By Peter Kuol Kuch Duk County Commissioner, John Chatim Reath called for cholera vaccinations for residents of Toch, a swampy area, primarily used for fishing activities. According to the Commissioner, at least 14 cholera cases were admitted to Duk health facilities this week, with the majority originating from Toch.[Read More…]
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UN human rights chief decries escalating hostilities, arbitrary arrests
By staff writer UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Friday warned of a further deterioration in the human rights situation in South Sudan following a sharp increase in hostilities, arbitrary arrests and hate speech in the country since February. Hostilities between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces[Read More…]
SSNBS introduces Pre-Export verification to combat substandard imports
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) directs immediate and mandatory Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) program, requiring a valid Certificate of Conformity (CoC) for all goods entering the country. According to SSNBS public notice on Friday, 23rd, May, 2025, the measure, aims at safeguarding[Read More…]
Freight Forwarders commend Bureau of Standards
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan Freight Forwarders Association (SSFFA) has National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) for regulating imports, ensuring standard quality goods, into the country. While expressing ‘heartfelt congratulations’ for the SSNBS’s efforts, the association also urged the Bureau to address significant concerns regarding the credibility and conduct[Read More…]
Shortage of doctors hinders obstetric fistula response in South Sudan
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Juba Teaching Hospital’s fight against obstetric fistula is severely hampered by an inadequate number of medical surgeons, according to health experts at the facility. An estimated 60,000 women in South Sudan live with obstetric fistula, yet fewer than 1,000 of them have received necessary surgical[Read More…]
PROTEST: University of Bahr el Ghazal closes
By Staff writer University of Bahr el Ghazal has announced its indefinite closure and is sending all campus-based students home. This decision was made by the university’s management during a meeting held on Friday, May 23, 2025, in response to an ongoing by students over tuition hike. In a[Read More…]
The race for Sherikat-based TEYA-TEYA seat
This year, the two communities of Jonglei State, Twic and Bor, as it has always been, will separately witness a fierce race for the next youth leader. The communities will select some of their best sons through one of the best democratic means, without favor and this young leader will carry the burdens[Read More…]
Brother hating another brother started with Cain and Abel
Brother hating another brother is not a new thing, it started long time ago. Adam had two sons, Cain and Abel. Cain’s hands were coarse and, his offerings to God were bitter. But Abel’s hands were fine and that, his offerings to God were delicious. Because of this, Cain misdirected[Read More…]
Motherless Child, Is Not the End
Benjamin Ajuong Machiek A mother is often the first face we recognize, the first voice we hear, and the first heart that beats for us. Her love shapes our earliest sense of belonging and security. So, when that presence is suddenly taken away—whether in childhood or adulthood—it can feel like[Read More…]
Warrap suspends traditional courts
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Twic County, Warrap State, have suspended traditional courts to allow farmers to prepare for the forthcoming farming season. This measure aims to help the local population focus on farming and avoid attending court cases, which would hinder their agricultural activities. The Commissioner of[Read More…]
UN allocates $10M for emergency aid
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan is set to receive a vital boost as the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has allocated $10 million in emergency aid to address the country’s escalating humanitarian crisis. This funding arrives at a critical time, particularly as over 270,000 people urgently[Read More…]
Aweil South County gets cholera drugs
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have announced the procurement of essential drugs and medical supplies for Aweil South County. This proactive measure aims to combat a recent surge in cholera cases, signaling a concerted effort to contain the outbreak and protect communities. The[Read More…]
Support ‘No Return to War’-Bol Mel
By Yiep Joseph First Deputy Chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, has promised to ensure that South Sudan does not return to war. “For us to be successful in these efforts, we must support the implementation of His Excellency President Salva[Read More…]
Bor County headquarters’ relocation stirs reactions
By Manas James Okony A gubernatorial decree, issued by Jonglei State governor, Riak Gai Kok on Wednesday evening, relocating Bor County headquarters from Bor Town to Baidit Town, has elicited reactions from residents. A sparking debate loops on the implications for community dynamics, governance, and development in the county.[Read More…]
NEW-BREED: Time for transition
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has declared it is time for leadership transition to welcome new generation, while honoring legacy of the country’s founders. President Kiir, who also serves as the Chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), made the remark on Thursday during the swearing-in of[Read More…]
Nation Talks
God created a man and a woman, who become husband and wife through various forms, such as white weddings in the church, customary marriages and “trial marriages”. Marriage serves as a foundation for two adults to build their family, raise children, and provide a stable and supportive environment for them[Read More…]
Activist demand clarification on deportations to South Sudan
By Nakwam Rose Activist Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has voiced opposition against what he calls the ‘sneaky move’ by the Trump administration to deport individuals with ‘barbaric and monstrous’ criminal records directly to South Sudan without prior notice. Yakani’s concern arose[Read More…]
Warrap withholds civil servants’ salaries over weapons
By Hou Akot Hou Warrap State government has detained salaries of 12 civil servants accused of involvement in the loss of weapons last month. This information was revealed on Tuesday by Mr. Malith Marach Mawien, the Acting Director General of Wildlife in Warrap State, who spoke to this publication[Read More…]
South Sudan secures $130 million electricity grant
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan is set to receive a significant boost to its national power grid after securing a $130 million grant to import electricity from neighboring Uganda. The announcement was made by Engineer Manyuon Deng, South Sudan’s representative to the Nile Basin Initiative, during a[Read More…]
Kiir directs parliament to reopen
By Jacob Onuha Nelson President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the National Assembly to reopen in the first week of June. This comes after a prolonged recess that has left the nation’s legislative agenda on hold for months. The announcement, made after a meeting on Wednesday between the President[Read More…]