By Chol D. Johnson An armed ambush on Archbishop Stephen Dokolo and his delegation along the Lui–Mundri road on Saturday has renewed concerns over road insecurity and triggered calls by church leaders for urgent government action and national dialogue. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Chairperson of[Read More…]
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South Sudan Proposes Comprehensive Family Law Bill to Harmonize Legal Systems and Ensure Gender Equality
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a historic move to mend the nation’s loose social fabric the South Sudan government has unveiled a landmark Family Law Bill designed to dismantle discriminatory traditions and provide a unified legal shield for the country’s most vulnerable. By bridging the volatile gap between customary practices[Read More…]
BoSS leadership backs faith message of unity at Christmas Carol
By Alan Clement As Christians prepare for Christmas, the Bank of South Sudan Christian Fellowship held a carol celebration, with senior leadership using the occasion to promote unity, faith, and shared institutional values. According to a BoSS statement, the event, was held under the biblical theme drawn from Matthew 2:2[Read More…]
PARLIAMENT : Says Traffic Police acts outside the law
By Alan Clement Members of Parliament (MPs) have criticised some of the newly introduced traffic charges claiming that the traffic director act outside the law. Some of the parliamentarians raised the concern during the 23rd ordinary sitting of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) on Tuesday December 16, 2025. Recently[Read More…]
Farmers-Security Dialogue Kicks Off in Yei
By James Innocent Authorities of Yei River County, together with the Central Equatoria State Minister of Peacebuilding, cooperative societies, and local farmers, on Monday opened a farmers’ security dialogue. The initiative is aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence between farming communities and army. The one-day dialogue is organized by Let’s Go[Read More…]
CES SPLM chairperson calls for unity of purpose ahead of 2026 polls
By Chol D. Johnson The Chairperson of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement(SPLM) in Central Equatoria State (CES), Emmanuel Adil Anthony has urged party members to embrace unity of purpose to strengthen the ruling party ahead of the 2026 general elections. Speaking during a welcoming ceremony at the CES SPLM House in[Read More…]
Speaker Condemns Killing of MP as Parliament Raises Security Alarm
By Alan Clement Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba has condemned the killing of Council of States member Luka Mathen Toupiny, warning the Juba assassination underscores worsening insecurity and rising concerns over citizens’ safety. The condemnation followed a statement raised on the floor of parliament by Margaret Samuel Arou Bol, a lawmaker[Read More…]
Well-wishers to construct memorial school in a name of late William Amoi
By Hou Akot Hou Leaders and former students taught by the late veteran teacher, Ustaz William Amoi, have pledged to honor him by constructing a school in his name. These promises were made following his burial in Ariath, Aweil North County. Ustaz Amoi, who died earlier this month at the[Read More…]
Dr. Akol meets President, vows to Rejuvenates SPLM
By Lodu William Odiya The Secretary General (SG) of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Dr. Dr. Akol Paul Kordit vowed to rejuvenate the party. Dr. Akol made the remark on Wednesday after meeting President Salva Kiir who is also the chairperson of the SPLM party According to the statement[Read More…]
Father Killed by Son as Police Probe Separate Suicide Case in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Aweil West after allegedly killing his father during a domestic altercation over the weekend in Mariem-West Payam, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. The incident occurred in Makuac-Chimel Boma, where 60-year-old Deng Yel reportedly quarreled with his wife before their[Read More…]
Minister Ateny Tasks MTN to explain logic behind high charges
By Lodu William Odiya The Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Ateny Wek Ateny has requested MTN to provide a technical explanation as to why their tariffs are too high. This came during a series of Minister’s meetings with friends, relatives and telecommunication companies who were coming in[Read More…]
Governor Riek strengthens community trade ties at Lawdier fish market
By Lodu William Odiya Jonglei State Governor, Dr. Riek Gai Kok has yesterday strengthened community trade ties at Lawdier fish market following a visit at the market yesterday. According to a statement issued by the state press unit, Governor Gai was accompanied by the Chief Administrator of GPAA, Gola Boyoi[Read More…]
Delays in Seed Law Threaten Food Security: Experts Warn
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…]
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…]