By Yiep Joseph South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has issued a directive banning all soldiers off duty from carrying weapons across the country. Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, SSPDF Spokesperson, announced the orders from the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), stating that this move is meant to enforce arms[Read More…]
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Duk road ambush leaves 3 injured
By Manas James Okony Two girls and a woman were injured in a gun attack, and a child went missing following an ambush by armed assailants in Duk County, Jonglei State, on Friday, authorities reported. Duk County Commissioner John Chatim Ruei told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that the victims[Read More…]
Pibor Mobile court tackles 36 cases amid Justice Backlog
By Manas James Okony A mobile court operating in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) has made significant strides in addressing judicial backlogs, passing verdicts on 36 cases since its establishment on March 10, 2024. This initiative marks a pivotal moment for an area that has faced lawlessness and a[Read More…]
Combating Financial crime is crucial-Gov’t
By Staff Writer South Sudan government is intensifying its initiatives to eradicate financial crimes and curtail money laundering as a critical component of its broader economic reform strategy. Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, the Vice President and chair of the Economic Cluster, and Commissioner John Daniel Kipa of the Financial[Read More…]
Gov’t targets fibre optics to boost AI development
By Philip Buda Ladu The government of South Sudan is poised to significantly bolster its digital infrastructure, with plans to initiate the laying of its first-ever fibre optic network by September 2025. This ambitious project, revealed by Telecommunication Undersecretary Lado Wani Kenyi at the conclusion of the Global Artificial Intelligence[Read More…]
Melut bans milk, meat consumption
By Philip Buda Ladu Authorities in Melut County, Upper Nile State, have imposed a temporary ban on the consumption of milk and meat from dead cattle following sudden and mysterious deaths of over 30 animals in Damtum village. The alarming livestock deaths have prompted urgent action from local officials, who[Read More…]
At least 6 dead, dozens injured in Abyei attacks
By Hou Akot Hou At least six people have been killed and dozens others wounded in a series of renewed violence in disputed Abyei Administrative Area. The latest incident occurred on Sunday, April 6th, targeting the areas of Majak-Maan-Nyuar, Dongop, and Lou. This followed an earlier attack on April 4th,[Read More…]
US Revokes South Sudanese Visas
By Yiep Joseph United States of America has issued a drastic order immediately revoking visas for South Sudanese passport holders and will not issue new ones, citing the Country’s failure to repatriate its citizens in a timely manner. “It is time for the Transitional Government of South Sudan to[Read More…]
South Sudan identifies key pillars for AI development
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan has identified three crucial pillars necessary to effectively harness the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for national development. Dr. Lado Wani Kenyi, Undersecretary for Telecommunication at the National Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, articulated these pillars while attending the Kigali[Read More…]
South Sudan launches safety guide for journalists
By Philip Buda Ladu In a significant step towards safeguarding media professionals, South Sudan media fraternity launched a comprehensive Journalists Safety Guide Manual. The initiative, spearheaded by the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) in collaboration with Advance South Sudan, with support from UNESCO, was unveiled at the Yam[Read More…]
SPLM-IO reiterates call for Machar’s release
By Philip Buda Ladu Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has reiterated a call for immediate released of its chairman, First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny. South Sudan’s main opposition party made the call as the AU Penal of the Wise are Juba to help de-escalate political tensions.[Read More…]
Mayom County MP condemns Abiemnom attack
By Yiep Joseph A Member of Parliament representing Mayom County in Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has condemned the attack in Abiemnom County, Ruweng Administrative Area. On Wednesday, youth from Mayom County in Unity State attacked Abiemnom County of Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) leaving 36 people dead, according to Chol[Read More…]
Gov’t commits to peace
By Yiep Joseph Vice President Taban Deng Gai, Chairperson of the Infrastructure Cluster, has reiterated President Salva Kiir’s commitment to implementing the 2018 peace agreement. VP Gai made the remarks during a meeting with Ethiopia’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Nebil Mahdi, on Friday, according to a statement shared with the[Read More…]
UJOSS advances health insurance initiative for Journalists
By Yiep Joseph Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) is advancing its initiative to establish a health insurance plan for journalists. This week, UJOSS convened a meeting with media stakeholders, including media house managers, to discuss the proposed plan, as announced in a statement released to the media. “The[Read More…]
Gatkuoth assumes key SSPDF role
By Yiep Joseph Acting Chief of General Staff for the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLA-IO), Lt. Gen. Koang Gatkuoth Kerjiok has officially assumed the position of acting Deputy Chief of Defence Forces for the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF). This appointment follows the detention of Gen. Gabriel[Read More…]
Activist condemns attack in Abiemnom County
By Nakwam Rose An activist has condemned a violent attack by youth reportedly from Mayom County on Abiemnom County in Ruweng Administrative Area, calling for urgent intervention. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, April 2, 2025, is said to have forced the entire community to flee. According to media[Read More…]
Over 350 returnees arrive in Yei
By James Innocent Over 350 returnees arrived in Yei during March, primarily from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, according to officials from the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC). This was reported during a strategic planning meeting held by the Yei River County government with national and international organizations[Read More…]
High hopes on AU panel
By Philip Buda Ladu African Union’s (AU) Panel of the Wise embarks on a critical four-day mission to address the escalating political instability in the country. Led by former Kenyan judge Effie Owuor the team arrived in Juba yesterday, expected to meet President Salva Kiir Mayardit and detained First Vice[Read More…]
Tension on peaceful resolution
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan government affirms its commitment to resolving the nation’s current political challenges through peaceful means. Foreign Affairs Minister Ramadan Mohammed Abdallah Goc, voiced government’s reaffirmation while briefing diplomatic corps and UN agency representatives. The Minister addressed international community on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, outlining[Read More…]
South Sudan launches Electronic Permits, Regional Cargo Tracking
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) launched Electronic Permit and Regional Cargo Tracking System to improve cargo security and trade efficiency across East Africa. This system was launched at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) headquarters in Kampala last Friday. During the launch, Simon Akuei Deng, Director of[Read More…]