By Lodu William Odiya   Lack of funding has hindered Phase Two Transitional Security Arrangement process of Unification of Forces, the army said. South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) spokesperson, Maj Gen Lul Ruai Koang told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper in a telephone interview that without resources at hand,[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Health officials in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State have urged the residents to follow cholera preventative measures. Some of the basic measures include drinking and using safe water, proper hand washing often with soap and safe water, proper use of toilets, proper waste disposal,[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   The United Kingdom has announced a sum of USD 139 million aid assistance for South Sudan. The bilateral humanitarian, health, and education support for South Sudan was announced amid increasing concerns over the country’s worsening crisis. The aid assistance from UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   Two county officials have been arrested in Kajo-Keji for suspected involvement in illegal logging. On Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025, the office of Kajo-Keji County Commissioner, confirmed the arrests. According to the report, the arrested individuals served in the County Directorate of Agriculture, Environment and Forestry. The[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   The leadership of Tore Payam, Yei River County of Central Equatoria state has called for the governor’s intervention to address challenges on security and poor infrastructures. During a visit to the office of the governor on Wednesday, the leaders outlined series of concerns including insecurity and[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   Political Parties signatories to the 2018 peace agreement have exhibited unity in Central Equatoria State, under leadership of governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel. The Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) was signed by many parties that later formed[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has cautioned Non-profit organizations (NPOs) to perform their work with integrity to avoid issues regarding financial terrorism in South Sudan. FIU commissioner, John Daniel was speaking during closure of a training of NPOs on money laundering and financial terrorism. He[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   Lawmakers representing Kajo-Keji county have raised concerns over delays in deployment of Judges in the county. During a visit to the office of the governor on Wednesday, the lawmakers urged the governor to expedite deployment of Judges to the area. The Kajo-Keji county lawmakers in the[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson   Some youth from Western Equatoria have requested President, Salva Kiir Mayardit to appoint a governor as insecurity surges in the state. In a press release dated 23rd July, the youth claimed that due to leadership gap, cases of insecurity and division persist in the area.[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson   Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport, and Immigration (DCRNPI) has warned commissioned and non-commissioned officers of malpractices. Director General of the Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport, and Immigration, Maj. Gen. Elia Kosta Faustino sounded the warning in a statement, on Thursday. According to Maj.[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Yei River County Youth Leader, Gaga Frank has called on partners to invest in vocational training programs to encourage young people on self-reliance. This comes after the youth turned to carpentry work as means of survival and self-reliance amidst the worsening economic hardship in the country.[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson   Eastern Equatoria State Governor, Louis Lobong Lojore, has urged the administrators of Kauto and Imehejek to endure criticism as part of leadership. According to a statement yesterday, Governor Lobong stated during the official swearing in of the new Administrators at the state secretariat that “politics[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reiterated his government’s unwavering commitment to protecting civilians and maintaining peace in Abyei. According to a statement on Wednesday, an attacker reportedly stormed Abyei and forcibly removed a detainee, raising concerns about cross-border security. The President’s remarks came after a[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) Chief administrator has called on the World Food Programme (WFP) to continue support to the community in the region. According to a statement, the Chief Administrator, Gola Boyoi Gola together with representative from the WFP and discussed some of the[Read More…]

Manas J. Okony   The newly reappointed chief of Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), Gola Boyoi Gola, on Monday dismissed the cabinet he inherited from his predecessor. In a series of decrees announced on Pibor 90.3 FM, the Chief Administrator relieved all cabinet ministers and advisors from their duties. The[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   Governor of Jonglei state, Dr. Riek Gai Kok has reported significant improvement on the security situation in the state. According to a statement issued by the presidential press unit yesterday, Governor Kok noted significant improvement in the region’s security situation highlighted by the absence of[Read More…]

By Lod William Odiya   South Sudan Football Federation and Sudanese ambassador to Juba, Issam El-Din Karar discussed enhancing cooperation between the two countries in the field of football. In a statement released by the federation, SSFF President, Gen. Augustino Maduot Parek, in meeting with the Sudanese Ambassador on Wednesday,[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   An economic analyst has proposed that higher-denomination banknotes be introduced to the market to avert liquidity crises in the country. In an interview with this outlet, Dr. Abraham Maliet believes that the introduction of South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) 10,000 and 50,000 would improve cash flow. “Introducing[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   Central Equatoria State government has vowed to provide safe environment for investment in order to improve service delivery in the state. Speaking during the launch of South Sudan Institute of Revenue Administration (SSIRA), Paulino Lukudu Obede reaffirmed state government’s commitment to create safe environment for[Read More…]