By Yiep Joseph Preparations for South Sudan’s December 2026 general elections are gaining momentum in Western Bahr el Ghazal State, with the training of 1,585 police personnel progressing in Wau as authorities strengthen security arrangements ahead of the polls. The training, which brings together male and female recruits from Wau,[Read More…]
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Youth encouraged to embrace Police Service as pathway to national development
By Ijoo Bosco Young people in Eastern Equatoria State have been encouraged to join the South Sudan National Police Service and other government institutions, with leaders emphasising that greater youth participation in public service is essential to strengthening peace, security, and national development. The call was made during a celebration[Read More…]
Drivers call for urgent intervention in Jebel Bus Park crisis
By Lodu William Odiya Public transport drivers operating at Jebel Market have called on the government to urgently intervene in what they described as the gradual allocation of public space used as a bus park to private individuals. In an interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily English Newspaper on Thursday,[Read More…]
Government calls for drought financing as it disrupts crop and livestock production
By Lodu William Odiya The government has called on global leaders, international financial institutions, and development partners to scale up direct and accessible drought financing for fragile and conflict-affected states as the country confronts the combined effects of prolonged droughts, recurrent floods, and worsening land degradation. In a statement released[Read More…]
Governor Adil fires and hires officials at State Legislative Council
By Innocent Bidal Emmanuel The governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has reshuffled the state legislative council. In a gubernatorial decree that was released on Thursday, Adil conveyed best wishes to the newly appointed councillor for the new assignment. “Pursuant to the provisions of Article 99 sub-article (2)[Read More…]
Aid reaches thousands of returnees in Kajo-Keji as need grows
By Yiep Joseph Humanitarian assistance is reaching thousands of South Sudanese returnees in Kajo-Keji County, where families arriving from refugee camps and border areas in neighbouring Uganda face an urgent need for shelter, food, water and other basic supplies. The South Sudan Red Cross (SSRC) Juba Branch, working with the[Read More…]
CES launches civic, voter education campaign
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State has launched a civic and voter education campaign ahead of the December 22 general election. In a statement that was released by the CES press unit on Thursday, the initiative was organised by the Central Equatoria State High-Level Elections Committee. “The campaign seeks[Read More…]
Foreign Affairs Minister urges diplomats to respect “principle of non-interference”
By Lodu William Odiya The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has summoned the ambassadors of Germany, Japan, Norway, and the United States over a joint statement issued by the four diplomatic missions on August 26, 2026. According to a statement that was released by the Ministry of Foreign[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should strengthen efforts on unification of forces
The unification of forces remains one of the most important unfinished tasks in South Sudan’s peace process. As the country prepares for its democratic transition and works to consolidate peace, the government must give greater priority to completing this critical commitment under the revitalised agreement. A unified national force is[Read More…]
NATIONTALK: Light up Juba’s streets to fight crime
The rising cases of theft and gang-related robberies in Juba should be a serious concern for both the government and the public. Residents increasingly live in fear, particularly when moving during the evening and early morning hours. While security forces have an important responsibility to protect civilians, improving security does[Read More…]
Western Eastern State deploys police to secure Yambio markets
By Louis Loku Western Equatoria State Governor Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa has directed the deployment of additional police officers to Yambio, Masia, and Pozuo open markets to strengthen security and protect shops, traders, and the wider business community. The governor issued the directive after visiting the markets on Tuesday, accompanied by[Read More…]
Over 30 South Sudanese refugees arrested after riots at Imvepi Settlement
By Louis Loku Ugandan police have arrested 37 South Sudanese refugees following violent protests at the Imvepi Refugee Settlement in north-western Uganda that left two refugees dead and two police officers injured, authorities said Wednesday. The unrest reportedly erupted after a candidate contesting for a position on the Refugee Welfare[Read More…]
Director for nationality in Aweil urges applicants to collect their national IDs
By Hou AKot Hou The director for nationality and passports says applicants from Aweil East County in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr El Ghazal state are being called to turn up and get their nationality certificates. The Nationality Certificate Department in Aweil County says that 250 applicants who had once applied[Read More…]
Ministry of Health in Aweil distributes Anti-Venom consignment across the state
By Hou AKot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal’s State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with international partners such as the World Health Organisation, has begun distributing antivenom vaccines to the five counties of the Northern Bahr El Ghazal state. According to the health education focal point in Aweil State Hospital,[Read More…]
Dr. Machar defense, prosecution differ over counsel and defense procedure
By Yiep Joseph The Special Court on the Incident of Nasir heard competing arguments from the prosecution and defense over how Dr. Riek Machar and his co-accused should present their defense and exercise their right to legal representation. The issue came before the court during its 112th session, after the[Read More…]
Thony peace conference ends with ceasefire agreement in Tonj South
By Louis Loku A two-day peace conference held in Thony Community has concluded with participants agreeing to a ceasefire and renewed commitment to reconciliation following recent communal conflicts in Tonj South County. The conference was organised as part of ongoing peace efforts by the Local Community Chiefs Committee on Peace[Read More…]
WFP warns of aid cut to refugees, IDPs in South Sudan from October
By Lodu William Odiya The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that it could be forced to suspend food assistance to hundreds of thousands of refugees and internally displaced people in South Sudan from 1st October 2026 if additional funding is not urgently secured. WFP South Sudan Country Director Mutinta[Read More…]
More than 7.8 million people face acute food insecurity in South Sudan, WFP warns
By Lodu William Odiya The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that more than 7.8 million people are facing acute food insecurity in South Sudan, as humanitarian needs continue to rise and resources for assistance remain severely stretched. The warning comes as Japan provides JPY 350 million, approximately US$2.2 million,[Read More…]
Water crisis hits Kapoeta hard as residents dig 6 meters into riverbed to get water
By Innocent Bidal Emmanuel The Eastern Equatoria Civil Society Network (EECSN) has called for emergency water supplies, borehole drilling, improved sanitation, and an urgent health assessment in Lokorumor, a rapidly growing mining settlement in Natinga Payam, Kapoeta East County. In a statement that was released by the civil society groups,[Read More…]
HSTP mission to WAU calls for action on health services
By Innocent Bidal Emmanuel A high-level delegation from the government-led Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP), supported by the World Bank and a consortium of donor partners, has concluded an assessment visit to Wau, issuing a strong call to accelerate health workers’ welfare, strengthen local health services, and increase domestic financing[Read More…]