By Peter Kuol Kuch The authorities at Bor referral Hospital have reported that the H ospital has resumed full operations following two weeks long protest early this month. Early this month, the Jonglei State Ministry of health restructured the Hospital staffing, transferring some medics to various Payams in Bor County[Read More…]
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Torit Clashes Leave Top Police Officer Dead
By Jacob Onuha Nelson A police captain, who also served as Deputy Inspector of Police in Torit County, was killed during a clash between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army–In Opposition (SPLM–IO) In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Governor of Eastern[Read More…]
Foreign Affairs Confirms Repatriation of 27 South Sudanese Youth from Ethiopia
By Chol D. Johnson The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has confirmed the repatriation of 27 South Sudanese youth who had been in custody in Ethiopia’s Mezan Prison in the southwest region. In a statement issued Sunday, Ministry Press Secretary Apuk Ayuel Mayen said the group; originally from[Read More…]
Civil Society Group Demands Justice After in Baliet attack
By Alan Clement One Citizen Network for Democracy (OCND) has strongly condemned a brutal attack that reportedly claimed the lives of over seventy civilians in Adong town, on Friday 14 November 2025. The condemnation followed reports of an alleged early attack on civilians in Adong payam, Balliet County in Upper[Read More…]
KIIR: Appoints Dr. James Wani Igga as Vice-President
By Kiden Stela Mandela President Salva Kiir Mayardit, the Chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Party, issued a series of Republican Decrees and a Party Order announcing a major overhaul of the government and party leadership. The decrees were read over the State-owned Broadcaster, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation[Read More…]
By Chol D. Johnson The Government of South Sudan has unveiled a major initiative to reduce youth unemployment and strengthen the country’s public sector through the newly introduced Young Professional Programme (YPP). Supported by the World Bank, the programme aims to recruit and develop young graduates and early-career civil servants[Read More…]
Nile Basin Initiative hand over Laboratory equipment, water quality sensor to South Sudan
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) has handed over Laboratory equipment and water quality sensor to the Republic of South Sudan under the ministry of water Resources and irrigation Speaking to the press on Monday at the Ministry of water resource and irrigation in Juba, Achier Manyuat[Read More…]
Government Intensifies Border Surveillance as Marburg Threat Looms
By Alan Clement South Sudan has heightened border surveillance and activated emergency preparedness measures following Ethiopia’s confirmation of a deadly Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak in Jinka Town. At a public health briefing on Monday, the Ministry of Health warned that porous crossings and high cross-border movement pose a serious[Read More…]
Court requests prosecution team to submit list of witnesses
By Yiep Joseph The special court trying the suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused has requested the prosecution team to prepare and submit a list of witnesses. The court made the request on Monday during the 22nd session, which was fixed for witnesses. This came after[Read More…]
Over 70 people Killed in Baliet county
By Alan Clement At least 70 people were killed and more than 80 others injured in a violent raid on Baliet County in Upper Nile State. According to State’s information Minister, armed groups allegedly linked to the rebel group and White Army stormed the area in the early hours of[Read More…]
KIIR:Directs Bank governor to solve cash crisis
By Alan Clement President Salva Kiir has urged the newly appointed Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Yeni Samuel Costa to move swiftly toward finding a sustainable solution to the country’s deepening liquidity crisis. In a statement from the Presidential press unit, the Head of State made the remark[Read More…]
Youth urged to embrace small businesses over white-collar jobs
By Chol D. Johnson A young canoe producer in Bor town has urged South Sudanese youth to not rely on white-collar jobs and instead embrace small-scale businesses that can sustain them and contribute to national development. Speaking live on social media from his workplace in Bor on Friday, Nyuon Manyok[Read More…]
Leaked letters reveal $2.5 billion advance requests tied to future crude sales
By Alan Clement Confidential government documents have surfaced online revealing that the Ministry of Petroleum requested advance payments totalling $2.5 billion from two foreign oil companies, with repayment tied directly to South Sudan’s future crude oil entitlements. The leaked letters, dated October 27 and October 31, 2025, were allegedly signed[Read More…]
Teenager kills childhood friend in Bentiu, Police investigating
By Chol D. Johnson Authorities in Unity State are investigating a tragic incident in Bentiu town where an 11-year-old boy fatally stabbed his 12-year-old childhood friend during a fight early Friday morning. Unity State Minister of Information Gatwiech Bipal, speaking to No.1 Citizen Daily English Newspaper by phone, confirmed the[Read More…]
Improved services at Malek Alel PHCC strengthen primary healthcare delivery in Aweil South
By Alan Clement Health authorities in Aweil South County have praised recent improvements at Malek Alel Primary Health Care Centre, highlighting better access to treatment for residents of Malek Alel and neighbouring villages. According to a statement from the National Ministry of Health, the developments are part of ongoing upgrades[Read More…]
Conflict Driving Rising Hunger in South Sudan – EU
By Alan Clement The Delegation of the European Union to South Sudan, together with the embassies of Germany, France and the Netherlands, has issued a stark warning over rising malnutrition and food insecurity, urging urgent action from authorities. In a joint statement released last week, the EU cited the latest[Read More…]
Parents urged to support girls in sports after Gudele FA’s 2–1 victory
By Chol D. Johnson Parents have been urged to support girls’ participation in sports after Gudelle FA girls’ team staged an impressive 2–1 comeback victory over Young Dream FA in a friendly match held on Saturday at Gumbo Basic football field. The event organised by UNICEF and GREDO South Sudan[Read More…]
Governor Gai arrives in Akobo, calls on communities to embrace peace
By Yiep Joseph Jonglei State Governor Riek Gai Kok has made a peace tour to Akobo County, where he called on the communities to embrace peace. Governor Gai arrived in Akobo County on Saturday despite allegations of political interference from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO). The opposition[Read More…]
AGOSS Pushes Parliament on Health, GBV Bills
By Alan Clement The Association of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians of South Sudan (AGOSS) has called on the government and parliament to urgently enact key health and gender bills, warning that maternal mortality and gender-based violence remain at crisis levels in the country. Speaking at the closing day of the 4th[Read More…]
CLARIFICATION: Justice Ministry refutes information linking Dr. Bol to ongoing court
By Yiep Joseph The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has refuted the online information linking former Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel to funding prosecutors. The Ministry posted an official clarification statement on their official social page over the weekend and cautioned the public/Media from spreading allegations. Dr. Bol[Read More…]