By Alan Clement South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has unveiled a comprehensive calendar for the 2025/26 football season. The calendar which covers senior league matches, youth competitions, women’s football, national cup fixtures and aligns with key FIFA international windows was released by the federation on July 25, 2025. The[Read More…]
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Governor Wek urges communities to cease hostilities
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Warrap State, Amb. Bol Wek Agoth, has urged the Mabior Yar community in Tonj to cease the hostilities. According to the statement on Thursday, Governor Wek appealed to the Mabior Yar community to cease violence, citing that peace is in progress. The[Read More…]
One killed, child abducted in Jonglei road ambush
By Manas James Okony A father has been killed and his underage sons abducted following a road ambush by armed assailants in Jonglei State’s Nyirol County on Wednesday, authorities reported. The incident, which saw several people missing including the deceased’s wife, forms part of the ongoing violence impacting communities[Read More…]
Govt, partners launch peace project
By Alan Clement The Ministry of Peace Building, Republic of South Sudan and the partners have launched a two-year initiative to support displaced communities in Greater Malakal, Upper Nile State. The project funded by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund will be implemented in collaboration with UNDP South Sudan, the[Read More…]
Wonduruba administrator appeals for support
By Lodu William Odiya Wonduruba Administrative Payam Administrator has appealed to non-governmental organizations to support the area in terms of provision of services to the community. According to press release, Towongo Stephen made the statement on Thursday, in a briefing to Central Equatoria State Governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel on[Read More…]
South Sudan to showcase agricultural ambition on UN Food Summit in Ethiopia
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan is expected to participate in upcoming 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4), in Addis Ababa. According to South Sudan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, the event unveils an opportunity to showcase progress and ambitions for agricultural transformation. The Minister issued[Read More…]
Gov’t directs eviction of graveyard squatters
By Alan Clement Central Equatoria state Council of Ministers, is perturbed by encroachment of graveyards in Juba city. The state cabinet has directed Juba County and city authorities to evict the graveyard squatters to preserve and restore peace of the dead. The council of ministers raised the concerns during[Read More…]
FUNDING Determines security arrangement
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…]
Yei officials call on residents to prevent cholera
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…]
UK commits USD 139 million aid to South Sudan
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…]
Two arrested over suspected illegal logging in Kajo-Keji
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…]
Tore community raises alarms over insecurity, poor services
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…]
Pibor Chief Administrator appoints cabinet
Manas J Okony The Chief Administrator of Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), Gola Boyoi Gola, has formed his government, replacing ministers and advisors dismissed on Monday. Gola announced the changes in a decree issued on Wednesday evening, marking his political comeback as chief administrator after previously serving in the[Read More…]
Parties to peace agreement exhibit teamwork
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…]
Financial Intelligence Unit cautions NGOs of financial terrorism
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…]
Kajo-Keji MPs call for deployment of Judges
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…]
Youth request President Kiir to appoint Western Equatoria state governor to de-escalate violence
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…]
Immigration officials on spotlight
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…]
Yei youth call on partners to invest in vocational training
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…]
Lobong urges administrators to endure criticism
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…]