By Alan Clement South Sudanese agricultural experts warn that delays in finalising and enforcing the national seed policy expose farmers to counterfeit seeds, high costs and worsening climate shocks, undermining efforts to secure food independence. Speaking on Tuesday at the University of Juba during the closeout event of the A3SEED[Read More…]
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Minister for Fisheries call for improved infrastructures to ease fish-trade activities in Jonglei
By Peter Kuol The Jonglei State Minister for Livestock and Fisheries has called for improved infrastructures to ease fish-trading activities across Jonglei State. Speaking during the visit of Dr. Riek Gai Kok at Fish market at Leu-diet in Bor on Wednesday, Hon, Hellen Akech, the Minister for Livestock and Fisheries[Read More…]
Minister of Health reaffirms expanding of access to quality health service
By Chol D. Johnson The Minister of Health Sarah Cleto Rial reaffirmed expending of access to quality health service. Cleto Made the remark on Wednesday during press statement at ministry’s premises in Juba. She stated that the ministry’s unwavering dedication to expanding access to quality health services, improving governance and[Read More…]
Gov’t, Church collectively can confront South Sudan challenge-Adil
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has emphasized that South Sudan’s most pressing challenges can only be overcome through strong collaboration rooted in unity, peace, and shared responsibility between the government and the church. The Governor made the remarks on Wednesday in Juba during the[Read More…]
CTSAMVM urges peace parties to embrace dialogue
By Chol D. Johnson CTSAMVM chairperson Teshome Anagawe Ayana urged parties to recommit to dialogue. The chairperson made the call during the meeting on Tuesday. The Transitional Security Arrangement Monitoring & Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) has a role to monitor, verify, and report the violation of the ceasefire. Anagawe urged all[Read More…]
Jonglei-Pibor inter-communal peace conference kicks off in Bor
By Peter Kuol Kuch The 3-day Inter-Communal Peace Conference between Jonglei State and Greater Pibor Administrative area has kicked in Jonglei State Headquarters, Bor on Monday. The 3-day Inter-Communal Peace Conference which is being attended by County Commissioners, local Chiefs, Youth and women representatives is being presided over by Jonglei[Read More…]
Three feared dead in Leer plane crash
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has yesterday confirmed the death of three crew members following a crash of a cargo plane carrying humanitarian supplies in Leer County, Unity State. In a statement issued by the Aviation Authority, the aircraft departed Juba earlier today carrying[Read More…]
Yei residents Mark 16 Days of Activism
By James Innocent Yei River County today joined the global campaign for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, highlighting the urgent need to protect women and girls, especially in digital spaces. The event, running from November 25 to December 10, aligns with this year’s international theme: “UNiTE to[Read More…]
Parliament passes Cybercrime and Computer Misuse Bill 2025
By Lodu William Odiya The National Legislative Assembly in an ordinary sitting have yesterday passed the Cybercrime and Computer Misuse Bill 2025 with all its recommendations to the final reading. Speaking during the session, the speaker of NTLA, Jemma Nunu Kumba congratulated the standing specialized committee for the milestone in[Read More…]
Presidency fail CTSAMVM-Activist
By Yiep Joseph The 2018 peace agreement that was meant to end conflict in South Sudan continues to struggle with violations. Despite having peace monitors, the space continues to be filled with reports and statement after statement with no immediate accountability. The confrontations between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces[Read More…]
Domestic Tax Director: Majority of Foreign Workers Evade Tax
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Commissioner of Domestic Taxes at the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), Chol Paul Kur, has revealed that the majority of foreign employees operating within the private and humanitarian sectors in the country are under-declaring their tax liabilities, constituting a significant loss of national revenue. Commissioner[Read More…]
South Sudan Enhances Flood-Monitoring Capacity
By Alan Clement The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) has upgraded the Malakal and Anakdiar hydrological stations as part of broader government efforts to rebuild and modernise South Sudan’s water-monitoring network, officials said this week. According to a MWRI technical update, the emergency work focused on improving the[Read More…]
UNMISS calls for an immediate end to fighting in Eastern Equatoria
By Lodu William Odiya The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has yesterday called for an immediate cessation of hostilities following reports of renewed fighting and rising tensions in Eastern Equatoria state. These incidents followed recent intercommunal violence, cattle raids and reported aerial bombardment in Ulang and Baliet counties,[Read More…]
Witness presents more testimonies as Dr. Machar’s trials continue
By Yiep Joseph As the special court trying Puot Kang and the seven co-accused continues, the prosecution witness on Monday presented more evidences. The high-profile court case included the suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar as one of the accused being tried. Dr. Machar and seven co-accused face charges[Read More…]
Over 3000 Pupils sit for Primary Leaving Examination across Jonglei State
By Peter Kuol Kuch At least 3,266 Primary Eight candidates are undertaking Certificate for Primary Education across Jonglei State on Monday. During the official Bell ringing ceremony in Bor, Hon. Samuel Adoor, the state minister for Education in Jonglei expressed that among the 3,266 Candidates, 2,084 are boys while 1,[Read More…]
GOVERNMENT : In Full control of Torit-Lobong
By Lodu William Odiya Eastern Equatoria State Governor, Louis Lobong Lojore, has strongly dismissed a circulating social media allegation claiming that Torit and Magwi towns have fallen into the hands of a coalition of SPLM-IO and NAS forces. In a statement issued by the state press unit yesterday, Lobong Called[Read More…]
South Sudan Seeks Stronger Economic Partnerships at AU–EU Summit in Angola
By Alan Clement South Sudan will seek deeper economic cooperation and development support at the 7th AU–EU Summit opening Monday in Luanda, Angola. In a statement from the Ministry’s Communication Department, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said Foreign Minister Amb. Monday Semaya K. Kumba travelled to Luanda[Read More…]
Musicians Urge CES Citizens to support leaders
By James Innocent South Sudanese musician Franco Lokunyumi has called on the people of Central Equatoria State to put aside hatred and political divisions, urging citizens to support leaders appointed to serve the state regardless of tribe or political preference. Speaking after observing reactions to recent political developments, Lokunyumi said[Read More…]
Activists Warn of Increasing Online Threats Targeting Women and Journalists in South Sudan
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A growing shadow of intimidation is silencing women and journalists across South Sudan, turning digital spaces meant for empowerment into arenas of fear. As the South Sudan Human Rights Defenders Network (SSHRDN) joins the global community in marking the 2025 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based[Read More…]
Uphold highest standard of professionalism-VP Lagu tells examination stakeholders
By Lodu William Odiya Vice President Josephine Lagu Joseph has urged stakeholders involved in the administration of the Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) uphold professionalism during the process. Vice President Lagu on the event of examination bell ringing at Juba One Boys primary school emphasized that there should be no[Read More…]