By Deng Ghai Deng   South Sudan’s government appears to have surrendered substantial territory to Uganda, as local authorities in Pogee, Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria State and parts of Central Equatoria State continue to report significant encroachments by the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF). The situation has ignited alarm[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Pal Mai Deng, and his accompanying delegation have returned to Juba after participating in World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden. Celebrated annually from August 25th to 29th, this year’s conference focused on water cooperation for peace and security, aiming[Read More…]

By William Madouk   For over 20 years, Hannan Abdallah has lived in anguish since her husband, Nasiruddin Tutu, a soldier, went missing during the Kassala conflict in Sudan in 2004. “To my husband, if you can hear me, please come back. The children have missed you all these years,”[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   United States Department of State announced on Friday that it is imposing visa restrictions on individuals from South Sudan responsible for undermining efforts to achieve sustainable peace in the country. This action targets members of the South Sudanese government who have obstructed life-saving humanitarian aid[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   South Sudan is grappling with severe flooding as water levels in the River Nile rise due to heavy rainfall. Current statistics indicate that over 470,000 people have been significantly affected across 26 of the country’s 78 counties. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian[Read More…]

  By Philip Buda Ladu   Council of Ministers has declined to approve a budget proposal request worth 25.3 million US dollars for operation of Juba Air Traffic Management System (ATMS) control centre. Minister of Transport, Madut Biar had tabled the request to the cabinet for approval in their regular[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) has demanded immediate restoration of journalists suspended from The City Review and Al Hagiga Newspapers. According to UJOSS’ President Oyet Patrick Charles, the suspensions were conducted in violation of South Sudan’s Labour Act, 2017, which mandates adherence to[Read More…]

By William Madouk On the International Day of the Disappeared, approximately 6,000 persons remain missing in South Sudan, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The figure highlights the need to exert more efforts to locate and reunite families affected by the crisis. Observed annually on August[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio, in a heartfelt letter dated August 26, 2024, has lauded Awut Deng Acuil, Minister of General Education and Instruction, for her steadfast commitment to enhancing education across South Sudan. The Bishop’s message underlines the crucial[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Following Pope Francis’s historic visit last year, South Sudan has welcomed first Apostolic Nuncio, marking a step in strengthening diplomatic relations with the Holy See. H.G. Archbishop Seamus Horgan, appointed by the Pope, arrived on Thursday, August 29. He was warmly received by various church leaders,[Read More…]

By William Madouk   As the World marks International Day of the Disappeared, South Sudan grapples with about 6,000  persons missing from their families. According to data from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), this figure represents individuals whose whereabouts remain unknown, highlighting need for continued efforts to[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Lado   The final decision on South Sudan’s elections rest upon the Presidency, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro told the media, on Thursday. The minister’s disclosure followed a close-doo meeting of the High-level Implementation Committee for the revitalized peace agreement with the various[Read More…]