By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a rare legal confrontation, police in Juba’s Northern Division are demanding the Office of the President to release David Amour Majur Press Secretary for investigation into a serious criminal offense allegations. While a warrant for Majur’s arrest has been issued, police have not yet detained[Read More…]
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SSPDF : Captures top rebel commanders
By Yiep Joseph The Acting spokesperson of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), Col. Garang Ateny Alier, claimed the capture of two SPLM-IO generals in Longechuk County of Upper Nile. Speaking to this outlet, Ateny claimed that the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) consecutively attacked Mathiang barracks[Read More…]
UJOSS and Indian Embassy Partner to Strengthen South Sudan Journalism
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a significant move to bolster journalism in South Sudan, the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) has partnered with the Indian Embassy. The collaboration was announced following a recent meeting at the Indian Embassy in Juba between UJOSS Secretary General Majak Daniel Kuany Alier[Read More…]
Lawmakers propose currency change to address liquidity crisis
By Alan Clement TNLA lawmakers have proposed a currency change to tackle South Sudan’s worsening liquidity crisis, which has hindered salary access for civil servants and members of parliament. The proposal emerged during the 12th Ordinary Sitting of the TNLA on Monday, September 1st, 2025, following a motion tabled by[Read More…]
Push for economic power, decision-making transform lives in Mangateen
By Lodu William Odiya In a bold effort to uplift grassroots women in Mangateen area of Juba city, women parliamentarians and community leaders are championing household economic empowerment and inclusive decision-making. This initiative, implemented by Active Citizen South Sudan (ACSS) with funding from LM International (Global Office), marks a significant[Read More…]
Lawmakers trained in trauma recovery to strengthen legislative impact
By Alan Clement More than 50 South Sudanese lawmakers completed trauma counseling training in Juba, aiming to strengthen emotional resilience and improve legislative capacity amid the country’s ongoing peacebuilding efforts. The training, held from August 26 to 28, was organized by Peace Movement Netherlands Foundation (PAX) under its Empowered Women[Read More…]
Family demands release of widow detained in connection with murder
By James Okony The family of Aguet Garang is speaking out against the prolonged detention of their daughter with out trial. The young woman is currently held in Juba Central Prison awaiting trial for alleged involvement in the death of her husband. Aguet is the widow of Maj. Gen. Martin[Read More…]
CRISIS : Fresh attacks on oil facilities
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A second drone attack in less than a week at Heglig airport has prompted key oil companies to expressed fear of shutdown should the situation continue. The latest incident occurred at 2 a.m. on August 30, following an initial attack on August 26. Many people lost[Read More…]
Nimule Hospital grapples with shortage of essential drugs
By Alan Clement Nimule Hospital in Eastern Equatoria State faced shortage of essential medicines jeopardizing its ability to handle emergencies and routine patient care. Dr. David Nyuma, the Medical Director of Nimule Hospital, told No. 1 Citizen Newspaper in an interview on Friday, August 29th, 2025, that the shortage stems[Read More…]
BLAMES: SSPDF, SPLA-IO fresh clashes
By Chol D. Johnson and Yiep Joseph Fresh clashes emerged in Longechuk County in Upper Nile State despite peace efforts by the region. The South Sudan Peoples Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) confirmed the clashes and continue with blame games. In an exclusive[Read More…]
Environment Undersecretary Pushes for Electric Vehicle Adoption in South Sudan
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Joseph Africano Bartel, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Environment, is urging South Sudan to leverage its rich deposits of rare minerals to advance the country’s economic and environmental goals, particularly in the growing electric vehicle (EV) sector. Electric vehicles (EVs) reduce carbon emissions primarily by[Read More…]
IGAD launches Development of National Action Plan for Child policy
By Lodu William Odiya The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has launched Development of National Action Plan for the Child policy framework in South Sudan. Addressing the participants during the event on Tuesday, Dr. Victoria Anib Majur, the head of the Social Development Unit of the IGAD said the gathering[Read More…]
Ethiopia affirms commitment to advancing partnership
By Lodu William Odiya The Ethiopian Special Envoy and Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide Mohammed has affirmed Ethiopia’s commitment in advancing a comprehensive partnership with South Sudan for the benefit of the both citizens. In a statement issued by the presidential press unit yesterday, the remark came during a meeting[Read More…]
Residents threaten to sue Gov’t institutions over negligence
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The residents of High Referendum, Gudele and Mia Saba, have initiative plan to sue the Juba City Council, the Ministry of Roads and Bridges, and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry over negligence. In an interview with this outlet on Wednesday, Mario Maker Majok, an advocate[Read More…]
Customers in dilemma as cash crisis faces Momo Centres
By: Chol D. Johnson The MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) customers haveexpressed frustration over insufficient cash to withdraw or deposit. This is as a result of the ongoing liquidity crisis facing the country. Most customers expressed that despite the call to embark on electronic transaction cash withdrawal continue to be challenge[Read More…]
MP calls for swift action on crumbling Juba-Yei-Kaya Road
By Alan Clement A Member of Parliament representing Yei River County, has appealed to the Ministry of Roads and Bridges to expedite the rehabilitation of the Juba-Kaya-Yei Road. Speaking during the 11th ordinary sitting of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) on Wednesday August 27, 2025, Paul Yoane Bonju warned[Read More…]
PENSIONS : Parliament to summon Defense Minister
By Alan Clement Members of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) have agreed to summon the Minister of Defense and Veteran Affairs to answer questions regarding pensions. A call followed reports of the institution’s failure to deliver pensions and entitlements to war veterans and retired soldiers amid worsening conditions.[Read More…]
US renews calls for an investigation into the death of a journalist
By Lodu William Odiya The United States of America has renewed its call for an investigation into the death of journalist Christopher Allen. Christopher Allen, a dual U.S. and United Kingdom citizen, was shot dead on August 26, 2017, while covering a clash in Kaya Town, Central Equatoria State, South[Read More…]
SSNBS affirms commitment to implement harmonized standards on products
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards has yesterday affirmed commitment to implementing harmonize African standards on automotive industry. These remarks came during a workshop organized to create awareness on implementation of harmonized standards for the Automotive Industry. Speaking during the opening, Gloria Nyoka Joseph, the[Read More…]
MPs criticizes Labour Ministry over youth job crisis
By Alan Clement Members of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) have pointed fingers at the Ministry of Labour for failing to effectively regulate the private sector and protect local workers. The lawmakers voiced deep concern over high unemployment rates among South Sudanese youth during a debate on the motion[Read More…]