By Nakwam Rose Edmund Yakani, executive director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has urged the government to use oil revenue for the country’s benefit. His statement comes after South Sudan resumed oil transportation through Sudan, following serious political and communal attacks on oil facilities. Yakani emphasized[Read More…]
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At least 30 vulnerable persons receive land documents in Bentiu
By Yiep Joseph Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resources (CSCNR) has handed over 30 plot documents to vulnerable community members in Bentiu, Unity State. According to a statement released to the media, the handover is part of the coalition’s efforts to ensure land rights. Gizam Moses, Programme Officer of[Read More…]
Funding cuts worsen malnutrition-WFP
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Funding cuts, conflicts, and widespread food insecurity are significant factors to alarming surge in malnutrition across South Sudan. World Food Program (WFP) Country Director, Mary Ellen McGroarty said these challenges severely affect the fight against malnutrition in the country. McGroarty made her remarks during the[Read More…]
Acute food insecurity persists-report
By Kei Emmanuel Duku An estimated 7.7 million people, roughly half of South Sudan’s population, are expected to experience high levels of acute food insecurity between April and July, this year. This distressing projection comes from the latest findings of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) released on[Read More…]
Revenue Authority abolishes manual collection of weighbridge fees
By Nakwam Rose South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has abolished the manual collection of fees at the Nimule weighbridge in a move to tame corruption. In a circular dated June 9, signed by Simon Akuei Deng, the commissioner general, the ban is effective immediately for the public, transport companies,[Read More…]
BUDGET: Finance Minister proposes SSP 5.2 trillion
By Yiep Joseph Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater, has proposed a budget of SSP 5.2 trillion for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. On Wednesday, Dr. Dongrin presented the budget to the Economic Cluster for deliberation. The budget focuses on strengthening agriculture and mining to generate more[Read More…]
Scores dead in renewed clashes in Fangak
By Manas James Okony Fresh clashes erupted in Fangak County. In early hours of Wednesday morning, leaving scores dead. The clashed involved South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) against Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) and White Army. The violence took place in Jonglei State’s town of New[Read More…]
Bridging the gap: Gov’t, Partners piloting Youth Empowerment Program
By Philip Buda Ladu The government, in partnership with Impact Health Organization has unveiled Youth Volunteer Empowerment Programme. A landmark initiative, dubbed “KUBRI”, meaning “bridge”, launched on Tuesday is implemented with technical support from UNFPA. National Ministry of Youth and Sports spearheads implementation of the program aimed at transforming[Read More…]
South Sudan Council of Churches declares 70 days of prayer
By Jacob Onuha Nelson South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has declared 70 days of prayers starting10th, June to 18th, August, this year. The Council of Churches in collaboration with intercessors for South Sudan (IFSS), Prayer Network for South Sudan (PN4SS) and South Sudan National Renewal in Christ (SSNRC)[Read More…]
Central Equatoria State halts land demarcation over dispute
By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria State (CES) Security Committee has officially suspended all land demarcation activities in Nyamini area, citing ongoing border disputes among communities in Dollo, Jebel Lado, Tijor, and Kuda Lo Dimi, Payams. With effect from this week, the decisive action aims at preventing further conflict[Read More…]
President Kiir warns Bankers against “Kickbacks”
By Philip Buda Ladu and Ngor Deng President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued stern directive to new leadership of Central Bank to address the tendency of “Kickbacks” in the institution. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for Dr. Addis Ababa Othow and his deputy, Samuel Yanga Mikaya, on Wednesday, Kiir[Read More…]
Over 100 GBV cases registered in Yei
By James Innocent Gender desk of Yei River County, Central Equatoria State has reported over 100 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) since the beginning of 2025. Dusman Florence, a nurse at Yei Civil Hospital and a staff member at the One Stop Centre for counseling related to GBV, confirmed[Read More…]
Attack on security vehicle along Juba-Yambio highway leaves one dead
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A security vehicle travelling from Yambio to Juba was attacked on Monday at approximately 4:45 PM by an unidentified armed group operating in the Lanya Area of Mundri, Western Equatoria State. Major General Philip Madut, Commissioner of Police for Western Equatoria State, confirmed the incident.[Read More…]
Speaker vows to support Warrap governor
By Yiep Joseph Speaker of Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) Jemma Nunu Kumba has vowed to support the newly appointed governor of Warrap state. According to the statement extended to the media, the Governor of Warrap State Bol Wek visited the speaker of parliament in order to consult on[Read More…]
Governor promises to speed up NBG university construction
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal State governor has pledged to continue construction of Northern Bahr El Ghazal University’s fence. Simon Ober Mawut vows to ensure that the first phase of the wall is completed before moving on to other parts of the University’s infrastructure. According to[Read More…]
Mayom youth call for nonviolent disarmament
By Lieth Nyak Jock Youth leader in Mayom County, Unity State, Tarir Riek Thiep, has urged the national government to conduct a nonviolent disarmament process to prevent atrocities during the exercise. Thiep called on the government to ensure that the disarmament is conducted in accordance with the law. On[Read More…]
Radio Jonglei shuts down over provocative song
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Authorities on Sunday closed down Radio Jonglei 95.9 FM in Bor, over a song that featured content on ongoing intercommunal conflict in the state. In a press release, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the station, Tijwong H. Agweet, explained that the radio was temporarily taken[Read More…]
RECRUITMENT: Can not jeopardize peace deal
By Philip Buda Ladu On going recruitment drive in the country does not jeopardize the implementation of Chapter Two of the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), the army has said. South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), Spokesperson, Major General Lul Ruai Koang clarified[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to address leakages as disarmament begins
By Yiep Joseph The government has been urged to strengthen arms management alongside disarmament efforts to end the proliferation of weapons. This concern arose after the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) announced disarmament in Warrap State and Mayom County in Unity State. Speaking to the media on Tuesday,[Read More…]
Civil society condemns forced marriage, turned fatal
By Peter Kuol Kuch Jonglei State civil society network has condemned an incident of forced marriage that forced the girl to commit suicide. Last week, an 18-year-old girl tragically ended her precious life because she was compelled by her parents to marry an older man with multiple wives. According[Read More…]