By Jacob Onuha Nelson A leading member of the National Transitional Legislative Assembly (NTLA) has called on young people to reject early marriage as a crucial step towards improving the country’s social and economic situation. Julius Ajo Molinga, the chairperson of the Eastern Equatoria National Parliamentary caucus, made the remarks[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya Children and youth parliamentarians are urging the government to significantly increase budgetary allocation to the education sector to curb skyrocketing tuition fees, which they say are preventing thousands of young people from accessing learning. The call was made during a debate on youth inclusion in governance[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The legal team defending the First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, and seven co-accused has requested time to review the evidence as the trial enters the cross-examination session. On Wednesday, October 22nd, during the 13th session, the prosecution team ended the examination-in-chief session where the investigator responded[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has revealed a remarkable progress in national revenue collection, financial management, and institutional governance, marking a major milestone in the country’s economic reform efforts. In a press statement signed by Commissioner General Simon Akuei Deng, the South Sudan Revenue Authority’s[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph As the court trials for Puot Kang and the seven co-accused proceed, the tough sessions surface with the lead investigator outlining the alleged roles of each accused person in the Nasir conflict. During the 12th session on Monday, the lead investigator, Maj. Gen. Basilio Thomas Wani, read[Read More…]

 By Alan Clement The Chaplaincy Corps of the Ministry of Defence has called for the inclusion of the security sector in South Sudan’s new National Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Strategic Plan (2025–2029). The Corps emphasized that the mental health needs of uniformed personnel must be formally integrated into the[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The Special Court trying Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused has adjourned trials to Monday, 20 Oct 2025. The eleventh session held on Friday was fixed for the presentation of the summary of the case, a lengthy presentation. During the presentations, the lead investigator, Maj. Gen. Basilio[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit and the Under-secretary General of the United Nations for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix has discussed initiatives to strengthen peace in the country. In a statement issued by the presidential press unit yesterday, the two leaders discussed the current peace situation in the[Read More…]

By Alan Clement Civil Society have cautioned the young people to prioritize clear, issue-driven advocacy over personalized or vague calls for action. According to Civil Society activists, to meaningfully shape South Sudan’s political and electoral landscape there is need for serious engagement. Noel Kaiga Joseph, Executive Director of Space, a[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The National Legislative Assembly (NTLA) has passed the long-awaited National Youth Development Policy, 2025. The parliament made the progress after serious deliberation during its Thursday morning sitting. The long struggle by youth organizations and civil society has finally been realized as lawmakers passed the policy. During Thursday’s[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has once again cautioned his comrades in the military to cease involvement in the country’s politics. The head of state emphasized defending the country, its people, and their properties as the sole constitutional role of the military; hence, they should not be involved in[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan people Defense Forces (SSPDF) spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang has yesterday urged the officers to avoid intimidating journalists when carrying out their duties. This remark followed a roundtable discussion between the stakeholders on media relations and human rights organized by the South[Read More…]

By Alan Clement The Director of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces’ Directorate of Child Protection has urged both military officers and civilians to uphold truth, accountability, and respect for human rights in their daily conduct. Speaking exclusively to this outlet, Maj. Gen. Chaplain Khamis Edward emphasized that the protection[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The South Sudan government has extended the lifespan of the special court trying Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused. The court pronounced the extension on Wednesday during the 10th session following the recent expiration of the previously given time frame. During the previous session, Dr. Geri Raimondo[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Security forces has yesterday resolved to collaborate and work together to permanently eliminate the roadblocks in the country. In statement issued by the South Sudan Peoples Forces (SSPDF) spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the resolution came during a lengthy and fruitful deliberation[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has expressed a deep sorrow for the passing of  Raila Amolo Odinga, EGH, the former Kenyan Prime Minister. “It is with profound sorrow and a deep sense of loss that I learned of the passing of the Right Honourable Raila Amolo Odinga,[Read More…]