Unity State governor, Maj. Gen. Riek Bim Top, has appealed to the people of Unity state , especially the youth to embrace peace to honor the sacrifices of the thousands of South Sudanese martyrs. In a message released by the governor’s office to commemorate South Sudan’s martyrs day, governor Riek[Read More…]
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One killed, several abducted in Juba-Maridi Road ambush
By Lodu William Odiya Authority in Maridi County of Western Equatoria has confirmed that one person was killed and several others injured in an ambushed on a pickup truck along the Juba-Maridi Road in Western Equatoria State. According to Maridi County commissioner, the attack occurred near Mani’bu as a public[Read More…]
South Sudan, Partners launch National Action Plan (NAP) on Maputo protocol
By Lodu William Odiya The Global Voices Organization (GVO), in partnership with the National Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare with support from the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), launched a national consultation on the development of the roadmap, National Action Plan (NAP) for the domestication and implementation of the[Read More…]
Zain South Sudan discusses telecom improvement in Abyei
By Alan Clement The Chief Administrator of Abyei Special Administrative Area, Charles Abyei Jok, has met with top executives of Zain South Sudan to discuss plans for improving telecommunications infrastructure in the area. During the meeting held at the Abyei Coordination Office in Juba on July 29th, 2025, the Zain[Read More…]
South Sudan to develop action plan for implementing Maputo Protocol
By Lodu William Odiya The Undersecretary at the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, Esther Ikere has on Wednesday said the ministry would develop a concrete action plan to guide in the implementation of Maputo Protocol. Ikere made the remark in an official opening of a first consultative workshop[Read More…]
Warrap Governor takes Peace, State of Emergency messages to Tonj East
Warrap State Governor Amb. Bol Wek Agoth has arrived in Tonj East to oversee the enforcement of a newly declared state of emergency and facilitate peace efforts among conflicting communities. Upon arrival on July 30th, 2025, which also marked the commemoration of martyrs’ day, governor Bol, toured through Palal and[Read More…]
Students protest Ugandan military incursion in Kajo-Keji County
By Lodu William Odiya Students at the University of Juba on Wednesday held a protest at the campus, accusing the Ugandan army of crossing into South Sudan and killing five government soldiers in Kajo-Keji County. In a statement obtained by this outlet, student chairperson for the School of Education, Alaboch[Read More…]
Citizens Criticize SSFF Election Body for Disqualifying Teng from the Race
By Alan Clement Some members of the public have criticized the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) for excluding contestant Teng Deng from the upcoming elections. The criticism follows an announcement of the final lists for those to run for the SSFF presidential seat. Previous week, the SSFF election body qualified[Read More…]
NBGs Governor vows to support families of fallen heroes
By Alan Clement Governor Simon Ober Mawut of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, has reaffirmed the state government’s support for families of fallen heroes. He made the remarks during a commemorative event held in Udhum, Mariem West payam in honor of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the liberation[Read More…]
One killed, others missing in a fresh road ambush in Morobo
By Lodu William Odiya Authorities in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State has confirmed that a civil engineer, was yesterday killed in a deadly ambush along the Kaya Road. According to the statement issued by the Morobo County press unit, the engineer was travelling with a fellow engineer approximately 8:00 AM[Read More…]
INVASION : Gov’t urged to intervene as UPDF deploys more troops in Kajo-Keji
By Alan Clement The Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County has raised serious concerns over the continued deployment of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) in the county’s territories. This week forces from the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) attacked a local detachment of a joint operation of the South Sudan People’s[Read More…]
Dr. Garang’s son calls for unity as South Sudanese commemorate Martyrs Day
By Manas James Okony The son of liberator late Dr. John Garang Mabior has call on South Sudanese to embrace unity in honor of the martyrs. Mabior made the remark as the country commemorates Martyrs Day. July 30 marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of Commander Dr. John Garang[Read More…]
Lobong assures stable security across Eastern Equatoria State
By Lodu William Odiya Eastern Equatoria State Governor Luis Lobong Lojore has on Wednesday assured the public that the overall security situation across Eastern Equatoria State remained stable and peaceful. His statement comes after being hosted on Radio Miray Live show to speak to the public on the security situation[Read More…]
Governor Kok expresses hope as the country celebrates martyrs day
By Alan Clement Dr. Riek Gai Kok, governor of Jonglei state has assured citizens of a hopeful future for South Sudan despite the persistent challenges the country, as he paid tribute to the fallen soldiers on martyrs’ day. In his martyrs day statement released on July 30th, 2025, Riek Gai[Read More…]
CES Gov’t calls for calm after UPDF attack in Kajo-Keji County
By Alan Clement The Central Equatoria State Government has appealed for calm in Kajokeji amid reports of a Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) incursion in the Nyainga-muda (Bori boma) and Kangapo II payam earlier this week. The government made this appeal during a weekly meeting with State security committee on[Read More…]
Governor Mujung honors martyrs day
By Alan Clement Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has marked South Sudan’s Martyrs’ Day with a solemn tribute to the nation’s founding heroes, urging citizens to recommit to the ideals of sacrifice, unity, and justice. During a speech marking the anniversary of Dr. John Garang’s death on[Read More…]
South Korean Commander honored for transformative humanitarian contributions in GPAA
By Alan Clement The government of Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), has honored Colonel Kwon Byungguk, Commander of the Republic of Korea Horizontal Military Engineering and Development Company (ROKHMEDC), for exemplary humanitarian service and infrastructure development in the region. During a farewell event held on July 29th, 2025 in Pibor,[Read More…]
Kuol recommends use oil revenue for Agric as instructed by Dr. John
By Lodu William Odiya Senior presidential Advisor, Kuol Manyang Juuk has called on the government to use the country’s oil revenue to support agriculture as early stated by Late Dr. John Garang De Mabior. Speaking to the media, Manyang highlighted that during the liberation Late Dr. John was advising colleagues[Read More…]
Five SSPDF soldiers killed
By Lodu William Odiya At least five members of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have been killed after the Ugandan Army launched heinous attacks in Kajo-Keji County. Wani Jackson Mule, Kajo-Keji County commissioner, confirmed in a press statement that the country has lost five servicemen in the territorial[Read More…]
Kiir urges officials to serve with integrity in honor of martyrs
By Lodu William Odiya The President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, has urged the leaders to serve with integrity and humility for the greater good of the country. In his address to the nation on Martyrs Day commemoration yesterday, President Kiir said as the country reflects[Read More…]