By Lodu William Odiya Pressure to ensure proper utilization of oil revenue looms as the South Sudan government and partners intensify efforts to boost oil production. Despite the report of oil resumption this year, the country continues to struggle with several challenges, such as the delay of salaries of civil[Read More…]
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Kiir Reshuffles WES, NBGs governments
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has on Thursday dismissed and appointed several senior officials in the Western Equatoria and Northern Bahr El Ghazal State governments. Those affected included state advisors, ministers, members of parliament and members of specialized independent commissions, and county commissioners. The changes were announced[Read More…]
Unity State governor urges youth to reject tribalism
Unity State governor, Maj. Gen. Riek Bim Top, has appealed to the people of Unity state , especially the youth to embrace peace to honor the sacrifices of the thousands of South Sudanese martyrs. In a message released by the governor’s office to commemorate South Sudan’s martyrs day, governor Riek[Read More…]
South Sudan, Partners launch National Action Plan (NAP) on Maputo protocol
By Lodu William Odiya The Global Voices Organization (GVO), in partnership with the National Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare with support from the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), launched a national consultation on the development of the roadmap, National Action Plan (NAP) for the domestication and implementation of the[Read More…]
South Sudan to develop action plan for implementing Maputo Protocol
By Lodu William Odiya The Undersecretary at the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, Esther Ikere has on Wednesday said the ministry would develop a concrete action plan to guide in the implementation of Maputo Protocol. Ikere made the remark in an official opening of a first consultative workshop[Read More…]
Students protest Ugandan military incursion in Kajo-Keji County
By Lodu William Odiya Students at the University of Juba on Wednesday held a protest at the campus, accusing the Ugandan army of crossing into South Sudan and killing five government soldiers in Kajo-Keji County. In a statement obtained by this outlet, student chairperson for the School of Education, Alaboch[Read More…]
Citizens Criticize SSFF Election Body for Disqualifying Teng from the Race
By Alan Clement Some members of the public have criticized the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) for excluding contestant Teng Deng from the upcoming elections. The criticism follows an announcement of the final lists for those to run for the SSFF presidential seat. Previous week, the SSFF election body qualified[Read More…]
Dr. Garang’s son calls for unity as South Sudanese commemorate Martyrs Day
By Manas James Okony The son of liberator late Dr. John Garang Mabior has call on South Sudanese to embrace unity in honor of the martyrs. Mabior made the remark as the country commemorates Martyrs Day. July 30 marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of Commander Dr. John Garang[Read More…]
Governor Kok expresses hope as the country celebrates martyrs day
By Alan Clement Dr. Riek Gai Kok, governor of Jonglei state has assured citizens of a hopeful future for South Sudan despite the persistent challenges the country, as he paid tribute to the fallen soldiers on martyrs’ day. In his martyrs day statement released on July 30th, 2025, Riek Gai[Read More…]
CES Gov’t calls for calm after UPDF attack in Kajo-Keji County
By Alan Clement The Central Equatoria State Government has appealed for calm in Kajokeji amid reports of a Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) incursion in the Nyainga-muda (Bori boma) and Kangapo II payam earlier this week. The government made this appeal during a weekly meeting with State security committee on[Read More…]
South Korean Commander honored for transformative humanitarian contributions in GPAA
By Alan Clement The government of Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), has honored Colonel Kwon Byungguk, Commander of the Republic of Korea Horizontal Military Engineering and Development Company (ROKHMEDC), for exemplary humanitarian service and infrastructure development in the region. During a farewell event held on July 29th, 2025 in Pibor,[Read More…]
Kuol recommends use oil revenue for Agric as instructed by Dr. John
By Lodu William Odiya Senior presidential Advisor, Kuol Manyang Juuk has called on the government to use the country’s oil revenue to support agriculture as early stated by Late Dr. John Garang De Mabior. Speaking to the media, Manyang highlighted that during the liberation Late Dr. John was advising colleagues[Read More…]
Kiir urges officials to serve with integrity in honor of martyrs
By Lodu William Odiya The President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, has urged the leaders to serve with integrity and humility for the greater good of the country. In his address to the nation on Martyrs Day commemoration yesterday, President Kiir said as the country reflects[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji Commissioner urges national government intervention over border dispute
By Lodu William Odiya The Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County of Central Equatoria State, Jackson Wani Mule has urged the National government to swiftly intervene and resolve its border issue with the neighbouring Uganda. This comes after an alleged claim that Nyaiga-muda area of Kajo-Keji is one kilometre inside Uganda. According[Read More…]
“Sovereignty is with the voters,” says NEC chairperson
By Lodu William Odiya The Chairperson of the National Election Commission (NEC), Professor Abednego Akok Kacuol, has called on South Sudanese leaders to prioritize the election process to give power to the people. Akok expressed that the NEC will remain committed to the election process while leaders and the citizens[Read More…]
South Sudan, Uganda to form committee to investigate border confrontations
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Army and neighboring Uganda have agreed to form a joint committee to investigate the recent armed confrontation at the border. On Monday, the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) engaged in an encroachment plan in South Sudan’s Kajo Keji County, according to the county[Read More…]
Snake kills three in Eastern Equatoria
Jacob Onuha Nelson At least three people have died of snake bites, this year, in Imehejek administrative area of Eastern Equatoria state. Acting Director of Health at Imehejek administrative area, Lobeli Mark, told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper in an interview, on Sunday. According to the Acting Director of[Read More…]
Cholera kills nine in Eastern Equatoria
By Jacob Onuha Nelson At least nine people have been confirmed dead of Cholera while forty-nine cases registered in Imehejek Administrative Area of Eastern Equatoria State. Imehejek Administrative Area Acting Health Director, Lobeli Mark confirming the report in a phone interview with this outlet on Sunday, said laboratory samples[Read More…]
Activists call for inclusion in phase two of security arrangement
By Yiep Joseph Members of Civil society have called on the Transitional National Committee (NTC) to ensure inclusivity in phase two of the Transitional Security Arrangement. The activists appeal followed the announcement by NTC to commence with Phase Two of the Transitional Security Arrangement in September this year. The[Read More…]
Security improves in Mugwo Payam as civil-military dialogue continues
By James Innocent Authorities in Mugwo Payam of Yei River County said that the security situation in the area has improved as civil-military relations strengthened. The officials made the remark during a one-day security meeting held at the Mugwo Payam headquarters over the weekend. Addressing the gathering, Latio Nowel[Read More…]