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One killed, child abducted in Jonglei road ambush

By Manas James Okony   A father has been killed and his underage sons abducted following a road ambush by armed assailants in Jonglei State’s Nyirol County on Wednesday, authorities reported. The incident, which saw several people missing including the deceased’s wife, forms part of the ongoing violence impacting communities[Read More…]

Govt, partners launch peace project

By Alan Clement   The Ministry of Peace Building, Republic of South Sudan and the partners have launched a two-year initiative to support displaced communities in Greater Malakal, Upper Nile State.  The project funded by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund will be implemented in collaboration with UNDP South Sudan, the[Read More…]

South Sudan to showcase agricultural ambition on UN Food Summit in Ethiopia

By Lodu William Odiya   South Sudan is expected to participate in upcoming 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4), in Addis Ababa. According to South Sudan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, the event unveils an opportunity to showcase progress and ambitions for agricultural transformation. The Minister issued[Read More…]

 Pibor Chief Administrator appoints cabinet

Manas J Okony   The Chief Administrator of Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), Gola Boyoi Gola, has formed his government, replacing ministers and advisors dismissed on Monday. Gola announced the changes in a decree issued on Wednesday evening, marking his political comeback as chief administrator after previously serving in the[Read More…]

Immigration officials on spotlight

By Jacob Onuha Nelson   Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport, and Immigration (DCRNPI) has warned commissioned and non-commissioned officers of malpractices. Director General of the Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport, and Immigration, Maj. Gen. Elia Kosta Faustino sounded the warning in a statement, on Thursday. According to Maj.[Read More…]

Kiir reiterates commitment for peace in Abyei

By Lodu William Odiya   President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reiterated his government’s unwavering commitment to protecting civilians and maintaining peace in Abyei. According to a statement on Wednesday, an attacker reportedly stormed Abyei and forcibly removed a detainee, raising concerns about cross-border security. The President’s remarks came after a[Read More…]