By Louis Loku and Yiep Joseph The cost of communication is set to rise after the government regulator approved a request by telecom companies to adjust tariffs. Despite citizens’ concerns over the high cost of communication services offered by the current telecom companies, namely MTN, Zain South Sudan, and Digitel,[Read More…]
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Stakeholders urge for fight against gender-based violence
By Lodu William Odiya Stakeholders combating gender-based violence (GBV) in South Sudan have renewed calls for stronger community engagement, awareness campaigns, and support services to protect women, girls, boys, and men from violence and abuse. The call was made during the official launch of the Respect Project in Gondokoro Payam,[Read More…]
Unity State government takes over health services at Bentiu IDP camp
By Sabri Dibaco The Unity State Government has officially assumed responsibility for health service delivery at the Bentiu Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp following the handover of a health facility previously managed by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). The transition was marked by a visit by Unity State Minister[Read More…]
Yei county, health partners strengthen Ebola preparedness efforts
By James Innocent Health authorities and health partners in Yei River County have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Ebola preparedness and response measures following a coordination meeting with county officials. The one-day briefing brought together health partners, county health officials, and the Commissioner of Yei River County to discuss key[Read More…]
Mentally disturbed suspect detained over killing of two-year-old child in Twic County
By Hou Akot Hou Police authorities in Wunrok Payam of Twic County are holding a 27-year-old man accused of killing a two-year-old boy with a hoe in a shocking incident that occurred on Tuesday in Majok-Adiang village. Speaking to this outlet on Thursday, Inspector of Police Atem Deng Atem confirmed[Read More…]
Women group get new store facility in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang Peace Canal, Lakes State, has officially handed over a newly constructed store facility at Malok Farms, costing $10,000, to the Kuei and Rup Women’s Peace Farms Group, funded by SWISS under the Peace in Practice project. The ceremony was attended by donors, the Peace-building Opportunity Fund[Read More…]
NCA endorses regulatory measures to sustain telecommunications sector
By Lodu William Odiya The Board of Directors of the National Communications Authority (NCA) has endorsed a package of regulatory measures aimed at ensuring the sustainability, viability, and continued operation of South Sudan’s telecommunications sector amid growing economic and operational challenges. According to the NCA Press unit, the decision was[Read More…]
Ministry of health and partner to strengthen health sector collaboration
By Sabri Dibaco The National Minister of Health, Luke Thompson Thoan, has reaffirmed South Sudan’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the United Nations in improving healthcare services and disease preparedness across the country. Speaking during a meeting with the United Nations Deputy Special Representative, as seen, the minister emphasised the[Read More…]
University girls launch initiative to champion girls’ education and rights
By Hou Akot Hou A group of young women from Aweil East County who are pursuing higher education in universities across South Sudan have returned home to launch a new initiative aimed at promoting girls’ education and advocating for the rights of young women. The initiative, known as “Talk to[Read More…]
Accused no. 3 rejects prosecution evidence, calls electronic messages ‘fabricated’
By Yiep Joseph Accused No. 3, Gatwech Lam Puoch, has rejected allegations presented against him by the prosecution and a digital forensic expert. Lam insisted that the evidence relied upon by the prosecution team was inaccurate and lacked a factual basis. Speaking during the 91st session of proceedings before the[Read More…]
Minister Bush highlights 100-day achievements, and challenges
By Lodu William Odiya The Central Equatoria State Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Bush Buse, has called for increased support and cooperation from stakeholders, citing funding constraints. He expressed inadequate funding and the ongoing liquidity crisis as major obstacles to the ministry’s efforts to deliver services and programs. Presenting[Read More…]
Juba County to digitalise land registration system
By Yiep Joseph The Commissioner of Juba County, Eng. Samuel Emiliano Wani Pitia has announced plans to digitalise the county’s land registration system. According to the commissioner, the initiative is part of broader efforts to improve land administration, urban planning, and engineering services. The announcement was made on Wednesday during[Read More…]
DIPLOMACY: ADC calls for dialogue, credible elections in South Sudan
By Yiep Joseph The African Diplomatic Corps (ADC) has renewed its commitment to dialogue, peace, and democratic transition in South Sudan. The body called on political leaders and citizens to embrace dialogue and work together toward peaceful and inclusive dialogue ahead of elections scheduled for December 2026. The call was[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should start an inclusive interparty dialogue
As South Sudan moves closer to the long-awaited general elections scheduled for December 2026, the need for an inclusive interparty dialogue has never been more urgent. The government, political parties, civil society organisations, faith-based groups, and other stakeholders must come together to discuss the country’s future and address concerns that[Read More…]
OPINION: Equal pay is needed, and wage exploitation must end in South Sudan
By: Engr. Maker Mangol Acien Yuol South Sudan’s workforce, managed by the Ministry of Labour and Public Service and powering international organisations, NGOs, private companies, and government institutions, is the engine of national development. Yet despite their indispensable contributions, many South Sudanese workers continue to face systemic underpayment, inconsistent job[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should ensure free and open political space
As South Sudan prepares for its long-awaited elections, the government must take deliberate steps to ensure a free and open political space for all citizens and political actors. Democratic elections can only be credible when political parties, civil society organisations, the media, and ordinary citizens are allowed to freely express[Read More…]
OPINION: No election is held when the country is at war
Writer: Ayuel Mangok Angui Democracy is the specific tool applied in solving political conflict, which is caused by the politicians living in a democratic country. South Sudan is a democratic country, and it has never prepared itself for a democratic election. It is good to wait for the right time[Read More…]
From Refugee Camps to Building a University: Professor Isaac Ayi’s journey of resilience
By Sabri Dibaco What began as a dream born out of hardship and limited educational opportunities has evolved into one of South Sudan’s emerging higher education success stories. In a speech to hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs during an entrepreneurship training program organised by Inkomoko in Juba, Professor Isaac Ayi Ayi,[Read More…]
Teenager killed in dispute over boyfriend in Aweil East County
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have reported that a 12-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her peer following an argument over a boyfriend. The spokesperson of the Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Police Service, Madut Ngong Aleu, said the incident occurred earlier this week[Read More…]
CES, partners launch 5-kilometer race for peace and development
By Yiep Joseph The Central Equatoria State (CES) Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports, in collaboration with Imagine Academy and the Embassy of Israel in South Sudan, has officially launched a 5-kilometer race for peace and development. The event aimed at strengthening peace is scheduled to take place on July[Read More…]