By Alan Clement The Ministry of Gender has admitted that limited funding and logistics have hindered consultations with grassroots women in implementing the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Speaking to the press during the dissemination of the CEDAW Concluding Observations Report in Juba, Undersecretary[Read More…]
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suspected South Sudanese armed robbers attacked Lefori sub county Uganda border
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A wave of fear swept across Lefori Town Council after a violent night raid on November 1st, 2025, where suspected South Sudanese armed men fired guns into the air before looting local shops. The attack, which occurred at approximately 20:06 hours, has been confirmed by authorities.[Read More…]
Over 50 percent engage in worst form of child labour in South Sudan
By Lodu William Odiya At least 64 percent of the children in South Sudan are engaged in the worst forms of child labour. In an exclusive interview with this publication yesterday, Christopher Nyamandi, Save the Children South Sudan’s Country Director underscored the need for proper and peaceful growth of children[Read More…]
President Kiir reshuffles his office
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has made major changes in his office relieving Sebit Bullen from his position as chief administrator in the Ministry of presidential affairs. These changes were made in a series of presidential decree read on the state-owned South Sudan broadcasting cooperation (SSBC) on[Read More…]
Jonglei to launch Polio Vaccination Campaign for children under five years
By Peter Kuol Kuch Jonglei State Ministry of Health together with its partners have set to launch Polio Vaccination Campaign for Children under five years today. According the health Official, the campaign will also involve administering Bilharzia drugs. In an interview with this outlet, the deputy director for health Promotion[Read More…]
DECREE:KIIR reshuffles
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has made major changes in his government, appointing new ministers and senior officials in a series of Republican Decrees read on the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) on Monday evening. The President made the changes by appointing Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol as[Read More…]
JUDGES: Warn Dr. Machar’s lawyers
By Yiep Joseph The judges trying suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused have warned the defense team of their line of questioning as cross-examination continuous. On Monday, the trial for Puot Kang and seven other co-accused, including Dr. Machar, reached the 17th session. While the legal[Read More…]
JEDCO: Heeds to tariffs’ reduction
By Lodu William Odiya Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) has reduced its electricity tariff following state pressure. Recently the head of state directed JEDCO to reduce its tariffs after several complain from the consumers. In a statement issued by the JEDCO, electricity tariff has been reduced across all customer categories,[Read More…]
CORRUPTION: CDF unveils directives
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Gen. Dr. Paul Nang Majok, has launched a sweeping internal operation to eliminate corruption, specifically focusing on the illegal sale and diversion of military food rations. The CDF issued a stern warning and directive to top defense staff during[Read More…]
Advisor expresses optimism in South Sudan financial Obligation
By Chol D. Johnson Senior Presidential Advisor has expressed optimism in South Sudan’s financial obligation through leveraging on the country’s natural resources on Thursday at Chinese Embassy in Juba. Speaking during the fourth plenary session of the 20th central committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and jointly advancing[Read More…]
Türkey Commemorates 102nd Anniversary of Republic in Juba
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Republic of Türkey recently commemorated the 102nd anniversary of the foundation of the Turkish Republic, a significant national holiday. Addressing the media on Wednesday in Juba, Metin Ergin, the Turkish Ambassador to South Sudan, noted that the Republic Day “has cultivated the citizens with a[Read More…]
AMDISS Apologizes to South Sudan’s Media Professionals
By Lodu William Odiya The Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) has formally apologized to media professionals for what it called a “slip of the tongue” statement aired on the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). The apology follows a statement made by AMDISS Director, Aya Irene Lokang, during[Read More…]
Drone Assaults Force Emergency Oil Field Shutdown
Courtesy Kei Emmanuel Duku A critical disruption to the South Sudan oil industry is now underway after the Sudanese government and pipeline operators confirmed that systematic drone attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) armed militia in the ongoing conflict in Khartoum. According to series of letters seen by this[Read More…]
Key legislative tasks under Peace Agreement completed – Speaker
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s Speaker of Parliament has revealed that the legislature has passed key laws required under the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). In a statement from the Speaker’s office, the revelation was made following a high-level meeting between South Sudanese[Read More…]
Morobo County cautions churches over undeveloped land
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Morobo County Commissioner Charles Data Bullen has urged church leaders to immediately begin implementing planned development projects on occupied land, cautioning against the common national trend of institutions holding land without actively using it. Commissioner Bullen made the forceful remarks during a follow-up meeting with church[Read More…]
Leaders Mismanaged $25B Oil Revenue since Independence-Says Human Rights Commission
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s leadership has mismanaged over $25 billion in oil revenues since the country gained independence, a member of the commission of Human Rights in South Sudan told the United Nations General Assembly yesterday. The Commission declared that this massive theft, driven by entrenched impunity, predation,[Read More…]
SSPDF : Declares war
By Yiep Joseph The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has declared war on Red Belt. The Red Belt is an armed youth group that emerged in Jonglei State in recent months amid rising insecurity and frequent cattle raids. The group describes itself as a self-defence force formed to protect[Read More…]
SSPDF must serve, protect and respect the people-Koang
By Alan Clement Deputy Defense Minister, James Koang has urged the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces to uphold human rights, protect civilians and embody discipline, service and respect as core values of a people-centred national army. Speaking at the opening of a two-day workshop, Koang pledged to embed human rights[Read More…]
South Sudan Demands Harmonized Trade to Block Dirty Air conditioners and Fridge Imports
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan is drawing a hard line in the sand against becoming a dumping ground for polluting, second-hand air conditioners and refrigerators. Government environmental officials are spearheading a regulatory crackdown, but the business sector warns that loopholes are already rendering the efforts useless on the ground.[Read More…]
SSPDF seizes 230 guns, 64 pistols in fresh disarmament
The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have seized a substantial cache of weapons during a fresh, house-to-house disarmament operation in Juba City. The disarmament is part of the government’s broader efforts to ensure stability and security across the country. The joint security operation, launched in recent days, yesterday displayed[Read More…]