By Chol D. Johnson South Sudan Government has proposed 1.5 million USD to cover targeted Humanitarians Need across the country. The minister of Humanitarians Affairs and Disaster Management, Albino Akol Atak said the ministry needed 1.5 million USD to rescue the targeted affected population in the country. Akol issued a[Read More…]
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Wildlife authorities warn over illegal poaching of Wildlife in Jonglei
By Peter Kuol Kuch The authorities of Wildlife in Jonglei State have warned the poachers against illegal poaching of animals. According Wildlife official, different species of wildlife migrated Eastern corridors of Jonglei and moved westward in search of pastures and water during the onset of dry season; where they encounter[Read More…]
Deputy Speaker Urges Communities to Avoid Extravagant Funerals
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a powerful call for a shift in cultural priorities, the First Deputy Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), Ambrose Pitia Lomin, has urged South Sudanese communities to abandon luxurious decorations and lavish funeral feasts in favor of securing the future of grieving families.[Read More…]
Government forms technical committee for operating official gazette
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has ordered for the formation of a technical committee for the operationalization of the South Sudan Official Gazette and enhancement of the official website. This move followed a presidential order which was read on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC).[Read More…]
Special court enters in-camera sessions to protect witnesses
By Yiep Joseph After several open court hearings, the special court trying Puot Kang and the seven co-accused, including suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny, is set to hold sessions in-camera. An in-camera refers to a legal proceeding conducted in private, away from public view, to protect sensitive[Read More…]
People’s Progressive Party leader resigns, vow to commit to his career
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The former Chairman of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) leader, Gabriel Kuot Akok, has resigned from his position and vowed to commit to his career. In an exclusive phone interview with this outlet on Monday, Kuot stated that the reason why he resigned was due to[Read More…]
ULTIMATUM : Aviation Authority Orders Removal of grounded Aircrafts
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The graveyard of metal currently choking the taxiways of Juba International Airport is about to be forcibly dismantled, as the nation’s aviation watchdog issues a brutal “fly or fry” ultimatum to aircraft operators. Owners of unserviceable “ghost planes” have exactly thirty days to either resurrect their[Read More…]
Yei residents Mourns Amos Juma Clement
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County Emmanuel Taban Seme and the residents in Yei have expressed deep sorrow over the death of Amos Juma Clement, a Senior Protocol Officer who served Yei River County and Central Equatoria State with dedication and professionalism. In an official condolence message[Read More…]
Drivers criticize illegal taxes, roadblocks along Juba-Yei-Kaya
By Staff Writer Some Drivers and public transport operators plying at Juba-Yei-Kaya highway have raised concerns over what they describe as excessive taxation and the growing number of roadblocks along the key trade and passenger route. The group warned that the practice is disrupting movement and undermining economic activity. Speaking[Read More…]
Lainya County Commissioner Launches 2nd Bishops Annual Youth Tournament 2026
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Commissioner of Lainya County, Robert Lasu John Morris, over the weekend officially inaugurated the 2nd Bishop’s Annual Youth Tournament 2026, ushering in a ten-day celebration of talent and reconciliation at the Lainya Freedom Square. The tournament, organized by the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of[Read More…]
Leaders urge South Sudanese in Uganda to limit movement as election starts
By Yiep Joseph South Sudanese community leaders in Uganda have called on their members to limit unnecessary movement as the country enters general elections this week. According to the advisor note dated 10th January 2026, Johnson Kengen Ngachor, the chairperson of the South Sudan Community in Uganda, called on the[Read More…]
NBGs : refutes alleged forceful recruitment
By Yiep Joseph The Northern Bahr el Ghazal State (NBGs) has refuted the allegations circulating on social media that civilians are being forcefully recruited into the military. After reports of fighting in some parts of the country, some members of the public, including those in NBGs, alleged that some people[Read More…]
Civil Society Activist urges CBOs to refrain from political interference
By Chol D. Johnson Civil Society Activist have urged Community Base Organizations (CBOs) to refrain from political interference and work according to RRC mandate. Speaking to media outlet on Friday, South Sudan Civil Society Alliances’ (SSCAS) deputy Chairperson, Dabek Mabior stated that Community Base Organisations (CBOs) must refrain from political[Read More…]
Health Ministry launch strategic action for general cleaning campaign
By Chol D. Johnson The National Ministry of health has launched an action to participate in general cleaning campaign at the ministry in Juba. In a press statement made by, Kennedy Gaaniko Baime, the undersecretary in the Ministry of Health emphasized that the general cleaning campaign was to keep the[Read More…]
“Directive is not intended to bar access to information”-Presidential Affairs minister
By Lodu William Odiya The Minister of Presidential Affairs, Africano Mande Gedima, has clarified that the newly introduced protocols governing the communication of presidential appointments and reliefs were not intended to reject citizens access to information or undermine media freedom. In a statement issued Friday, Mande said the reforms, outlined[Read More…]
SSCAA Restricts Airside Access at Juba International Airport
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has announced strict restrictions on access to the airside area of Juba International Airport. In a public notice issued on Thursday, SSCAA underlined that no individual or vehicle is allowed to enter the airside without valid authorization and an[Read More…]
ACCIDENT : Bus crash kills 12, injures 40 returnees
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has confirmed that 12 South Sudanese nationals were killed, and 40 others injured in a bus accident in Sudan. In a press release dated 8 January, the crash occurred on 7 January 2026 in Dueim city, White Nile[Read More…]
Kiir urges unity, teamwork as new ministers take oath
By Lodu William Odiya President Salvia Kiir Mayardit has called on the government officials and institutions to work as one cohesive team in service delivery, as the country edges closer to national elections in December this year. In a statement issued by the presidential press unit, Kiir was speaking on[Read More…]
Trump Administration Halts Aid in Jonglei State, Reviews Western Bahr el-Ghazal Funding
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a blistering crackdown on corruption and “continued abuse,” the U.S. government has officially frozen foreign assistance to Ayod County and put Western Bahr el-Ghazal on a chopping block that could see massive funding cuts. The decision, announced January 8, serves as a direct retaliation against[Read More…]
Chiefs deny involvement in impeaching elected MP in community conference
By Chol D. Johnson Twic East County paramount chief, Manyok Ajak has denied an allegation that he had sign a document removing confident in an elected member of parliament during community conference. Addressing media on Thursday, some of the chiefs said that they have not and will not do such[Read More…]