By Hou Akot Hou Medics in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, have reported an increase in cases of syphilis among young adolescent men and women in the area. Lual Khamis Lual, the deputy director of Nyamlel Hospital, revealed that they have observed a substantial surge in patients[Read More…]
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South Sudan risks losing $67 Million World Bank project funding-minister warns
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan government is facing potential loss of $67 million in World Bank funding due to delays in implementation of country’s fibre optic project, according to Information Minister Michael Makuei Lueth. The warning, conveyed by Deputy Minister of Information David Yau Yau, came after the[Read More…]
Ethiopia offers scholarships to South Sudanese
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Ethiopian government has awarded scholarships to 36 South Sudanese medical doctors for postgraduate studies at various Ethiopian universities. The announcement was made during a Farwell program organized for 36 students by the Ethiopian Ambassador to South Sudan. Ambassador Nebil Mahdi Abdallahi, of the Ethiopian Embassy[Read More…]
Dr Igga cautions Jonglei governor
By Yiep Joseph First Deputy Chairman and Secretary General of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Dr. James Wani Igga has cautioned the newly appointed Jonglei governor, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, about the innate challenges of governing the restive state. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of SPLM officials, including[Read More…]
Diplomats demand speedy action on peace implementation
By Yiep Joseph Diplomats in South Sudan reiterated a call for urgent action to advance peace implementation. On Thursday, the embassies of IGAD member states as well as major donor countries met in Juba, where they expressed the need to speed up the peace implementation. Participants in the meeting[Read More…]
Yei commissions construction of new classrooms
By James Innocent Yei River county has launched construction of three new classroom blocks at Yei Day Senior Secondary School. Yei Day is one of the few functioning government secondary schools in town. County Commissioner, Emmanuel Taban Seme, expressed profound gratitude to UNMISS for their generous support in funding[Read More…]
At least 21 members still in detention–SPLM/A-IO
By William Madouk Despite the release of eight officials on Tuesday, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A-IO) says 21 of its members are still being held in detention. “Well, until yesterday (Wednesday), before 2 p.m., the total number of the SPLM-IO detainees, there are 28, eight (8) of them[Read More…]
Activists detained over wrangle
By Hou Akot Hou Bulis Nguak, chairperson of the Civil Society Network in Aweil, was detained along with other members by National Security Service (NSS) operatives on Wednesday. Their detention, lasting from 10:00 AM until evening, stemmed from a dispute over the network’s legitimacy, according to Nguak. They were[Read More…]
Calls for independent investigation into Nasir clashes
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan’s peace monitors call for an urgent and independent investigation into the recent violent clashes in Nasir. Ceasefire Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) Thursday technical meeting in Juba, focused on agenda. CTSAMVM, the multinational body responsible for monitoring compliance with the 2018[Read More…]
Minister vows to boost trade
By Yiep Joseph The newly appointed Minister of Trade and Industry Atong Kuol has vowed to strengthen the country’s ability to export products to the world. Atong who replaced Joseph Mum Majak expressed her commitment during a welcoming ceremony held at the Ministry’s premises in Juba. The Minister displayed[Read More…]
Cattle herders kill elderly man in Yei
By James Innocent Cattle herders have killed an elderly man in Yei River County and took dozens of animals, local leaders said. The incident occurred at Gimunu area, near Yei Airstrip, where the victim was grazing his livestock. According to Executive Chief of Gimunu Boma, Lowuya Morish, a large group[Read More…]
Norway raises concern over ongoing political unrest
BY Jacob Onuha Nelson Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide has expressed deep concern over recent clashes in Nasir County in Upper Nile State. Fighting between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the local White Army, which erupted on March 3, 2025, risks reversing years of progress[Read More…]
Release detained officials-IGAD
By Kei Emmanuel Duku IGAD Heads of State have called on the South Sudanese government to release recently detained opposition leaders. The demand was issued during the 43rd Extraordinary Assembly, a virtual meeting chaired by Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh, the current IGAD Assembly Chairperson. Leaders expressed deep concern[Read More…]
SPLM-IO trashes Machar’s alleged arrest
By William Madouk Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has rubbished alleged arrest of Dr. Riek Machar. Acting Press Secretary in the Office of the First Vice President, Puok Both Baluang has termed the allegation ‘concocted and does not hold water’. He made this clarification after Garang John,[Read More…]
Guteres calls for upholding children’s inherent rights
By Jacob Onuha Nelson United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged South Sudan to commit to the rights of children by adopting United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The convention is an international agreement aimed at safeguarding the well-being of children. This call comes in the[Read More…]
Three cabinet ministers take oath
By Staff writer Three new cabinet ministers took the oath of office at the Presidential palace, in a formal ceremony held yesterday. The process, administered by the Chief Justice was overseen by President Salva Kiir Mayardit. The officials who took the oath included Dr. Wek Mamer, who will be[Read More…]
South Sudanese kickboxers thrill World Muay Thai Championship
By Manas James Okony and Kei Emmanuel South Sudanese kickboxers have made history at the ongoing World Muay Thai Championship in Pattaya, Thailand, for achieving significant success. The country’s top two fighters advanced to the semi-finals and finals stages of the tournament. The international event kicked off on March[Read More…]
Rising feminine suicide crisis in Warrap sparks debate
By William Madouk Rampant cases of suicide among women in Warrap state has prompted United Nations Mission in South Sudan to convene a debate on taboo-laden mental health issues. According to the UN, at least four suicide cases were reported in February alone; the heartbreaking instances are aggravated by[Read More…]
UJOSS warns Journalists against bias social posts
By Yiep Joseph Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) has advised its members to stick to professionalism and cease biased social media posts. UJOSS president Oyet Patrick Charles revealed that his office has noticed incidents where journalists post biased statements on their social media pages. Oyet made the[Read More…]
Robbery surges in Aweil Center
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state have reported a rise in robbery cases in Aweil Center County and the surrounding areas, including Aweil Town. An investigator from the police department in Nyalath payam revealed on Wednesday that incidents of break-ins and various types of[Read More…]