By Hou Akot Hou A 5-year-old boy died on July 30th while at home in the Riang-Anei neighbourhood in Gok-machar, Aweil North County, as a result of a rabid dog bite, which occurred unnoticed by his parents. Sultan Deng Ngong, the chief of the returnee community in Riang-Anei where returnees[Read More…]
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Governor Adil denies blocking NPM political rally in Lainya
By Louis Loku Central Equatoria State has dismissed allegations by the National Patriotic Movement (NPM) that Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony ordered the blockage of the party’s planned political rally in Lainya County. In a press statement issued on Sunday, the Governor’s Office described the accusations as “unfair and misleading,” saying[Read More…]
Government, UNDP launch $1.7 million Aweil State laboratory and solar power system
By Sabri Dibaco The Government of South Sudan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have officially inaugurated a new Aweil State Reference Laboratory, a large-scale solar power system, and a specialised medical incinerator in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, marking a major investment in strengthening the country’s public health[Read More…]
Governor’s Advisor returns to Kapoeta after surviving deadly ambush
By Ijoo Bosco The Senior Advisor to Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore, Emmanuel Lolimo Epone, has safely returned to Kapoeta after recovering from serious gunshot injuries sustained in a deadly road ambush last month. Lolimo was attacked while traveling from Kapoeta to Torit after attending an official function[Read More…]
NBG’s Education Director warns teachers against extorting cash from learners
By Hou AKot Hou Northern Bahr El Gazal State’s Ministry of General Education and Instruction’s Director General has warned local administrators against extorting fees for the second term ahead of the real-time or education announcement being made for the second term period. Christopher Athian Door, the NBG Education Ministry’s Director[Read More…]
40 Wildlife rangers graduate to boost protection of Lantoto National Park
By Louis Loku 40 newly trained wildlife rangers have graduated following the completion of a comprehensive law enforcement training program aimed at strengthening the protection of Lantoto National Park and combating wildlife crime in South Sudan. The graduation ceremony, held at Freedom Square on Friday, was organised by the Enjojo[Read More…]
When Faith Is Tested: The moral responsibility of faith-based institutions in South Sudan’s historic elections
As South Sudan approaches a historic election, faith-based institutions—including churches, Islamic organisations, and other religious communities—will face a defining test of truthfulness, faithfulness, justice, and transparency. Their responsibility is not to endorse political parties or personalities but to uphold the values of truth, peace, human dignity, and accountability. The role[Read More…]
Presidential Affairs Minister donates 2 vehicles to Western Equatoria government
By Louis Loku Minister of Presidential Affairs, Africano Mande Gedima, handed over two Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles to the government of Western Equatoria State in a move aimed at strengthening government operations and improving public service delivery. The vehicles were officially received by Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa during a handover[Read More…]
THE PROMISE WE BURIED: Martyrs’ Day and the unmet expectations haunting South Sudan’s next vote
Writer: Dr. Rumbe Samu Kupeg Loboka Doga In the Munuki Block Council, Juba City Council, Juba County, Central Equatoria State, South Sudan, on July 30, I heard drumbeats from a few families in my neighborhood. I was told it was Martyrs’ Day. I witnessed children waving small flags. Trusted sources[Read More…]
South Sudan Beyond the Ballot: The reality of political contest, citizens’ voice, and democratic rights
As South Sudan approaches the December elections, the nation stands at a defining moment. Elections should be more than a competition for political office; they should be a reflection of the people’s sovereign will, constitutional rights, and aspirations for peace, justice, and development. The true measure of democracy is not[Read More…]
Torit Commissioner seeks urgent humanitarian response after 3 children die of hunger in Ofi Payam
By Ijoo Bosco The Caretaker Commissioner of Torit County, Eddy William Ponsiano, has appealed for an urgent humanitarian assessment and emergency food intervention in Ofi Payam following the reported deaths of three children from hunger. Ponsiano described the deaths as a devastating consequence of the worsening food insecurity facing communities[Read More…]
Former South Sudan international star Justin Mbukani, joins Olympic Renk vows to make an impact
By Sabri Dibaco Former South Sudan national team striker Justin John Ambrose, popularly known as Mbukani, has completed a move to Olympic Renk FC, expressing excitement about returning to the capital to compete in the South Sudan Premier League after spending the past two years with Super Eagle FC of[Read More…]
Former South Sudan football star Jimmy Michael Umar joins al Wahida FC
By Sabri Dibaco Former South Sudan national team midfielder Jimmy Michael Umar has completed a move to Al Wahida FC, marking his return to competitive football after spending a year without a club. The experienced midfielder, who has previously featured for South Sudan’s national team, joins Al Wahida FC with[Read More…]
President Kiir warns against financial sector failures
By Louis Loku President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued a strong warning over South Sudan’s worsening economic challenges, declaring that failures within the country’s financial sector will no longer be tolerated as he presided over the swearing-in of Dr. Addis Ababa Othow as the new Governor of the Bank of[Read More…]
68 Civil Defense officers receive promotion in Kuajok, Warrap
By Hou Akot Hou At least 68 officers from the Civil Defense Forces, formerly dubbed the Fire Brigade in South Sudan’s Warrap State, have found themselves promoted, which saw the Government of Warrap State honour them in a ceremony organised by the Acting Governor of Warrap State on Wednesday. In[Read More…]
Man killed at a farm in Aweil East over labor cost squabble
By Hou Akot Hou 40-year-old man died of a neck injury after he was boxed by a labourer who was working on his farm at Apial village on Wednesday, in Baac payam of Aweil East County in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr El Ghazal state. According to the official police reports[Read More…]
Governor Lobong calls for voter education in grassroots
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has called on the newly launched State High Election Committee to immediately roll out civic and voter education campaigns across grassroots communities to ensure citizens are fully prepared for the 2026 general elections. Speaking during the launch of the State[Read More…]
Civil Society calls for inclusive voter education and peaceful election participation
By Ijoo Bosco The Civil Society Organisation Network in Eastern Equatoria State has called on the State High Election Committee to ensure civic and voter education reaches every citizen, including those living in the most remote villages, ahead of South Sudan’s 2026 general elections. Speaking during the launch of voter[Read More…]
President Kiir pays tribute to fallen heroes on Martyrs’ Day
By Sabri Dibaco President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on South Sudanese to honour the sacrifices of the country’s fallen heroes and renew their commitment to peace and national unity during this year’s Martyrs’ Day commemorations. In his national address, President Kiir said the day was dedicated to remembering the[Read More…]
Wes Governor pledges support for persons with disabilities
By Sabri Dibaco The Governor of Western Equatoria State, Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare and economic empowerment of persons with disabilities by pledging government support to open and construct access roads leading to their farming areas in Yambio. The governor committed during a[Read More…]