By Hou Akot Hou The commissioner of Tonj South County in South Sudan’s Warrap State has, on Tuesday, convened a security meeting in an extraordinary sitting with the payam directors in a bid to plan ways to contain the rising insecurity in the county. On the official page of the[Read More…]
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Trader detained in Gogrial East for allegedly shooting a thief
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Gogrial East County of South Sudan’s Warrap State are detaining a man accused of shooting a suspect on Monday night at Ajibo Market in Gogrial East County after sensing that the two men (suspects) were doing a deliberate break-in at their shops. Deputy Director[Read More…]
Motorists, and commuters decry as fuel prices soar
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudanese motorists and commuters are facing renewed economic hardship following another sharp increase in fuel prices across the country. The surges witnessed petrol now selling for SSP 18,500 per litre in Juba, up from SSP 14,500. In Yambio, the capital of Western Equatoria State, a litre[Read More…]
Refugees hope for better leadership as LC1 nominations begin in Adjumani
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto The nomination of candidates for Local Council One (LC1) elections has officially commenced across Adjumani District, with South Sudanese refugees living in different settlements expressing optimism that the upcoming elections will produce leaders capable of improving service delivery and strengthening collaboration within refugee communities. Speaking to[Read More…]
South Sudanese refugees welcome progress on Laropi bridge project
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese refugees living in Palorinya Refugee Settlement in Obongi District have welcomed the latest progress towards the construction of the long-awaited Laropi Bridge across the River Nile, describing the development as a major step that will improve transport, trade, and access to essential services. Their[Read More…]
Refugees and cost community drivers in Uganda accuse police of extortion and misconduct
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese refugee drivers and their counterparts from the Ugandan host community in Adjumani District have jointly accused traffic police officers of alleged extortion, unfair enforcement of traffic laws, and unprofessional conduct, calling on the government to intervene. The grievances were formally presented on Tuesday, July[Read More…]
Internet Society training equips youth in Yei with digital skills
By James Innocent More than 48 young people from different youth groups in Yei River County have participated in a three-day digital skills training organised by the Internet Society South Sudan Chapter. The training is aimed at strengthening responsible internet use, digital communication, and online opportunities for young people. The[Read More…]
SPECIAL COURT: Gatwech defends peace efforts, denies charges
By Yiep Joseph The third accused, Gatwech Lam Puoch, in the ongoing Nasir trial involving First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and 7 other accused, has denied allegations against him. He told the court that his actions during the security crisis in Nasir and Ulang Counties were focused on peacebuilding[Read More…]
SPLM launches membership registration drive in Central Equatoria
By Louis Loku The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Secretariat in Central Equatoria State has officially launched its membership registration exercise. The move is aimed at strengthening the party’s structures and mobilising supporters ahead of the December 2026 general elections. The launch, held in Juba, brought together senior SPLM leaders,[Read More…]
OPINION: Juba’s haphazard construction, a time bomb
Writer: Eng. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol The construction industry in Juba riskily accommodates experienced labourers but not qualified engineers, including those from East African countries. A critical investigation of most of the concrete structures in Juba shows they are built without soil investigations, survey work, blueprints, or designed artwork. Others[Read More…]
Peacebuilding Undersecretary calls for stronger civil–military relations
By Sabri Dibaco The undersecretary in the National Ministry of Peacebuilding has called for stronger cooperation between civilians and the organised forces, saying rebuilding trust between communities and security personnel is essential for sustaining peace and ensuring credible elections in December. Speaking during a Peace Community Cohesion Project, Pia Phillip[Read More…]
Deputy Governor urges security forces to protect civilians
By Sabri Dibaco The Deputy Governor of Western Equatoria State, Justin Joseph Marona, has called on all organised forces in the state to uphold their constitutional mandate by protecting civilians and their property, warning security personnel against committing violence against the people they are sworn to serve. Speaking on Monday[Read More…]
Civil Society Coalition urges BoSS to resolve workers’ Union dispute through dialogue
By Sabri Dibaco The National Civil Society Coalition (NCSC) has called on the leadership of the Bank of South Sudan to engage the bank’s workers’ trade union in dialogue, saying negotiations remain the best way to resolve the ongoing labour dispute. In a statement, the coalition urged the central bank’s[Read More…]
SPLM sets four key priorities as the party prepares for the December 2026 elections
By Yiep Joseph The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in Central Equatoria State has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening party unity and enhancing grassroots mobilisation. The party aimed to accelerate membership registration as part of preparations for the December 2026 general elections. The resolutions were reached during the Central Equatoria[Read More…]
20 traditional chiefs and local administrators begin peacebuilding training in Yei
By James Innocent 20 traditional chiefs and local government administrators from Yei Town Payam have begun a three-day training on nonviolence and conflict resolution aimed at strengthening local peacebuilding efforts and promoting peaceful coexistence in Yei River County. The program brings together 20 representatives of traditional leadership and local government[Read More…]
Aweil East youth launch 15 days of patriotism for general cleaning
By Hou Akot Hou The youth executive body in Aweil East County in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr El Gazal State has launched what it dubbed “15 Days of Patriotism,” which began early this week in the main towns of Aweil East County such as Wanyjok Town. Speaking in an exclusive[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should strengthen local producers to fight higher food prices
Rising food prices continue to place enormous pressure on households across South Sudan. For many families, the cost of basic commodities has increased beyond what ordinary incomes can support. While global inflation, climate change, and regional conflicts have contributed to this challenge, South Sudan has an opportunity to address the[Read More…]
As fuel prices fly high, the government has work to do to rescue citizens
The continued rise in fuel prices is pushing millions of South Sudanese deeper into economic hardship. With a litre of petrol now selling at around SSP 18,500, many families are finding it increasingly difficult to afford transportation, food, and other necessities. Fuel is at the heart of the economy, and[Read More…]
POLITICS: In-Opposition party denies endorsing President Kiir
By Louis Loku The In-Opposition party has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging it has endorsed President Salva Kiir Mayardit for the presidency in the forthcoming general election. In a press statement issued on Monday by the IO National Committee for Information and Communication, the party described the claims[Read More…]
Integration of over 1,000 former SPLA-IO defectors begins in Western Equatoria State
By Sabri Dibaco The 1,280 former SPLA-IO defectors began preparation for their integration into the SSPDF, as announced by the governor of Western Equatoria State. Governor Daniel Badagbu describes the move as an important step toward consolidating peace and security in the state and South Sudan at large. Badagbu announced[Read More…]