Roads are more than strips of asphalt connecting towns and cities. They are the arteries of a nation, carrying people, goods, and services that keep the economy alive. When roads deteriorate, development slows, businesses suffer, and ordinary citizens bear the cost. Sadly, many roads across South Sudan have been left[Read More…]
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EDITORIAL: Government should strengthen police to reduce crime in towns
South Sudan continues to face serious security challenges that affect the lives, livelihoods, and future of its citizens. From violent crimes in urban areas to community conflicts in rural regions, insecurity remains one of the biggest obstacles to peace and development. To address this situation, the government must prioritise strengthening[Read More…]
A Wake-Up Call: More women in South Sudan need to embrace banking
Writer: Ms. Catherine Lunkuse Having worked in the banking sector in South Sudan, one observation has consistently captured my attention: the significant gap between the number of men and women who actively use banking services. The disparity is striking. Far fewer women hold bank accounts compared to their male counterparts,[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Peace Parties Should Strengthen Inclusive Dialogue for Smooth Elections
As South Sudan continues its journey toward lasting peace and democratic governance, the responsibility of ensuring credible and peaceful elections rests heavily on the country’s peace parties. The implementation of the peace agreement has achieved notable milestones, but significant political, security, and institutional challenges remain. Addressing these issues requires a[Read More…]
OPINION: Community Politicization in South Sudan: A Growing Concern
Writer: Thomas Muto Lo’Buda Community politicisation in South Sudan is becoming an increasingly serious concern. South Sudan is home to 64 tribes, each of which has constitutional rights to freedom of association, freedom of assembly, freedom of expression, and the promotion of its social, economic, and cultural development. These rights[Read More…]
Health should be a priority, government should allocate more funds
A nation’s greatest asset is not its natural resources but the health of its people. For South Sudan, improving healthcare should be among the government’s highest priorities if the country is to achieve sustainable development, economic growth, and lasting peace. While progress has been made in expanding health services, many[Read More…]
UNOPS cash-for-work beneficiaries protest six-month payment delay in Torit
By Ijoo Bosco Beneficiaries of a UNOPS-supported Cash-for-Work project in Torit staged a peaceful protest on Tuesday, demanding payment of incentives they say have remained unpaid for the past six months. The demonstrators gathered outside the UNOPS field office in Torit, calling on the organisation and its implementing partners to[Read More…]
Western Equatoria State launches civic and voter education campaign
By Sabri Dibaco Western Equatoria State has officially launched its Civic and Voter Education campaign, with election officials, women’s leaders, civil society organisations,, and development partners calling on citizens to embrace peace, participate actively in the electoral process, and reject violence ahead of South Sudan’s general elections scheduled for December[Read More…]
Political Parties Council alleges exclusion from 2026 poll preparations
By Ijoo Bosco The South Sudan Political Parties Council (PPC) has accused the National Elections Commission (NEC) of sidelining it from key preparations for the country’s planned December 2026 general elections, warning that the continued exclusion could undermine the credibility of the electoral process. The Council says it has been[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria State food crisis deepens as hunger death toll rises
By Ijoo Bosco The food crisis in Eastern Equatoria State is worsening, with authorities confirming more hunger-related deaths and warning that prolonged drought continues to push communities toward famine. The State Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) says five people died of hunger in Lafon County last week following a joint[Read More…]
Pibor Chief Administrator reshuffles government, appoints new officials
By Ijoo Bosco The Chief Administrator of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, Gola Boyoi, has issued a series of decrees reshuffling key positions in his administration in a move aimed at strengthening governance and service delivery. Under the new appointments. John Gain has been named the new mayor of Pibor[Read More…]
SPLM-IO to intensify political mobilisation in WES through membership registration
By Sabri Dibaco The Deputy Governor of Western Equatoria State, Justin Joseph Marona, has announced that the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) will immediately begin party membership registration across the state’s ten counties after receiving official registration forms from the party’s General Secretariat in Juba. The registration forms were handed[Read More…]
Two mourners killed in an ambush along Mundri–Juba road
By Sabri Dibaco Two mourners were killed and four others injured after their vehicle was ambushed by unidentified armed men along the Mundri–Juba Road in Mundri East County, Western Equatoria State, county authorities have confirmed. According to a press statement issued by the Commissioner of Mundri East County, Daite B.[Read More…]
SPLM leaders intensify mobilization efforts ahead of December 2026 elections
By Yiep Joseph Senior Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) figure Daniel Awet Akot has called for stronger party mobilisation, unity, and coordination as the movement prepares for the general elections scheduled for December 2026. Akot made the call during a meeting with the governor of Central Equatoria State and the[Read More…]
Central Bank governor directs close monitoring of tax collection
By Yiep Joseph The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, has called for enhanced monitoring of tax collection processes to promote transparency and accountability. Dr. Addis Ababa made the remarks during a meeting with managing directors of commercial banks designated by the South Sudan[Read More…]
POLITICS: United South African party dismisses Arop’s chairmanship claim
By Yiep Joseph The United South African Party (USAP) has said that Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Joseph Malek Arop is no longer a member of the party. USAP maintained their stance that he was dismissed in 2018 for allegedly violating the party’s constitution. The party made the[Read More…]
Twic East commissioner reaffirms commitment to peace, resettlement
By Yiep Joseph The Commissioner of Twic East County in Jonglei State, James Magok Mabiei, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to peace and resettlement of the communities. The commissioner stated that stability and the restoration of livelihoods remain a priority of the state and national government as well. He made[Read More…]
President Kiir commends basketball teams, reaffirms support
By Sabri Dibaco President Salva Kiir Mayardit has commended South Sudan’s national basketball teams for their remarkable performances on the international stage, describing their achievements as a source of national pride and a reflection of the country’s growing global reputation. President Kiir made the remarks on Monday while receiving a[Read More…]
Jonglei governor leads reconciliation meeting to end Malual–Abang conflict
By Louis Loku The Governor of Jonglei State, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, on Monday led a reconciliation meeting with members of the Malual community in Kolnyang as part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to end the communal conflict between the Malual and Abang communities and restore lasting peace. Addressing[Read More…]
Activists call for economic reforms beyond decrees
By Sabri Dibaco Civil society activists have called for economic reforms, arguing that changes in leadership at the Bank of South Sudan alone will not resolve the country’s persistent financial challenges. The calls came after President Salva Kiir urged urgent reforms at the Bank of South Sudan to address the[Read More…]