By Nakwam Rose   National Election Commission (NEC) has officially inaugurated Central Equatoria State High Elections Office at Buluk, Juba, ahead of the 2026 polls. Speaking during the ceremony, on Thursday, Paulino Lukudu Obede, acting Governor of CES, emphasized that the establishment of the electoral office in Juba is a[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch    Duk County Commissioner, John Chatim Reath called for cholera vaccinations for residents of Toch, a swampy area, primarily used for fishing activities. According to the Commissioner, at least 14 cholera cases were admitted to Duk health facilities this week, with the majority originating from Toch.[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) directs immediate and mandatory Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) program, requiring a valid Certificate of Conformity (CoC) for all goods entering the country. According to SSNBS public notice on Friday, 23rd, May, 2025, the measure, aims at safeguarding[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   South Sudan Freight Forwarders Association (SSFFA) has National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) for regulating imports, ensuring standard quality goods, into the country. While expressing ‘heartfelt congratulations’ for the SSNBS’s efforts, the association also urged the Bureau to address significant concerns regarding the credibility and conduct[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Juba Teaching Hospital’s fight against obstetric fistula is severely hampered by an inadequate number of medical surgeons, according to health experts at the facility. An estimated 60,000 women in South Sudan live with obstetric fistula, yet fewer than 1,000 of them have received necessary surgical[Read More…]

By Staff writer   University of Bahr el Ghazal has announced its indefinite closure and is sending all campus-based students home. This decision was made by the university’s management during a meeting held on Friday, May 23, 2025, in response to an ongoing by students over tuition hike. In a[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou   Authorities in Twic County, Warrap State, have suspended traditional courts to allow farmers to prepare for the forthcoming farming season. This measure aims to help the local population focus on farming and avoid attending court cases, which would hinder their agricultural activities. The Commissioner of[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan is set to receive a vital boost as the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has allocated $10 million in emergency aid to address the country’s escalating humanitarian crisis. This funding arrives at a critical time, particularly as over 270,000 people urgently[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have announced the procurement of essential drugs and medical supplies for Aweil South County. This proactive measure aims to combat a recent surge in cholera cases, signaling a concerted effort to contain the outbreak and protect communities. The[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   First Deputy Chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, has promised to ensure that South Sudan does not return to war. “For us to be successful in these efforts, we must support the implementation of His Excellency President Salva[Read More…]

By Manas James Okony   A gubernatorial decree, issued by Jonglei State governor, Riak Gai Kok on Wednesday evening, relocating Bor County headquarters from Bor Town to Baidit Town, has elicited reactions from residents. A sparking debate loops on the implications for community dynamics, governance, and development in the county.[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   President Salva Kiir has declared it is time for leadership transition to welcome new generation, while honoring legacy of the country’s founders. President Kiir, who also serves as the Chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), made the remark on Thursday during the swearing-in of[Read More…]

By Nakwam Rose   Activist Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has voiced opposition against what he calls the ‘sneaky move’ by the Trump administration to deport individuals with ‘barbaric and monstrous’ criminal records directly to South Sudan without prior notice. Yakani’s concern arose[Read More…]

  By Philip Buda Ladu   South Sudan is set to receive a significant boost to its national power grid after securing a $130 million grant to import electricity from neighboring Uganda. The announcement was made by Engineer Manyuon Deng, South Sudan’s representative to the Nile Basin Initiative, during a[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson   President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the National Assembly to reopen in the first week of June. This comes after a prolonged recess that has left the nation’s legislative agenda on hold for months. The announcement, made after a meeting on Wednesday between the President[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou   Northern Bahr El Ghazal state announced on Tuesday plans to exempt taxes on sorghum until the crops yield. This strategy aims to help local civilians afford sorghum in the market, as traders tend to raise prices for local consumers. This decision resulted from an extraordinary[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Central Equatoria State government plans to abolish traditional courts that operate within the city without government approval. State officials announced the decision during the ordinary security meeting on Tuesday at the state secretariat in Juba. The weekly security meeting aims to assess the security situation and[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, expressed hope that Dr. Idris’s selection would “mark a meaningful step toward reviving an inclusive political process.” Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council Chairman, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has appointed Dr. Kamil al-Tayeb Idris as[Read More…]