, Governor Rimbasa expressed appreciation to church leaders for[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan Revenue Authority Board of Directors have nullified an administrative order issued in march by the commissioner General and reinstated commissioners. According to a statement that was issued by the office of the Board Chairperson, the order purported to create advisory positions within the Customs[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan’s military and opposition forces are blocking humanitarian access and unjustifiably ordering civilians to evacuate populated areas, Human Rights Watch said.  According to Human Right Watch, since late 2025, the military has issued multiple evacuation orders, at least three of them sweeping in nature and[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has directed the newly appointed Commissioner of Juba County to develop mechanisms to address the growing problem of land grabbing. Speaking on Monday during the swearing-in ceremony, Governor Adil emphasized the urgent need for a structured approach[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya In a continued effort to strengthen South Sudan’s national statistical system, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) officially handed over a consignment of IT equipment to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).  In a statement that was released by the NBS yesterday,[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco  A student leader representing South Sudanese scholars in Morocco has met with the Minister of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), calling for increased financial support for students studying under government scholarship programs. During the meeting, student representative Malith Malith, highlighted the growing financial challenges faced by South[Read More…]

By Jackson Gaaniko Civil society activist Edmund Yakani has dismissed widespread social media claims alleging that he was arrested or abducted by security agents in Juba.  He described the reports as false and misleading. in a statement to the media, Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress[Read More…]

By: Jackson Gaaniko Community leaders from the Minga Community Association (MCA), led by Chairperson Bilal  Mundara Fadoul, departed Juba on Saturday for Minga Payam in Mundri East County, Western  Equatoria State.  The Journey is meant to show solidarity with internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by recent violence. The delegation is[Read More…]

By Jackson Gaaniko The Governor of Western Equatoria State, Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to peacebuilding during a joint monitoring visit by national and international partners assessing ongoing initiatives in the state. The delegation, comprising representatives from the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa[Read More…]