By Yiep Joseph   In his message on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, President Salva Kiir called on the Muslim community to continue praying for peace in the country. The Eid al-Fitr holiday marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims worldwide. In his[Read More…]

By Staff writer   Governor of Central Equatoria State Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, on Thursday hosted the Muslim community and held the annual Iftar dinner at the State Secretariat, Juba. Iftar, the evening meal that breaks the daily fast during Ramadan, holds deep religious significance for Muslims worldwide. Beyond marking[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu As the United Nations alarms of potential relapse into full-scale civil war due to escalating political tensions, the South Sudan Law Society (SSLS) convened a stakeholders’ briefing to discuss the Geneva Conventions. The SSLS organized the briefing to educate stakeholders on the four Geneva Conventions, which[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku Members of the SPLM-IO political bureau have reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the 2018 agreement. Chairperson of the National Committee for Peace and Reconciliation and a senior member of the party, Stephen Par Kuol, stated that this is the only way to address the ongoing clashes[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson   Africa Zeal University (AZU) administration has refuted reports of an armed group attack directly targeting its campus. The high learning institution clarified that recent gunfire heard in the vicinity originated from a nearby military training center in Rajaf. Gunfire, which occurred early this week, involved[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Amidst growing concerns over the implementation of South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement, Ambassador Ismail Wais, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Special Envoy for South Sudan is urging leaders never to return the country to war. Speaking at the launch of a nationwide constitutional awareness campaign, Ambassador[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu A fragile calm settled over Juba on Friday, following a tense Thursday night, as political tensions escalated in the wake of First Vice President Riek Machar’s house arrest. Despite the surface-level normalcy of daily life, deep-seated fear and anxiety gripped the city’s residents. Samuel, a shopkeeper[Read More…]

By Staff Writer   At least 221 Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) personnel have defected to the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and other organized forces. National Security Service (NSS) revealed this in a press release that those who defected are under the command of eight senior officers[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Micheal Makuei Lueth, the Minister of Information, Communication, Technology, and Postal Services has stressed that the 2018 peace agreement is still progressing despite the arrest of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar. During a press conference on Friday, Makuei called on the public not to panic, explaining[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has voiced deep concern over the rising political tensions in South Sudan, particularly in light of the reported house arrest of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny. In a statement released on Thursday, IGAD warns that these developments threaten to[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has called for protection of civilians and upholding the Revitalized Peace amid country’s rapidly deteriorating political situation. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Commission cautioned that recent events, including the arrest of First Vice President[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch   Authorities in Akobo County have reported that inadequate health services have led to a rise in cholera cases in Walgak this month. According to the Commissioner of Akobo County, Puok Nyang, the number of cholera cases has surged in recent weeks due to these deficiencies.[Read More…]