By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has instructed the Management of the National Revenue Authority to intensify efforts in collecting revenue and ensuring strict adherence to the regulations as provided for under the existing law. In a statement issued by the presidential press unit on Wednesday, the[Read More…]
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Tijor Community demands clean water, network connectivity
By Lodu William Odiya Community of Tijor in Central Equatoria state has demanded the state government to provide access to clean water and network connectivity in the area. In a statement issued by the governor’s press unit yesterday, these demands came during their meeting with the Governor in Juba on[Read More…]
SSNBS halts Nestle Nan PRO HA 0-12 toxin product over safety concern
By Chol D. Johnson South Sudan National Bureau of Standard (SSNBS) instructed sellers to cease sell of Nestle Nan PRO HA 0-12 toxin product. In the statement issued on Monday, Gloria Nyoka Joseph Lasu, the SSNBS Executive Director instructed all sellers and retailers to cease the distribution of Nestle Nan[Read More…]
Military, National Security, and Political Leaders Pay Tribute to Late Emmanuel Akile
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a stirring tribute to a fallen giant of the airwaves, the Spokesperson of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), Major General Lul Ruai Koang, has equated the late Eye Radio journalist Emmanuel Joseph Akile to a high-ranking military commander, describing him as a “Media[Read More…]
Environment ministry urges to expedite presentation of its policy Bill 2025
By Lodu William Odiya The Transitional National Legislative Assembly committee on mining has urged the ministry of environment to expedite the presentation and enactment of environment policy and Bill 2025 in order to fill the gap of legal reference and frame work of environmental Legislation. This followed a report that[Read More…]
Gender Minister Prioritizes Vulnerable Groups as Conflict and Poverty Persist
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare will prioritize women, children and persons with special needs, newly appointed minister Nuna Rhoda Rudolf Ndefu said, citing conflict, poverty and limited state capacity. Speaking in Juba during her first public address after assuming office, Nuna Rhoda framed[Read More…]
Government proposes 1.5 million USD to cover targeted Humanitarians Need
By Chol D. Johnson South Sudan Government has proposed 1.5 million USD to cover targeted Humanitarians Need across the country. The minister of Humanitarians Affairs and Disaster Management, Albino Akol Atak said the ministry needed 1.5 million USD to rescue the targeted affected population in the country. Akol issued a[Read More…]
Deputy Speaker Urges Communities to Avoid Extravagant Funerals
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a powerful call for a shift in cultural priorities, the First Deputy Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), Ambrose Pitia Lomin, has urged South Sudanese communities to abandon luxurious decorations and lavish funeral feasts in favor of securing the future of grieving families.[Read More…]
Government forms technical committee for operating official gazette
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has ordered for the formation of a technical committee for the operationalization of the South Sudan Official Gazette and enhancement of the official website. This move followed a presidential order which was read on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC).[Read More…]
Special court enters in-camera sessions to protect witnesses
By Yiep Joseph After several open court hearings, the special court trying Puot Kang and the seven co-accused, including suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny, is set to hold sessions in-camera. An in-camera refers to a legal proceeding conducted in private, away from public view, to protect sensitive[Read More…]
People’s Progressive Party leader resigns, vow to commit to his career
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The former Chairman of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) leader, Gabriel Kuot Akok, has resigned from his position and vowed to commit to his career. In an exclusive phone interview with this outlet on Monday, Kuot stated that the reason why he resigned was due to[Read More…]
ULTIMATUM : Aviation Authority Orders Removal of grounded Aircrafts
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The graveyard of metal currently choking the taxiways of Juba International Airport is about to be forcibly dismantled, as the nation’s aviation watchdog issues a brutal “fly or fry” ultimatum to aircraft operators. Owners of unserviceable “ghost planes” have exactly thirty days to either resurrect their[Read More…]
Leaders urge South Sudanese in Uganda to limit movement as election starts
By Yiep Joseph South Sudanese community leaders in Uganda have called on their members to limit unnecessary movement as the country enters general elections this week. According to the advisor note dated 10th January 2026, Johnson Kengen Ngachor, the chairperson of the South Sudan Community in Uganda, called on the[Read More…]
Civil Society Activist urges CBOs to refrain from political interference
By Chol D. Johnson Civil Society Activist have urged Community Base Organizations (CBOs) to refrain from political interference and work according to RRC mandate. Speaking to media outlet on Friday, South Sudan Civil Society Alliances’ (SSCAS) deputy Chairperson, Dabek Mabior stated that Community Base Organisations (CBOs) must refrain from political[Read More…]
Health Ministry launch strategic action for general cleaning campaign
By Chol D. Johnson The National Ministry of health has launched an action to participate in general cleaning campaign at the ministry in Juba. In a press statement made by, Kennedy Gaaniko Baime, the undersecretary in the Ministry of Health emphasized that the general cleaning campaign was to keep the[Read More…]
“Directive is not intended to bar access to information”-Presidential Affairs minister
By Lodu William Odiya The Minister of Presidential Affairs, Africano Mande Gedima, has clarified that the newly introduced protocols governing the communication of presidential appointments and reliefs were not intended to reject citizens access to information or undermine media freedom. In a statement issued Friday, Mande said the reforms, outlined[Read More…]
SSCAA Restricts Airside Access at Juba International Airport
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has announced strict restrictions on access to the airside area of Juba International Airport. In a public notice issued on Thursday, SSCAA underlined that no individual or vehicle is allowed to enter the airside without valid authorization and an[Read More…]
ACCIDENT : Bus crash kills 12, injures 40 returnees
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has confirmed that 12 South Sudanese nationals were killed, and 40 others injured in a bus accident in Sudan. In a press release dated 8 January, the crash occurred on 7 January 2026 in Dueim city, White Nile[Read More…]
Kiir urges unity, teamwork as new ministers take oath
By Lodu William Odiya President Salvia Kiir Mayardit has called on the government officials and institutions to work as one cohesive team in service delivery, as the country edges closer to national elections in December this year. In a statement issued by the presidential press unit, Kiir was speaking on[Read More…]
Trump Administration Halts Aid in Jonglei State, Reviews Western Bahr el-Ghazal Funding
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a blistering crackdown on corruption and “continued abuse,” the U.S. government has officially frozen foreign assistance to Ayod County and put Western Bahr el-Ghazal on a chopping block that could see massive funding cuts. The decision, announced January 8, serves as a direct retaliation against[Read More…]