By James innocent A three-day training on customary law has kicked off in Yei River County, bringing together local chiefs, government officials, and legal experts. The training, organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is meant to enhance the capacity of traditional leaders to administer justice and uphold[Read More…]
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Over 5.8 million face acute hunger, women, girls hit hardest
By No. 1 Citizen While extreme levels of hunger in Gaza and Sudan make headlines, over 5.8 million people across South Sudan, 46% of the population, are facing acute food insecurity, according to Care International This reality is driven by a deadly confluence of factors, including climate change and conflict. Climate[Read More…]
Terekeka residents urged to shun cattle raiding
By Yiep Joseph Acting Executive Director of Terekeka County, Sali Jadalla, has urged residents to shun cattle raiding and violence. Speaking at a thanksgiving prayer service in Wujungani Boma, Sali stressed that it is important to embrace peace and education for the county’s development. “Please leave cattle raiding and[Read More…]
Juba County Councilors decry mobility challenges
By Bosco Bush Juba County Councilors have raised mobility concerns hindering their ability to constituents effectively. The concerns were raised during the inauguration of the 2024-2025 county legislative council session on Tuesday, officiated by Juba County Commissioner, Emmanuel Tete. The commissioner tasked the Councilors to prioritize activities of service[Read More…]
Great Lakes audit begins ahead of ministerial summit
By William Madouk The 25th meeting of International Conference of Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) audit committee commences in Juba with focus on accountability, transparency and oversight in the Great Lakes region. The 3-day audit meeting precedes the Great Lakes ministerial summit against illicit exploitation of natural resources scheduled for[Read More…]
IOM launches Fragility Index to address humanitarian challenges
By Deng Ghai Deng International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched a Fragility Index, a tool designed to aid South Sudan’s transition from reliance on humanitarian aid to sustainable recovery. The unveiling took place on Wednesday in Juba marking a significant milestone in tackling the country’s complex humanitarian challenges.[Read More…]
Publish credible election timetable, Troika to gov’t
By Deng Ghai Deng Representatives of the Troika-comprising the United States, the United Kingdom, and Norway, have urged the South Sudan government to publish a credible timetable for elections and to initiate voter registration as a crucial first step. This call came following a meeting in Oslo where leaders[Read More…]
Court rejects UAP’s bid to dismiss case
By William Madouk Juba High Court has denied UAP Insurance Company’s attempt to dismiss a case filed by former employees, citing insufficient grounds in the legal objection. Presiding Judge, Francis Amum trashed the legal objection and affirmed the continuity of the court proceedings. He further urged both advocates to[Read More…]
Clinic owner arrested after woman dies of ‘malaria injection’
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Lakes State have arrested a private clinic owner for questioning following death of a 28-year-old woman in Malekagok Payam, Rumbek East County, on Tuesday. Police spokesman, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac reported that the woman, who fell ill, was taken to a private clinic[Read More…]
President Kiir, UN chief discuss election preparations
By Bosco Bush President Salva Kiir Mayardit and the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Nicholas Haysom, on Wednesday discussed preparations for 2026 general elections. The discussion at the Presidential Palace, put much emphasis on the importance of[Read More…]
Mangateen on civic education alert as locals embrace voting rights training
By Staff Writer Located North-west, Mangateen, an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Juba city, is standing tall, not to only strengthening its community outreach programme but also inspiring a new generation of voters, committed to shaping the future of their community. In August this year, Active Citizen South[Read More…]
Ceasefire monitors condemn violations in Nasir, CES
By Bosco Bush Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM), has condemned recent attacks and armed confrontation in parts of Upper Nile and Central Equatoria States. CTSAMVM) is the body tasked with overseeing the implementation of the security arrangements in South Sudan’s 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement.[Read More…]
Returnees struggle to cope with economic crisis
By James innocent Ongoing economic crisis in South Sudan has exerted extreme impact on returnees from Uganda, forcing many to adopt diverse survival mechanisms. Among the most vulnerable are women, who are now turning to the production of local alcohol, known as Mokoyo, as a means of sustenance. Ninsha[Read More…]
Over 40 people receive trauma healing training in Yei
By James Innocent To support mental health in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, Fin Church Aid has launched a five-day trauma healing training targeting about 50 participants from various community sectors. The training commenced on Friday afternoon, bringing together individuals from different backgrounds to address the issue of[Read More…]
Leadership wrangle hits USAP
By William Madouk United Sudan African Party (USAP) is embroiled in a leadership wrangle, with a faction of the party’s central executive committee claiming to have ousted the Acting Chairperson, Joseph Malek Arop. A group of the Green Party (USAP), publicly announced the removal of Mr. Malek, in a[Read More…]
Cattle raid-related violence surges in Uror County
By Deng Ghai Deng Over the past four months, Uror County has witnessed a surge in violence and cattle raiding attributed to suspected armed criminals from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA). Recent reports indicate a significant toll on local communities, with multiple casualties and ongoing threats to safety,[Read More…]
Stakeholders validate National Youth Strategy
By Yiep Joseph Stakeholders are validating National Strategy on Youth, Peace, and Security, to institutionalize South Sudan youth participation in peacebuilding. Speaking during a two-day national-level validation workshop, Majur Babur, Chairperson of Parliamentary network on population and development in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (NTLA), emphasized the importance of[Read More…]
Gov’t, partners review Anti-Gender-Based Violence Bill
By William Madouk The Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare, in collaboration with stakeholders, has taken a significant step towards strengthening legal protections for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). This was acknowledged during a one-day advocacy workshop, held to review and refine the much-anticipated anti-GBV draft bill. The[Read More…]
Pibor accuses Eastern Equatoria of mobilizing youth for attack
By Deng Ghai Deng Authorities in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) have accused neighboring Eastern Equatoria state of orchestrating the mobilization of local armed youth to launch attacks on Pibor. Oleyo Akuer Nyaluth, the GPAA’s minister of information, claimed that high-ranking officials, including Eastern Equatoria’s Governor Louis Lobong,[Read More…]
South Sudan Entrepreneurs appeal for increased gov’t support
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan’s exhibitors at the ongoing 24th East African Community (EAC) trade fair, have appealed for increase in support from the home government. The Managing Director of South Sudan Hunger Fighters and Agricultural Cooperation Society (SSHFAC), Emmanuel Majok said inadequate government support to domestic entrepreneurs remains[Read More…]