By Yiep Joseph   In an effort to boost small-scale businesses and foster economic independence, Active Citizen South Sudan (ACSS) has distributed start-up kits to local entrepreneurs and traders in Mangateen IDP and the Protection of Civilians (PoC) site in Juba. Under the theme “Promoting Micro-business for Sustainable Development,” the[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   National Transitional Committee (NTC) continues engagement with the parties to 2018 peace agreement in order to implement pending tasks. NTC chairperson, Kuol Manyang Juuk, revealed this while briefing Vice president for the economic cluster, on Tuesday. According to a statement extended to the media, Kuol said[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan’s Minister of Mining, Hon. Eng. Martin Gama Abucha, is currently in Cape Town, South Africa, participating in the prestigious African Mining Week. The event runs alongside African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025, taking place from October 1-3 at Cape Town International[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   A spiraling Cholera outbreak in Abyei Administrative Area threatens the population, where argent improvements in water and sanitation infrastructure is needed to prevent further spread. Health authorities officially declared the outbreak on June 11, 2025, following a sustained increase in reported cases. South Sudan has[Read More…]

By Ngor Deng Matem   African youth, especially, South Sudanese university students, must proactively safeguard their future through diligent education, practical skill acquisition, digital competence and conduct. Dr. James Alic Garang, former governor of Bank of South Sudan, offered the guidance to the youth at students’ inauguration ceremony in Juba,[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   At least 623 suspected gang members commonly known as niggers, have been arrested in crackdown police on criminal elements in Juba city. According to a statement from Central Equatoria state deputy governor, Paulino Lokudu the huge number of suspected gangsters were arrested, on Tuesday. “Gangs Crackdown[Read More…]

Story by James Innocent   A noticeable drop in food prices in Yei River County has been registered over the past month. Traders and consumer attribute the development to an increase in local agricultural produce and improved security, in the area. According to Jamba Tella Richard, a trader in various[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Defying economic uncertainties, Emmanuel Christian University (ECU)-Goli Campus in Yei River County has planted over 3,000 coffee seedlings during the weekend. The planting exercise was spearheaded by the university Vice-Chancellor, Daniel Ohide and his deputy, Rev. Simon Lasuba, alongside staff, students, and other volunteers. According[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Governors of Central Equatoria and Warrap states have strategized modalities to ensure peace and security in their respective states. According to Office of Central Equatoria Governor, Bol Wek Agoth, governor of Warrap, on Monday, reached out to Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, governor of Central Equatoria State. The[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Former Speaker of South Sudan National Legislative Assembly, Anthony Lino Makana, has urged the Acting Governor of Western Equatoria State, Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, to consider temporarily relocating the state capital from Yambio Town to Tambura County. This move, Makana stated, would address the surging insecurity[Read More…]

By Nakwam Rose   Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani has condemned the killing of a civilian identified as Garang Simon by security personnel. Simon was reportedly shot at a night checkpoint. Garang Simon, an employee of the Pyramid Hotel, was fatally shot in the[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch and Yiep Joseph   Leader of Boat Union in Jonglei State has confirmed that at least 40 people remain missing following an ambush at Padhiac along Lake Chembe Port over the weekend. According to the Boat Union in Jonglei State, the commercial boat, loaded with dried[Read More…]