By Yiep Joseph Caretaker Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Ayor Akuoch Anok, inspected Eagle House on Monday following flooding caused by blocked drainage channels. The inspection followed recent heavy rains that caused water to accumulate on the building’s floors. Ayor emphasised the importance of regular maintenance and timely intervention[Read More…]
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South Sudan launches platform to counter hate speech, and disinformation
By Sabri Dibaco The Government of South Sudan, in partnership with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the United Nations, and other stakeholders, has launched a workshop to establish a national multi-agency coordination platform aimed at countering hate speech and disinformation and promoting peace, stability, and social cohesion in the[Read More…]
POLITICS: SSPDF says soldiers must resign to contest elections
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) command has said servicemen and servicewomen must first resign to contest the December elections, following approval of the resignations of some military personnel seeking to contest. In a statement addressed to servicemen and servicewomen, SSPDF spokesperson and Director for[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla pledges education reforms to address teachers’ welfare concerns
By Louis Loku Central Equatoria Caretaker Governor Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has pledged reforms to address teachers’ welfare and education challenges. The governor pledged during a meeting with the Central Equatoria State Teachers’ Professional Union. The union was led by its Chairperson, Emmanuel Lado Stephen. Discussions focused on delayed salaries,[Read More…]
Senior Envoy Adut calls for support to develop water treatment plants in Juba
By Lodu William Odiya Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Program, Adut Salva Kiir, has called for potential support in developing water treatment plants in Juba and parts of the country. According to the Envoy’s press unit, Adut’s call came after meeting with the president of the Korea Water Resources Corporation[Read More…]
South Sudanese youth celebrate skills, education and new beginnings
By Sabri Dibaco Nearly nine in ten people in South Sudan are projected to live on less than US$3 a day in 2025, underscoring the scale of poverty facing communities across the country. According to the World Bank’s October 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief, the estimate is based on projections[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla orders fire risk study, Juba clean-up market sites
By Sabri Dibaco Central Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has directed the Juba City mayor and the Juba County commissioner to assess fire risks in residential areas and markets, intensify cleaning campaigns, and designate specific locations for weekly markets to address roadside vending. The directives were[Read More…]
Peace Canal condemns fighting between Kuei and Pakam communities in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang Peace Canal has condemned fighting between the Kuei community of Rumbek Central County and the Pakam community of Rumbek North County, describing the violence as a painful setback to peace and unity among the Dinka Agar community. Mary Arun Gol, Area Coordinator and Acting Peacebuilding Manager[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should focus on peaceful disarmament
South Sudan’s path toward lasting peace requires more than political agreements and security operations. It demands a sustained commitment to peaceful disarmament, community engagement, and the protection of civilian lives. The government must recognise that the widespread presence of small arms among civilians remains a serious challenge to public safety,[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Let every citizen have a chance to participate in politics
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has directed military personnel aspiring to contest the December 22, 2026, general elections to resign from active military service before entering the political race. The directive brings an important issue into public discussion: the need for individuals to respect professional boundaries and allow[Read More…]
WES Governor Badagbu Daniel affirm preparation of state for election
By Lodu William Odiya Western Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa has affirmed his preparation of the state for credible, free, and fair elections scheduled for 22 December 2026. In a statement that was released by his press unit on Monday, Badagbu urged communities to exercise their right to[Read More…]
Don’t beg leaders for services; it’s us to beg you, says Juba County Commissioner Kalisto
By Lodu William Odiya Juba County Caretaker Commissioner Kalisto Lado Foustino Nyigilo has urged citizens to stop begging government officials for basic services, saying taxpayers have the right to demand accountability and development from their leaders. Speaking about the relationship between citizens and public officials, Lado said government leaders should[Read More…]
NEC call for stronger media partnership ahead of South Sudan elections
By Sabri Dibaco The National Elections Commission (NEC) has called for stronger cooperation with media practitioners to ensure citizens receive accurate and timely information about the electoral process ahead of South Sudan’s planned elections. NEC Spokesperson George Lemi said the media has a critical role in informing and educating citizens,[Read More…]
2026 ELECTION: Kordit says elections weed out poor leaders
By Yiep Joseph The Secretary-General of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Akol Paul Kordit, said elections allow citizens to remove underperforming leaders, comparing the process to washing dirty clothes. Kordit said he used the analogy to explain elections to local people who wanted to understand their purpose and importance.[Read More…]
Education Ministry suspend over alleged violations of standards
By Sabri Dibaco The Central Equatoria State Ministry of General Education and Instruction has suspended Juba Integrated High School’s Kadoro branch over alleged violations of education standards, including charging school fees in foreign currency and preventing learners from attending classes without lawful justification. In Ministerial Order No. 02/2026 dated October[Read More…]
Lakes State mourns wrestler Alijou Nhial
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State is mourning the death of renowned wrestler Alijou Nhial, popularly known as “Coronavirus,” who died at Nile King Specialised Hospital in Juba on Monday at approximately 3:30 a.m. following reported complications from hepatitis B and meningitis. Nhial, a celebrated wrestler from Yirol West County,[Read More…]
Hunger deepens in Imehejek as families survive on wild leaves and roots
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in the Imehejek Administrative Area are appealing for urgent food assistance, as prolonged dry spells and consecutive crop failures force families to survive on wild leaves, fruits, and roots gathered from the bush. The women’s leader in the area, Amelda Ikanga, has said that over two[Read More…]
World Bank, Central Equatoria discuss support for urban development
By Louis Loku A delegation from the World Bank Group has met with the Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, to discuss potential support for urban development and improved public services in South Sudan. The delegation, led by senior Urban and Disaster Risk Management Specialist[Read More…]
Western Equatoria governor urges armed groups to return home ahead of elections
By Louis Loku Caretaker Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa has called on armed groups still in the bush to return home, embrace peace, and support efforts to create a secure environment ahead of South Sudan’s planned December 22, 2026, elections. Speaking during a public rally at Yambio Airstrip on Monday, Daniel[Read More…]
Lainya Commissioner elders to identify community priorities
By Ijoo Bosco The Caretaker Commissioner of Lainya County, Laku Micah Wani, this morning held his first consultative meeting with chiefs and elders from across the county to identify community priorities and discuss key challenges affecting residents. In his opening remarks, Laku Micah Wani emphasised the importance of engaging traditional[Read More…]