By Louis Loku Two civilians were killed, and several others were injured following an attack on a cattle camp in Dolo Payam, according to the state government. In a press release issued on Friday, the Central Equatoria State Ministry of Information and Communication said the incident occurred in the early[Read More…]
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Thunder kills a soldier, and injures two in Rumbek East County
By Yang Ater Authorities in Rumbek East County said a thunder strike has killed an SSPDF soldier and injured two other people following heavy rainfall in the area. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon in Maborduang Village, according to county officials. Speaking to the Number One Citizen Daily Newspaper on[Read More…]
Puot blames senior officials for Nasir violence
By Yiep Joseph The suspended petroleum minister, Puot Kang Chol, on Friday used his testimony before a special court in Juba to accuse some senior government officials of being responsible for the Nasir conflict, his arrest, and the ongoing instability. Appearing before the court during the 80th hearing session, Puot[Read More…]
Protecting South Sudan by pausing the handshake
By Kiden Stela Mandela Dear South Sudanese and the people in this great nation, In our beautiful culture, a greeting is never just a word. It is a connection. To shake hands, to grasp another’s hand firmly, is a compulsory mark of respect, warmth, and brotherhood. It is how we[Read More…]
South Sudan leaders should embark on dialogue
In recent years, South Sudan has continued to grapple with cycles of political tension, economic hardship, and fragile peace. Despite multiple agreements and repeated promises of reform, trust among political leaders remains limited, and citizens continue to bear the consequences of stalled implementation and recurring instability. What is urgently needed[Read More…]
Journalists trained on electoral reporting in Rumbek
By Yang Ater Yang The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJoSS), with support from Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), trained 20 journalists and stakeholders in Rumbek on electoral reporting, media professionalism, and cybercrime awareness ahead of South Sudan’s anticipated 2026 elections. The one-day forum brought together journalists, election officials, civil[Read More…]
CEPO condemns violence along Warrap–Lakes–Unity Border triangle
By Yang Ater Yang The Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO) has expressed concern over the continuing violence along the border triangle connecting Northern Warrap, Rumbek North, and Unity State. Speaking in Rumbek, Daniel Laat Kon Ater said the conflict is mainly driven by cattle raiding and revenge killings that[Read More…]
Gogrial East police detain a 12-year-old girl over a teenager’s death
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Gogrial East County have detained a 12-year-old girl following the death of another teenager after a fight in Ajugo Payam over the weekend. According to Gogrial East County Police Inspector Madut Madut Deng, the incident happened while the mothers of the two girls were[Read More…]
Residents praise Wunrok school for expanding access to education and livelihoods
By Deng Athian Residents of Twic County have praised Wunrok Nursery and Primary School for its growing role in expanding access to education and improving local livelihoods, following a sharp increase in enrollment from 30 pupils in 2024 to nearly 500 learners today. Community members said the school has become[Read More…]
Lightning kill 2 people and 20 goats in Aweil East County and Madhol Payam
By Hou Akot Hou Two people have been killed following a thunderstorm in Kanajak, Aweil East County, after lightning struck a residential tukul on Tuesday evening. A relative of one of the victims, Deng Mawien, said the incident shocked the community, noting that seven people were sheltering in the house[Read More…]
SSNBS calls for improvement on metrology infrastructure
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards has called on the government to improve and advance the country’s metrology infrastructure to create confidence in measurement. Speaking during World Metrology Day on Wednesday under the theme “Building Trust in Policy Making,” John Odongi Nyakaba, director general of[Read More…]
Over 10 killed in separate cattle raids in Warrap State
By Sabri Dibaco At least 20 people have been killed and several others injured following two separate armed attacks in Tonj North and Tonj South counties of Warrap State this week. The first incident occurred on Tuesday, 19 May, when suspected armed criminals from Kirik attacked Mareng-Noi village in Tonj[Read More…]
Wildlife Conservation takes center stage in national infrastructure talks
By Sabri Dibaco The Ministry of Land, Housing, and Urban Development, in collaboration with the Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism and partners including the University of Juba and African Parks, gathered together for a workshop to discuss balancing national growth with environmental protection. The workshop aimed at the development[Read More…]
Rising fuel prices hit youth livelihoods in Yei, leaders warn
By James Innocent Youth leaders and business representatives in Yei River County have raised concerns over the sharp increase in fuel prices, warning that the situation is severely affecting young people who depend on motorcycle transport and small-scale businesses for survival. Speaking in Yei, youth leader Gaga Frank said the[Read More…]
CESYU promotes unity as Youth Convention countdown begins
By Yiep Joseph The Central Equatoria State Youth Union (CESYU) has officially announced preparations for its Third State Youth Convention, scheduled to take place in Juba from June 8 to June 10, 2026. The event will bring together youth leaders, government representatives, and stakeholders from across the state as well[Read More…]
VP Abdelbagi calls for vigilance amid Ebola threat
By Lodu William Odiya Vice president and chairperson for the service cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, has called on citizens to remain calm and observe preventive precautions following the reported Ebola outbreak in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Addressing the press, Abdelbagi said that the disease is highly[Read More…]
Yei County Commissioner donates 168 chairs to local chiefs
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, has donated more than 168 chairs to local chiefs across the county’s five payams in a move aimed at strengthening the operations of traditional authorities and supporting local administration. The beneficiaries include chiefs from Lasu, Mugwo, Tore, Yei[Read More…]
RJMEC warns of rising threat to South Sudan peace
By Sabri Dibaco The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has called for urgent dialogue, an immediate cessation of hostilities, and strict adherence to the Revitalised Peace Agreement to prevent further deterioration of peace and stability in South Sudan. Presenting the RJMEC First Quarterly Report of 2026 before the[Read More…]
NSS moves former Finance Minister from detention to house arrest
By Yang Ater Yang The former Minister of Finance and Planning, Marial Dongrin Ater, was on Wednesday released from detention at the National Security Service (NSS) “Blue House” facility and placed under house arrest in Juba. Dr. Dongrin was arrested in February in Rumbek, the capital of Lakes State, and[Read More…]
Foreign Embassies call for urgent dialogue to preserve peace
By Sabri Dibaco A coalition of foreign embassies and international partners has reaffirmed that South Sudan’s peace agreement remains the sole basis for the legitimacy of the country’s transitional government, warning that unilateral changes to the deal could undermine peace efforts. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the embassies[Read More…]