By Alan Clement Authorities in Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State, have issued an urgent appeal for humanitarian assistance for displaced families in Bori Boma, Kangapo II Payam. The appeal follows reported armed confrontation between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) that occurred[Read More…]
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South Sudan, Uganda to form committee to investigate border confrontations
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Army and neighboring Uganda have agreed to form a joint committee to investigate the recent armed confrontation at the border. On Monday, the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) engaged in an encroachment plan in South Sudan’s Kajo Keji County, according to the county[Read More…]
Snake kills three in Eastern Equatoria
Jacob Onuha Nelson At least three people have died of snake bites, this year, in Imehejek administrative area of Eastern Equatoria state. Acting Director of Health at Imehejek administrative area, Lobeli Mark, told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper in an interview, on Sunday. According to the Acting Director of[Read More…]
Cholera kills nine in Eastern Equatoria
By Jacob Onuha Nelson At least nine people have been confirmed dead of Cholera while forty-nine cases registered in Imehejek Administrative Area of Eastern Equatoria State. Imehejek Administrative Area Acting Health Director, Lobeli Mark confirming the report in a phone interview with this outlet on Sunday, said laboratory samples[Read More…]
Activists call for inclusion in phase two of security arrangement
By Yiep Joseph Members of Civil society have called on the Transitional National Committee (NTC) to ensure inclusivity in phase two of the Transitional Security Arrangement. The activists appeal followed the announcement by NTC to commence with Phase Two of the Transitional Security Arrangement in September this year. The[Read More…]
Security improves in Mugwo Payam as civil-military dialogue continues
By James Innocent Authorities in Mugwo Payam of Yei River County said that the security situation in the area has improved as civil-military relations strengthened. The officials made the remark during a one-day security meeting held at the Mugwo Payam headquarters over the weekend. Addressing the gathering, Latio Nowel[Read More…]
NBG residents urge gov’t to deploy forces at trouble spots
By Hou Akot Hou Some of the Northern Bahr El Gazal State (NBGs) residents have called on the government to forces at hotspot areas within Aweil Town as crime cases surge. The resident presented a series of people being robbed in certain areas by niggers or gangs. This call[Read More…]
UNMISS Strengthens Grassroots Peacebuilding in Tonj North County
By Alan Clement The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has launched a new project to foster reconciliation and rebuild trust in Tonj North County, Warrap State. The mission aims to intensify efforts to foster reconciliation and rebuild trust through community-driven strategies to address the aftermath of intercommunal violence,[Read More…]
EES, Turkana County Celebrate anniversary of Nadapal Peace accord
By Alan Clement Governors Louis Lobong Lojore, Eastern Equatoria State (EES) in South Sudan and Jeremiah Lomorukai, Turkana County in Kenya, celebrated the first anniversary of the peace accord between the Toposa of South Sudan and the Turkana of Kenya. The event held in Nadapal on July 26th, 2025,[Read More…]
Abyei Municipality-UNISFA partner in drainage repairs
By Alan Clement In an effort to improve public health and urban infrastructure, authorities in Abyei municipality have intensified repair services on the drainage and walkway systems across residential blocks. The drainage work carried out in partnership with the Vietnamese engineering unit of the United Nations Interim Security Force[Read More…]
Central Equatoria highlights tax collection gaps
By Alan Clement Stakeholders at the Central Equatoria State, revenue-generating institutions attended a workshop convened by governor Mujung on Friday. The one-day refresher workshop moderated by Justice Ajonye Perpetua and Counsel Wani Mathias, is aimed at improving intra-governmental coordination and streamline revenue administration. The workshop brought together senior state[Read More…]
JUBA-KINSHASA strengthen ties
By Alan Clement Congolese President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi has sent his South Sudanese counterpart, Salva Kiir Mayardit, a special message on July 25, 2025 bilateral relations. The diplomatic engagement is aimed at reinforcing relations between the two countries ahead of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR)[Read More…]
SSFF rolls out Football Calendar
By Alan Clement South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has unveiled a comprehensive calendar for the 2025/26 football season. The calendar which covers senior league matches, youth competitions, women’s football, national cup fixtures and aligns with key FIFA international windows was released by the federation on July 25, 2025. The[Read More…]
Governor Wek urges communities to cease hostilities
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Warrap State, Amb. Bol Wek Agoth, has urged the Mabior Yar community in Tonj to cease the hostilities. According to the statement on Thursday, Governor Wek appealed to the Mabior Yar community to cease violence, citing that peace is in progress. The[Read More…]
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…]
Wonduruba administrator appeals for support
By Lodu William Odiya Wonduruba Administrative Payam Administrator has appealed to non-governmental organizations to support the area in terms of provision of services to the community. According to press release, Towongo Stephen made the statement on Thursday, in a briefing to Central Equatoria State Governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel on[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…]
Gov’t directs eviction of graveyard squatters
By Alan Clement Central Equatoria state Council of Ministers, is perturbed by encroachment of graveyards in Juba city. The state cabinet has directed Juba County and city authorities to evict the graveyard squatters to preserve and restore peace of the dead. The council of ministers raised the concerns during[Read More…]
FUNDING Determines security arrangement
By Lodu William Odiya Lack of funding has hindered Phase Two Transitional Security Arrangement process of Unification of Forces, the army said. South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) spokesperson, Maj Gen Lul Ruai Koang told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper in a telephone interview that without resources at hand,[Read More…]