By Lodu William Odiya Upper Nile state Governor, Jacob Dollar Ruot has called on the security organs to prevent acts that disrupt public calm. This statement came during a high-level briefing by governor to the security organs a head of the Christmas and New Year celebration in Malakal yesterday. The[Read More…]
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When power revolves around individuals instead of Institutions
By: Esther Aurelio Agira South Sudan believes in education as a vital tool for national development and social transformation. Every year, thousands of students graduate from various universities across the country. However, this growing number of graduates faces a significant unemployment crisis. This challenge is driven by several factors, including[Read More…]
CES Gov’t ready for positive critics, Adil says
By Lodu William Odiya The government of Central Equatoria state have yesterday reopened Equator Broadcasting Corporation, Television and launched Central Equatoria state Newspaper. Speaking during the event, the state governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony emphasized that the government would not interfere with the operation. “We are open for positive criticism from[Read More…]
Archbishop Badi calls for reconciliation and unity among South Sudanese
By Yiep Joseph The Primate and Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, Justin Badi Arama, has renewed his call on the South Sudanese to reconcile. The faith-based leader made the call as the world enters festive season. In his Christmas and New Year message to the media, Badi[Read More…]
SALARIES: Gov’t makes another promise
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan government has revealed a plan to establish a mechanism to clear salaries arears for civil servants and the organized forces. According to a statement that was issued by the presidential press unit, the remark followed an extraordinary cabinet meeting chaired by president Kiir Mayardit[Read More…]
Aweil East Football Dispute Ends in Fatal Stabbing
By Hou Akot Hou A local football match organized by young players in Malualbaai Payam, Aweil East County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, turned deadly on Friday evening after a dispute left a 30-year-old man dead. The Police Inspector in Malualbaai Payam, Lt. Colonel Akoon Akoon, said the incident occurred[Read More…]
Tertiary Education Critical to Meeting Agenda 2030 and Regional Priorities
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Higher education is no longer a luxury but a fundamental necessity for South Sudan’s survival, UNESCO’s top representative warned during an opening session of education workshop in Juba, as new data reveals a staggering 99% of the country’s population remains locked out of university-level learning. Speaking[Read More…]
Debt Crisis Choking South Sudan’s Development, UN Warns
By Alan Clement South Sudan and much of the Horn of Africa risk missing the 2030 development deadline as crippling debt, high borrowing costs and a broken global finance system block investment in basic services, a new UN-backed report warns. The Sustainable Development Report 2025, identified lack of fiscal space[Read More…]
Senior Presidential Envoy’s delegation visits Returnees and Displaced populations from Sudan
By Chol D. Johnson A Senior Presidential Envoy’s delegation on Monday visited returnees and displaced populations from Sudan in Renk County, Upper Nile State. The delegation arrived in Renk to assess the situation of refugees and displaced people and to assure affected populations of the government’s support. The delegation from[Read More…]
Kiir directs Parliament to continue with sessions despites plan for recess
By Alan Clement President Salva Kiir Mayardit has ordered an extension of the current parliamentary session, citing urgent national matters. Among the matters at hand are budget pressures, electoral preparations, and proposed changes to the peace agreement. According to the Presidency, the directive was issued during a meeting between President[Read More…]
South Sudan Pushes Water Security at Nile Governance Talks
By Alan Clement South Sudan has joined high-level regional meetings in Bujumbura as the country seeks solutions to persistent flooding, severe electricity shortages, and mounting climate pressures. According to a statement from the Ministry’s communication department, South Sudan is participating in the Joint Nile Governance Meetings as part of its[Read More…]
Two killed following elopement incident in Warrap
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Warrap State have confirmed that two people were killed and four suspects arrested following an elopement incident that turned violent in Tonj South County on Monday. Brigadier Marko Mawien Madut, the police inspector in Tonj South, explained that the conflict began after a young[Read More…]
Saving Mothers, Fighting Malaria: South Sudan’s Twin Health Push
By Alan Clement In a bid to save mothers, newborns and strengthen resilience against malaria, South Sudan has launched twin health initiatives tackling maternal care and malaria at the National Health Summit 2025. According to a statement from the Health Ministry’s communication department, at the National Health Summit 2025 in[Read More…]
Eyes on Gov’t as trades remain stranded after fire outbreak
By Chol D. Johnson Traders count losses after fire consumed the larger part of the Custom market. The popular market known for serving a huge population of Juba with varieties of goods was burnt to ashes on Monday. Although the investigation is still underway to find the total losses incurred[Read More…]
INSPECTION : Office to office search for work permit
By Alan Clement In a move to safeguard national employment and uphold fair labour practices, South Sudan’s Ministry of Labour has ordered strict enforcement of work permit regulations for foreign workers, warning of nationwide inspections and penalties. The directive issued on December 3 under Article 46(3) of South Sudan’s Labour[Read More…]
Gov’t Adil, Road Minister meets to fast-track road projects
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatorial State (CES) governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony and the Minister of roads and bridges discussed initiatives to speed up road rehabilitation in the coming year. According to the statement from the governor’s press unit, the two leaders on Thursday discussed the way forward to improving road[Read More…]
AfDB Pushes Horn of Africa Corridor Linking South Sudan to Ethiopia, Djibouti
By Alan Clement South Sudan is poised for major infrastructure gains as the African Development Bank (AfDB) confirmed feasibility studies for electricity imports from Ethiopia and a new transport corridor linking Juba to Djibouti via Ethiopia. In a statement from the Ministry of Finance and Planning communication department, the plans[Read More…]
Southern Unity Counties Emerge from Conflict: Donor Mission Observes RSRTF Success in Building Local Resilience
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a powerful demonstration that peace dividends are taking root in one of South Sudan’s most fragile regions, a high-level international delegation visited Leer and Mayendit in Southern Unity on November 26, 2025. The mission, led by UN Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG), Resident[Read More…]
Parliament Warns of Systemic Neglect After Lokabang’s Passing
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s lawmakers mourning Hon. Rev. Scopas Taban Lokabang Namoi have warned that his death exposes systemic neglect of members’ health and welfare, underscoring the worsening medical and economic conditions facing the nation. Foreign Affairs Committee Chairperson Joseph Malual used the solemn sitting to highlight MPs’ welfare[Read More…]
South Sudan Tightens Labour Law Enforcement to Protect Local Jobs
By Alan Clement In a move to safeguard national employment and uphold fair labour practices, South Sudan’s Ministry of Labour has ordered strict enforcement of work permit regulations for foreign workers, warning of nationwide inspections and penalties. The directive issued on December 3 under Article 46(3) of South Sudan’s Labour[Read More…]