By Yang Ater Yang A nutrition health worker has been killed in an alleged road ambush while travelling from Rumbek North County to Rumbek; authorities in Lakes State have confirmed. The incident reportedly occurred in Amok Village along the road connecting Rumbek North County and Rumbek, as the health worker[Read More…]
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Malteser official visits Yei to assess projects and seek further support
By James Innocent A senior Malteser International official from Germany has visited Yei River County to assess ongoing projects and better understand the needs of communities receiving support from the organisation. Michael Steven, who works at Malteser International’s headquarters in Germany, said he had returned to Yei to observe the[Read More…]
DISPUTE: Minister orders chamber leaders to end dispute or face suspension
By Yiep Joseph The Central Equatoria State (CES) Minister of Trade and Industry, Mawa A. Moses, ordered leaders of the State Chamber of Commerce and Juba City to cease the dispute. The minister gave both chambers three months to resolve their dispute, warning that failure could lead to suspension of[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should end border disputes through dialogue
Border disputes have remained one of the most persistent challenges facing South Sudan since gaining independence in 2011. While some disagreements are rooted in colonial-era boundaries, others have emerged from competing claims over land, natural resources, and cross-border communities. The Government of South Sudan must make resolving these disputes a[Read More…]
OPINION: Words of Dr. John Garang De Mabior worth of action
In Juba downtown, opposite the Bari Cultural Center, there is a poor vendor who sells some things. I guess he does not make a lot of earnings on that road, but he always plays records of speeches by the unforgettable, desired leader of the SPLM/A, Dr. John Garang De Mabior,[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Stop roadside fines, stop roadside corruption
South Sudan needs strong institutions, but strong institutions aren’t built through laws and policies alone. They are built when those entrusted with enforcing the law do so fairly, transparently, and without using their positions for personal gain. The Traffic Police administration’s directive ordering officers to stop collecting fines directly from[Read More…]
Inside SSP 11.34 trillion 2026/27 budget as oil revenue tops 79.5% estimate
By Sabri Dibaco The Minister of Finance and Planning, Kuol Daniel Ayulo, has tabled a proposed SSP 11.34 trillion national budget for 2026/27 before Parliament. The government has proposed South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) 2.16 trillion for debt servicing and loan repayments, including interest on domestic and international obligations. Ayulo presented the[Read More…]
Government, partners meet to initiate peace ahead of drought migration
By Lodu William Odiya Authorities in Greater Kapoeta met today with humanitarian and development organisations to coordinate upcoming peace dialogues aimed at preventing resource-driven conflict during the ongoing dry season. According to a release from the Kapoeta press unit, the high-level meeting was convened by the mayor of Kapoeta Municipality[Read More…]
85 NBG’s schools to benefit from Educational Play Matters
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal State authorities, alongside international development partners, have officially launched a new educational initiative dubbed Play Matters to enhance early childhood learning and support local educators across the state. The project, which targets 85 selected schools across Aweil East County and the Aweil[Read More…]
AMDISS holds national consultation on media self-regulation in Juba
By Sabri Dibaco The Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) is hosting a national consultative workshop in Juba to discuss media self-regulation, ethical journalism, and professional accountability in the country. The meeting, organised by the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS), has brought together key stakeholders from[Read More…]
Revenue Authority sets September 15 deadline for August tax filing and payments
By Sabri Dibaco The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has reminded taxpayers that September 15, 2026, is the deadline for filing and paying tax obligations relating to August. The reminder was issued in a taxpayer notice dated September 7 and highlighted by the SSRA in a public communication on Tuesday.[Read More…]
Over 20 Civil Society and security officials trained in Yei
By James Innocent More than 20 representatives from civil society organisations, security institutions, media houses, and other stakeholders have received training in Yei River County on cybercrime, the Computer Misuse Act 2026, and electoral preparedness. The training was organised by the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS), Central Equatoria[Read More…]
Governor Lobong urges companies to give back to communities
By Lodu William Odiya Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has called for responsible investment in Eastern Equatoria State’s natural resources, saying the region’s untapped mineral wealth should directly benefit local communities. According to the EES press unit, Governor Lobong made the remarks on Tuesday when he met representatives of Ecobridge Global[Read More…]
A woman in Aweil strangles her 2 children to death, Police report
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State (NBGs) have reported a tragic incident in Aweil Town in which a young mother is alleged to have caused the deaths of her two children following a family dispute. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday evening in the New[Read More…]
OPINION: Drought is coming, South Sudan must prepare
Writer: Ajak John Ateng South Sudan needs to prepare now for a strengthening El Niño. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) says the phenomenon is already firmly established and is expected to strengthen, with a near-certain chance of persisting through February 2027. For South Sudan, this should be a clear warning[Read More…]
OPINION: Avoid stealing the money of South Sudan for it will speak to you by miracle
Writer: Ayuel Mangok Angui Corruption is one of the great enemies that affects the development of a country in any part of the world. Many countries in Asia and Africa are living below the poverty line, and this is because powerful people and the authorities in these continents have involved[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Nimule border should become a faster gateway for trade
The Nimule border is one of the most important entry points for goods and essential services into South Sudan. Every day, trucks carrying food, fuel, construction materials, medicines, and other commodities cross the border to supply markets and communities across the country. Because of this, the efficiency of the border[Read More…]
Minister of Interior to downsize staff at Nimule border
By Lodu William Odiya The Minister of Interior Aleu Ayieny Aleu, has directed a sweeping downsizing of staff across institutions operating at the Nimule border post to curb revenue leakages and streamline operations. Aleu, who leads a Subcommittee of the Ministerial High-Level Committee on Economic Reforms, issued the directive during[Read More…]
Former national MP reiterates call for forgiveness and peace
By Deng Athian A former national Member of Parliament and wife of opposition leader Gen. Paul Malong Awan, Hon. Ajok Wol Atak, last Sunday renewed her call for forgiveness, dialogue, and reconciliation among South Sudan’s political leaders. In her new month message of peace addressed to President Salva Kiir Mayardit,[Read More…]
ROAD: Juba-Nimule highway repairs set to resume after funding approval
By Ijoo Bosco The long-awaited repairs on the Juba–Nimule Highway are set to resume after the Ministry of Finance and the Economic Reform Committee approved funding for urgent maintenance. Rhino Construction Company is expected to receive the approved funds, allowing the contractor to begin addressing major potholes and sections of[Read More…]