By Sabri Dibaco The 1,280 former SPLA-IO defectors began preparation for their integration into the SSPDF, as announced by the governor of Western Equatoria State. Governor Daniel Badagbu describes the move as an important step toward consolidating peace and security in the state and South Sudan at large. Badagbu announced[Read More…]
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OPINION: Tonj elites are part of insecurity in Greater Tonj
Writer: Tong Akok Anei It is heartbreaking and deeply concerning how Greater Tonj is butchering itself, but the first challenge is that we failed to point out the real contributing factor that ignites the situation in Tonj amid our cries and yearning for stability. This gave someone like me the[Read More…]
Lack of a functional ambulance in Duk County puts lives at risk, official
By Louis Loku Health authorities in Duk County of Jonglei State have made an urgent appeal for a functional ambulance. The official warned that the breakdown of the county’s only emergency vehicle is delaying life-saving referrals and placing critically ill patients in grave danger. Speaking on Sunday, Duk County Health[Read More…]
Kanjoro Bridge’s financial and material resources mobilisation drive kicks off
By James Innocent The Chairperson of the Kanjoro Bridge Construction Committee, Johnson Poru Hillary, has said the committee is intensifying efforts to mobilise financial and material resources. This is ahead of the official launch of the Kanjoro Bridge construction project scheduled for later this month. Speaking after a meeting with[Read More…]
New education program to benefit 1,000 out-of-school adults in Wau
By Deng Athian A new education and skills development program is creating opportunities for learning, employment, and self-reliance for 1,000 out-of-school adults and youth in Wau. The initiative aims to equip vulnerable adults and young people with literacy, technical skills, psychosocial support, and entrepreneurship opportunities to help them improve their[Read More…]
Central Bank staff resume strike after Governor dissolves workers’ union
By Sabri Dibaco Employees of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) resumed their strike after Governor Johnny Ohisa Damian issued an administrative order dissolving the Bank of South Sudan Workers Trade Union (BoSSWTU). After the dissolution of the pressure body, many of the staff at the bank resumed their peaceful[Read More…]
Imagine Academy athletes sweep top honors at Juba peace marathon
By Samir Dibaco Imagine Academy athletes swept the top honours at the “Run for Peace and Development” marathon. The event, which occurred in Juba on Sunday, saw Paul Lokoro win the 5-kilometre race in 17 minutes and 30 seconds and Rose Nakang claim the women’s title after crossing the finish[Read More…]
Yei authorities launch investigation into the killing of three civilians
By James Innocent Authorities in Yei River County have condemned the killing of three civilians along the Yei–Maridi road and say security agencies have launched investigations to identify those responsible. Yei River County Commissioner Samuel Henry Malimbo said the County Security Committee met following the incidents, which occurred in Kirikwa,[Read More…]
Two suspects arrested over ambush on the vehicle of Governor Lobong’s advisor
By Louis Loku Security forces in Eastern Equatoria State have arrested two suspects in connection with the ambush on a government advisor’s vehicle. The incident occurred on the evening of July 10 in Hiyala Payam, according to state authorities. According to the state government, the operation was carried out by[Read More…]
Windle Trust distributes scholastic materials to learners in Aweil North County
By Hou Akot Hou Children in Basic learning institutions in Aweil North County have begun receiving scholastic materials such as exercise books, pens and pencils including bags early last week in Wath-Thok primary school in Aweil North county in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state. Wath-Thok Primary School teacher Mr. Akec[Read More…]
Kabu South residents demand roads and a health centre
By Sabri Dibaco Residents of the Kabu South residential area in Juba County have appealed to the government to urgently improve road infrastructure, establish a health facility, build schools, and increase access to clean water, saying the lack of basic services continues to cost lives. The appeal was made during[Read More…]
Revenue Authority Chief calls for urgent rehabilitation of Juba-Nimule highway
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) Commissioner General Moun Deng Ajuet has called for the urgent rehabilitation of the Juba-Nimule highway. He cited that upgrading the country’s busiest trade corridor would speed up cargo movement, facilitate trade, and significantly increase government revenue. Ajuet made the remarks while speaking[Read More…]
Twic women leaders call for acceptance of women’s participation in public spheres
By Hou Akot Hou Women in Twic County of Warrap State have called on all government institutions and the entire local community leadership to always consider them. The group acknowledged their effective roles during and after the liberation struggle. They made the call during the community dialogue forum organised by[Read More…]
Thousand begin collecting national identity cards in greater Yei
By James Innocent More than 1,000 people turned up at the Directorate of Nationality, Passports, and Immigration in Yei River County on Friday as the distribution of newly processed South Sudanese national identity cards officially began. The exercise follows the arrival of more than 4,000 national identity cards for applicants[Read More…]
Governor Adil urges Mundari youth to champion peace and prepare for elections
By Louis Loku Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has called on Mundari youth from cattle camps to promote peace, unity, and responsible citizenship, urging them to reject violence and play a constructive role in their communities. The governor made the remarks when a delegation of Mundari cattle camp[Read More…]
Ex-Jonglei Minister laid to rest in Juba
By Manas James Okony Isaac Ajiba Ochang, the former Minister of Information and Communication in South Sudan’s Jonglei State, was laid to rest at his residence in the capital, Juba, on Saturday. Ajiba Ochang passed away in Cairo, Egypt, on 29 June 2026 at the age of 71 after a[Read More…]
Commissioners join mourners to honour late captain Isaac Logu Gaitano
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, and the Commissioner of Lainya County, Huda Michael Laila, joined hundreds of mourners during the funeral service of the late South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) Captain Isaac Logu Gaitano. The late was killed in an ambush along[Read More…]
WES governor urges holdout armed groups to return home
By Louis Loku Western Equatoria State Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa has appealed to holdout armed groups, including forces loyal to Futuyo, to abandon armed struggle, return home, and embrace peace, dialogue, and reconciliation. Speaking during celebrations marking South Sudan’s 15th Independence Anniversary in Yambio on Wednesday, Governor Badagbu said the[Read More…]
Digitel independence day marathon inspires unity, and patriotism
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudanese leaders have called on citizens, particularly young people, to embrace unity, resilience, and patriotism as the country marked its 15th Independence Anniversary with a 10-kilometre marathon organised by Digitel South Sudan in partnership with the South Sudan Athletics Federation. Speaking after the race at the[Read More…]
Naduru fans mourn slain coach George Kobo with silent tribute
By Sabri Dibaco Football supporters from Naduru residential area paid an emotional tribute to their late head coach, George Kobo, during the team’s final group-stage match against Sodia, days after he was shot dead in an incident reportedly involving a Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officer. The atmosphere at the football[Read More…]