By Alan Clement Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has marked South Sudan’s Martyrs’ Day with a solemn tribute to the nation’s founding heroes, urging citizens to recommit to the ideals of sacrifice, unity, and justice. During a speech marking the anniversary of Dr. John Garang’s death on[Read More…]
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South Korean Commander honored for transformative humanitarian contributions in GPAA
By Alan Clement The government of Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), has honored Colonel Kwon Byungguk, Commander of the Republic of Korea Horizontal Military Engineering and Development Company (ROKHMEDC), for exemplary humanitarian service and infrastructure development in the region. During a farewell event held on July 29th, 2025 in Pibor,[Read More…]
Kuol recommends use oil revenue for Agric as instructed by Dr. John
By Lodu William Odiya Senior presidential Advisor, Kuol Manyang Juuk has called on the government to use the country’s oil revenue to support agriculture as early stated by Late Dr. John Garang De Mabior. Speaking to the media, Manyang highlighted that during the liberation Late Dr. John was advising colleagues[Read More…]
Five SSPDF soldiers killed
By Lodu William Odiya At least five members of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have been killed after the Ugandan Army launched heinous attacks in Kajo-Keji County. Wani Jackson Mule, Kajo-Keji County commissioner, confirmed in a press statement that the country has lost five servicemen in the territorial[Read More…]
Kiir urges officials to serve with integrity in honor of martyrs
By Lodu William Odiya The President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, has urged the leaders to serve with integrity and humility for the greater good of the country. In his address to the nation on Martyrs Day commemoration yesterday, President Kiir said as the country reflects[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji Commissioner urges national government intervention over border dispute
By Lodu William Odiya The Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County of Central Equatoria State, Jackson Wani Mule has urged the National government to swiftly intervene and resolve its border issue with the neighbouring Uganda. This comes after an alleged claim that Nyaiga-muda area of Kajo-Keji is one kilometre inside Uganda. According[Read More…]
“Sovereignty is with the voters,” says NEC chairperson
By Lodu William Odiya The Chairperson of the National Election Commission (NEC), Professor Abednego Akok Kacuol, has called on South Sudanese leaders to prioritize the election process to give power to the people. Akok expressed that the NEC will remain committed to the election process while leaders and the citizens[Read More…]
South African Ambassador to South Sudan, Mahlodi Sam Muofhe (Photo PPU)
By Lodu William Odiya The South African government has yesterday affirmed commitment to supporting South Sudan towards democratic election. Speaking during a handover ceremony of Toyota Prado car donated by South African government to the National Elections Commission, the South African Ambassador to South Sudan, Mahlodi Sam Muofhe said they[Read More…]
Warrap Governor pledges support for Tonj Civil Hospital
By Alan Clement Warrap State governor, Amb. Bol Wek Agoth, has expressed commitment to collaborate with the State Ministry of Health, development partners, and Tonj hospital’s administration to facilitate upgrading. He made the pledge during an inspection of Tonj Civil Hospital on July 28th, 2025, intended to assess the hospital’s[Read More…]
Governor Ober encourages students to pursue Excellence in Education
By Lodu William Odiya The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, H.E. Simon Ober Mawut, on Tuesday welcomed students from Cornerstone Academy Schools (Primary and Secondary) to his office and the State Government Secretariat for an inspirational visit aimed at motivating them as future leaders of the state. In[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji Commissioner calls for urgent humanitarian assistance
By Alan Clement Authorities in Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State, have issued an urgent appeal for humanitarian assistance for displaced families in Bori Boma, Kangapo II Payam. The appeal follows reported armed confrontation between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) that occurred[Read More…]
South Sudan, Uganda to form committee to investigate border confrontations
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Army and neighboring Uganda have agreed to form a joint committee to investigate the recent armed confrontation at the border. On Monday, the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) engaged in an encroachment plan in South Sudan’s Kajo Keji County, according to the county[Read More…]
Snake kills three in Eastern Equatoria
Jacob Onuha Nelson At least three people have died of snake bites, this year, in Imehejek administrative area of Eastern Equatoria state. Acting Director of Health at Imehejek administrative area, Lobeli Mark, told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper in an interview, on Sunday. According to the Acting Director of[Read More…]
Cholera kills nine in Eastern Equatoria
By Jacob Onuha Nelson At least nine people have been confirmed dead of Cholera while forty-nine cases registered in Imehejek Administrative Area of Eastern Equatoria State. Imehejek Administrative Area Acting Health Director, Lobeli Mark confirming the report in a phone interview with this outlet on Sunday, said laboratory samples[Read More…]
Activists call for inclusion in phase two of security arrangement
By Yiep Joseph Members of Civil society have called on the Transitional National Committee (NTC) to ensure inclusivity in phase two of the Transitional Security Arrangement. The activists appeal followed the announcement by NTC to commence with Phase Two of the Transitional Security Arrangement in September this year. The[Read More…]
Security improves in Mugwo Payam as civil-military dialogue continues
By James Innocent Authorities in Mugwo Payam of Yei River County said that the security situation in the area has improved as civil-military relations strengthened. The officials made the remark during a one-day security meeting held at the Mugwo Payam headquarters over the weekend. Addressing the gathering, Latio Nowel[Read More…]
NBG residents urge gov’t to deploy forces at trouble spots
By Hou Akot Hou Some of the Northern Bahr El Gazal State (NBGs) residents have called on the government to forces at hotspot areas within Aweil Town as crime cases surge. The resident presented a series of people being robbed in certain areas by niggers or gangs. This call[Read More…]
UNMISS Strengthens Grassroots Peacebuilding in Tonj North County
By Alan Clement The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has launched a new project to foster reconciliation and rebuild trust in Tonj North County, Warrap State. The mission aims to intensify efforts to foster reconciliation and rebuild trust through community-driven strategies to address the aftermath of intercommunal violence,[Read More…]
EES, Turkana County Celebrate anniversary of Nadapal Peace accord
By Alan Clement Governors Louis Lobong Lojore, Eastern Equatoria State (EES) in South Sudan and Jeremiah Lomorukai, Turkana County in Kenya, celebrated the first anniversary of the peace accord between the Toposa of South Sudan and the Turkana of Kenya. The event held in Nadapal on July 26th, 2025,[Read More…]
Abyei Municipality-UNISFA partner in drainage repairs
By Alan Clement In an effort to improve public health and urban infrastructure, authorities in Abyei municipality have intensified repair services on the drainage and walkway systems across residential blocks. The drainage work carried out in partnership with the Vietnamese engineering unit of the United Nations Interim Security Force[Read More…]