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…]
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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…]
President Kiir calls for reconciliation, and unity as country prepares for elections
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on South Sudanese to embrace unity, reconciliation, and solidarity. The head of state said the country’s future depends on its ability to overcome divisions as it prepares for its first general elections. Addressing the nation during celebrations marking South Sudan’s 15th[Read More…]
Thuri community of Raja concludes consultative meeting
By Ngor Deng Matem The newly elected chairman of the Thuri (Luo) community of Raja and Aweil, Mr. David Ayaga Burko Osman, on Friday concluded his first consultative meeting with community members in Wau, reaffirming his commitment to unity, inclusive leadership, and community development. Mr. David was elected last week[Read More…]
Aweil East crown ACT Champions in Juba
By Ngor Deng Matem The Aweil East Football Team was crowned champion of the Aweil Counties Tournament (ACT) after defeating Aweil West in the final played on Friday at Buluk Playground in Juba. The lone goal secured the championship for Aweil East, bringing to a close a successful tournament that[Read More…]
Five cleft lip patients miss free surgery in Wau due to anemia
By Hou Akot Hou At least five cleft lip patients from the 22 who were transferred from Northern Bahr el Ghazal State to Wau in Western Bahr el Ghazal State have returned home without undergoing surgery. The Health Education Focal Point, Luka Lual Aleu, told this outlet that the 22[Read More…]
BoSS staff resume work after Union engagement
By Deng Athian Staff of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) have resumed work after the institution’s workers’ union engaged employees and took responsibility for following up on their concerns. A source at the Central Bank told this publication that William Madut Akol, Chairperson of the BoSS Workers’ Union, informed[Read More…]
A cattle raid leaves two dead in Aweng Payam, Warrap State
By Hou Akot Hou At least two people were killed during a cattle raid that took place on Tuesday night in Bul-Yom Boma of Aweng Payam, Twic County, Warrap State. According to the police inspector in Aweng Payam, Col. Riing Mayot Dhel, the attack occurred while residents were asleep. Armed[Read More…]
Special court adjourns session over power outage
By Yiep Joseph The Special Court on Tuesday adjourned its proceedings after a power outage left the Freedom Hall courtroom without electricity. During the 95th session of the ongoing trial involving First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and his co-accused, the courtroom was plunged into darkness due to the power[Read More…]
Governor denies alleged remarks against Gen. Isaac Mamur
By Louis Loku The Office of the Governor of Eastern Equatoria State has dismissed as false and misleading social media claims alleging that Governor Gen. Louis Lobong Lojore made derogatory remarks against Hon. Gen. Isaac Mamur Mette during a recent SPLM summit. In a public statement issued on Tuesday, the[Read More…]
Bari Community calls for preservation of language and culture
By Sabri Dibaco The Bari community has celebrated the 15th anniversary of Jubek Day with renewed appeals to preserve the Bari language, protect cultural heritage, and strengthen peace and national unity through cultural identity. The celebrations, held in Nyaing ahead of South Sudan’s Independence Day, brought together Bari elders, youth,[Read More…]
Yei Commissioner calls for unity as South Sudan marks 15th independence anniversary
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, has called on the people of Yei River County and South Sudan to uphold peace, unity, reconciliation, and hard work as the country commemorates the 15th Independence Anniversary. In his Independence Day message issued on Tuesday, Malimbo congratulated[Read More…]
Citizens urge government to foster peace and unity during Independence Day Marathon
By Sabri Dibaco As South Sudan celebrated the 15th anniversary of its independence, citizens used the occasion to call on the government to strengthen national unity and restore lasting peace across the country. The appeals were made during a national marathon organised by Digitel Telecommunications Network in collaboration with the[Read More…]