By Kei Emmanuel Duku   European Union (EU) has allocated 4 million Euros to a new project dubbed as “Strengthening the Capacity of Civil Society in South Sudan” (SUCCESS). This initiative aims to empower civil society organizations (CSOs), community-based groups, and grassroots initiatives across the country 10 states and 3[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission has urged South Sudan to modernize its financial systems as part of the agreement. According to RJMEC quarterly report released yesterday, there is need for the government to speed up the process of modernizing its financial system. “The establishment[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson   National Parties Alliance (NPA) has urged the holdout opposition groups to note president Salva Kiir call for Peace process in the country. In a statement seen by this outlet on Thursday, the NPA called on all holdout groups, to join the implementation of the Revitalised[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   A civil society organization has called on Kenya to uphold international law and resist attempts to deport South Sudanese officials and activists, currently residing in the country. Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), in a statement, expressed concerns over reports that personnel from South Sudan had[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has launched South Sudan Institute of Revenue Administration (SSIRA) and Phase II of the Non-Oil Revenue Mobilization and Accountability (NORMA-II) Project. According statement posted on the agency’s social media page, SSRA Commissioner[Read More…]

By James Innocent   A three-day training program designed to address gender-based violence (GBV) in Yei River County concluded Thursday. The workshop brought together 70 participants mainly local chiefs, law enforcement agency representatives, civil society organizations, and media personnel. Organized by Voice of Change South Sudan, the training focused on[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya and Yiep Joseph   The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has called on South Sudan government to accelerate issues surrounding Dr. Riek Machar and other political detainees. The peace monitors made the call in a quarterly report on the status of the implementation of[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou and Lodu William Odiya   Council of chiefs in Turalei Payam of Warrap state has straightened out strict policies urging farmers to restrain their cattle to avoid crop destruction. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Newspaper, Chief Deng Nyuol said some crops have started to show signs[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou Farmers in Twic County in Warrap State are grappling with significant losses following a destructive invasion of grasshoppers that has laid waste to vast swathes of crops. The affected areas include Apurun, Rieu, Makol, and Kuec, all located within Turalei Payam. With their farms extensively damaged,[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   The commissioner of Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria State has called on the national government and well-wishers to intervene as road connectivity worsened in the area. With the series of rain, in most areas, roads and bridges got spoiled, making the movement of people and their[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) has reaffirmed its commitment to investigate the attack on the top police officer. Maj. Gen. Dr. Stephen Warikozi, the Director of Research and Transformation at South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS), was attacked at his residence in Juba on Sunday.[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   The youth of Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria state have yesterday applauded Governor Louis Lobong Lojore for maintaining peace across the state. This follows the Governor’s engagement in a meeting with the Youth of Magwi County at the State Secretariat Hall. According to a statemen[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued new directives requiring all shipments destined for Kenya, and those transiting through Kenya to South Sudan and other countries, to be accompanied by a Certificate of Origin (COO) from the country of export. The directive, effective July 1, 2025,[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Authorities in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, reaffirmed their commitment this week to strengthening security of humanitarian aid workers and ensuring the smooth delivery of essential services to the community. The pledge came during a high-level coordination meeting held over the week at County Headquarters[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya and Jacob Onuha Nelson   Government of Japan has donated five hundred million Japanese Yen, equivalent to $3.2 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) as a life-saving food assistance and school meals across South Sudan. According to a statement on Wednesday, the funding would enable[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued a stern warning to corrupt government officials, declaring the practice, a “non-negotiable vice”. The President made the remarks on Wednesday, July 16, during re-opening of the Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly, after over six months’ recess. The[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   South Sudan Transitional National Legislative Assembly has advised members to use a well-established channel when expressing grievances, calling on them to strive and uplift rather than dividing. On her remarks during an official opening of the Assembly yesterday, the speaker of the Parliament, Rt. Hon.[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   South Sudan Transitional National Legislative Assembly’s Speaker, Rt. Jemma Nunu Kumba has called on the Ministry of Finance and Planning, to prioritize medical allowances for lawmakers. The speaker made the call during the reopening of the Assembly on Wednesday. In addition to delay in salaries,[Read More…]