By Lodu William Odiya The ministry of Gender, Child and social welfare (MGCSW) has reiterated a move to advancing gender equality through innovative financing and the allocation of at least ten percent of the nation budget to gender programming. In statement seen by No. 1 citizen yesterday, Nuna Rhoda Rudolf,[Read More…]
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Civil Society Demands Probe After Nearly 200 Killed in Ruweng Attack
By Dibaco Sabri Civil society organizations have called for an immediate investigation into the killing of nearly 200 people in the Ruweng Administrative Area. The right groups described the incident as a grave human rights violation and a serious setback to the country’s fragile peace process. In statements issued on[Read More…]
High Speeds and Heavy Fines: Inside the Mundari Tribe’s Intense Ritual for Finding a Life Partner
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In the dust-filled traditional dance camps in Terekeka County of Central Equatoria, the pursuit of love is a high-stakes endurance test where a single slip can cost a man a bull. The Mundari people are preserving an ancient social fabric through the Gelle—a fast-paced traditional dance[Read More…]
Ancient Tradition: How Mundari Pastoralists Swap Modern Medicine for Cow Urine and Dung to Fight Malaria
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In the heart of South Sudan’s cattle camps, where the air is thick with the scent of wood smoke and the lowing of thousands of cows, an ancient medical ritual unfolds daily that challenges modern healthcare norms. Here, the Mundari people have turned their survival into[Read More…]
Lobong call for Lasting Peace in Pwata Payam
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, has called on communities in Pwata Payam of Kapoeta South County to uphold sustained peace and security. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Karengak community, Governor Lobong reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to maintaining stability, improving infrastructure[Read More…]
Economist Warns of Oil Market Shock as Middle East Crisis Deepens
By Chol D. Johnson A senior economic adviser has called on the government of South Sudan to put precautionary measures in place amid escalating tensions involving Israel, the United States, and Iran. He warned that further instability could significantly affect the country’s fragile economy. In an exclusive interview with this[Read More…]
ELECTION :Finance Minister vows to release funds
By Lodu William Odiya Ministry of Finance and Planning has pledged support to the National Elections Commission(NEC) of ahead of the December democratic general election this year. The ministry’s Department of Communication and Media emphasized that Finance minister, Salvatore Garang Mabiordit yesterday, met with a team from the National Elections[Read More…]
RRC Reinstates Twic East Community Association Registration After Revocation
By Chol D. Johnson The Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) has reinstated the certificate of registration of the Twic East Community Association in Juba (TECA-J), months after the organization’s license was revoked. Speaking at a press conference on Monday in Juba, TECA-J Chairperson Biar Mading Biar announced that the association[Read More…]
Court Dismisses Defense Objection, Admits Digital Report
By Yiep Joseph The Special Court trying suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused has dismissed a defense objection and formally admitted a digital forensic report as prosecution evidence. The ruling was delivered during the 56th session of the trial on Monday, following prolonged arguments between the[Read More…]
UOPP pushes for internal reshuffle, seeks Greater role in Power-sharing deal
By Lodu William Odiya The United Opposition Parties (UOPP) has called for an opportunity to reshuffle its representatives within the transitional government, arguing that the move is necessary to strengthen its participation in the peace implementation process. Speaking to the media over the weekend, Peter Mayen Majongdit, chairperson of the[Read More…]
South Sudan and Uganda Border Dispute: Committee Formed to Ease Yumbe and Kajo-Keji Tensions
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A high-level diplomatic mission has been launched to dismantle years of friction along the volatile frontier between South Sudan and Uganda, marking a major push for stability in Central Equatoria. Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony officially constituted the task force to amicably resolve long-standing border concerns between[Read More…]
Nile Basin: Egypt Slams Lone Country for Holding Regional Water Cooperation ‘Hostage’
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Diplomatic tensions flared at the 20th Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) anniversary in Juba as Egypt’s top water official accused a single member state of paralyzing regional progress, effectively holding the collective interests of over 250 million people hostage to a self-centered political agenda. The high-stakes summit,[Read More…]
South Sudan Wildlife Chief Praises Courts as Judicial Stance on Commercial Poaching Hardens
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s judiciary has launched an unprecedented crackdown on wildlife crimes, signaling a dramatic shift from years of legal stagnation to a robust movement for conservation justice. Khemis Adieng, the Director General of the National Wildlife Service, revealed that the courts have suddenly prioritized environmental cases,[Read More…]
Youth embrace Peace, Unity through Football Tournament
By Chol D.Johnson Youth have renewed calls for peace and unity, using football as a platform to foster solidarity and social cohesion among young people. The appeal was made on Sunday during the first edition of the 2026 Legend Tournament held in Sharikat, an initiative organized by young people to[Read More…]
Power Restoration Efforts Intensify in Yei River County
By James Innocent Emmanuel Taban Seme on Tuesday visited the Yei Electricity Power Station as part of renewed efforts to restore stable electricity supply across Yei River County. During the visit, the Commissioner assessed the condition of the facility and received briefings from technical personnel and members of a state-appointed[Read More…]
Fighting blocks our industry: cease from hostility
By Lodu William Odiya In a call for cessation of hostility in South Sudan, a dancehall artist, Kilama William, AKA Dollar bill Kamkalam music, one of Baridi family star has called on citizen to implement peace. He said the insecurity has greatly affected their artists and the growth of the[Read More…]
Ethiopian Embassy in Juba Marks 130 Years Since Battle of Adwa, Reaffirms Bilateral Ties
By Chol D Johnson The Embassy of Ethiopia in South Sudan on Friday commemorated the 130th anniversary of the historic Battle of Adwa at a ceremony held in Juba, underscoring the enduring significance of the landmark victory in African history. The Battle of Adwa, fought on March 1, 1896, marked[Read More…]
ATTACK Commissioner, Executive Director Killed
By Lodu William Odiya The morning attack on Ruweng Administrative Area has left commissioner and Executive Director dead. The Commissioner of Abiemnhom County and the county’s Executive Director were killed in a pre-dawn attack on Sunday in the Ruweng Administrative Area, authorities have confirmed. Officials accused the White Army militia,[Read More…]
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan, as a whole has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios globally. Recent health estimates put the country’s maternal death rate at roughly 692 deaths per 100,000 live births, far above the global average and international targets and these figures likely understate the true[Read More…]
Young Women Must Not Wait to Be Invited”: Leaders Call for Bold Female Participation
By Chol D. Johnson Senior government officials have urged young women in South Sudan to actively participate in politics emphasizing that leadership is not something to wait for but something to step into. Speaking during Youth engagement Forum, Mary Apayi Ayiga, Second Deputy Chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement,[Read More…]