By Jackson Gaaniko Western Equatoria State Minister of Health, James Abdallah Arona, has commended development partners for their steadfast support of the state’s health sector, particularly in strengthening maternal and child health services. Arona’s remarks came during a high-level field visit by international donors to Yambio. The mission aimed to[Read More…]
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Father Appeals for Help After Wife Survives High-Risk Triplet Birth
By Jackson Gaaniko A family in Yambio has made an urgent appeal for humanitarian assistance after a mother survived a life-threatening delivery of triplets. While the birth is being celebrated as a miracle, the arrival of three new mouths has left the household overwhelmed as they now struggle to provide[Read More…]
Puot Kang denies having financed White Army militia
By Yiep Joseph The suspended Minister of Petroleum Puot Kang Chol, on Friday, denied allegations that he financed armed youth involved in the conflict in Nasir. He told the court that he never sent money to support the fighting. Kang, who is the first accused in the ongoing Nasir incident[Read More…]
Hundreds gather as SPLM women’s league rallies supporters
By Sabri Dibaco The SPLM National Women’s League on Thursday held a major mobilisation rally as preparations intensify for the upcoming May 16 celebrations marking the anniversary of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM). The gathering, led by the Chairperson of the SPLM National Women’s League, Cde. Adak Costa drew[Read More…]
Artist Union advises security personnel to follow legal procedures after the abrupt detention of John Frog.
By Chol D. Johnson The South Sudan Artists Union (SSAU) has officially welcomed the release of international musician John Frog following his recent arrest by security personnel. In an exclusive interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, SSAU representative Nyambura Kenyi clarified that the incident was not a targeted confrontation.[Read More…]
Electricity power blackout interrupts passport and nationality printing
By Chol D. Johnson The Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport, and Immigration (CRNPI) has reported significant operational delays due to inconsistent power supply from the Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO). In an exclusive interview on Thursday, Maj. Gen. Elia Kosta Faustino, the director of CRNPI, stated that the directorate[Read More…]
Yei River County holds monthly ARG coordination meeting on service delivery
By James Innocent Yei River County authorities convened a one-day monthly ARG coordination meeting on Wednesday, bringing together county department heads and partner organisations to strengthen collaboration in delivering essential services to local communities. The forum focused on addressing key challenges affecting residents and reviewing ongoing interventions aimed at improving[Read More…]
300 children rescued from illegal transport scheme in Aweil East
By Deng Athian Authorities and community leaders in Aweil East County have intervened to rescue 300 children following an attempt to illegally transport them to Juba under a suspicious scholarship program. The acting paramount chief of Madhol Payam, Sultan Yor Lual Malong Yor, reported that the children—aged between 5 and[Read More…]
CES government emphasize collective efforts in road maintenance
By Lodu William Odiya The National Minister of Roads and Bridges, Peter Lam Both, alongside Central Equatoria State (CES) authorities, has emphasised the importance of collective effort in a new city-wide road maintenance initiative. According to a statement from the CES State Press Unit, the maintenance project conducted by the[Read More…]
Community leaders and police discuss security challenges in Bentiu IDP camp
By Yien Gattuor Mead Community leaders in the Bentiu Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp have held a high-level meeting with police authorities to address escalating security concerns within the site. The meeting follows a violent incident last week in which a gang killed one man and left several others injured.[Read More…]
Government procures 5 advanced machine systems for national ID and passport production
By Chol D. Johnson The government of South Sudan has procured five advanced machine systems for the Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport, and Immigration (CRNPI) to enhance the issuance of national documents. Speaking at a press conference in Juba on Thursday, Maj. Gen. Elia Kosta Faustino, the director general[Read More…]
President Kiir calls for unity of command and discipline across security institutions
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called for unity of command, strict discipline, and seamless coordination across all security institutions in the country. The president made the remarks while presiding over the official handover ceremony at the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) headquarters in Bilpam on[Read More…]
Government eyes agricultural transformation as key to food security, economic recovery
By Lodu William Odiya The Acting Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Lily Albino Akol, has reaffirmed the sector as the cornerstone of the country’s economic recovery and long-term stability. Speaking at the opening of the Agriculture Forum on Tuesday in Juba, Lily emphasised that agriculture contributes nearly 40 percent[Read More…]
Vast livestock and fisheries resources remain underutilised, says Minister Adigo
By Lodu William Odiya The minister of livestock and fisheries, Onyoti Adigo Nyikuac, has called for urgent investment, policy reforms, and stronger systems to unlock the full economic potential of the country’s vast but largely underutilised livestock and fisheries resources. Speaking at the Agriculture and Food Security Conference in Juba,[Read More…]
Yei River County raises alarm over grasshopper infestation
By James Innocent Authorities in Yei River County have raised concerns over a growing infestation of variegated grasshoppers affecting farmlands across several payams, with Mugwo Payam reported among the hardest-hit areas. The County Department of Agriculture stated that the infestation poses a serious threat to crop production and food security.[Read More…]
Nimule leaders undergo training to strengthen peace and local governance
By Jackson Gaaniko Community leaders in Nimule Municipality on Tuesday began a five-day training aimed at strengthening peace, unity, and effective local governance. Speaking to the media, the Deputy Mayor for Administration and Finance of the Nimule Municipal Council, His Worship Taban Koronyon Kazangua, expressed appreciation to Eastern Equatoria State[Read More…]
22 youths freed from Giada detention after elder’s intervention
By Deng Athian Twenty-two youths who had been detained at the Giada military facility have been released following the intervention of Aweil community elder, Amb. Garang Deng Aguer, after days of uncertainty surrounding their arrest. The youths were initially apprehended in Jebel Iraq, an area known for gold mining activities,[Read More…]
Jonglei government orders suspension of Boma establishments
By Chol D. Johnson The Jonglei State Government has ordered the suspension of the establishment and inauguration of bomas across the state until further notice. In an administrative order issued on Tuesday, Wilson Awuol Gaijang, the acting and deputy governor of Jonglei State, announced the directive. “I, Wilson Awuol Gaijang,[Read More…]
Police arrests captain over physical assaults
By Sabri Dibaco The South Sudan National Police spokesperson has confirmed the arrest of a police captain for assaulting a young rickshaw rider, an incident that triggered widespread public concern and debate. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin, South Sudan National Police spokesperson, stated that[Read More…]
Government dismisses UN claim that SSPDF poisoned water points in Akobo
By Chol D. Johnson The South Sudanese government has dismissed allegations issued earlier by the United Nations claiming that the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces poisoned community water in Akobo. In a press statement issued on Wednesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Agnes Adlino Orifa, the[Read More…]