By Lodu William Odiya Farmers in Kondokoro Payam of Juba County have called for government and partners to provide tractors to help boost agricultural production and ease cultivation. Speaking during a distribution of farm tools in the area yesterday, Sarah Poni (Tahuna group) said currently, most farmers rely on hand[Read More…]
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Bor County launches Internal Road renovation
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Commissioner of Bor County, Samuel Ateny Pech Ariik, has launched the internal road renovation project in the county. According to the statement obtained from the Office of the Commissioner Press Unit, the project is aimed at improving accessibility and easing the difficulties faced by residents[Read More…]
Medical Council warns Pharmacists from crossing boundaries
By Alan Clement The head of South Sudan’s General Medical Council, has issued a strong reminder to pharmacists of their professional boundaries, asserting that their role is to dispense, but not prescribe medication. Speaking during World Pharmacists’ Day celebrations in Juba on Friday, the Council Chairperson Prof. Rose Ajak highlighted[Read More…]
South Sudan Joins ESAWAS
By Chol D. Johnson South Sudan has officially joined Eastern and Southern Africa Water and Sanitation (ESAWAS). According to official from Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, it marked a key step toward strengthening national water regulation and aligning with regional standards. The accession was formalized on September 25, 2025,[Read More…]
Warrap opens consultation on media strategy to curb hate speech
By Alan Clement Warrap State leaders have commenced a two-day consultation workshop aimed at developing a Media and Public Communication Strategy to curb the spread of hate speech and foster peaceful dialogue. Speaking at the launch, Gabriel Machot Kur, Minister of Labour, Public Services and Human Resources Development, also representing[Read More…]
Presidential Envoy Adut affirms Youth Union’s role in national transformation
By Alan Clement Senior Presidential Envoy Adut Kiir has reaffirmed the critical role of the South Sudan National Youth Union (SSNYU) in the country’s ongoing journey toward peace, prosperity, and national transformation. During a high-level engagement with the Union’s leadership in Juba led by its Chairperson, Taban Paride Lokasmoi, the[Read More…]
VP Lagu reaffirms gov’t’s commitment toward responding to humanitarian crisis
By Alan Clement South Sudan has reaffirmed its commitment to support avenues to end the ongoing conflict in neighboring Sudan. In a pointed appeal while addressing the 80th UN General Assembly, Vice President Josephine Lagu Yanga said there is a need for the United Nations and the world to put[Read More…]
Policy experts urge rights-based approach in South Sudan
By James Innocent Humanitarian and development stakeholders in South Sudan had been urged to strengthen their programs through a rights-based approach that ensures inclusivity, accountability, and alignment with international human rights treaties. Policy analyst Slash Moses, speaking to representatives from various sectors in Yei, emphasized that sustainable development can only[Read More…]
SSRA pushes digital reforms to boost transparency, efficiency
By Alan Clement The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) senior management has stressed that digital transformation remains central to improving transparency, efficiency, and service delivery in revenue collection. The remark was made on Thursday during a meeting convened to review the progress of its flagship E-Tax and E-Customs reforms chaired[Read More…]
Chinese Overseas Association donates to paralyzed girl’s family, medical team to consult on surgery
By Alan Clement The Chinese Overseas Association in South Sudan has extended humanitarian support to the family of an eight-year-old girl who was paralyzed after being shot in Gumbo earlier this year. During a brief handover ceremony held at Beijing Hotel, the association donated food items including rice, juice, cooking[Read More…]
Police apprehend 7 suspects over looting of money transfer
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Aweil Center of Northern Bahr El Gazal state has confirmed that they had apprehended and detained seven suspects over breaking into Raandit Money transfer company, Police inspector in Aroyo, the county headquarters, Moses Akuar said that the incident occurred on Tuesday and the suspects[Read More…]
Warrap State to embolden Law Enforcement
By Lodu William Odiya The Inspector of Police, Gen. Abraham Manyuat have yesterday expressed his commitment to deployment of well trained and sufficiently equipped police forces in Warrap State. According to statement issued by the state press unit, the arrangement would bolster government presence and deter criminal activities. “We know[Read More…]
CES suspends illegal road Demarcation in Lokwilili Area
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Central Equatoria State government, has yesterday suspended illegal forms of road demarcation in Lokwilili residential area of Juba County. In a statement issued by the Central Equatoria State Governor’s Press Unit, the State Minister of Housing, Lands, and Public Utilities, David Morbe ordered the security[Read More…]
Pharmacists demand equal treatment, call for reform in health sector
By Alan Clement South Sudanese pharmacists have called for equal treatment, fair pay, and greater recognition of their role in the health sector, warning that continued marginalization undermines healthcare delivery. During an event marking the World Pharmacists’ Day, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel under the global theme “Think Health,[Read More…]
Central Equatoria Government Declares War on Illegal Tax Collectors
By Kei Emmanuel Duku and Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State government has announced a major crackdown on illegal tax collectors. This decision came from a security committee meeting held on Tuesday, chaired by Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel. The committee directed a swift operation to target those illegally[Read More…]
As liquidity crises continue, the South Sudan government should mobilize more funds in cash and clear the salaries of civil servants and organized forces. Paying them through banks with limited or no cash subjects them to more suffering since it is always hard to get your salaries on time as[Read More…]
PROSECUTORS: Demand removal of defense lawyers
By Lodu William Odiya The Government prosecutors have yesterday asked the special court to dismiss two of Dr. Riek Machar’s lawyers, arguing they lack valid licenses. This demand came during the third session where the government prosecutors emphasized that there were some of the defense lawyers’ whose licence were expired.[Read More…]
Minister pledges support to strengthen human rights efforts
By Alan Clement Abyei’s Minister of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare, Aluel Minyiel Rou, has pledged her Ministry’s full support to bolster human rights advocacy in the Abyei Special Administration area. In a statement, the minister made the pledge during a meeting with a delegation led by Acting Chairperson Monychol[Read More…]
GPAA authorities urge communities to relocate to high ground
By Alan Clement Authorities in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) have urged flood-affected communities to move at least 100 meters away from riverbanks to enable permanent dyke construction, as waters continue to rise across the region. Chief Administrator Gola Boyoi Gola made the appeal during a joint flood assessment[Read More…]
SSNBS launches National stakeholders’ consultation on Codex, Food safety
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Executive Director of South Sudan National Bureau for standards, Gloria Nyoka Joseph Lasu, has officially launched a National consultation on Codex and food safety workshop in Juba. Addressing the Media during the launching in Juba yesterday, Gloria stated that Codex and food safety was an[Read More…]