By Yiep Joseph Humanitarian assistance is reaching thousands of South Sudanese returnees in Kajo-Keji County, where families arriving from refugee camps and border areas in neighbouring Uganda face an urgent need for shelter, food, water and other basic supplies. The South Sudan Red Cross (SSRC) Juba Branch, working with the[Read More…]
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CES launches civic, voter education campaign
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State has launched a civic and voter education campaign ahead of the December 22 general election. In a statement that was released by the CES press unit on Thursday, the initiative was organised by the Central Equatoria State High-Level Elections Committee. “The campaign seeks[Read More…]
Foreign Affairs Minister urges diplomats to respect “principle of non-interference”
By Lodu William Odiya The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has summoned the ambassadors of Germany, Japan, Norway, and the United States over a joint statement issued by the four diplomatic missions on August 26, 2026. According to a statement that was released by the Ministry of Foreign[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should strengthen efforts on unification of forces
The unification of forces remains one of the most important unfinished tasks in South Sudan’s peace process. As the country prepares for its democratic transition and works to consolidate peace, the government must give greater priority to completing this critical commitment under the revitalised agreement. A unified national force is[Read More…]
NATIONTALK: Light up Juba’s streets to fight crime
The rising cases of theft and gang-related robberies in Juba should be a serious concern for both the government and the public. Residents increasingly live in fear, particularly when moving during the evening and early morning hours. While security forces have an important responsibility to protect civilians, improving security does[Read More…]
Western Eastern State deploys police to secure Yambio markets
By Louis Loku Western Equatoria State Governor Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa has directed the deployment of additional police officers to Yambio, Masia, and Pozuo open markets to strengthen security and protect shops, traders, and the wider business community. The governor issued the directive after visiting the markets on Tuesday, accompanied by[Read More…]
Over 30 South Sudanese refugees arrested after riots at Imvepi Settlement
By Louis Loku Ugandan police have arrested 37 South Sudanese refugees following violent protests at the Imvepi Refugee Settlement in north-western Uganda that left two refugees dead and two police officers injured, authorities said Wednesday. The unrest reportedly erupted after a candidate contesting for a position on the Refugee Welfare[Read More…]
Director for nationality in Aweil urges applicants to collect their national IDs
By Hou AKot Hou The director for nationality and passports says applicants from Aweil East County in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr El Ghazal state are being called to turn up and get their nationality certificates. The Nationality Certificate Department in Aweil County says that 250 applicants who had once applied[Read More…]
Ministry of Health in Aweil distributes Anti-Venom consignment across the state
By Hou AKot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal’s State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with international partners such as the World Health Organisation, has begun distributing antivenom vaccines to the five counties of the Northern Bahr El Ghazal state. According to the health education focal point in Aweil State Hospital,[Read More…]
Dr. Machar defense, prosecution differ over counsel and defense procedure
By Yiep Joseph The Special Court on the Incident of Nasir heard competing arguments from the prosecution and defense over how Dr. Riek Machar and his co-accused should present their defense and exercise their right to legal representation. The issue came before the court during its 112th session, after the[Read More…]
Thony peace conference ends with ceasefire agreement in Tonj South
By Louis Loku A two-day peace conference held in Thony Community has concluded with participants agreeing to a ceasefire and renewed commitment to reconciliation following recent communal conflicts in Tonj South County. The conference was organised as part of ongoing peace efforts by the Local Community Chiefs Committee on Peace[Read More…]
WFP warns of aid cut to refugees, IDPs in South Sudan from October
By Lodu William Odiya The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that it could be forced to suspend food assistance to hundreds of thousands of refugees and internally displaced people in South Sudan from 1st October 2026 if additional funding is not urgently secured. WFP South Sudan Country Director Mutinta[Read More…]
More than 7.8 million people face acute food insecurity in South Sudan, WFP warns
By Lodu William Odiya The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that more than 7.8 million people are facing acute food insecurity in South Sudan, as humanitarian needs continue to rise and resources for assistance remain severely stretched. The warning comes as Japan provides JPY 350 million, approximately US$2.2 million,[Read More…]
Water crisis hits Kapoeta hard as residents dig 6 meters into riverbed to get water
By Innocent Bidal Emmanuel The Eastern Equatoria Civil Society Network (EECSN) has called for emergency water supplies, borehole drilling, improved sanitation, and an urgent health assessment in Lokorumor, a rapidly growing mining settlement in Natinga Payam, Kapoeta East County. In a statement that was released by the civil society groups,[Read More…]
HSTP mission to WAU calls for action on health services
By Innocent Bidal Emmanuel A high-level delegation from the government-led Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP), supported by the World Bank and a consortium of donor partners, has concluded an assessment visit to Wau, issuing a strong call to accelerate health workers’ welfare, strengthen local health services, and increase domestic financing[Read More…]
OPINION: Citizens will gain power through elections
As the December 2026 general elections approach, the country faces a decisive moment: to end the longest transitional agreement that has accommodated incompetent leadership and to chart a path toward accountable governance. Imperfect polls are still better than permanent transitions that cannot deliver development while wars continue across the land.[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government must intensify protection of civilians in conflict-affected areas
The protection of civilians is one of the fundamental responsibilities of any government. In South Sudan, where sporadic violence continues to affect some parts of the country, ensuring the safety and security of innocent citizens must remain a national priority. Communities caught in conflict often bear the greatest burden, losing[Read More…]
WFP funding cuts could turn hunger into another crisis in South Sudan
The warning from the World Food Programme that food assistance could be cut for refugees and internally displaced people in South Sudan should concern every citizen, particularly the government, humanitarian agencies, and international partners. WFP says that without urgent funding, food assistance for about 240,000 of the most vulnerable refugees[Read More…]
SSPDF soldier arrested after killing officer in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Lakes State have arrested a South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) soldier accused of killing a superior officer in the Kuel-Kuac area of Wulu County’s Bargel Payam. Lt. Col. Elijah Mabor Makuac, the state police spokesperson, said the incident involved two SSPDF personnel, a[Read More…]
Badingilo National Park graduates 50 rangers after intensive training
By Louis Loku Badingilo National Park has graduated 50 wildlife rangers after completing two months of intensive training, with the chief park warden and Mangala Payam director calling for stronger wildlife protection, professionalism, community cooperation, and development support for indigenous communities surrounding the park. During the graduation ceremony, Chief Park[Read More…]