By Sabri Dibaco The Deputy Governor of Western Equatoria State, Justin Joseph Marona, has returned to Yambio after a two-month official visit to the national capital, Juba, where he said he engaged national authorities on peace implementation, election preparations, and economic challenges facing the state. Speaking to journalists upon his[Read More…]
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EAC moves closer to political confederation after Rwanda consultations
By Sabri Dibaco The East African Community (EAC) has successfully concluded national consultations on the drafting of the Constitution of the East African Political Confederation in the Republic of Rwanda, following extensive stakeholder engagements held in Kigali, Huye, Nyagatare, and Rubavu. The EAC Constitutional Experts paid a courtesy call on[Read More…]
Women with special needs seek equal electoral participation
By Yiep Joseph Women for Justice and Equality, together with the Union of Persons with Disabilities, have called for inclusion in electoral processes. The two bodies have called on South Sudan’s Political Parties Council (PPC), political parties, electoral institutions, and other stakeholders to ensure the full and meaningful participation of[Read More…]
Former Lakes State SPLM-IO deputy governor moved to Rumbek detention
By Yang Ater Yang Former Lakes State Deputy Governor Isaiah Akol Mathiang and the state’s Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Gai Magok, have been transferred to a military detention facility in Rumbek town. The two SPLM-IO officials were first moved from Yirol East to the Mabor-Duong military barracks in[Read More…]
Trade Minister meets South Sudan envoy to Ghana
By Sabri Dibaco The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Labanya Margret Mathya, on Monday held a consultative meeting with South Sudan’s Ambassador to Ghana, Amb. Jacqueline Natepi Ben. The two leaders discussed ways of strengthening trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. The meeting focused on identifying mutually[Read More…]
SPLM party condemns killing of Akobo Commissioner
By Sabri Dibaco The ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has strongly condemned the killing of Akobo County Commissioner James Kueth Makuach. The Party described the incident as a brutal act that undermines peace and human dignity. During an emergency meeting held on Monday at the SPLM national headquarters in[Read More…]
Akobo Commissioner, and others killed in a deadly attack as State Minister confirms
By Sabri Dibaco The Jonglei State Government has confirmed the killing of Akobo County Commissioner James Kueth Makuach. The state government described Sunday’s attack in Walgaak Payam as a targeted mission against senior county officials rather than an attempt to seize the area. Speaking to No. Citizen Newspaper, State Information[Read More…]
President Kiir reassigns Minister of Higher Education as envoy for the Great Lakes Region
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has relieved Madut Biar Yel of his duties as Minister of Higher Education. The changes were announced through presidential decrees on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) on Monday evening. According to the decrees, President Kiir appointed Changkuoth Bichok as the new[Read More…]
South Sudan backs EAC agricultural reform agenda at Dar es Salaam Summit
By Sabri Dibaco Agriculture ministers from the East African Community (EAC) have endorsed the final report of the 19th Sectoral Council on Agriculture and Food Security, adopting a series of resolutions aimed at transforming agriculture, strengthening regional food security, and expanding cross-border trade. South Sudan’s National Minister of Agriculture and[Read More…]
Presbyterian Church’s dispute deepens as a rival group defends its legitimacy
By Louis Laku The leadership of the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan (PCoSS) has defended the legitimacy of its recently concluded 35th General Assembly. The Church cited that the election of new church leaders was conducted in full accordance with the Church’s Constitution. The statement comes in response to Rev.[Read More…]
Media fraternity mourn Media Authority director Sapana Abui
By Sabri Dibaco Sapana Abui, the Director General for Information and Compliance at the Media Authority and a former Deputy Governor of Western Equatoria State, has died after a short illness. Abui passed away late Saturday night at the Juba Teaching Hospital, his brother, Rev. Repent Abraham Dominic, confirmed. Before[Read More…]
South Sudan, and Tanzania to sign agriculture cooperation deal in August
By Sabri Dibaco The Republic of South Sudan and Tanzania have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in agriculture by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in August 2016, a move aimed at boosting food production, agricultural trade, and technical cooperation between the two East African Community (EAC) partner states. The[Read More…]
CLASHES: Minister Nyamar confirms fresh fighting in Akobo
By Sabri Dibaco Jonglei State Minister of Information Nyamar Long has confirmed fresh clashes in Akobo County of Jonglei. The information minister said clashes reportedly broke out between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) in the area. The violence has also[Read More…]
Special Court adjourns after judge falls sick
By Yiep Joseph The trial of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and his co-accused was adjourned after one of the three judges was absent due to sickness. The Friday 94th session resumed; however, due to the absence of Judge Isaac Pur Majak due to a health-related issue, it[Read More…]
Yei receives new MSF ambulance to strengthen emergency healthcare services
By James Innocent Yei River County has received a new ambulance donated by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), a contribution expected to significantly improve emergency medical response, patient referrals, and Ebola preparedness across the county. The ambulance was officially handed over during a ceremony attended by county authorities, health officials, community[Read More…]
Yei Commissioner bans children from disco and sports clubs
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, has issued a local order prohibiting children under the age of 18 from entering clubs, discos, and sports clubs across the county. According to Local Order No. 7/2026, the directive is intended to protect school-going children from dropping[Read More…]
Political Parties Council warns funding shortfall threatens election preparations
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudan’s electoral preparations are facing significant setbacks due to inadequate funding, with election officials warning that delays in the release of government funds are disrupting key activities ahead of the country’s planned elections. Presenting a report during a high-level meeting attended by government officials and international[Read More…]
South Sudan Internet Governance Forum 2026 charts course for inclusive digital future
By Sabri Dibaco Government officials, regulators, internet service providers, academia, civil society organisations, innovators, and development partners gathered in Juba for the South Sudan Internet Governance Forum (SS-IGF) 2026. A national platform aimed at shaping the country’s digital future through inclusive dialogue and collaboration. Held under the theme of strengthening[Read More…]
Government declares 54% progress, rule out extension
By Sabri Dibaco The Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU) has declared progress in peace implementation and the need for the country to go for elections. The government said the peace parties say implementation of the 2018 peace agreement has crossed the halfway mark, ruling out any further extension[Read More…]
SPLM leaders in Yei call for unity and stronger party identity
By James Innocent Leaders of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in Yei River County have called for greater unity, stronger party identity, and increased investment in agriculture as the party prepares for the 2026 general elections. The appeal was made during a one-day coordination meeting that brought together SPLM[Read More…]