By Yiep Joseph The Special Court trying Puot Kang and seven co-accused has adjourned trials to Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025. On Monday, the 12th session of the court trials continues cross-examining the lead investigator on the alleged roles and connections of the accused persons in relation to the March Nasir[Read More…]
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New Juba Mayor vows to reform City council
By Lodu William Odiya The newly appointed Juba city Mayor Christoper Sarafino Swaka Wani has vowed to reform and create change at the city council. Speaking during a swearing in yesterday Sarafino said he would bring in a small reform in order to provide services to the citizens. “I want[Read More…]
INVESTIGATOR: Showcase Dr. Machar’s alleged roles in Nasir conflict
By Yiep Joseph As the court trials for Puot Kang and the seven co-accused proceed, the tough sessions surface with the lead investigator outlining the alleged roles of each accused person in the Nasir conflict. During the 12th session on Monday, the lead investigator, Maj. Gen. Basilio Thomas Wani, read[Read More…]
CES Governor calls for Unity to attain lasting peace
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria state governor Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has called for unity in order to attain total peace in the country. In a statement issued by the state governor’s press unit, the remark followed a courtesy visit to St. Mathias Church as part of his ongoing church[Read More…]
Security forces need mental health support – Defence Chaplaincy
By Alan Clement The Chaplaincy Corps of the Ministry of Defence has called for the inclusion of the security sector in South Sudan’s new National Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Strategic Plan (2025–2029). The Corps emphasized that the mental health needs of uniformed personnel must be formally integrated into the[Read More…]
Court adjourn sitting to Monday, trial enters tough sessions
By Yiep Joseph The Special Court trying Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused has adjourned trials to Monday, 20 Oct 2025. The eleventh session held on Friday was fixed for the presentation of the summary of the case, a lengthy presentation. During the presentations, the lead investigator, Maj. Gen. Basilio[Read More…]
PEACE: Kiir, UN official strengthen efforts
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit and the Under-secretary General of the United Nations for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix has discussed initiatives to strengthen peace in the country. In a statement issued by the presidential press unit yesterday, the two leaders discussed the current peace situation in the[Read More…]
Civil society call on Youth to focus on productive activities
By Alan Clement Civil Society have cautioned the young people to prioritize clear, issue-driven advocacy over personalized or vague calls for action. According to Civil Society activists, to meaningfully shape South Sudan’s political and electoral landscape there is need for serious engagement. Noel Kaiga Joseph, Executive Director of Space, a[Read More…]
Parliament passes National Youth Development Policy
By Yiep Joseph The National Legislative Assembly (NTLA) has passed the long-awaited National Youth Development Policy, 2025. The parliament made the progress after serious deliberation during its Thursday morning sitting. The long struggle by youth organizations and civil society has finally been realized as lawmakers passed the policy. During Thursday’s[Read More…]
POLITICKING: Kiir reminds SSPDF
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has once again cautioned his comrades in the military to cease involvement in the country’s politics. The head of state emphasized defending the country, its people, and their properties as the sole constitutional role of the military; hence, they should not be involved in[Read More…]
SSPDF officers urge to avoid intimidating journalists
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan people Defense Forces (SSPDF) spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang has yesterday urged the officers to avoid intimidating journalists when carrying out their duties. This remark followed a roundtable discussion between the stakeholders on media relations and human rights organized by the South[Read More…]
SSPDF officers, civilians urged to uphold truth, human rights
By Alan Clement The Director of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces’ Directorate of Child Protection has urged both military officers and civilians to uphold truth, accountability, and respect for human rights in their daily conduct. Speaking exclusively to this outlet, Maj. Gen. Chaplain Khamis Edward emphasized that the protection[Read More…]
Raila Odinga dies of heart attack
By Lodu William Odiya The Former Kenyan prime Minister, Raila Amolo Odinga has on Wednesday died of Cardiac arrest at the age of 80, in Indian city Kochi, where he had been receiving medical treatment. According to the report, the late Odinga collapsed during a morning walk and was rushed[Read More…]
COURT: Extends time frame
By Yiep Joseph The South Sudan government has extended the lifespan of the special court trying Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused. The court pronounced the extension on Wednesday during the 10th session following the recent expiration of the previously given time frame. During the previous session, Dr. Geri Raimondo[Read More…]
Forces resolve to permanently eliminate roadblocks
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Security forces has yesterday resolved to collaborate and work together to permanently eliminate the roadblocks in the country. In statement issued by the South Sudan Peoples Forces (SSPDF) spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the resolution came during a lengthy and fruitful deliberation[Read More…]
South Sudan mourns former Kenyan prime Minister Odinga
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has expressed a deep sorrow for the passing of Raila Amolo Odinga, EGH, the former Kenyan Prime Minister. “It is with profound sorrow and a deep sense of loss that I learned of the passing of the Right Honourable Raila Amolo Odinga,[Read More…]
Special court adjourns trials to Friday
By Yiep Joseph The Special Court trying Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused has adjourned trials to Friday, 17, 2025. This came after a brief adjournment on Wednesday during the 10th session. After a series of presentations of the prosecution exhibits, at the session the presiding judge, Dr. James Alala,[Read More…]
Journalists call on Media Authority to reduce accreditation fees
By Alan Clement Journalists in South Sudan have called on the Media Authority to reconsider the cost of accreditation, citing financial hardship, low pay, and systemic constraints that continue to undermine press freedom and professional sustainability. Speaking at a media forum in Juba, Emmanuela Joyce, a journalist with the South[Read More…]
Youth leader calls for calm amidst tensions in Bioth-Agany
By Chol D. Johnson and Yiep Joseph The Chairperson of the Duk County Youth Association in Juba, Mamer Makuei, has called for calm amidst tension at the fishing site (Bioth-Agany). This call followed recent clashes between the youth from Duk County and Twic East County as a result of wrangles over[Read More…]
South Sudan commemorates world standard day
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan has joined the rest of the countries in commemorating the world standard day. Speaking during the event, yesterday during the workshop, Gloria Nyoka Joseph, the Executive Director of the South Sudan Bureau Standards (SSNBS) said the country takes the day for consulting experts who[Read More…]