By James Innocent A newly established vocational institute in Yei River County has been officially launched with the aim of equipping young people with practical skills to address rising unemployment in the area. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, Ludoru Moses one of the founders of Yei Training Institute said the[Read More…]
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Kineti River Earmarked for Landmark Multipurpose Water Project
By Alan Clement The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) has advanced plans for a landmark multipurpose water project along the Kineti River, aiming to address escalating floods, prolonged dry spells, and climate pressures. The move follows a field mission to Torit under the Regional Climate Resilience Program for[Read More…]
Cattle Tax Clash: South Sudan Leaders’ Personal Herds Could Block New Proposed Revenue Law
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A high-stakes legislative battle is brewing in South Sudan as a new proposed revenue law seeking to tax livestock transit faces a formidable obstacle: a political elite who own the very herds the law intends to regulate. During the hearing for the 2025/2026 National Budget in[Read More…]
Trade Minister Nullifies SSCCIA elections, reaffirms Lukak as Legitimate Chair
By Chol D. Johnson The Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, has nullified an election held on February 2, 2026, within the South Sudan Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (SSCCIA). In a statement issued Friday on the Ministry’s official page, the Minister announced Ministerial Order No. 01/2026[Read More…]
South Sudan Advances Cross-Sector Disease Control Under One Health Policy
By Alan Clement South Sudan has formally advanced a One Health strategy aimed at preventing zoonotic disease spillover, as national authorities and United Nations agencies launched a coordinated dry-season livestock vaccination campaign in Dijere cattle camp. The initiative brought together the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, the World Health Organization[Read More…]
South Sudan Backs AU Drive to Expand Community Health Workforce
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s Minister of Health, Sarah Cleto Rial, has joined continental leaders in backing a bold African Union (AU) framework to strengthen health systems, with a particular focus on expanding the health workforce. The commitment, made during a high-level side event on the margins of the AU[Read More…]
GPAA Moves to Secure Food Independence Through Strategic Farming
By Alan Clement The Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) has taken a decisive step toward food independence, approving a package of agricultural initiatives that place cooperative societies at the heart of its development strategy. According to a statement from the Administrator’s office, the Council of Ministers endorsed measures designed to[Read More…]
CES Governor Praises Yangwara Cultural Carnival, Calls for Unity and Peace
By Chol D. Johnson The Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has commended the Yangwara community for organizing a cultural event, saying culture unites communities across South Sudan. Speaking on Saturday during the opening of the Yangwara Pojulu Tijor Cultural Carnival, 1st Edition, held[Read More…]
Food commodity Prices Drop by 20 Percent in Yei
By James Innocent Residents of Yei River County in Central Equatoria State say food commodity prices have declined by an estimated 20 percent compared to last year, offering relief to households that struggled with soaring costs in 2025. According to local traders and consumers, the price of cereals has fallen[Read More…]
In Juba, a New Guard of Fact-Checkers Battles a Surge in Digital Disinformation
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A new generation of young journalists in Juba is deploying advanced digital tools and artificial intelligence to combat a growing wave of misinformation that experts warn has become a top-tier danger to the world. Under the Clarity Desk’s election-fact-checking initiative, five fellows are undergoing intensive mentorship[Read More…]
DIALOGUE: Kiir opens room for opposition groups
By Kei Emmanuel Duku and Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reassured African leaders that his government remains committed to dialogue with opposition groups. According to a statement obtained from the Presidential Press Unit, President Kiir made the remarks during a C5 meeting held in Ethiopia, where leaders deliberated[Read More…]
Kuajok Town Council Detains Two Suspects Over Break-In Allegations
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Kuajok Town Council have detained two suspects accused of burglary following a break-in that unfolded on Thursday night. The duo are being held over the break-in charges. Atek Lual Achuil, the Town Mayor of Kuajok, told Mayardit FM on Thursday that the two suspects[Read More…]
South Sudan’s First Direct Umrah Pilgrimage Opens Path for Youthful Devotion
By Alan Clement The group of South Sudanese Muslims has departed for Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, marking the country’s inaugural direct pilgrimage and eliminating the need for transit through neighboring states. The inaugural group is led by Sheikh Juma Said Ali, a former presidential advisor on Islamic affairs in[Read More…]
Boma-Badingilo: World’s largest land mammal migration one step closer to UN protection
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan has reached a historic milestone in its bid to secure international protection for the Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape, home to the largest land mammal migration on Earth. According to UNESCO website and other official social media page, the nation has validated an emergency nomination dossier[Read More…]
Rajaf Secondary Administrators See Hope Restored as New Funding Tackles Sanitation Crisis
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The leadership of Rajaf Secondary School is celebrating a major turning point in student dignity and health following a targeted infrastructure investment that has ended a long-standing sanitation crisis. According to the Girls’ Education South Sudan (GESS) website and social media platforms, hope has been restored[Read More…]
Gov’t vows to ensure radio covers remote areas
By Chol D. Johnson The Deputy Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services (ICT&PS), David Yauyau, has promised to improve radio coverage in remote areas. Speaking on Friday during the World Radio Day celebration in Juba, Yauyau, pledged to address the limited radio outreach in hard-to-reach parts of the[Read More…]
Yei Citizens Urge Government to Prioritize Free and Fair Elections
By James Innocent Civil society representatives and community members in Yei River County have called on the Government of South Sudan to prioritize the conduct of free, fair, and inclusive elections, in line with the country’s legal and constitutional framework. The appeal was made during a two-day civic engagement training[Read More…]
Financing Reform at AU Level Raises Stakes for Debt-Burdened South Sudan
By Alan Clement The African Union has intensified calls for sweeping financing reforms and stricter expenditure control, as fragile economies such as South Sudan struggle under mounting fiscal pressure that threatens to undermine Africa’s broader integration ambitions. Addressing the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud[Read More…]
SUMMIT : AU to discuss South Sudan crisis
By Alan Clement President Salva Kiir Mayardit is set to engage regional leaders on South Sudan’s fragile security and political climate as the C5 Plus bloc meets during the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. According to the Presidency, the high-level engagement will focus on reviewing the “current security[Read More…]
Mayor Unveils Plan to Upgrade 15 Major Roads and Modernize Juba’s Waste Management
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Juba is set for a significant transformation as City Council Mayor Christopher Sarafino Wani unveiled an ambitious reform agenda aimed at overhauling the capital’s infrastructure and waste management systems. In a high-level briefing with Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony, the Mayor detailed the planned upgrade of approximately[Read More…]