By Sabri Dibaco The government of Warrap State has appealed for calm following the targeted killing of a teacher and agriculture graduate, Ustaz Michael Major Madut, who was shot dead by unknown assailants in Wau Town on Monday afternoon. In a statement issued after the incident, the state government strongly[Read More…]
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Governor Emmanuel Adil calls on youth to promote peace, and responsible participation
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has appealed to young people to play a leading role in safeguarding peace and strengthening national unity. The governor also encouraged the youth to ensure responsible participation as the country moves toward the December 2026 general elections. The governor made[Read More…]
WES governor warns against tribal politics, and calls for inclusive leadership
By Yiep Joseph The governor of Western Equatoria State (WES), Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has called on county commissioners and local government leaders to promote unity, fairness, and peaceful coexistence. The governor made the remarks in Yambio during the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed county commissioners from Tambura, Nagero, Mundri East,[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should support farmers to utilise the rain
Agriculture is the backbone of South Sudan’s economy and the primary source of livelihood for the majority of its citizens. Despite the country’s vast fertile land, abundant water resources, and favourable climate, many farmers continue to struggle with low productivity, limited access to markets, and inadequate farming equipment. It is[Read More…]
OPINION: The role of traditional leaders in South Sudan’s upcoming elections
By Mogga Charles Guya As South Sudan prepares for its upcoming general elections, community cultural and traditional leaders have a vital responsibility to remain neutral, impartial, and above partisan politics. Their respected position within society gives them the unique ability to unite communities rather than divide them along political, ethnic,[Read More…]
NATIONTALKS: We can end conflict by reconciling and refusing to be used by politicians
South Sudan has endured years of conflict that have claimed thousands of lives, displaced families, and slowed the country’s development. While political disagreements often dominate the headlines, it is ordinary citizens who bear the greatest burden. The time has come for South Sudanese to recognise that lasting peace begins with[Read More…]
OPINION: Are our organised forces partisan or nonpartisan in the coming elections?
Writer: Tong Akok Anei In other words, when the executive wing is set for elections, the military wing and other organised forces go muted; they operate behind the scenes. This does not mean they throw away their mandate or their right to vote as part of society, but more importantly[Read More…]
China hands over final food aid consignment to South Sudan
By Sabri Dibaco The government of South Sudan has received the final consignment of emergency food assistance from the People’s Republic of China. This completed a donation of 3,256 metric tons of rice and wheat intended to support thousands of vulnerable people affected across the country. The handover ceremony, held[Read More…]
Interior Ministry dismisses reports of visa-free entry
By Sabri Dibaco The Ministry of Interior has dismissed widespread social media reports claiming that South Sudan has introduced new visa regulations granting visa-free entry exclusively to citizens of Egypt and Tanzania, while revising visa fees for other foreign nationals. In a press statement issued under the leadership of the[Read More…]
Ezra and JEDCO apply for heavy fuel tax exemption to sustain reliable electricity
By Louis Loku A sub-committee of the Ministerial High-Level Committee on Economic Reform has inspected Ezra Power Plant to assess its Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) requirements as the government reviews the company’s request for tax exemptions aimed at sustaining electricity supply amid rising fuel costs. The inspection team was led[Read More…]
SSFF finalizes 2026–2027 South Sudan women’s premier league season
By Sabri Dibaco The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has taken a major step toward transforming women’s football. This followed its Competitions Committee and Women’s Football Committee finalising plans for the 2026–2027 season, including the historic launch of the country’s first-ever Women’s Premier League. The high-level meeting, held in Juba[Read More…]
East African Central Banks to chat region’s convergence criteria
By Ngor Deng Matem Technical officials from East African central banks have convened in Kampala, Uganda, for the 29th Ordinary Meeting of the East African Community (EAC) Monetary Affairs Committee (MAC). The meeting brings together representatives from EAC Partner States, including South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and Somalia,[Read More…]
Atlabara FC players lead community clean-up campaign in Yei
By James Innocent More than 20 players and members of Atlabara Football Club in Yei have launched a community clean-up campaign aimed at promoting environmental sanitation and encouraging residents to keep Yei town clean. The initiative saw team members clean public areas within Yei town as part of efforts to[Read More…]
Yei commissioner appoints new board to strengthen water utilities
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, has appointed a new Board of Directors for Yei Town Water and Sanitation Services Limited (YTWSSL), saying the move is intended to strengthen governance, accountability, and the delivery of water and sanitation services across the county. The appointments[Read More…]
EDUCATION: Aweil scholarship centre set to welcome 1,500 children
By Ngor Deng Matem A center meant for education in Aweil is ready to welcome its first batch of 1,500 children selected under the National Scholarship Program for Orphans, Disadvantaged Children, and Children of War Veterans from across South Sudan. The centre, established to provide a safe and inclusive learning[Read More…]
UNDP ends financial oversight training for Lakes officials
By Yang Ater Yang A three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening legislative oversight of public financial management in Lakes State concluded in Rumbek. The participants called for continued investment in building accountable and transparent public institutions. The training, organised by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), brought together 50 participants[Read More…]
SPLA-IO Gen. Gabriel Duop claims torture in detention
By Yiep Joseph The accused No. 4, Lt. Gen. Gabriel Duop Lam, told the Special Court that he was tortured and subjected to degrading treatment after his arrest. He alleged that he was chained, held in an underground prison, and denied basic human dignity while in military detention. Testifying during[Read More…]
Juba responds to Sudan’s Abyei election concerns
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan has formally responded to concerns raised by Sudan over the participation of Abyei residents in the country’s forthcoming general elections. The government maintained that the decision is consistent with the legal framework governing the disputed area. South Sudan reaffirmed its commitment to resolving Abyei’s final[Read More…]
Bishops call for dialogue, and implementation of peace agreement
By Louis Loku Catholic Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of Juba have called on South Sudan’s political leaders and parties to prioritise dialogue and fully implement the 2018 peace agreement. The faith-based leaders warned that the country’s future stability depends on cooperation, trust, and a peaceful political process. The appeal[Read More…]
Government expands higher education with three new public universities
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan is set to expand its public university network after President Salva Kiir Mayardit approved the establishment of three new public universities in Aweil, Kuajok, and Yei. The decision is expected to increase access to higher education, create more learning opportunities outside the capital, Juba, and[Read More…]