By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in Budi County, Eastern Equatoria state, are investigating the death of an elderly woman, suspected to have been hanged by unknown assailants and subsequently abandoned at Chukudum Primary School. The body was discovered on Thursday morning. Lokiru Rafael, the Homiri Payam administrator in Budi County, reported[Read More…]
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EES orders fuel price cut to SSP 5,700 per liter
By Ijoo Bosco Officials in Torit municipality issued a directive requiring all fuel companies to lower their current selling prices of diesel and petrol to 5,700 South Sudanese pounds per litre. The Director General of the State Ministry of Trade and Industry, Stephen Ihude, stated that this directive aims[Read More…]
Activist cautions politicians against fueling violence
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Executive Director of Community Empowerment Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has accused politicians and security officers at the National, state, and county levels across the country of fueling conflict within the Greater Equatoria region, Jonglei, and Upper Nile states. Yakani stated that some military officers and[Read More…]
East Africa Challenge 2025: South Sudan triumphs over Kenya in MMA Showdown
By Manas James Okony East Africa Challenge, a premier kickboxing event on the continent, concluded on Saturday in the South Sudanese capital, Juba. This year’s competition marked the third edition of the challenge, organized by the South Sudan Kickboxing Federation (SSKF) under the empowering theme, “The Road to Thailand.” The[Read More…]
Rift Looms as South Sudan urges probe on Sudan
By William Madouk Diplomatic tension is seemingly escalating between South Sudan and Sudan following a call by South Sudan’s Foreign Minister, Ramadan Abdellah Goc, for a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) joint investigation into the recent killings of South Sudanese citizens. During a UNSC meeting on strengthening African leadership in[Read More…]
South Sudan delegation engages Pakistan’s SDG taskforce
By Staff writer A delegation from South Sudan, led by Deputy Speaker Mr. Kornelio Kon Ngu Akuck, met with Pakistan’s members of Parliamentary Taskforce on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the SDGs on Tuesday. This meeting marked a significant step toward fostering deeper cooperation and collaboration between the two countries.[Read More…]
SPLM condemns suspension of Jonglei minister
By William Madouk Acting Secretary of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in Jonglei state, David Anyang Nyuon condemned Governor Mahjoub Biel Turuk for suspending the Minister of Land and Housing. Mr. Nyuon in a statement seen by this outlet, claimed that the party was sidelined in what he terms[Read More…]
Aweil West Commissioner pledges to rebuild damaged roads
By Hou Akot Hou Commissioner of Aweil West County, who was appointed in December of last year, has begun touring the county’s Payams to familiarize herself with the challenges facing local residents. During her visits, Abuol Akok observed that many roads in remote areas have been severely damaged due to[Read More…]
Clerics urge politicians to prioritize peace in Tumaini talks
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Council of Churches has urged political leaders participating in the ongoing Tumaini Peace Talks in Nairobi, Kenya, to prioritize the needs of the South Sudanese people and avoid prioritizing personal interests. In a Press Release obtained by this Publication, the religious leaders emphasized that[Read More…]
Hemedti, Burhan trade accusations over Al-Jaili refinery blast
By William Madouk Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and their rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) traded accusations on Thursday over an attack on the Khartoum refinery in Al-Jaili. This incident marks the latest in a series of events where SAF and RSF have accused each other of perpetuating the ongoing[Read More…]
Peace deal implementation not linked to citizens’ suffering- Lomuro
By William Madouk Minister of Cabinet Affairs and government rapporteur for the Tumaini Initiative, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, has dismissed claims linking the suffering of South Sudanese citizens to the slow implementation of the 2018 peace agreement. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Minister Lomuro asserted that there is[Read More…]
CECAFA General Assembly approves five competitions for 2025 football calendar
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (CECAFA) has approved five zonal competitions for the 2025/26 season, including the inaugural CECAFA Beach Soccer Championship. The decision was made during the CECAFA General Assembly held in Juba on Wednesday. The competition calendar, presented by Auka John[Read More…]
You cannot control diarrhoea by closing the Butthole
When I see leaders of South Sudan addressing a problem, it kills me with laughter. They abandon the problem and shoot its shadow. They do not completely know how to put an absolute end to a problem. When a problem arises, it is always good to find its root cause.[Read More…]
Nation Talks
The economic situation in South Sudan is severely affecting the poor. Citizens are crying out in the streets of Juba, expressing their frustration with the leadership’s inability to address the economic crisis. Many believe there is a lack of competent economists in the country. The South Sudan economy is struggling[Read More…]
Below-normal rainfall expected over most parts of Greater Horn of Africa
By Staff Writer IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has officially released the seasonal climate forecast for March to May (MAM) 2025. This season is crucial for the equatorial regions of the Greater Horn of Africa, contributing up to 60% of the annual rainfall in many areas. The MAM[Read More…]
Girl drowns in Aweil East County
By Hou Akot Hou A 10-year-old girl drowned in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, on Tuesday after asking her mother for permission to bathe in the river. Mr. Garang Aguer Ben, the boma administrator of Wun-Atem-Mei in Baac Payam, said the incident shocked residents. “The residents of[Read More…]
CEPO cautions against further transition extension
By Kei Emmanuel Community Empowerment Progress Organization (CEPO), has urged South Sudan’s leadership to avoid a further extension of the transitional period. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of CEPO called for swift implementation of outstanding tasks outlined in the 2018 peace agreement. With the February 22nd deadline for forming the new[Read More…]
Water factories resume operations
By Yiep Joseph Water bottling companies resumed operations after a three-day shutdown triggered by high import costs for plastic materials. The shutdown, which began on Monday, stemmed from exorbitant charges imposed on plastic imports by the government’s implementing agency, PLASCOM. The Ministry’s policy mandates a fee of $0.01 for every[Read More…]
NCA backtracks on social media ban after outcry
By William Madouk National Communication Authority (NCA) contemplate to reverse its decision to partially ban social media platforms, primarily Facebook and TikTok, due widespread criticism. The initial directive, issued on Wednesday, instructed Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to restrict access to these platforms for up to 90 days. This move was[Read More…]
SPLA-IO, SSPDF clash
By William Madouk Renewed clashes have ensued between South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Army–In Opposition (SPLA-IO) in Western Bahr el Ghazal state. The clashes reported, erupted on Wednesday during an operation to dismantle illegal checkpoints. The two sides have presented contrasting narratives of the[Read More…]