By Yiep Joseph   President Salva Kiir has applauded Unity State Governor Riek Bim Top for maintaining peace and stability in the region. According to a statement from the Office of the President, Governor Bim briefed President Kiir on Wednesday regarding the situation in Unity State. Following the briefing, President[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   A renewed sense of hope is sweeping across Kajo-Keji County as 5,000 smallholder farmers have received crucial agricultural inputs. This timely intervention from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) aims to bolster food security and revitalize food production in the county. The distribution, which began[Read More…]

By No. 1 Citizen and Agencies   US and South Sudanese officials have clarified that South Sudan is not the ultimate destination for deportees from the United States. This statement comes a day after the Department of Homeland Security criticized a federal judge’s order to maintain custody of migrants reportedly[Read More…]

Staff writer   High electricity tariffs in Juba city, has compelled President Salva Kiir Mayardit to formed a committee to review electricity power supply. The President alluded that whereas the government bears the responsibility to ensure the citizens of South Sudan enjoy reliable and affordable electricity, “there is an outcry[Read More…]

By James Innocent   United Nations mission in South Sudan concluded a ten-day HIV training for over 20 participants in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, on Monday. Participants included local government officials, health workers, security personnel, civil society representatives, members of the HIV Club in Yei, and media representatives.[Read More…]

By Manas James Okony   Prominent liberation war veteran, General Stephen Ogut Obongo, was laid to rest with full military honors at the Martyrs’ Cemetery in Juba on Tuesday morning. Gen. Ogut, a military figure in South Sudan’s fight for independence, passed away on May 8, 2025, at a hospital[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch   One person has been killed in a road ambush along the Baidit-Bor Town road on Monday evening. According to Jonglei State Minister for Information, three young men encountered the ambush on their way back to Bor Town headquarters from Baidit Payam, where they attended wrestling[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Citizens expressed optimism as Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin returned to Juba from Rome, Italy. Cardinal Ameyu attended the burial of Pope Francis and the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV. His return to Juba on Tuesday attracted many South Sudanese to Juba International Airport, symbolizing their[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Chairperson of the Kajo Keji County Organization, Aggrey Tisa Sabuni, has urged citizens to consider pooling resources for the construction of the Kajo-Keji Juba Highway. Sabuni said that waiting for government intervention would be futile. He highlighted a previous community-led effort, noting that an earlier[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   The Greater Horn of Africa (GHA) is highly likely to experience above-normal rainfall during the upcoming June to September (JJAS) 2025 season. According to a new forecast released on Tuesday by IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) as this offers opportunities for agriculture, the[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch   People living with HIV across South Sudan rippled in panic, fearing lack of support following cut of funding by United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The move has severely impacted essential health services and access to life-saving antiretroviral drugs in a nation already heavily[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch   The authorities of Twic East County in Jonglei State have announced the passing of Former Twic East County Commissioner, Deng Mabeny Kuot. He died on Sunday in Juba. According to officials, the late Deng Mabeny served in various capacities, including as Commissioner of Twic East[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Central Equatoria State has commenced allotment of plots to residents in Gudele Block B Extension. The exercise, conducted the state Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Public Utilities, is expected to pave way for improved service delivery in the area. The State Minister of Lands, Housing, and[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Northern Bahr El Ghazal State Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agencies urges communities to stop creating more chieftainships. Bol Akoon Akoon cited challenges to limited financial resources to run numerous chieftaincies in the state. The minister made the call during the memorial ceremony of[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior, on Monday discussed on national development and in regional cooperation. In the meeting, Vice President and chair of gender and youth cluster, Nyandeng briefed President Kiir, on the current political and socio-economic situation within[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Gambling cases are alarming in Yei River County, according to Youth Association Chairperson. Gaga Frank Osman said gambling activities in Yei River County drive young people into stealing at night after they run out of money in their pockets. Gaga cited a rising number of young[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) intercepted substandard fuel at Nimule entry point and turned it back to country of origin. According to the Bureau of Standards, this action stressed the continued efforts to clamp down on the influx of non-compliant goods into the[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan’s U-20 Women’s national team secured their spot in the second round of the FIFA U-20 World Cup qualifiers after a resounding 8-0 victory over Djibouti at Juba Stadium over the weekend. Aniet Wek Maduok set the tone early, netting a hat-trick within the[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou   Northern Bahr el Ghazal state governor visited Gakrol payam in Aweil South County on Friday, May 16, the event of the SPLA Anniversary Day to hear first, challenges facing the county. The visit provided Governor Simon Ober Mawut with an opportunity to engage directly with[Read More…]

By James Innocent   One-day meeting aimed at enhancing community-based peace mechanisms was held in Morobo County of Central Equatoria State. Supported by Finn Church Aid (FCA) the meeting brought together over ten representatives from various local peace structures in the county. Participants included members from the Police, religious institutions,[Read More…]