By Louis Loku Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has appealed to political actors, candidates, their supporters, and the general public to reject violence, intimidation, hate speech, and misinformation as the country prepares for the general elections scheduled for December 22, 2026. Adil appealed on Wednesday during the launch[Read More…]
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Prosecution rejects claims of singling out Dr. Machar
By Yiep Joseph Prosecutors have defended their latest application, citing that it is intended to settle how accused persons should be examined rather than subjecting suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar to different treatment. The argument came during Friday’s 113th proceeding as the prosecution responded to objections raised by[Read More…]
Aweil East SPLM members kick off registration drive
By Hou Akot Hou The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has begun registering its members in Aweil East County ahead of the planned national elections. During the official launch of the registration exercise at the Aweil East County headquarters in Mabil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. On Wednesday, the newly[Read More…]
WES government urges return of cattle raided between Mundri, and Mundari Communities
By Lodu William Odiya The Western Equatoria State Government has urged communities in Greater Mundri and the Mundari community in Central Equatoria State to return cattle reportedly taken during recent raids. In a statement that was released by the WES press unit on Friday, Western Equatoria State Governor Daniel Badagbu[Read More…]
ELECTION: Warrap police step up election security preparations
By Yiep Joseph Police preparations are intensifying across Warrap State as authorities work to strengthen security ahead of South Sudan’s December 2026 elections, with more than 5,000 personnel undergoing training aimed at improving professionalism, discipline, and operational readiness. The training is being conducted across the state as the Ministry of[Read More…]
Bright Stars stun Nigeria 82–79 in World Cup Qualifier
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan’s national men’s basketball team, the Bright Stars, produced another memorable performance after defeating Nigeria 82–79 in a closely contested FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifier in Tunisia on Friday afternoon. The thrilling victory saw South Sudan overcome one of Africa’s traditional basketball giants in a[Read More…]
SSRA pledges digital transformation to boost East African trade integration
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with the East African Community and trade institutions through the digitalisation and modernisation of its customs systems. In a statement that was released by the SSRA press unit on Friday, Solomon Ariik Manyok,[Read More…]
Yambio sellers raise concern over stolen chicken
By Innocent Bidal Emmanuel Western Equatoria State Governor Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa led a delegation of state and county officials to assess conditions at Yambio Open Market, including security, cleanliness, taxation, commodity prices, limited trading spaces, access roads, and pathways. Sellers in Yambio raised concerns during the government-led assessment of the[Read More…]
Governor Adil urges students associations to unite
By Innocent Bidal Emmanuel The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has urged the Equatoria Students’ Association at Starford International University to remain united. In a statement released yesterday, Adil urged and encouraged them to make education a priority, noticing that academic qualifications will prepare them to compete[Read More…]
Wau police training advances ahead of December elections
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…]
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…]