By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has yesterday directed the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management to intervene immediately to help the flood affected population in GPAA. Recent reports indicated that almost the whole of Greater Pibor Administrative Area has been affected by flooding. In respond the[Read More…]
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South Sudan’s plan to establish Consulate in Mombasa
By: Chol D. Johnson South Sudan’s Ambassador to Kenya and Permanent Representative to UN-Habitat and UNEP, Anthony Kon, has revealed a plan to establish a consulate in Mombasa. In the statement issued by South Sudan embassy press unit yesterday during South Sudan Trade Ties with Mombasa Leadership in Kenya, Kon[Read More…]
Police arrests 32 suspected gangs in continuous crack down
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan National Police Services (SSNPS) have arrested at least 32 suspected gangs’ members in Gumbo-Sherikat residential area. Speaking to the media yesterday, the police spokesperson, Major General James Monday Enoka revealed continuous crackdown on criminals to ensure stability in Gumbo as well as other[Read More…]
NSS on mission to strengthen security in Jonglei
By Lodu William Odiya Jonglei State Governor Dr Riek Gai Kok has yesterday strengthened the state’s internal security operations through deployment of National Security service. According to a statement issued by the state press unit, a high-level delegation headed by Major General Deng Akeen Chief of Operation in National Security[Read More…]
REFORMS :Kiir engages economic cluster
By Alan Clement President Salva Kiir Mayardit has convened a consultative meeting with Vice President for Economic Cluster Benjamin Bol Mel and sector officials. Among other key officials attending the meeting were Athian Ding Athian, Minister of Finance and Planning, and Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, the governor of the Bank[Read More…]
JICA donates USD 2.2 million for mine Action activities
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Government of Japan, via the Japan International Cooperation Agency has donated 2.2 million United State dollars to the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS). Addressing the media on Wednesday under the theme “Improvement of the working Environment for Mine Action Agencies” in Juba, Jurkuch Barach[Read More…]
AU calls on leaders to promote peace to accelerate agriculture
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The senior political officer at the African Union Mission in South Sudan, Prosper Nii Nortey Addo, has called on South Sudan leaders to dialogue and ensure peace in order to accelerate agriculture. Addressing the media on Tuesday during the official launching ceremony for the Agrofood Expo,[Read More…]
Women’s Union links peace to agricultural transformation
By Alan Clement The government’s push to transform South Sudan’s agriculture into a commercial success faces two critical preconditions: peace and stability. This was the powerful message delivered by Mary Agol, Secretary General of the Women Union and a Member of the National Constitutional Review Committee, during the executive launch[Read More…]
Special court adjourns Nasir incident trial to Friday
By Alan Clement The Special Court trying Puot Kang and seven senior SPLM-IO officials including the suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar has adjourned proceedings to Friday. During Wednesday’s session at Freedom Hall, the lead investigator presented statements from four of the accused. According to reports the prosecution requested[Read More…]
Children demand health first as Right2Grow project closes
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s children have called for health and nutrition to be placed at the center of national development as the five-year Right2Grow (R2G) project came to a close. Speaking at the close-out event, Naomi Momone, Speaker of the Children’s Parliament, underscored the urgency of prioritizing child health[Read More…]
PARLIAMENT: Endorses motion to manage cemeteries
By Yiep Joseph The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has passed a motion on the establishment of a sustainable cemetery management point in the country. The lawmakers reached consensus after the motion was presented during ordinary sitting no. 16/2025 held on Tuesday. Lawmaker Nyayang Johnson Lok, who took the lead[Read More…]
Commissioner Gatmai backs teachers’ training drive in Koch County
By Alan Clement Koch County Commissioner, David Gatmai Wal has pledged full support for a Ministry-led initiative to train underqualified primary school teachers across the county. Speaking after a meeting with a delegation from the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, Commissioner Gatmai emphasized that strengthening the skills of teachers[Read More…]
Stakeholders push for stronger conservation of Lantoto National Park
By James Innocent Stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting Lantoto National Park. The officials made the promised during a one-day conservation meeting organized by the Enjojo Foundation. Among those who attended the meeting were Yei River County Executives, parliamentarians, and conservation groups. The meeting, which brought together national, state,[Read More…]
Parliament to summon minister, CES governor over poor management of cemeteries
By Yiep Joseph The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has endorsed a plan to summon Minister of Land, Housing, and urban Development and the governor of Central Equatoria State. The idea to summon the Minister was presented as a recommendation during the presentation of the motion on the Establishing Sustainable[Read More…]
CES governor calls on armed opposition groups to cease violence
By Alan Clement Central Equatoria State Governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has called on opposition armed groups operating in Greater Yei to cease violence. The governor called on the holdout groups to pursue grassroots peace initiatives. According to the governor’s press unit, he made the appeal while speaking during a church[Read More…]
Justice Alala calls for accurate media report in Dr. Machar trial coverage
By Chol D. Johnson Presiding Justice of the Supreme Court Dr. James Alala Deng has called on journalists covering the trial of Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused to uphold accuracy, fairness, and balance in their reporting. Speaking during the fourth session on the ruling of the objections presented by[Read More…]
Lobong, Machi community unite to combat criminal groups
By Alan Clement Eastern Equatoria Governor Louis Lobong held a grassroots security meeting with the Machi community in Katiko Payam. The meeting followed the recent attack by armed criminals in Kapoeta Town. According to the statement the meeting is aimed at restoring peace in Greater Kapoeta. While speaking at a[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to ensure transparency in revenue utilization
By: Chol D. Johnson Some members of the public have called on the government to exercise transparency in the utilization of the country’s resources. The citizens expressed their views during the Miraya Breakfast show on Monday. As quoted by this outlet, most of the citizens called for proper use of[Read More…]
Dr. Machar’s trial adjourns to Wednesday
By Alan Clement The Special Court hearing the case of Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused will commence official proceedings on Wednesday to allow the prosecution team time to submit and verify its evidence. In opening statements following the dismissal of the defense’s objections, the prosecution alleged that Dr. Riek[Read More…]
Border counties seek sustainable solutions to urban pressure, displacement
By Alan Clement Commissioners from South Sudan’s Greater Yei counties have recently joined their Ugandan counterparts in a regional dialogue aimed at tackling the challenges of urban expansion, refugee influx, and IDP settlement in border communities. The three-day forum, held in Arua District, brought together leaders from Lainya, Yei, and[Read More…]