By Alan Clement The Governor of Jonglei State, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, has declared education as the most significant investment Jonglei can make to secure a productive and prosperous future. According to the state’s press unit, the governor made the remark during flag-off of the “Back-to-School” project under the theme[Read More…]
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TASK: Awaits City Mayor
By Yiep Joseph The Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, fired the mayor of Juba City Council, Johnson Swaka Ngisak. Mujung appointed Christopher Sarafino Wani Swaka as the new mayor of the Juba City Council. Also, two deputies to the mayor were relieved These changes were made[Read More…]
CES Gov’t calls for refugee Voice in constitution-making
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Following a pivotal meeting between leaders from the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC) and the Central Equatoria State (CES) Cabinet, the state government has formalized its commitment to ensuring a broad, people-driven constitution that includes the voices of refugees. The official Press Release detailing the outcomes[Read More…]
Security forces need mental health support – Defence Chaplaincy
By Alan Clement The Chaplaincy Corps of the Ministry of Defence has called for the inclusion of the security sector in South Sudan’s new National Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Strategic Plan (2025–2029). The Corps emphasized that the mental health needs of uniformed personnel must be formally integrated into the[Read More…]
IDPs in Kajo-Keji face health, food crisis amidst inadequate aid
By Alan Clement Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Kajo-Keji County are grappling with dire health and food shortages, compounded by limited humanitarian assistance and a limited government support. During an exclusive interview, Commissioner Mule described the conditions in several IDP camps as “not all that good,” citing visible signs[Read More…]
Abducted at Nine, Reunited After 12 Years: But a Dowry Conflict Now Looms
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Twelve years after she was abducted during inter-communal violence in South Sudan’s Pibor area, a Murle woman has finally reunited with her family. But her return has triggered a dangerous dowry dispute between two rival clans, exposing the deep-rooted link between forced marriage, cattle raiding, and[Read More…]
Court adjourn sitting to Monday, trial enters tough sessions
By Yiep Joseph The Special Court trying Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused has adjourned trials to Monday, 20 Oct 2025. The eleventh session held on Friday was fixed for the presentation of the summary of the case, a lengthy presentation. During the presentations, the lead investigator, Maj. Gen. Basilio[Read More…]
PEACE: Kiir, UN official strengthen efforts
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit and the Under-secretary General of the United Nations for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix has discussed initiatives to strengthen peace in the country. In a statement issued by the presidential press unit yesterday, the two leaders discussed the current peace situation in the[Read More…]
Bor Hospital faces critical supply shortages amid promised reforms
By Alan Clement Bor State Hospital is grappling with a severe shortage of essential medical supplies, especially in its laboratory and pharmacy, raising serious doubts about the pace and effectiveness of promised health sector reforms. According to a statement from the state’s press unit, the crisis was brought to the[Read More…]
Civil society call on Youth to focus on productive activities
By Alan Clement Civil Society have cautioned the young people to prioritize clear, issue-driven advocacy over personalized or vague calls for action. According to Civil Society activists, to meaningfully shape South Sudan’s political and electoral landscape there is need for serious engagement. Noel Kaiga Joseph, Executive Director of Space, a[Read More…]
NBG’s Medics plea for donations as the blood bank runs dry
By Hou Akot Hou Medics at Aweil Civil Hospital in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State called for blood donations, citing shortages at the hospital. The officials expressed that as the blood bank ran dry, most patients in need of blood have been left vulnerable with little or no assistance. The[Read More…]
Parliament passes National Youth Development Policy
By Yiep Joseph The National Legislative Assembly (NTLA) has passed the long-awaited National Youth Development Policy, 2025. The parliament made the progress after serious deliberation during its Thursday morning sitting. The long struggle by youth organizations and civil society has finally been realized as lawmakers passed the policy. During Thursday’s[Read More…]
POLITICKING: Kiir reminds SSPDF
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has once again cautioned his comrades in the military to cease involvement in the country’s politics. The head of state emphasized defending the country, its people, and their properties as the sole constitutional role of the military; hence, they should not be involved in[Read More…]
SSPDF officers urge to avoid intimidating journalists
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan people Defense Forces (SSPDF) spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang has yesterday urged the officers to avoid intimidating journalists when carrying out their duties. This remark followed a roundtable discussion between the stakeholders on media relations and human rights organized by the South[Read More…]
Yei receives over 3,000 Returnees
By James Innocent The Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) in Yei River County has confirmed that more than 3,000 returnees have voluntarily returned to their hometown. The RRC stated that the data was collected between September and October. According to the officials despite challenges posed by poor road conditions and[Read More…]
VP Bol Mel, Governor Dollar discuss stability for Nasir
By Lodu William Odiya Vice President and Chairperson of the Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, and the recently appointed Upper Nile State Governor, Jacob Dollar Ruot, have pledged a joint commitment to restore lasting peace and stability in Upper Nile State. The commitment follows a meeting between the two[Read More…]
Young women urged to engage in South Sudan politics
By Alan Clement Young South Sudanese women have been urged to break cultural barriers and engage in politics, as a fellow youth warned their exclusion from decision-making threatens the country’s democratic progress. At a recent youth engagement forum, Susan Alfred, a young entrepreneur emphasized that women’s voices are indispensable in[Read More…]
Police Detain Woman Over Neighbour Assault in Warrap State
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Gogrial East County, Warrap State, have detained an elderly woman accused of seriously assaulting a neighbour and leaving him unconscious. Authorities are still searching for the woman’s son, who is also implicated in the attack. The incident took place on Monday in Malual Amuk[Read More…]
Lobong Urges Juba to Facilitate Returnees Fleeing Crisis in Kenya’s Kakuma Camp
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, has called on the National Government to urgently provide assistance to facilitate the safe and orderly return of South Sudanese citizens who are trekking home from Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp. Governor Lobong made the appeal to President[Read More…]
SSPDF officers, civilians urged to uphold truth, human rights
By Alan Clement The Director of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces’ Directorate of Child Protection has urged both military officers and civilians to uphold truth, accountability, and respect for human rights in their daily conduct. Speaking exclusively to this outlet, Maj. Gen. Chaplain Khamis Edward emphasized that the protection[Read More…]