By William Madouk   Following a successful agreement between the government and the SPLM-IO (Kitgwang) faction in Sudan earlier this month, Gen. Simon Gatwech Dual is preparing to return to Juba. His advance team, led by Gatluak Kuany Wour, is already in the capital. “We truly thank and appreciate the[Read More…]

By William Madouk   South Sudan government and an armed group led by General Simon Gatwech Dual, struck a deal in Port Sudan, in Sudan aimed at lessening conflict in the country. The deal, inked by Gen Gatwech, the leader of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) Kitgwang[Read More…]

By William Madouk After a peace deal with Gen. Simon Gatwech Dual, the National Security Service (NSS) now works to convince other holdout groups to join the process. Gen. Thomas Cirilo, leader of the National Salvation Front (NAS) is on the top list in National Security pursuit for lasting peace[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph There is a need to prioritize Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for women and youth across South Sudan, Program director at Jamnel Care Organization, emphasized. Nelly Onditi, while speaking to the media, highlighted that SRHR is not just about healthcare but also about dignity, autonomy,[Read More…]

By William Madouk Former director of state-owned TV and radio SSBC, journalist Adil Faris, has been released from detention reportedly by the National Security Service (NSS), according to his wife, Amira Alnahawi. Adil, a prominent journalist who has been a correspondent for Al Jazeera Arabic, was arrested on January 23[Read More…]

South Sudan Ministry of Health has urged the public to adhere to health precautions against Ebola, following confirmation in neighboring Uganda. Last week Uganda’s Ministry of Health confirmed the outbreak of the Ebola virus, putting the neighboring countries, including South Sudan, at risk should they fail to put in place[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Warrap State Minister of General Education and Instruction, Awut Mayom Agok has criticized some of the teachers for protesting the ongoing assessment. To enhance the education system in Warrap State and South Sudan as a whole, several teachers underwent an assessment test in the State. This week,[Read More…]

By William Madouk South Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has dismissed claims by Sudanese authorities that 65% of mercenaries fighting alongside Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are from the country. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Amb. Apuk Ayuel Mayen refuted allegations made by Gen. Yasser Al Atta, Assistant[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Secretary General of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Peter Lam Both, has urged ruling parties across Africa to unite and form a stronger collective voice on the international stage. Speaking at the second congress of Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party (PP) in Addis Ababa, Lam expressed that there is[Read More…]

By William Madouk Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) has called for adherence to conflict-sensitive reporting in news coverage. UJOSS’ Secretary-General Majak Daniel Kuany issued a statement expressing concern over increasing criticism directed at journalists and media outlets regarding coverage of conflicts. Kuany acknowledged that constructive criticism is valuable,[Read More…]

By William Madouk Internal Security Bureau of National Security Service (NSS) has disowned fabricated documents, claiming to summon high-ranking government officials for questioning over corruption. At a press conference yesterday, David John Kumuri, Director of Public Relations for the NSS Internal Bureau said the documents were fake. He stated that[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu Bank of South Sudan (BOSS) has announced launching the country’s first National Instant Payment System (NIPS). The project, in collaboration with AfricaNenda Foundation Company, is a significant step towards modernizing the nation’s financial infrastructure. In a press statement, Central Bank emphasized that NIPS will enable real-time,[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   First Deputy Speaker of Transitional National Legislative Assembly has blamed the executive branch of the government for failing to contain the recent violence in Eastern Equatoria State. The violence resulted in the deaths of more than 30 civilians, burning of houses, and displacement of residents[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu Council of Ministers has passed Pensions Fund Act 2012 (Amendment Bill, 2025) that would reconstitute the National Pension Scheme board and clearly define its functions and duties. Justice Ruben Madol, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, on Friday, January 31, 2025, presented the amendment bill[Read More…]

By William Madouk Chargé d’affaires of the Germany Embassy in South Sudan, attributes the biting hunger situation across the country to persistent insecurity. “But coming to the context of South Sudan again, and again, lessons learned, why are people hungry? This country needs security,” Dr. Björn Niere noted. Dr. Niere[Read More…]

By William Madouk Ms. Kristin Skogen Lund, a member of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Board of Directors has concluded a visit to South Sudan meant to assess the humanitarian situation amid cuts in aid funding from the United States. Ms. Skogen stated that the decision to visit South Sudan[Read More…]