Alan Benson   South Sudan Bar Association has welcomed elevation of judges in the judicial system but calls for deeper institutional reforms. Secretary General of the Bar Association, Wani Samuel appreciated President’s move to reform the Judiciary. “We (BAR Association) are welcoming this with a very open heart. We are[Read More…]

  By Alan Clement   Tambura welcomes decision of Western Equatoria State Acting governor, to temporarily relocate his office operations to the county. Acting governor, Daniel Badagbu, announced on Independence Day, that he would relocate his office and cabinet to Tambura County, to restore peace and stability. However, while talking[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Central Equatoria State (CES) government has resolved to set a specialized committee to address tax dispute with South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA). This move comes after a proposal by SSRA to divide Juba City into zones for enhanced tax collection was last month met with[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson   Despite government’s failure to organize official celebration of the 14th Independence Anniversary, citizens across South Sudan utilized their hard-earned resources to make the day colourful. The unexpected happened; citizens turned roads along residential areas, playgrounds, and spaces at homes into event venues while many were[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   The Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) has called on UAP Insurance Company to fulfill its moral and legal obligation to compensate former employees before shutting its operations. CPA’s appeal followed a statement issued by UAP insurance company Limited, of a plan to close business,[Read More…]

By     Jacob Onuha Nelson and Lodu William Odiya   President, Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed cleaning of South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) payroll of ghost names. Kiir issued the directive to the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Dau Aturjong Nyuol, during oath taking, on Thursday. According to[Read More…]

By No. 1 Citizen Transitional National Legislative Assembly and National Council of states are schedule to re-open on Wednesday, next week. Hon. Benjamin Oliver Mori, spokesperson of the National Assembly announced on Friday, over state owned media, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). Stating that the re-opening event begins at 10:00[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson and Kei Emmanuel Duku   Health authorities in Torit County, Eastern Equatoria State, have confirmed three deaths due to cholera and 73 suspected cases, registered. Torit County Health Surveillance Officer, Paul Alhaj Peter Rogashiano, confirmed the cases to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, on Friday. He[Read More…]

When the struggle for the future of South Sudan started in 1955, prior to Sudan’s independence in 1956 from British, the actors for the struggle were trading on the issues of marginalization of Southern Sudanese, and the Arab supremacy against Junubin. It was a legitimate cause but met with difficulties[Read More…]

President Salva Kiir Mayardit has in a landmark drive, promoted 82 officials of the jury. The promotions announced over state owned media, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporations (SSBC), witnessed six justices of the Court of Appeal, promoted to Justices of Supreme Court. At least 18 judges of High court have also[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   One Chinese has died and three nationals critical injured from a severe bee attack on Wednesday, in Kapoeta South County, Eastern Equatoria State. In confirmation, Kapoeta South County Commissioner, Paulo Lokole said the incident occurred while the workers were clearing land for a new gold[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Yei River County paramount, Chief Joseph Brown Lomosee, who was abducted on Monday, has been set free. The paramount chief and two humanitarian workers were abducted while going for peace dialogue at Logo Boma in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. Confirming his safe return, the[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   As South Sudanese enter the 15th year of self-rule, civil Society activist tasked the country to reflect deeply on the meaning of independence. According to Ter Manyang Gatwech, despite immense sacrifices to achieve independence in 2011, the realities that citizens face today, are a stark reflection[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has called on political leaders to continuously dialogue for the sake of peace in the country. Speaking at All Saint Cathedral Church in Juba, Chairperson of South Sudan Council of Churches, Rev. Dr. Justin Badi Arama said the Church[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Women’s League has reaffirmed support to orphans as well as young people. The women’s league pledge followed a visit and celebration of the country’s fourteenth Independence Day Anniversary with Orphans at Stone Orphanage Center in Juba, on Wednesday. “Don’t feel[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   South Sudan President Salva Kiir has reiterated the government’s commitment toward holding a ceasefire across the country. Despite security challenges in some parts of the country, the head of state vowed to ensure that guns are silent. In his nation address marking the 14th independence anniversary[Read More…]

By Manas James Okony   Greater Pibor Administrative Area’s (GPAA) town of Pochalla, on July 9, 2025, witnessed huge turn-up to commemorate South Sudan’s 14th Independence anniversary. The event gathered government officials, traditional leaders, and members of organized forces, where key speakers emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence among the[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   A severe food shortage has hit Tambura County Prison, forcing over 80 inmates into casual labor outside the facility in a desperate attempt to survive. The crisis has apparently left prisoners going for up to 11 days without meals. Acknowledging the dire situation, Tambura County Commissioner,[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   One person has been killed, another injured at an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp attack, in Mupoi area, Tambura County, Western Equatoria State. However, Tombura county commissioner, Mathew Mabenge claimed that the Tuesday attack, was carried out by forces under former governor, Alfred Futuyo. “SPLM-IO forces[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan government is set to screen eight foreign nationals, including one South Sudanese, who were recently deported from the United States of America. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation disclosed that the measure aims to ensure the safety and well-being of the[Read More…]