By Alan Clement A member of parliament representing Northern Bahr el Ghazal raised concerns over what he describes as a breach of national territorial integrity in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA). MP Gabriel Guot Guot who raised the issue as an information in parliament cited misrepresentation of River Kiir[Read More…]
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Morobo launches emergency measles vaccination drive
By Alan Clement Health authorities in Morobo County have launched a week-long measles vaccination campaign following confirmed cases of the disease in the area. According to the county’s press unit, the campaign, which began on Monday September 15, 2025, at the county health department premises, targets children aged six months[Read More…]
Gang members surrender weapons, seek education
By Alan Clement Gang members from various affiliate different groups in Nimule Municipal council have voluntarily surrendered their weapons and renounced violence in a significant step towards stability. The former gang members handed over pangas and other weapons to Police Inspector Major David Kasmiro of the Nimule Municipality. Speaking exclusively[Read More…]
PROMOTION: VP Bol to highest rank
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir has promoted Vice President (VP) for Economic Cluster Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel to top military rank in National Security Service (NSS). Bol was elevated from Lt. General to a full General in the National Security Services (NSS). In a statement released by the[Read More…]
UJOSS, SSBC to Strengthen Media Cooperation
By Lodu William Odiya In a move to foster stronger media partnerships, a delegation from the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) met with the newly appointed Managing Director of the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), Mr. John Madol Panther, at the SSBC headquarters in Juba. According to a[Read More…]
TNLA adopts declaration of peace, cessation of war
By Alan Clement The Transitional National Legislative Assembly has adopted a landmark motion on the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) signaling South Sudan’s continued commitment to peace, human rights, and non violence. The motion, presented by Bona Deng Lawrence, Chairperson of the Standing Specialized Committee on Peace[Read More…]
Over 300 households, market submerged by flood in Pibor
By Peter Kuol Kuch The authorities in Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) have on Monday reported that more than 300 households have been submerged by fresh flooding in Pibor headquarters in the recent week. According to government official, the flooding has submerged part of Pibor Market and extended to cut[Read More…]
R-JMEC Reports to parliament, exposes breaches in 2018 deal
By Alan Clement RJMEC’s 2025 reports have exposed serious breaches of South Sudan’s peace deal, including political detentions, stalled reforms, ceasefire violations, and humanitarian crises threatening the fragile R-ARCSS framework. The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) is a body that Monitor and oversee all aspects of the implementation[Read More…]
No Room for Discrimination at BoSS- Othow
By Lodu William Odiya The Bank of South Sudan Governor, Dr. Addis Ababa Othow have called on employees to treat their fellows like a family, emphasizing unity and service delivery in the country. In a statement released by the BoSS press unit, the remark followed a Christian Fellowship of the[Read More…]
DEMOCRACY: Eyes on leaders
By Yiep Joseph As the world celebrates International Day of Democracy today, eyes have been set on South Sudan strengthen the process. While ups and downs in the 2018 peace agreement delay elections, pressure continues to mount on leaders to ensure that elections take place. With the country being governed[Read More…]
Commissioner calls for joint efforts in reducing HIV infections
By Lodu William Odiya The Deputy Chairperson of the Soth Sudan HIV/AIDS Commission has called on faith-based groups, traditional leaders, and communities to embrace the use of condoms as part of efforts to reduce new HIV infections in the country. Speaking during an engagement between media, women constituencies last week,[Read More…]
Six people hurt in Gangs raid
By Lodu William Odiya Authority in Bor county of Jonglei state have confirmed that at least six people were injured during night gangs attack over the weekend When contacted by this outlet, James Ghai Makor, Bor County commissioner said the incident happened but the injuries were minor. “This are criminals,[Read More…]
‘Deadly floods’ displace over 100,000 in South Sudan
By Lodu Willliam Odiya Over 100,000 people has been displaced by what the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has called “new deadly floods” in South Sudan. according to the statement released by the Agency on September 12, this year, widespread flooding has engulfed large parts of Jonglei, Upper Nile and Unity[Read More…]
Activist calls for crackdown on drug dealers
By Lodu William Odiya A civil Society activist has called on the government to crackdown the trading of drugs which he said is triggering the growing of the youth gang groups among the societies across the country. In a statement obtained by this outlet, Edmund Yakani, the executive Director for[Read More…]
Stakeholders engage in disaster management capacity building
By James Innocent Some of the stakeholders in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State have received disaster management skills. The members that received the skills were drawn from various community groups and institutions. According to the officials, the two-day training workshop on disaster management, organized by the African Democracy[Read More…]
Youth leader calls for a ban on tramadol, other toxic alcohol
By Hou Akot Hou A youth leader in Northern Bahr El Gazal state (NBGs) has called on authorities to order a complete ban on tramadol and other toxic alcoholic spirits. Speaking to the media, George Atem Garang, the youth chairperson urged the authorities to restrict the sale of toxic drugs[Read More…]
Police detain traders for dealing in toxic alcoholic spirits
By Hou Akot Hou The police in Gogrial West County of Warrap State have detained eight traders for selling already banned toxic alcohol. While the state’s crackdown on the sale of toxic drugs and alcohol continues, traders have been cautioned to stop selling such products. Speaking to this outlet, Peter[Read More…]
Manufacturers, producers cautioned against unauthorized use of SSNBS logo
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has yesterday cautioned the manufacturers and producers against the unauthorized use of its official logo and quality marks on product labels. In a statement released by the Bureau, Executive Director Hon. Gloria Nyoka Joseph underscored the Bureau had[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to Fund health sector
By Lodu William Odiya A member of Country Coordination Mechanism (CCM) has called on the government to put more efforts and fund the health sector in the country. Speaking during an engagement between media, CCM women and civil society organization, Ms. Veronica Lucy, CCM member representing the media constituency said[Read More…]
FORGIVENESS: Church leader’s plea
By Lodu William Odiya The faith-based leaders have called on the government to grant amnesty to those who took arms against the state. According to the statement released by the council yesterday, the faith-based leaders encouraged peace and unity in the nation. The statement was signed by headed by Most[Read More…]