By James Innocent   Yei River County paramount, Chief Joseph Brown Lomosee, who was abducted on Monday, has been set free. The paramount chief and two humanitarian workers were abducted while going for peace dialogue at Logo Boma in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. Confirming his safe return, the[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   As South Sudanese enter the 15th year of self-rule, civil Society activist tasked the country to reflect deeply on the meaning of independence. According to Ter Manyang Gatwech, despite immense sacrifices to achieve independence in 2011, the realities that citizens face today, are a stark reflection[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has called on political leaders to continuously dialogue for the sake of peace in the country. Speaking at All Saint Cathedral Church in Juba, Chairperson of South Sudan Council of Churches, Rev. Dr. Justin Badi Arama said the Church[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Women’s League has reaffirmed support to orphans as well as young people. The women’s league pledge followed a visit and celebration of the country’s fourteenth Independence Day Anniversary with Orphans at Stone Orphanage Center in Juba, on Wednesday. “Don’t feel[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   South Sudan President Salva Kiir has reiterated the government’s commitment toward holding a ceasefire across the country. Despite security challenges in some parts of the country, the head of state vowed to ensure that guns are silent. In his nation address marking the 14th independence anniversary[Read More…]

By Manas James Okony   Greater Pibor Administrative Area’s (GPAA) town of Pochalla, on July 9, 2025, witnessed huge turn-up to commemorate South Sudan’s 14th Independence anniversary. The event gathered government officials, traditional leaders, and members of organized forces, where key speakers emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence among the[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   A severe food shortage has hit Tambura County Prison, forcing over 80 inmates into casual labor outside the facility in a desperate attempt to survive. The crisis has apparently left prisoners going for up to 11 days without meals. Acknowledging the dire situation, Tambura County Commissioner,[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   One person has been killed, another injured at an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp attack, in Mupoi area, Tambura County, Western Equatoria State. However, Tombura county commissioner, Mathew Mabenge claimed that the Tuesday attack, was carried out by forces under former governor, Alfred Futuyo. “SPLM-IO forces[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan government is set to screen eight foreign nationals, including one South Sudanese, who were recently deported from the United States of America. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation disclosed that the measure aims to ensure the safety and well-being of the[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou   At least 720 inmates in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr El Gazal state have received sanitary materials. The donation is part of efforts from the government to help reduce health hazards that the convicts in prisons are facing. According to an official at the Ministry of[Read More…]

  By Peter Kuol Kuch   Police patrol operation against gang activities in Bor town has stopped due to fuel shortages for the vehicles. Bor town police patrol was a daily routine aimed at combating gang activities. 1st Lt. James Akech, the spokesperson of the police in Jonglei State confirmed[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   At least 50 participants comprising of National policy legislators, representatives from both the National and CES Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, women advocates and CSOs, convened in Juba to review the draft Family Bill. Under the Leaders of Peace (LoP) consortium, the workshop from[Read More…]

By Alan Clement    Chairperson of Toposa Women Association in Eastern Equatoria, has called on women to contribute to family financial well-being. Eunice Nakwar, who was recently elected, challenged traditional beliefs that put the entire burden of providing for the family, solely on men. He urged women to also do[Read More…]

By Nakwam Rose   The Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County in Central Equatoria State apologized to citizens for the hardship that they endure, because of instability. In his Independence Day message to citizens, Wani Jackson Mule expressed agony over ongoing instability in the country. He implored all citizens to embrace peace[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   As South Sudan marks 14 years of independence, a member of Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Stephen Lual Ngor, has called on citizens to rally behind President Salva Kiir Mayardit, whom he described as a symbol of national unity and the custodian of peace and stability[Read More…]

By James Innocent   Security situation in Yei remains calm, despite ongoing road ambushes and abductions by armed groups, the military has said. According to South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) Commander for Yei and Morobo counties has assured the public that the Recently a paramount chief was abducted by[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   President Salva Kiir Mayardit has vowed to remove greedy officials pave way for socio-economic growth. “Our economy has struggled, and we are taking action; we are strengthening our systems; we are removing those who put their self-interest before the country,” Kiir said. The President’s revelation[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson   Wrangles over ownership of Voice of Reconciliation 98.4 FM in Jonglei State, is persisting. Contrary to its name, the management of “Voice of Reconciliation” have failed to reconcile their differences, despite court intervention. The warring parties continue to trade accusations and justifications on who is[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson   South Sudan National Youth Union (SSNYU) has cancelled Independence Day celebration at Juba National Stadium due to venue wrangle. According to the statement seen by this outlet, the Youth Union informed the public about the cancellation of schedule for Independence Day. “South Sudan National Youth[Read More…]

By Ngor Deng Matem   Union of Parsons with Disabilities in Aweil East County expressed readiness to invent a wheelchair if they are provided technical training. The Union’s official spokesman, Mr. Kon Ker, said that “some of us have the ability to learn how to make welding and be able[Read More…]