By Kei Emmanuel Duku A scary report of South Sudan’s food security revealed that a staggering 90% of the population is struggling with low meal frequency, a stark indicator of a deepening hunger crisis. Speaking at the launch of the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report in Juba,[Read More…]
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Gov’t, partners launch health awareness drives in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou The Ministry of Health and the partners have launched a health awareness drive in Aweil town, Northern Bahr el Ghazal state. According to the officials, the drive that targeted over 100 community members to act as change makers was organized by Women Empowerment and the South[Read More…]
Gov’t restricts gold export to Licensed Companies, Sets 1kg Minimum
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a significant move to regulate its flourishing minerals sector, the government through the Ministry of Mining has issued a new order strictly controlling the trade and export of gold. The Ministerial Order No. 04/2025 establishes new requirements for who can trade gold and sets a[Read More…]
Gov’t vows to ensure free, inclusive media
By Alan Clement The Deputy Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, David Yau Yau, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering a free and inclusive media landscape in South Sudan. The Deputy Minister made the remarks during a media related event in Juba organized by stakeholders. Yau Yau[Read More…]
BoSS launches Interbank Payment and Settlement System
By Yiep Joseph The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has launched the country’s first Interbank Payment and Settlement System to ease transactions. According to the stakeholders, the initiative, which was officially launched on Friday, adds to the success stories toward modernization of the banking system in the Republic of South[Read More…]
HIV Treatment is working, but Funding Needed for Triple 95% Goal-says AIDS’s Commission
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan is winning the “war” against HIV, with significant drops in both prevalence and annual deaths, thanks to effective antiretroviral treatment (ART). However, the fight is far from over, as the country struggles to meet global targets due to a critical lack of government investment[Read More…]
Lawmakers decry rising insecurity after MP attacked by knife-wielding gang
By Alan Clement A lawmaker in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly has expressed concern over rising insecurity in the country after following a violent knife attack on MP Okello Odongto-Lawiri. The assault, which left the legislator hospitalized with knife wounds, was raised during the TNLA’s Ordinary Sitting No. 18 on[Read More…]
SSCC launches inclusive peacebuilding initiative for communities
By Jacob Onuha Nelson South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) have officially launched inclusive peacebuilding through Dialogue among communities in South Sudan. Addressing the journalists at the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) on Tuesday in Juba, Moses Telar Cindut, the Director of bureaus of Religious Affairs in the ministry[Read More…]
Grassroots women left out of CEDAW implementation – Gender Ministry admits
By Alan Clement The Ministry of Gender has admitted that limited funding and logistics have hindered consultations with grassroots women in implementing the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Speaking to the press during the dissemination of the CEDAW Concluding Observations Report in Juba, Undersecretary[Read More…]
suspected South Sudanese armed robbers attacked Lefori sub county Uganda border
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A wave of fear swept across Lefori Town Council after a violent night raid on November 1st, 2025, where suspected South Sudanese armed men fired guns into the air before looting local shops. The attack, which occurred at approximately 20:06 hours, has been confirmed by authorities.[Read More…]
Over 50 percent engage in worst form of child labour in South Sudan
By Lodu William Odiya At least 64 percent of the children in South Sudan are engaged in the worst forms of child labour. In an exclusive interview with this publication yesterday, Christopher Nyamandi, Save the Children South Sudan’s Country Director underscored the need for proper and peaceful growth of children[Read More…]
President Kiir reshuffles his office
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has made major changes in his office relieving Sebit Bullen from his position as chief administrator in the Ministry of presidential affairs. These changes were made in a series of presidential decree read on the state-owned South Sudan broadcasting cooperation (SSBC) on[Read More…]
Jonglei to launch Polio Vaccination Campaign for children under five years
By Peter Kuol Kuch Jonglei State Ministry of Health together with its partners have set to launch Polio Vaccination Campaign for Children under five years today. According the health Official, the campaign will also involve administering Bilharzia drugs. In an interview with this outlet, the deputy director for health Promotion[Read More…]
DECREE:KIIR reshuffles
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has made major changes in his government, appointing new ministers and senior officials in a series of Republican Decrees read on the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) on Monday evening. The President made the changes by appointing Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol as[Read More…]
JUDGES: Warn Dr. Machar’s lawyers
By Yiep Joseph The judges trying suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused have warned the defense team of their line of questioning as cross-examination continuous. On Monday, the trial for Puot Kang and seven other co-accused, including Dr. Machar, reached the 17th session. While the legal[Read More…]
JEDCO: Heeds to tariffs’ reduction
By Lodu William Odiya Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) has reduced its electricity tariff following state pressure. Recently the head of state directed JEDCO to reduce its tariffs after several complain from the consumers. In a statement issued by the JEDCO, electricity tariff has been reduced across all customer categories,[Read More…]
CORRUPTION: CDF unveils directives
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Gen. Dr. Paul Nang Majok, has launched a sweeping internal operation to eliminate corruption, specifically focusing on the illegal sale and diversion of military food rations. The CDF issued a stern warning and directive to top defense staff during[Read More…]
Advisor expresses optimism in South Sudan financial Obligation
By Chol D. Johnson Senior Presidential Advisor has expressed optimism in South Sudan’s financial obligation through leveraging on the country’s natural resources on Thursday at Chinese Embassy in Juba. Speaking during the fourth plenary session of the 20th central committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and jointly advancing[Read More…]
Türkey Commemorates 102nd Anniversary of Republic in Juba
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Republic of Türkey recently commemorated the 102nd anniversary of the foundation of the Turkish Republic, a significant national holiday. Addressing the media on Wednesday in Juba, Metin Ergin, the Turkish Ambassador to South Sudan, noted that the Republic Day “has cultivated the citizens with a[Read More…]
AMDISS Apologizes to South Sudan’s Media Professionals
By Lodu William Odiya The Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) has formally apologized to media professionals for what it called a “slip of the tongue” statement aired on the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). The apology follows a statement made by AMDISS Director, Aya Irene Lokang, during[Read More…]