By Lodu William Odiya Women displaced by conflict in Tambura are using vocational skills and small businesses to support their families, rebuild their livelihoods, and regain a measure of independence despite continued uncertainty over their return home. For some of the women, livelihood activities have become an important source of[Read More…]
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President Kiir orders regulation of gold mining activities in Raad
By Sabri Dibaco President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed authorities in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area to regulate mining activities in Raad, a mineral-rich border town where gold mining has expanded in recent years. The directive was issued on Wednesday after Greater Pibor Chief Administrator Gola Boyoi Gola briefed the[Read More…]
Rights watch warns South Sudan elections face security challenges
By Sabri Dibaco The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has warned that the country’s upcoming elections face serious challenges, including insecurity, inadequate funding, and the possible exclusion of some communities from the political process. Speaking at a media conference in Juba on Thursday, the Commission said the[Read More…]
Minister briefs lawmakers on agricultural crisis, unveils roadmap for food security
By Lodu William Odiya In a crucial move to address the nation’s growing agricultural crisis, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Clement Juma Mbugoniwia, briefed the Standing Committee at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly TNLA on the current status of agriculture and food security in the country. According to[Read More…]
Yakani calls for inclusive inter-party dialogue ahead of elections
By Sabri Dibaco A civil society activist has called for an inclusive inter-party dialogue to build political consensus ahead of South Sudan’s planned elections. The Executive Director for Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, expressed that inclusive dialogue is necessary for peaceful elections. The dialogue is scheduled to[Read More…]
SPLM Mobilises for December Elections, Kiir Backs Nationwide Grassroots Campaign
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has met with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Resource Mobilisation Team as the ruling party intensifies preparations for its third National Convention and the country’s general elections scheduled for December. According to the presidential press unit, the meeting comes as the[Read More…]
SPLM in Lakes State begins three-day leadership retreat
By Yang Ater Yang The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in Lakes State has begun a three-day leadership retreat aimed at strengthening party unity, peace, service delivery, and grassroots structures ahead of the 2026 general elections. The retreat is being held under the theme “Unity, Peace, and Service Delivery for[Read More…]
Nunu pushes mass SPLM registration ahead of elections
By Sabri Dibaco Former Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba has urged members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) to register in large numbers ahead of the planned elections. Kumba made the call during the ongoing SPLM membership registration and renewal exercise in Western Equatoria State and other states. She urged[Read More…]
POLITICS: Hakim rejects dismissal, labelling senior officials “dark forces”
By Lodu William Odiya The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-Former Detainees (SPLM-FDs) Chief Whip Isaiah Hakim Garang has rejected a document signed by senior party figures revoking his party membership, dismissing it as fraudulent. Addressing journalists at a press conference in Juba following his reported removal from the Transitional National Legislative Assembly[Read More…]
OPINION: A call for practical and sustainable action to address drought in South Sudan
Writer: Mogga Charles Guya I call upon the government of the Republic of South Sudan, humanitarian organisations, development partners, communities, and other stakeholders to urgently adopt practical and sustainable measures to address the increasing threat of drought, which continues to affect livelihoods, food security, livestock, agriculture, and economic activities in[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should strengthen police to reduce crime in towns
South Sudan continues to face serious security challenges that affect the lives, livelihoods, and future of its citizens. From violent crimes in urban areas to community conflicts in rural regions, insecurity remains one of the biggest obstacles to peace and development. To address this situation, the government must prioritise strengthening[Read More…]
OPINION: Is election a political will or the decision of the people of South Sudan?
Writer: John Simon Yokwe Keri Elections have been a story in South Sudanese lives. It has been since 2010 that, as Sudanese, we have elections for presidential candidates, Members of Parliament – National Assembly in Khartoum, Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly, Council of States, State Assemblies, and Governors. But elections themselves[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Secure Juba–Torit highway before insecurity silences trade
Torit highway is more than just a road connecting Central Equatoria and Eastern Equatoria States. It is a vital economic and social lifeline for thousands of people who depend on it to move between communities, transport goods, access public services, and maintain family and business ties. Yet growing insecurity along[Read More…]
Twic County receives equipment to repair damaged roads
By Hou Akot Hou The Commissioner of Twic County in Warrap State, Mangok Kom, has received five heavy construction vehicles to support the rehabilitation of damaged roads linking Twic County with neighbouring Mayom County in Unity State. Commissioner Kom said on Tuesday that the equipment would be used to repair[Read More…]
ELECTION: Bor receives electoral materials ahead of voter registration
By Sabri Dibaco Preparations for voter registration are gaining momentum in Jonglei State following the arrival of electoral materials in Bor ahead of South Sudan’s upcoming elections. The materials were handed over by the National Elections Commission (NEC) to the Jonglei State High Elections Committee as the state prepares for[Read More…]
Governor Adil, Turkish Ambassador discuss expanded development cooperation
By Sabri Dibaco Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has held talks with Türkiye’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Metin Ergin, on expanding development cooperation in agriculture, education, health, livestock, and water infrastructure. The meeting in Juba focused on practical development interventions aimed at improving livelihoods, particularly for farmers, women’s[Read More…]
President Kiir meets political leaders as inter-party dialogue set to begin next week
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday met with leaders of various political parties as South Sudan prepares to convene an Inter-Party Dialogue on September 17, 2026, to discuss the country’s electoral pathway and transitional political settlement ahead of the December 2026 elections. In a statement by[Read More…]
President Kiir appoints board to oversee Bureau of Statistics
By Sabri Dibaco President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed a 10-member Board of Directors to oversee the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in a move aimed at strengthening the institution’s management, independence, and reliability. The board was appointed through a presidential decree dated September 7, 2026, according to an announcement[Read More…]
Khor Malang Resettlement gives 1,000 displaced families new hope
By Lodu William Odiya Around 1,000 people displaced by conflict in 2016 have been allowed to rebuild their lives after relocating to the Khor Malang resettlement site outside Wau in Western Bahr El Ghazal State. The resettlement site was highlighted during a two-day visit by the Special Representative of the[Read More…]
Over 50 fistula patients discharged in Rumbek
By Yang Ater Yang At least 51 women have successfully undergone surgery for obstetric fistula and have been discharged from Kiir Mayardit Women’s Hospital in Rumbek, Lakes State, following treatment and recovery guidance from health workers. The fistula treatment was conducted by the Lakes State Ministry of Health in partnership[Read More…]