By Yiep Joseph As the 2018 peace agreement faces a lot of challenges, hope has been put on the African Union to make a breakthrough. The arrival of the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) in Juba on Sunday reflects its commitment toward solving the deadlock among peace parties.[Read More…]
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SSCAA urges public to cease following unverified information
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSAA) yesterday called on the public to cease following unverified information regarding the sector. The call followed the recent public criticism after SSAA made internal changes. The changes include the relief of the general manager of Juba International Airport (JIA)[Read More…]
Governor Gai launches ambitious infrastructure drive in Jonglei State
By Alan Clement Governor of Jonglei State, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, has announced a comprehensive infrastructure development initiative aimed at improving security, economic growth, and humanitarian access across the state. Speaking to the Media, Dr. Riek confirmed that the workplan has received formal endorsement from the Government of South Sudan[Read More…]
SSFF Officially Announces Final Candidates for Elections
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has officially announced the final candidates for the upcoming elections for the term 2025 to 2029. According to a statement issued by the SSFF press unit, the announcement was made yesterday during a press conference at the SSFF headquarters, showcasing[Read More…]
Education Minister calls for expansion of quality Education
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan National Minister of General education and instruction has said the country must expand education in order to achieve demographic dividends. Speaking during a ceremony to mark the world population day and World Population Report Day yesterday in juba, Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok said[Read More…]
CES raises alarm over constitutional mandate violations by national institutions
By Alan Clement The government of Central Equatoria State (CES) has expressed concern over continued encroachments into its constitutional mandate by certain institutions of the national government. In a statement, the Acting State Minister of Information, Jacob Aligo Lo-Lado, revealed that Governor Rabi Mujung, received a detailed report from a[Read More…]
BoSS warns commercial banks against violation of regulations
By: Deng Athian The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) Dr. Addis Ababa Othow has urged the commercial banks to adhere to the rules and regulations. The governor made a call on Friday while meeting with heads of the commercial banks and mobile money operators in Juba. The[Read More…]
VIOLATION : UPDF launches fresh attack
By Alan Clement Authorities in Kajo-keji county, Central Equatoria have accused the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) of launching an unprovoked attack on civilians in a remote village in the County. According to the Commissioner of Kajo-keji County, Wani Jackson Mule, the incident occurred around 10 a.m. while he was[Read More…]
NBGs governor urges officials to serve people’s interests
By Hou Akot Hou The governor of Northern Bahr El Gazal State (NBGs), Simon Ober Mawut, has urged the newly appointed officials to focus on serving the interest of the citizens rather than their individual or political interests. The governor appealed to the appointed state officials to deliver services to[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji commissioner receives UNMISS humanitarian team amid ongoing displacement crisis
By Alan Clement The Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County, Wani Jackson Mule, has received a delegation from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) evaluate the impact of recent cross-border violence and the growing humanitarian crisis in the area. The UNMISS delegation’s visit on Thursday August 6th, 2025 come in[Read More…]
Trade Minister visits SSNBS premises, pledges joint fight against malpractices
By Lodu William Odiya The Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, has vowed to team up with the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) in ensuring standards of goods entering South Sudan. Atong calls for teamwork to deal with substandard commodities, comes at a time when the[Read More…]
Reconcile International reaffirms commitment to promoting peace in Yei
By James Innocent the Reconcile International, a regional faith-based organization in Yei County has reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to promoting peace and reconciliation across South Sudan. The organization also promised sustainable livelihoods in South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the broader East Africa region. Speaking during a launch[Read More…]
Police Admits transfer of gangs to states, cites inadequate space
By Alan Clement The South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) has admitted the transfer of some suspected gangs from Juba to other states, citing inadequate space at detention centres. In the ongoing “crackdown on niggas” operation, police reported over 600; however, the number continues to increase daily as the crackdown[Read More…]
Nunu briefs President Kiir, cites progress in Assembly’s activities
By Lodu William Odiya The speaker of the South Sudan Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has commended president Salva Kiir Mayardit for his continued support to the Assembly. In a statement issued by the presidential press unit, the statement comes after a briefing from the speaker, Rt. Hon. Juma Nunu[Read More…]
General Lual returns to Yei, vows to sustain Peace
By James Innocent Maj. Gen. John Lual has returned to Yei River County and vowed to maintain peace and stability. He was recently reassigned as the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) commander for Greater Yei. During his arrival in the area, marking his second chance to serve in Yei[Read More…]
Western diplomats reiterate call for Dr. Machar’s release
By Lodu William Odiya Some of the foreign embassies have reiterated the call for the unconditional release of Dr. Riek Machar Teny and other opposition detainees. First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny was arrested in March following the conflict in Nasir County, Upper Nile State. The government said the[Read More…]
Security personnels apprehend 1227 bullets smuggled to Tonj South
By Lodu William Odiya The Commissioner of Tonj South County of Warrap State, John Ayitiak Warwien, and security personnel have apprehended a woman smuggling over 1000 bullets in a bag. Ayitiak underlined that the suspect left Wau, and they were arrested at Alol in Tonj South County. In a phone[Read More…]
Kiir appoints Western Equatoria state Governor
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed James Al-Taib Jazz Berapi as the governor of Western Equatoria State succeeding Alfred Futuyo, who was relieved of his duties in February. The appointment was announced in a Presidential decree read on State-Run TV SSBC yesterday. Futuyo was removed on[Read More…]
CLASHES : Eight people dead, several injured in Mogiri
By Manas James Okony/ Peter Kuol Kuch At least eight people were killed and several others injured in alleged cattle raid in Mogiri village of Mangala Payam, Central Equatoria State. Mogiri Village host cattle trading center that bring youth from Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), Jonglei state, as well as[Read More…]
Police advise Yei Motorists to acquire identification numbers
By James Innocent The Traffic police in Yei River County has advised the Boda-Boda riders to acquire identification cards and motorcycle number plates for safety and accountability. The head of Yei Traffic Police, Ruben Manyok, echoed the call, emphasizing that the lack of number plates makes it difficult to trace[Read More…]