By Jacob Onuha Nelson The returnees called for humanitarian support as they remain stranded at the Nadapal border. These refugees are part of the huge numbers deserting Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya to South Sudan due to a shortage of food and other services. In an interview with this outlet,[Read More…]
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South Sudanese Student Leaders in Kenya Reconcile Following Embassy Intervention
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Kenya on Monday successfully mediated reconciliation between rival student groups, ending a long-standing dispute over the leadership of the South Sudanese Students’ Association in Kenya (SSSAK). In the meeting that lasted for four hours at the Embassy,[Read More…]
MPs call for release of Dr. Machar
By Alan Clement Some members of Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) have urged the government to release detained opposition leader Dr. Riek Machar Teny. The leader of Sudan People Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) Dr. Machar was detained in, March following conflict in Nasir in Upper Nile State. The government[Read More…]
Women-led civil society organizations share inspiring testimonies of overcoming trauma
By Lado William Odiyo A second cohort of over 50 participants from women-led Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), along with male allies, share their testimonies of healing following a training on psychosocial support and trauma counseling. The initial training took place in May 2025, and was followed by a three-day support[Read More…]
Cholera kills six people in Warrap
By Hou Akot Hou Health officials in Warrap state have called on the local residents to exercise caution and care to hygiene as cases of cholera deaths are on the rise again. The Surveillance Officer, John Akol Akol said since July they have recorded seventy-three cases both in Kuajok Town[Read More…]
Former Undersecretary appointed as Director General
By Deng Athian In a move seen as demotion, Hon Dr. Harriet Akello Pasquale Leone, the former Undersecretary National Ministry of Health has been appointed as Director General in the same ministry. Harriet is the new Director General for International Health & Coordination in the Ministry of Health as appointed[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Environmental Crisis: Churches Call for Action
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan is facing a severe environmental crisis, having become a “dumping ground” for unrecyclable waste from neighbouring East African countries, according to Peter Makuei Har, a prominent legal advisor for the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC). Har made his remarks at the conclusion of[Read More…]
BoSS, UAE sign financial innovation MoU
By Lodu William Odiya The Bank of South Sudan and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation in modern banking infrastructure and financial innovation. In a statement released by the Vice president’s press unit, the initiative would deepen cooperation in[Read More…]
Civil Society calls on parties to commit to dialogue
By Lodu Willim Odiya The South Sudan Civil Society Alliance organization has yesterday called on the parties to the 2018 peace agreement to commit to dialogue in order for peace to avail in the country. Speaking to the media, the Deputy chairperson of the of the organization, Dabek Mabior[Read More…]
Kiir relieves SSBC Managing Director
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has confirmed the relief of James Magok Chilim, the Managing Director of the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). The president made the changes on Thursday through presidential decrees read out on the state-owned broadcaster, the SSBC. In a separate decree, the[Read More…]
Kiir revokes appointments of Dr. Machar’s top allies
Lodu William Odiya and Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has revoked the appointment of senior SPM-IO members from the National and State Parliaments. Among those revoked from the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) are close allies to First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny, the chairperson of the Sudan People’s[Read More…]
Parliament adjourns sitting due to Ministers’ Absence
By Alan Clement The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) on Wednesday unanimously adjourned a sitting after most Ministers failed to show up. The yesterday’s sitting was meant to discuss President Salva Kiir’s speech during the opening of the house last month. According to the members of the parliament Ministers were[Read More…]
Trade Ministry, UNDP Collaborates to Develop E-commerce Strategy
By Lodu William Odiya The Ministry of Trade and Industry has collaborated with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to developed a comprehensive e-commerce strategy for South Sudan. In a statement issued the Ministry’s press unit yesterday, Minister Atong Kuol Manyang highlighted that the e-commerce strategy would drive the economic[Read More…]
Gov’t refutes negotiating with Israel to resettle Palestinians
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The South Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has refuted the rumours about resettling Palestinian nationals in the country. This comes amid report from international media such Aljazeera that stated “Israel, South Sudan in talks over forced transfer of Palestinians”. “Israel is in[Read More…]
NCA Director General urges public to adopt digital payment system
Gieth Kon Mathiang, Director General (DG) National Communication Authority (NCA)/Courtesy photo By: Ngor Deng Matem The Director General of the NCA, Gieth Kon Mathiang, said digital payment systems play a significant role, as they ease the transaction anywhere. He assured the South Sudanese of digital payment’s efficiency and reliability, as[Read More…]
Back to parties as AU delegation leaves Juba
By Lodu William Odiya A 15-member AU delegation that engaged peace stakeholders in Juba left with a series of wishes toward the resurrection of the 2018 peace agreement. Topping the list is a call for dialogue among peace parties; second is the need for an immediate ceasefire. Among the key[Read More…]
NDM reaffirms commitment to peace agreement
By Lod Willam Odiya The National Democratic Movement (NDM) has yesterday reaffirmed commitment to the Revitalized Agreement on Resolution of conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. The statement comes after ninth session of the party National Leadership Council held on Monday. According to a statement extended to this outlet,[Read More…]
South Sudan launches second phase of malaria vaccine
By Lodu William Odiya As part of the efforts to prevent and control malaria disease, the Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF has launched malaria vaccine to protect children. In a joint statement issued to the media yesterday, the vaccine would increase access and[Read More…]
Refugees vacate Kakuma Camp as challenges surge
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Some residents in Kakuma Camp have left for South Sudan as food ration shortages hit the camps. According to UNHCR, Kakuma Camp is one of the largest South Sudanese refugee populations in the world, hosting a substantial population of over 148,000 South Sudanese refugees. In an[Read More…]
VP Bol directs CES, Road Minister to present urban road
Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, Vice President and chairperson of the Economic cluster/VPUBy Lodu William Odiya The Vice President and chairperson of the Economic cluster, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel has tasked the leaders to present practical plan for Juba Road construction within a week. According to a statement issued by the[Read More…]