By Yiep Joseph The Council of Ministers has approved 11.3 trillion South Sudanese pounds (SSP) for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. The Council of Ministers made the approval on Friday during a meeting chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit. According to the statement obtained from the presidential press unit, the decision[Read More…]
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Aweil East community raises over USD 11,000 for injured football star Akot Rooney
By Deng Athian The Aweil East community has raised more than USD 11,000 to support striker Akot Rooney, who is set to undergo specialised knee surgery. The player sustained a serious injury during the ongoing Aweil Counties Tournament (ACT) in Juba. The fundraising campaign, organised by volunteer sons and daughters[Read More…]
Yei County authorities step up Ebola preparedness and warn of regional risk
By James Innocent Health authorities and humanitarian partners in Yei River County have renewed their commitment to strengthening preparedness against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The efforts are ongoing amid concerns over outbreaks in neighbouring countries. The commitment was reaffirmed during an Ebola Preparedness Pillar Meeting convened by the County Health[Read More…]
POLITICS: 39 political parties legally registered as the 2026 election looms
By Sabri Dibaco The Chairperson of the Political Parties Council (PPC), James Akol, has announced that South Sudan now has 39 legally registered political parties. Akol expressed that turn-up signaled growing political participation as the country moves toward its anticipated elections. Akol made the announcement on Thursday while addressing participants[Read More…]
A 25-Year-old man detained over passenger’s death
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Twic County, Warrap State, have detained a 25-year-old driver following the death of a passenger who fell from a moving vehicle. The incident is said to have occurred on Tuesday morning in Malual-Tor, Turalei Payam, in Warrap State. According to the director of traffic[Read More…]
Kiir urges political forces to reject violence, and embrace dialogue
By Sabri Dibaco President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on all political parties and armed groups to renounce violence and embrace dialogue as the only means of resolving political differences. Kiir reaffirmed that achieving lasting peace remains the highest priority of his leadership and the priority of the party[Read More…]
Parliament approves amendments to the 2018 peace agreement
By Sabri Dibaco The Transitional National Legislature Assembly has passed amendments to the 2018 revitalised peace agreement. The assembly removed the requirements, such as completing a permanent constitution and a national population and housing census, before holding general elections. The amendments, approved on Wednesday, would pave the way for the[Read More…]
NCP dismisses Secretary General, appoints replacement
By Louis Loku The National Congress Party (NCP) has made changes in the top secretariat positions as the country prepares for the December 2026 elections. The Chairperson of the National Congress Party (NCP) of South Sudan, Agnes Poni Lokudu, announced the dismissal of the party’s former Secretary General, Kur Bangaang[Read More…]
Confusion rocks Presbyterian Church as a rival group conducts 35th general assembly
By Yiep Joseph The Presbyterian Church of South Sudan (PCOSS) has declared the recently held church’s 35th General Assembly meeting illegal, citing that the 34th assembly’s mandate remains effective until December 2028. The faith-based institution cited that it was conducted without the knowledge or authorisation of the church’s legitimate leadership.[Read More…]
Civil Society call for peace ahead of 15th independence celebration
By Dibaco Sabri Members of the civil society have called on the parties to the peace agreement to stop all forms of violence and embrace peace. The civil society group made the statement as the country prepares for the independence celebration. The executive director of the Community Empowerment for Progress[Read More…]
Free cleft surgery mission brings hope to children, and families
By Sabri Dibaco The medical outreach, organised through the ASK Foundation, has brought together an internationally trained team of specialist surgeons from Germany and Uganda in partnership with the German charity Deutsche Cleft Kinderhilfe, the Ministry of Health, Gudele Hospital, and the South Sudan General Medical Council (SSGMC). The Senior[Read More…]
Ministry of Culture launches patriotic campaign ahead of independence day
By Louis Loku The Ministry of Culture, Museums, and National Heritage has officially launched the National Flag and National Anthem Campaign, an annual nationwide patriotic initiative. The program is aimed at encouraging all South Sudanese to proudly display the national flag and sing the national anthem every Independence Day. The[Read More…]
Defense Minister Chol Thon vows zero tolerance for violations against children
By Louis Loku South Sudan’s Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs, Gen. Chol Thon Balok, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ending grave violations against children in armed conflict. He warned that anyone found responsible for recruiting or abusing children will face prosecution under the country’s laws. Speaking during the[Read More…]
Yei County Commissioner calls for road safety as he meets boda boda riders
By James Innocent The commissioner of Yei River County has commended motorcycle riders and the Boda Boda Association for their contribution to government revenue and local economic activities during a meeting held on Tuesday morning in Yei. Commissioner Malimbo described the Boda Boda Association as an independent body responsible for[Read More…]
University of Juba leads stakeholders’ dialogue on strengthening local seed systems in Yei
By James Innocent The University of Juba, through its Holistic Agriculture-Fisheries Resilience for Value Chain Empowerment and Sustainable Transformation (HARVEST) Project, convened a stakeholders’ research dissemination meeting in Yei River County on Monday to discuss strategies for strengthening agricultural resilience and improving local seed systems. The meeting, held at the[Read More…]
Stephen Par’s SPLM-IO faction rebrands to IO party
By Yiep Joseph The Political Parties Council (PPC) has officially registered five political parties, including the IO Party. In a press statement dated 30 June 2026, the Council announced the successful registration of the IO Party, formerly known as the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO). The other newly registered political[Read More…]
Yei Commissioner donates bicycle to enhance mobility of deaf resident
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, has donated a new bicycle to a resident living with a disability in an effort to improve his mobility and support his daily activities. The beneficiary, Martin Lomoro Emmanuel, who has lived with a hearing impairment since birth,[Read More…]
Kanjoro bridge construction picks up as materials arrive in Yei River County
By James Innocent The construction of the long-awaited Kanjoro Bridge in Yei River County is expected to commence soon after the arrival of key building materials at the project site. According to county authorities, six truckloads of river sand, six trips of aggregates, and several loads of hardcore stones have[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal’s education minister urges girls to stay in schools
By Hou Akot Hou The Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Minister of General Education and Instruction, Akoon Diing Angok, has called on girls across the state to remain committed to their education, warning that the increasing rate of school dropouts among girls threatens their future and the country’s development. Speaking[Read More…]
Accused No. 3 dismisses prosecution’s expert evidence
By Yiep Joseph The third accused in the Special Court case involving Puot Kang Chol and seven co-accused has rejected the prosecution’s expert evidence, describing it as fabricated and unreliable. Gatwech Lam Puoch made the remarks on Monday while presenting his defense statement during the 93rd sitting of the Special[Read More…]