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…]
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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…]
Kanjoro bridge launch in Yei to boost community connectivity
By James Innocent Authorities in Yei River County on Thursday officially launched the construction of the Kanjoro Bridge along the Lomuku 1 Newsite road, a community-driven initiative aimed at improving transportation and connectivity within the area. The launch ceremony, which had earlier been announced by the Commissioner of Yei River[Read More…]
SSNBS plans to tackle internet data bundle billing complaints
By Louis Loku The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has announced plans to develop a regulatory framework aimed at addressing widespread public concerns over alleged inaccurate internet data usage and billing by telecommunications companies in South Sudan. Speaking during the World Metrology Day celebration at the Radisson Blu[Read More…]
Warrap State launches mass mosquito net distribution campaign
By Hou Akot Hou The National Ministry of Health, in partnership with international organisations including the World Health Organisation and Gavi, has launched a large-scale mosquito net distribution campaign across parts of Warrap State to help prevent malaria. The campaign officially began this week in two counties —Twic County and[Read More…]
A 2-year-old child drowns in Warrap State
By Hou Akot Hou A two-year-old child drowned on Monday at an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Ajak-Kuac Payam, Twic County, in South Sudan’s Warrap State. According to Peter Maror Malou, a police inspector in Ajak-Kuac Payam, the tragic incident occurred when the child’s mother left early in the[Read More…]
South Sudanese refugees in Arua warned against travel near DRC border amid Ebola fears
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese refugees living in Arua District have been urged to avoid unnecessary movement near the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) border following renewed fears of Ebola outbreaks in parts of eastern DRC. Refugee leaders and health workers in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement say the warning is[Read More…]
GBV, economic violence, and widow inheritance remain a big crisis for women in South Sudan
By Sabri Dibaco Women in the Gumbo area suburb of Juba City have raised serious concerns over gender-based violence (GBV), economic violence, sexual exploitation, and harmful cultural practices affecting their lives and livelihoods during a women’s empowerment awareness event organised in the area. The event aimed at educating women about[Read More…]
A South Sudanese refugee cries for justice after her poultry farm raid in Adjumani
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto A 25-year-old South Sudanese refugee living in Maaji Refugee Settlement in Adjumani District has been left devastated after unknown thieves raided her poultry farm and stole 31 chickens. The victim, identified as Keji Jane, said the theft happened on Tuesday night at her home in Maaji[Read More…]
President Kiir’s office launches enhanced website to improve access to information
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has officially launched the newly enhanced Office of the President’s website, aimed at improving communication and strengthening access to public information. In a statement that was released by the presidential press unit yesterday, the platform would provide timely and reliable updates on government[Read More…]