By Kei Emmanuel Duku National field staff working for Greater Pioneer Operating Company (GPOC), a Chinese oil company in Unity State, have protested the company’s decision to rush into a new contract with Kush Air, a local airline, for aviation services. This decision follows last month’s crash of a[Read More…]
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Revitalized Agreement at crossroads
By Philip Buda Ladu Revitalized Peace Agreement (R-ARCSS) is facing significant hurdles that include a lack of political will, a trust deficit among parties, and persistent funding shortages. As elections slated for December 2026, officials warned that progress is far too slow and that the current trajectory jeopardizes the[Read More…]
MPs appeal for assistance
By William Madouk Eastern Equatoria State Parliamentary Caucus (EESPC) in National Legislatures Assembly appeals for support to victims of clashes in Aru junction. The caucus described the clashes as an ‘internal invasion’ carried out by cattle herders. “The act of territorial invasion by the Dinka Bor cattle herders and large-scale[Read More…]
No will for further extension–UN
By Philip Buda Ladu As this month marks the beginning of the fourth extension of the Revitalized Peace Agreement, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Nicholas Haysom said there is no more desire for another extension. South Sudan’s latest extended[Read More…]
Begging Must stop-VP Igga
By William Madouk Vice President Dr. James Wani Igga, who also chairs the Economic Cluster, urged citizens to focus on hard work and agricultural development rather than resorting to begging for food. Speaking at the launch of the third edition of the Juba Economic Forum 2025, VP Igga emphasized that[Read More…]
Lobong urges Lawmakers to address communal conflicts
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State’s transitional legislative assembly members began a three-month recess on February 5, 2025. During this time, Governor Louis Lobong Lojore directed lawmakers to engage with their constituencies and collaborate with county commissioners to tackle issues related to cattle influx, theft, and communal conflicts across the[Read More…]
US HIV/AIDS fund policy alarms Health experts
By Kei Emmanuel Duku African-led HIV Control Working Group (AHCWG), a think tank of African HIV and policy experts, has expressed concern over US President’s Executive Order impacting the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The group estimates the order could affect 26 million lives and another 20[Read More…]
South Sudan journalist departs
By Philip Buda Ladu Media fraternity in South Sudan grieves, following demise of a vibrant member, Denis Morris Mimbugbe, Editor and Station Manager of Sama FM, 99.3. Denis passed away on Tuesday, 4, January 2025 at Mulago Cancer treatment center in Kampala, Uganda, after battling with the sickness since late[Read More…]
Aweil under curfew
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Aweil Town have announced a strict curfew, prohibiting movement in the market area after 5:00 PM. The measure aims to address ongoing concerns about looting and allow businesses to recover following recent unrest and applies specifically to the market area where Sudanese and South Sudanese[Read More…]
Teachers warned against sabotaging assessment exams
By Yiep Joseph Vice President for Service Cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol Ayii, has issued a stern warning to teachers intending to sabotage the ongoing teachers’ assessment process across the country. The Ministry of General Education and Instruction under the Service Cluster has started assessing thousands of teachers in three states:[Read More…]
Don’t seek promotion through politicians-IGP warns
By Yiep Joseph Inspector General of Police (IGP), Gen. Abraham Manyuat, has warned police officers against seeking recommendations for promotions from politicians. While addressing a police parade, the IGP expressed that promotions in the police forces are earned through individual performance and commitment, as required in the law. “Some people[Read More…]
Oyet laments return of illegal checkpoints
By William Madouk First Deputy Speaker of National Parliament is urging the Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Interior to implement the Presidential Order to eliminate illegal checkpoints along the roads. Rt. Oyet Nathaniel in his statement posted on his official Facebook page, criticized return of roadblocks along the[Read More…]
Gen. Gatwech geers for Juba return
By William Madouk Following a successful agreement between the government and the SPLM-IO (Kitgwang) faction in Sudan earlier this month, Gen. Simon Gatwech Dual is preparing to return to Juba. His advance team, led by Gatluak Kuany Wour, is already in the capital. “We truly thank and appreciate the[Read More…]
Inside gov’t-Gatwech peace deal
By William Madouk South Sudan government and an armed group led by General Simon Gatwech Dual, struck a deal in Port Sudan, in Sudan aimed at lessening conflict in the country. The deal, inked by Gen Gatwech, the leader of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) Kitgwang[Read More…]
National Security pursues Gen. Cirilo for peace
By William Madouk After a peace deal with Gen. Simon Gatwech Dual, the National Security Service (NSS) now works to convince other holdout groups to join the process. Gen. Thomas Cirilo, leader of the National Salvation Front (NAS) is on the top list in National Security pursuit for lasting peace[Read More…]
Empower youth, women through reproductive education
By Yiep Joseph There is a need to prioritize Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for women and youth across South Sudan, Program director at Jamnel Care Organization, emphasized. Nelly Onditi, while speaking to the media, highlighted that SRHR is not just about healthcare but also about dignity, autonomy,[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal University receives textbooks
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr el Ghazal University has received over 250 textbooks as part of government’s commitment to make the institution operational. The books, handed over by the state governor, Simon Ober Mawut, last Friday were delivered to Mathiang campus, where the new university will be located. “We[Read More…]
MSF consoles protesting Bentiu IDPs on services
By Philip Buda Ladu Medical charity, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has reassured Bentiu IDPs of not leaving the state. The IDPS at Bentiu in Unity State were protesting against planned changes to medical service provision. In a peaceful protest on Monday, the IDPs opposed transition of MSF secondary hospital at[Read More…]
Detained journalist set free
By William Madouk Former director of state-owned TV and radio SSBC, journalist Adil Faris, has been released from detention reportedly by the National Security Service (NSS), according to his wife, Amira Alnahawi. Adil, a prominent journalist who has been a correspondent for Al Jazeera Arabic, was arrested on January 23[Read More…]
Women blame Magwi violence on ‘irresponsible’ reporting
By Kei Emmanuel A women’s group in Eastern Equatoria State has accused some journalists of falsely reporting last week’s violent incident in Magwi County. The violence resulted in deaths, property destruction, and the displacement of over 700 residents. In a press release dated February 3, 2025, Eastern Equatoria State Women[Read More…]