By Alan Clement South Sudan’s Deputy Minister of Public Service and Human Resource Development, Julius Tabuley, met with Central Equatoria State Governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, in gesture of political solidarity and joint commitment to peacebuilding. The courtesy visit to the State Secretariat in Juba on Tuesday August 5th, 2025, focused[Read More…]
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ICRC’s affirms commitment to assess Kajo-Kaji humanitarian crisis
By Lodu William Odiya The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has yesterday affirmed its plan to assess the humanitarian crisis Kajo-Keji county. According to the statement, the Central Equatoria State Governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel held an exclusive meeting with Florence Gillette, the Head of Delegation for the International[Read More…]
Health facilities in Aweil South County run out of medical supplies
By Hou Akot Hou Medical officer at Panthou hospital in Aweil South County has said the health facilities were critically affected by shortage of essential drugs more especially for malaria treatment. According to Samuel Atem Amet the in charge at the hospital said that they were previously given the consignment[Read More…]
EES Governor strengthens service delivery in Kauto Area
By Alan Clement The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, formally introduced the newly appointed Chief Administrator of Kauto Administrative Area and vow to improve service delivery. The governor introduced Lomanat Kevin Joseph Lokirita to the local communities of Kuron and indirect him to ensure service delivery in[Read More…]
CES reaffirms commitment to address Land Grabbing
By Lodu William Odiya The Central Equatoria State Security Committee has reaffirmed its commitment to address the growing cases of land grabbing in Juba. The committee reiterate the call on public to remain calm as the State government takes concrete steps to resolve the matter. In a statement issued yesterday,[Read More…]
Ministry warns state governments of unnecessary dismissal of health workers
By Lodu William Odiya The Undersecretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Aniin Ngot Ngot Mou has warned all the Directors General in the ten states and the three administrative areas of mismanagement and unnecessary dismissal of health workers. In a statement obtained by this outlet, Dr. Ngot noted that[Read More…]
Kiir relieves Dr. Machar’s top ally
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Minister of Water and Irrigation Pal Mai Deng. Mai is a top Dr. Riek Machar ally and the spokesperson of the Sudan People Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO). He left the country immediately after Dr. Machar’s house arrest in[Read More…]
Parliament to summon Ministers including Finance
By Alan Clement The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has resolved to summon four ministers over pressing concerns in the country. Among the issues presented are scholarship allocations, Labor rights violations, and fiscal transparency, as well as the ongoing economic crisis. During the fourth ordinary sitting held on Wednesday,[Read More…]
Health officials warn traders for excessive advertisement of breastmilk substitute
By Lodu William Odiya Officials from National Ministry of Health has yesterday warned the business community and the traders not to advertise breast milk substitute in order to promote breastfeeding practices among women in the country. Speaking to the media yesterday, the Senior Nutrition Inspector at the Ministry of health,[Read More…]
MSF temporarily suspends operations in Yei, Morobo
By Lodu William Odiya Medicines San Frontiers (MSF) has yesterday temporarily suspended all its operational activities in Yei River and Morobo counties in South Sudan’s Central Equatoria State for a minimum of six weeks. This followed the abduction of an MSF staff member, that occurred just four days after the[Read More…]
Diarrhea cases surge in Aweil West County
By Hou Akot Hou Medics in Aweil West County in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr El Gazal state said that cases of diarrhea have increased as a result of poor hygiene. Speaking to the media, Lual Khamis Lual, the Deputy Director of Nyamlel Hospital in Aweil West County, said eight severe[Read More…]
Minister reaffirms commitment to capacitate health workers
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan National Minister of Health, Sarah Cleto Rial has reaffirmed commitment to ensure necessary capacity building for health workers in the country. While addressing Journalists on Tuesday, the Minister reaffirmed government commitment to equipping the healthcare workers with breastfeeding counselling skills. She revealed[Read More…]
Two killed in an ambush in Duk County
By Peter Kuol Kuch At least two people had been reportedly killed in an ambush by unknown gunmen along Ayueldit-route to Duk Padiet on Tuesday. According to a report, the deceased were from the fishing site to Duk Padiet where the incident occurred. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper,[Read More…]
Police endorse ban on teen parties in entertainment venues
By Alan Clement The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gen. Abraham Manyuat has endorsed a directive prohibiting parties and social gatherings involving minors in entertainment venues across Juba Town. This directive follows a formal request from the Managing Director of the Entertainment Authority, Acinbaai Maluk Wut, in response to mounting[Read More…]
Police in Jonglei apprehend two community members over murder case
By Manas James Okony Police in Jonglei state have arrested two community members in Uror County over alleged murder. The two under police custody are the father to the suspected and the village chief of Wickol Payam. On Monday evening, a businessman identified as John Anei was shot dead at[Read More…]
Gun violence claims 877 lives in half a year-Report
By Alan Clement A new report from One Citizen Network for Democracy (OCND) has revealed an increase in gun violence across South Sudan, with over 800 people killed in the first six months of 2025. The OCND’s “Truth Lab Project Biannual Report, titled “The Dangers of Gun Violence Attacks in[Read More…]
Yau Yau, Governor Mujung emphasize peaceful coexistence at the borders
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s Deputy Minister of Information, Communication, Technology, and Postal Services, David Yau Yau, has affirmed his commitment to promoting peaceful relations and cooperation between the Pibor Administrative Area and Central Equatoria State. David Yau Yau made the remarks during a visit to Central Equatoria State Governor[Read More…]
Aweil municipal authorities detain four cattle traders
By Hou Akot Hou The Authorities at Aweil municipal council in Northern Bahr El Gazal state has detained four men allegedly accused of fighting a Criminal Investigation officer at the auction as they disagreed over lack of a document which was demanded to be produced at an auction as they[Read More…]
Lobong calls on national government to renovate Lolere bridge
By Alan Clement Governor Louis Lobong Lojore of Eastern Equatoria State has appealed for a swift restoration of the damaged Lolere bridge in Torit County. He made the appeal during his inspection visit along with state advisors and ministers to the site aimed at assessing the damage caused by the[Read More…]
SPLM-IO : Par’s group reiterates unconditional release of Dr. Machar
By Lodu William Odiya The Sudan People Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) under Stephen Par Kuol has reiterated a call for the unconditional release of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny. Dr. Machar was arrested in March following conflict in Nasir, Upper Nile State. Despite the government’s plan to[Read More…]