By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has called for calm in Mirikiyo Boma, Rokon Payam, following violent disputes between cattle herders and local farmers. The Governor condemned the violence and urged the affected communities to remain patient while the government implements measures[Read More…]
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Commissioner Orders Immediate Investigation into the killing of businessman
By James Innocent Morobo County authorities have launched an investigation into the killing of a local businessman, Simon Bidali, popularly known as Bangutu. The businessman was attacked by an unidentified armed assailant on Tuesday. In response to the incident, the Commissioner of Morobo County, Charles Data Bullen, directed all organized[Read More…]
African Union Condemns Peace Agreement Violations as Civilian Crisis Deepens
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The African Union has issued a stern warning over the disintegrating security landscape in South Sudan, citing a dangerous surge in regional hostilities that threatens to dismantle years of fragile diplomatic progress. In a statement released Tuesday, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf signaled that the[Read More…]
RECAPTURE : Yuai, Pathai Barracks
By Chol D. Johnson The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) claimed to have recaptured some areas previously occupied by the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in opposition (SPLA-IO) in Northern Jonglei. In a statement to the media, Lul Ruai Koang, SSPDF Spokesperson, claimed that the government forces recaptured the Yuai[Read More…]
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Renk
By Alan Clement Health services in Renk County, Upper Nile State, are buckling under the weight of a deepening crisis. A relentless influx of refugees from Sudan, a surging disease burden, and rising child malnutrition are stretching the region’s limited medical capacity to its breaking point. In a statement released[Read More…]
Wuluturu Bridge Construction in Yei Stalls Amid Economic Constraints
By Staff Writer A concerned resident, Yeka Joel, has appealed to development partners and well-wishers to support the rehabilitation of the bridge, warning that the project requires substantial funding and remains at the foundation stage despite the onset of the rainy season expected in March 2026. “The bridge is still[Read More…]
Urgent Talks Target Aid Bottlenecks as Displacement Pressures Mount in Duk County
By Alan Clement Senior government officials and humanitarian partners have committed to immediate, coordinated action to eliminate delays in aid delivery as the displacement crisis intensifies in Jonglei State’s Duk County. The agreement was reached during a high-level coordination meeting on Tuesday, chaired by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and[Read More…]
Unity State Health Minister Urges Residents to Get Emergency Cholera Vaccine
Chol D. Johnson Unity State Minister of Health, Jal Puok Nhial, has called on community members to participate in the ongoing emergency cholera vaccination campaign to curb the current outbreak. In a statement issued Wednesday by the Ministry’s Press Unit, the Minister urged residents of Rubkona County who have not[Read More…]
Regional Climate Forum Flags Rising Temperatures as Key Risk for South Sudan
By Alan Clement South Sudan faces hotter-than-average conditions this season, with climate experts warning that rising temperatures could compound drought risks despite forecasts of near-normal rainfall across much of the country. The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), the World Meteorological Organization, and national meteorological agencies have warned South[Read More…]
Court Adjourns Session Due to Technical Difficulties
By Yiep Joseph The special court trial involving suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused including Puot Kang was adjourned on Wednesday due to technical failures. The 44th session was scheduled to feature testimony from a digital forensic expert. However, the absence of technicians to manage the[Read More…]
South Sudan Emerges as Transit Corridor as Thousands Flee Kordofan Conflict
By Alan Clement South Sudan is increasingly serving as a humanitarian transit corridor for thousands fleeing the conflict in Sudan’s Kordofan regions. These arrivals often cross the border only to move onward, exposing significant gaps in protection, monitoring, and regional displacement planning. Between December 5 and January 20, an estimated[Read More…]
Upper Nile state gov’t to Rehabilitate Malakal Airstrip
By Abraham Garang Upper Nile State government has revealed its commitment to rehabilitate the Malakal airstrip with the aim of improving livelihood and benefiting the interests of the people in the state. The authorities said they would cooperate with relevant authorities in the National Government in the field of service[Read More…]
Bishops call on parties to cease hostilities
By Alan Clement The Catholic Bishops of South Sudan Ecclesiastical Province, in a communique dated January 27, 2026, denounced renewed fighting between government forces, SPLA-IO, and other armed opposition groups in Jonglei and Eastern Equatoria States. The bishops stated that the situation has deteriorated into widespread displacement, hunger, and insecurity,[Read More…]
Gov’t pledges protection of civilians, humanitarian access
By Chol D. Johnson South Sudan Government has pledged to protect the civilians and also offer humanitarian access across the country. In the press statement issued on Tuesday by the VP for Gender and Youth cluster’s Press Unit, Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior met with Jan Egeland, the Norwegian Refugee Council[Read More…]
By Chol D. Johnson The European Union’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Per Enar Enarsson, has emphasized that securing peace is a prerequisite for long-term investment and development in the country. In the press statement seen on Tuesday following a meeting with the Minister of Energy and Dams, Agok Makur Kur,[Read More…]
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang and the United States Ambassador to South Sudan, Michael J. Adler has pledged to maintain an open dialogue to foster a more resilient and transparent economic environment in the country. This followed a high-level meeting held between[Read More…]
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan government has distanced itself from alleged inflammatory remarks attributed to Lt. Gen. Johnson Olony Thabo on military operations in northern Jonglei State. Gen Olony was recently rebuked for ordering troops to kill while on mission to SPLA-IO controlled areas. Addressing the media during a[Read More…]
Nationwide Scholarship Drive Targets Orphans to Bridge South Sudan’s Education Gap
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s government has launched a nationwide scholarship program specifically for orphans and vulnerable children, pledging an equal distribution of slots across all states and administrative areas to ensure regional inclusivity. The initiative was finalized following a high-level meeting between the Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs[Read More…]
Kiir appoints deputy Governor for Jonglei state
By Peter Kuol Kuch The Long-awaited deputy governor of Jognlei State has been finally appointed through presidential degree over the weekend. According to Jonglei State government spokesperson, Awuol Gajang Awuol, the newly appointed deputy governor of Jonglei State was serving as the SPLM Chief Whip at Jonglei State Parliament. Speaking[Read More…]
NBGs reports calm, peaceful coexistence between Dinka Malual and Misseriya
By Hou Akot Hou Local peace committee chairperson for Aweil East County in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state has cited calm along the border following numerous peace accords that have been signed and reviewed between Dinka Malual, Rezigat and Misseriya nomad groups. Following a symposium conducted by United Nations Mission[Read More…]