The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) continues to play an important role in supporting peace, protecting civilians, and assisting vulnerable communities across the country. Through humanitarian and peacebuilding efforts, UNMISS and its partners have continued to reach people affected by conflict, displacement, poverty, and other emergencies. Unfortunately, the[Read More…]
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Two UNMISS peacekeepers killed in road ambush
By Lodu William Odiya At least two United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) peacekeepers have been killed in an ambush, while 7 were injured by unidentified armed individuals while patrolling to Pajut in Jonglei State. According to a statement from UNMISS on Monday, 3 peacekeepers, 2 South Sudan National[Read More…]
Over 50 women conclude 2-day peace conference in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang At least 60 women from four counties in Lakes State have concluded a two-day conference in Rumbek aimed at strengthening women’s leadership, peacebuilding, resilience, and inclusion in their communities. The conference brought together women from Rumbek North, Rumbek Centre, Rumbek East, and Cueibet counties under the[Read More…]
SPLM-IO dismisses reports that interim leader escapes Juba
By Innocent Bidal Emmanuel The SPLM-IO National Committee for Information and Communication has dismissed reports circulating on social media and through some local media outlets claiming that the party’s Interim Chairman, Cde. Amb. Stephen Par Kuol, fled Juba for Uganda because of the prevailing political situation in the capital. In[Read More…]
Sports Minister bans fans from possessing weapons during games
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports, Bush Buse, has temporarily banned community tournaments in Juba City following a weekend incident in Bahr El Ghazal Counties’ League in a game between Cueibet and Twic Counties. During the tournament, angry youth from Cueibet attacked Twic[Read More…]
UNDP eliminates 2 million dollars burden in medical stores rent by erecting one in Juba
By Innocent Bidal Emmanuel The newly inaugurated Central Medical Store, erected by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), is set to eliminate recurrent skyrocketing costs of renting private warehouses. Mohamed Abchir, the country’s resident representative for UNDP, said expanding public storage facilities would[Read More…]
Prosecution asks court to change procedure ahead of Machar’s defence
By Yiep Joseph Prosecutors in the ongoing trial involving former First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar have asked the court to reconsider the procedure used to examine accused persons. The application was filed during the court’s 111th session as proceedings approach a stage for Dr. Riek Machar, who is[Read More…]
300 members of NAS return to government
By Lodu William Odiya 300 members of the National Salvation Front (NAS) have returned to government in what they described as a move toward peace, dialogue, and participation in the country’s political and development process. The return was witnessed on the ground by journalists and other observers, with Brigadier General[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should speed up inter-party dialogue
South Sudan is at a critical moment in its political journey, and the government must take urgent steps to speed up inter-party dialogue. Continued delays in political consultations risk deepening mistrust among political parties and could undermine efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability in the country. Inter-party dialogue is[Read More…]
NATIONTALK: Strengthening security to protect lives in critical times
The recent incident involving a pregnant woman and her sister on their way to a hospital in Juba is a painful reminder of the insecurity that many ordinary citizens continue to face. In the early hours of Sunday morning, at around 4:00 a.m., a pregnant woman experiencing labour pains was[Read More…]
Pomoju Community installs new chiefs in Juba
By Louis Loku Members of Pomoju Boma in Juba have installed new community chiefs to oversee the affairs of their people and strengthen unity, leadership, and cooperation among community members living in the capital, Juba. The new leadership was installed on Saturday, August 22, 2026, during a ceremony held in[Read More…]
Kiir’s Pretoria mission puts election promise under the spotlight
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has travelled to South Africa for high-level talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa. Kiir departed Juba on Sunday for Pretoria as the government intensifies regional diplomatic engagement ahead of the polls. According to the Office of the President, the discussions with Ramaphosa will focus[Read More…]
Ajou urges officials to make public information more accessible
By Yiep Joseph The Media Authority has called for a more direct relationship between government officials and journalists. The body cited that delays in providing information can make it harder for the public to understand government policies and activities. Media Authority Managing Director Ajou Loul Akuei appealed during a media[Read More…]
Magwi farmers receive seeds, tools to boost food production
By Ijoo Bosco More than 520 farmers in Magwi County have received vegetable seeds and farming tools aimed at boosting food production, strengthening household livelihoods, and building community resilience. The support, implemented by the Child Relief and Support Organisation (CRSO) following a request to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO),[Read More…]
Interior Minister bans illegal collection of money from EAC citizens
By Louis Loku The Ministry of Interior has directed all police personnel and other organised forces to immediately stop the illegal collection of money from citizens of East African Community (EAC) member states arriving in South Sudan through Juba International Airport and other points of entry. In a notice issued[Read More…]
Governor Lobong explores regional cooperation in Soroti City, Uganda
By Ijoo Bosco The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, has concluded an exposure tour of major higher learning institutions in Soroti City aimed at boosting educational cooperation and institutional development. During his tour, Governor Lobong visited Soroti University, Busitema University, and the East African Civil Aviation Academy[Read More…]
President Kiir urges Warrap, WBGs to step up border peace efforts
By Louis Loku President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on the governments of Warrap and Western Bahr el Ghazal states to step up joint efforts to resolve a territorial dispute between communities along their shared border. The directive followed a briefing by Warrap Governor Bol Wek Agoth and Western Bahr[Read More…]
Lightning strike kills three, injures one in Rumbek
By Yang Ater Yang Three girls were killed, and a woman was injured after lightning struck a residential area in Mabor-Ngap, Rumbek Town, Lakes State, on Thursday evening, according to police. Lakes State police spokesperson Lt. Col. Elijah Mabor Makuac said the victims were returning home when the lightning struck[Read More…]
Aweil East farmers seek support as drought threatens crops
By Hou Akot Hou Farmers in Aweil East County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, are appealing for urgent support as prolonged dry conditions threaten crops and livestock across several rural communities. Residents of Malual-baai Payam say poor and irregular rainfall has left crops withering in the fields, raising fears of[Read More…]
CIRDA promotes community resilience through savings groups in Aweil East
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Warawar Town in Baac Payam, Aweil East County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, are turning to village savings groups to strengthen household incomes and reduce dependence on humanitarian assistance. The initiative is being implemented by the Christian Initiative for Restoration and Development (CIRDA), with[Read More…]