By James Innocent Yei River County faces an environmental crisis, exacerbated by recent conflict and unsustainable resource exploitation. The county has witnessed a significant depletion of its forest cover, with millions of trees lost. This deforestation is driven, in part, by the export of timber logs through Uganda, generating substantial[Read More…]
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Uganda opposition condemns South Sudan violence
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Opposition leaders in Uganda have condemned recent violence in South Sudan and called for the release of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar. Dr. Machar was put under house arrest last Wednesday after he was suspected of having a direct link to the white army militia[Read More…]
Former Minister proposes return to 28 States
By Yiep Joseph Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Peter Mayen Majokdit, has urged President Salva Kiir to return the country to 28 states to ensure equal power-sharing as part of a solution to the conflict in South Sudan. Mayen is Chairman of the Umbrella of Political Parties,[Read More…]
Machar to face court-Gai
By Kei Emmanuel Duku First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar will be investigated and brought before the court for his alleged role in recent violence that resulted in civilian deaths and property destruction in Ulang, Nasir (Upper Nile), Akobo (Jonglei), and other areas. According to Vice President for Infrastructure Cluster[Read More…]
Kiir didn’t direct Raila to M7
By Yiep Joseph Office of the President has refuted claims made by Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister and recently appointed envoy to South Sudan, that he was directed by President Salva Kiir to meet with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. Odinga’s visit to Juba, undertaken in his capacity as President[Read More…]
Opinio
Dear Radisson Blu Management, I write this message as both a South Sudanese citizen and a journalist who is a committed country development advocate. The recent message from your hotel management about security advisory and workforce reduction has created widespread unease because such declarations issued by a worldwide five-star well-known[Read More…]
The Legacy of Violence and Division
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot History has already obtained the most dangerous figures who will never be forgiven due to their atrocities committed. I am worried not about the currently appalling situation of this country. Because we have been undergoing extreme agonies for almost three centuries, which makes these very[Read More…]
As if peace were banned to exist in South Sudan
Peace and war are great enemies of all times. When peace exists, war tries its very best to overthrow it and the reverse is true. Peace builds people while war consumes them which is why people prefer peace to war. When South Sudan broke into war in 2013 and 2016,[Read More…]
South Sudan urged to invest in blue economy
By Kei Emmanuel Duku IGAD experts have called on South Sudan to prioritize investment in its blue economy, citing the vast potential for economic growth and job creation through fisheries, transport, and livestock sectors. Dr. Eshete Dejen, IGAD Blue Economy team leader, stated during a three-day assessment of South Sudan’s[Read More…]
Muslim Community celebrates Eid Al-Fitr peacefully in Yei
By James Innocent Thousands gathered to commemorate Eid Al-Fitr, including the heads of Yei River County of Central Equatoria State. The Commissioner of Yei River County joined the Muslims during the Eid celebration on Sunday, coinciding with Christian prayers that took place that morning. Commissioner Emmanuel assured the Muslim[Read More…]
Yei Youth leaders take office
By James Innocent Yei River County witnessed the official handover of leadership for its youth association on Saturday, March 29, 2025, marking a significant moment for the county. The peaceful transition, held in the presence of key stakeholders, saw the outgoing chairperson pass the torch to the newly elected leader.[Read More…]
Church urges Kiir, Machar to dialogue
By Yiep Joseph Sudan and South Sudan Bishops’ Conference has called on President Salva Kiir Mayardit and First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar to engage in urgent dialogue. The call for dialogue aims at de-escalating tensions that threaten peace in the country. His Eminence Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla,[Read More…]
Ulang commissioner ousted amid political tensions
By Manas James Okony Riek Gai Gatluak, the commissioner of Ulang County in Upper Nile State, has been ousted from his office by officials of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) in response to the house arrest of their leader and First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar. Ulang[Read More…]
Send Raila back to meet Machar-Activist urges
By Yiep Joseph A civil society activist has urged Kenyan President William Ruto to send Raila Odinga back to Juba to meet with Dr. Riek Machar. Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who currently serves as Ruto’s envoy to South Sudan, met with President Salva Kiir on Thursday as part[Read More…]
Pray for peace-President Kiir
By Yiep Joseph In his message on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, President Salva Kiir called on the Muslim community to continue praying for peace in the country. The Eid al-Fitr holiday marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims worldwide. In his[Read More…]
CES hosts Iftar for Muslim Community
By Staff writer Governor of Central Equatoria State Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, on Thursday hosted the Muslim community and held the annual Iftar dinner at the State Secretariat, Juba. Iftar, the evening meal that breaks the daily fast during Ramadan, holds deep religious significance for Muslims worldwide. Beyond marking[Read More…]
SPLM-IO expels Nyirol County commissioner over political concerns
By Manas James Okony The commissioner of Nyirol County in Jonglei State, James Bol Makuey, has been ousted from his position and expelled from the headquarters in Lankient town. This political upheaval comes as tensions between the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) and the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation[Read More…]
Law Society raises awareness of Geneva Conventions amid rising tensions
By Philip Buda Ladu As the United Nations alarms of potential relapse into full-scale civil war due to escalating political tensions, the South Sudan Law Society (SSLS) convened a stakeholders’ briefing to discuss the Geneva Conventions. The SSLS organized the briefing to educate stakeholders on the four Geneva Conventions, which[Read More…]
SPLM-IO Political Bureau reaffirms commitment to peace agreement
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Members of the SPLM-IO political bureau have reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the 2018 agreement. Chairperson of the National Committee for Peace and Reconciliation and a senior member of the party, Stephen Par Kuol, stated that this is the only way to address the ongoing clashes[Read More…]
Africa Zeal University denies attack on campus
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Africa Zeal University (AZU) administration has refuted reports of an armed group attack directly targeting its campus. The high learning institution clarified that recent gunfire heard in the vicinity originated from a nearby military training center in Rajaf. Gunfire, which occurred early this week, involved[Read More…]