By Sabri Dibaco Former Presidential Advisor Joseph Bakosoro has called on the newly appointed Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Labanya Margaret, to prioritise strategic planning and production as a pathway to economic stability in South Sudan. Speaking during a welcoming ceremony attended by national ministers and dignitaries, Bakosoro praised[Read More…]
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“We Risk Our Lives Daily”: Boda riders sound alarm over Elegu truck gridlock
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto More than 1,000 trucks remain stranded in a traffic gridlock stretching approximately seven kilometers from Bibia Centre to the Elegu border, as truck drivers enter their sixth day of an ongoing strike over insecurity along the South Sudan-Uganda corridor. The drivers, many of whom transport essential[Read More…]
DNA results on progress for the 14 Luri plane crash victims
By James Innocent Authorities in Yei County are intensifying preparations for the funeral and memorial arrangements of the 14 victims who died in the recent plane crash near Luri, as families continue to wait for the completion of DNA identification processes currently underway in Juba. The tragic crash, which occurred[Read More…]
Aweil elder questions arrest of 59 youths in Jebel Iraq
By Deng Athian Ambassador Garang Deng Aguer, Chairperson of the Aweil East Community Association, has expressed concern over the arrest of 59 youths from Jebel Iraq, an area known for gold mining activities. The individuals are currently being held at the Giada detention facility in Juba. Ambassador Deng shared these[Read More…]
Refugee students urged to embrace farming during short holiday
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese refugee students studying in Uganda have been urged to actively engage in agriculture during the ongoing short school holiday, as families seek to boost food production and improve livelihoods. The call has been strongly echoed across the Ayilo II and Nyumanzi refugee settlements, where[Read More…]
10-year-old boy killed in road accident, driver allegedly drunk
By Sabri Dibaco A tragic road accident in Yambio, the capital of Western Equatoria State, has claimed the life of a 10-year-old boy after he was struck by a vehicle belonging to the Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB). According to the Director of Traffic in Yambio, Arkangelo Ginana, the incident[Read More…]
Calls mount on government to invest in midwifery education
By Chol D. Johnson The South Sudan Nurses and Midwives Association (SSNAMA) has called on the government to increase investment in midwifery education and the broader maternal healthcare workforce. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, SSNAMA President Repent Khamis George urged the government to prioritise investment in the recruitment,[Read More…]
Lawmakers call for water pond construction for cattle keepers
By Chol D. Johnson The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) members of Parliament representing the Mundari community have called on the Central Equatoria State (CES) government to construct water ponds for cattle keepers. Speaking on Monday during the Rokon Peace Consensus in Juba, Daniel Abocha Ali emphasised the need to[Read More…]
Western Equatoria state government delegation visits first deputy speaker
By Jackson Gaaniko The leadership of Western Equatoria State (WES) paid a courtesy visit to the First Deputy Speaker of the National Legislature, Right Honourable Ambrose Lomin Pitia, in Juba on Monday. The delegation was led by His Excellency Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, Governor of Western Equatoria State and Chairperson of[Read More…]
Rokon Peace Resolution: Cattle to return to their place of origin
By Chol D. Johnson The Central Equatoria State (CES) Government has revealed that the Rokon Peace Consensus resolved to return cattle to their areas of origin to foster sustainable peace in the state. Speaking on Monday during the consensus meeting in Juba, CES Deputy Governor Paulino Lukudu Obede stated that[Read More…]
Drug distribution must serve the people, not the system
Reports of ongoing drug distribution across the country should ordinarily bring relief and hope to citizens. Yet, for many patients, the reality on the ground tells a different story. Hospitals and health centers continue to grapple with acute medicine shortages, leaving vulnerable populations stranded and desperate. This contradiction raises a[Read More…]
Kiir directs public service to accelerate reforms
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the Minister of Public Service, Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, to accelerate reforms and salary payments. In a statement that was released by the Presidential Press Unit, the head of state was briefed on the progress of the ongoing biometric registration exercise[Read More…]
U.S. Embassy sets tough conditions for South Sudan election support
The U.S. Embassy in South Sudan has clarified its position on the anticipated elections, stressing that any electoral process must be peaceful, credible, and anchored in genuine political dialogue. In a statement released this week, the embassy said it would regard successful and peaceful elections as a “positive step” toward[Read More…]
New minister of trade assumes office, and pledges support for reforms
By Sabri Dibaco The newly appointed minister of trade and industry, Dr. Labanya Margaret Ugila, has officially assumed office, pledging to foster togetherness, strengthen cooperation, and build on the achievements of the former minister in advancing the country’s economic agenda. Speaking during the handover ceremony held in the ministry, Labanya[Read More…]
ICRC, WHO and MSF call on states to uphold humanitarian laws
Ten years ago, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2286 on health care in armed conflicts. In a statement that was jointly released by the three organisations, the situation in the country is worse compared to 10 years ago. According to them today, “We mark not an achievement: we[Read More…]
Yei Boda Boda association election postponed over transparency concerns
By James Innocent The planned election for the leadership of the Yei Boda Boda Association in Yei River County has been postponed following concerns regarding transparency, voter representation, and low turnout; only 108 delegates out of an expected 156 representatives participated. Chairman Emmanuel Duku has led the association for over[Read More…]
Government approves national policy on specialised labour court
By Chol D. Johnson The government of South Sudan has approved a national policy on the specialised labour court. Speaking on Friday during the International Labour Day commemoration in Juba, Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi Akol and the chair of the Service Cluster stated that the policy ensures essential labour courts[Read More…]
Drug distribution underway, yet patients still face acute medicine shortages
By Sabri Dibaco The government of South Sudan has announced the ongoing nationwide distribution of essential medicines under the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP) Circle 4, even as citizens continue to report critical shortages of drugs in public health facilities. In a press release from the office of the Minister[Read More…]
Government to enhance consular services deepen energy cooperation with Egypt
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudan’s Minister of Energy and Dams, Agok Makur Kur, has underscored the need to strengthen consular services and improve communication with the South Sudanese diaspora as part of broader efforts to reinforce bilateral relations with the Arab Republic of Egypt. The minister made these remarks during[Read More…]
WOJE urges government to economically empower women
By Sabri Dibaco The Women for Justice and Equality (WOJE) has called on the government to create an enabling economic environment for women to thrive, marking the occasion of International Labour Day. In a statement released to the press, Woje emphasised that women across South Sudan continue to face significant[Read More…]