By Alan Clement Climate shocks and fragile governance are intensifying South Sudan’s water crisis, leaving women and girls to shoulder the heaviest burden, the United Nations warned on World Water Day. Marking the occasion under the theme “Where water flows, equality grows”, the United Nations said the global water crisis[Read More…]
National
VP Taban claims officials obstruct access to President
By Lodu William Odiya The Vice President for Infrastructure cluster, Taban Deng Gai has accused officials within the office of the president for obstructing his attempts for a meeting. Speaking on Saturday during funeral prayers for victims of the recent killings in Abiemnhom County, Taban said it has become difficult[Read More…]
Residents urge gov’t to construct drainage after floodwater incident
By Sabri Dibaco Residents of Juba are calling on the government to put in place early preparedness measures by constructing drainage following the floodwater caused by heavy rainfall in Juba. On Wednesday, several parts of the city experienced waterlogging after hours of downpour, leaving roads impassable and disrupting movement. Speaking[Read More…]
From South Africa to South Sudan: Haysom’s Enduring Legacy
By Alan Clement As the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) mourns the passing of Nicholas “Fink” Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General in South Sudan, his legacy stretches far beyond the Nile. From the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa to the fragile peace efforts of South Sudan, Haysom’s[Read More…]
ELECTION : Kiir secures South Africa’s backing
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has met with his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, expressing dedication to advancing democratic process for elections in December this year. In a statement issued by the presidential press unit yesterday, the talk between the two Heads of State focused on the[Read More…]
Early Warning Failure Blamed for Flood Devastation in Juba
By Alan Clement A lack of timely early warning alerts ahead of heavy rains has been blamed for widespread flood damage in Juba, exposing major gaps in disaster preparedness systems. The downpour, which lasted several hours, inundated roads, disrupted businesses, and destroyed traders’ goods, exposing weaknesses in South Sudan’s disaster[Read More…]
Dr. Igga urges SPLM members to embrace discipline, unity to win 2026 election
By Chol D. Johnson The Vice President and the SPLM party 1st Deputy Chairperson, James Wani Igga has urged the part members to embrace discipline, unity and organization in order to win the election. Speaking on Thursday during the Swearing ceremony of newly appointed secretaries and deputies of the Sudan[Read More…]
NASIR : Upper Nile Governor relocates to
By Alan Clement The Upper Nile State government has revealed plans to shift operations to Nasir, and urged civilians to return. Senior state officials began arriving in Nasir County on Tuesday, March 17, ahead of Governor Jacob Dollar Ruot, who was expected to reach the area on Wednesday as part[Read More…]
SSCSA Calls on Government to Prioritize Civilian Protection
By Chol D. Johnson The South Sudan Civil Society Alliance (SSCSA) has urged the government to prioritize civilian protection and take effective steps to curb ongoing violence. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Deputy Chairperson Dabek Mabior Arok stressed the need for urgent measures to safeguard civilians. “We call on[Read More…]
Activist Urged AU C5plus Leadership to Implement Resolutions
By Fatuma Asha A South Sudanese Civil Society Activist has appealed to the AU C5 plus leadership to stand in solidarity and firmly with South Sudanese on the implementation of the AU C5 plus resolutions. Activist Edmond Yakani, Executive Director for CEPO made the appeal following President Salva Kiir’s bilateral[Read More…]
Defense lawyers say photos, videos in digital reports are not relevant
By Yiep Joseph As the trial of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused continues, defense lawyers have questioned a digital expert over photos and videos they say are not relevant to the case. The current and previous sessions have focused on the cross-examination of South African[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Diplomats to Train in Ethics, Law, Negotiation
By Alan Clement In a strategic move to boost governance and standards, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with UNDP, has launched a 40‑day training programme to prepare the next generation of South Sudanese diplomats. According to a statement from the Foreign Affairs Ministry, the programme, coordinated through the Diplomatic Institute[Read More…]
UNMISS calls for joint plan with government to address displacement Crisis
By Chol D. Johnson The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Anita Kiki Gbeho, has called for a coordinated plan between the government and partners to address the challenges facing displaced communities. According to a press statement issued on Tuesday by the Ministry of[Read More…]
Muslim community in Suk Zande receives food assistance
By Sabri Dibaco The Muslim community in Suk Zande (Juba) has received a consignment of food items to support vulnerable families as they approach the final days of the holy month of Ramadan. The distribution, carried out was, targeting fasting families, all Muslims communities in the area who have been[Read More…]
Heat Stress Warning for South Sudan as Southern Rains Forecast
By Alan Clement Central and northern parts of South Sudan are expected to face dangerous heat conditions this week, even as southern areas receive above-normal rainfall, according to a new regional weather outlook. The weekly forecast issued by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) indicated that temperatures above[Read More…]
GOVERNMENT Defends ongoing military operations
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan’s government has released a statement citing that the on-going military operations in some parts of the country is a response to the security threats from opposition forces. This is in response to leaders from the South Sudan Council of Churches regarding political, security and[Read More…]
Dr. Machar’s fate in Judges’ hands, Gov’t tells council of Churches
Yiep Joseph and Alan Clement The Government of South Sudan has rejected church appeals for the release of opposition leader Dr. Riek Machar, stressing that only the courts have authority over his case. In a statement issued from the Office of the President on March 17, the government responded to[Read More…]
Yambio State Hospital Installs New Diagnostic Machines
By Sabri Dibaco The medical director of Yambio State Hospital, Samuel Okondjo, has confirmed the installation of a kidney testing machine and a CBC machine capable of analysing liver function, blood counts, and lipid profiles. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Samuel said the installation marks a major milestone[Read More…]
Hash values dispute marks 60th Session of Dr. Machar Trial
By Yiep Joseph The special court hearing the case of Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused on Monday dismissed a defense objection over a document containing hash values presented by a digital forensic expert. During the 60th session, digital forensic expert Ratlhogo Peter Calvin Rafadi presented the document as instructed[Read More…]
OPINION: Traditional and Modern Medicine: A Unified Path Toward Health for All South Sudanese
By: Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial, Minister of Health – Republic of South Sudan The past and the present have always been intertwined, and nowhere is this more evident than in the evolution of our nation’s healthcare. For centuries, the people of South Sudan have relied on traditional healing—using herbs for[Read More…]