By Ngor Deng Matem The newly appointed commissioner of Aweil East County, Garang Thiang Deng has warned against creating more traditional chieftaincies. According to the commissioner, creation of huge numbers of chiefs were done in the past noting currently violates the to local government act. “According to the local government[Read More…]
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Disarmament: Unity State collects over 100guns
By Alan Clement Governor of Unity State, Justice Riek Bim Top, has officially overseen the handover of more than 100 firearms voluntarily surrendered by civilians. The handover of the illegal firearms was officiated by the governor in an event in Mankien on Thursday August 14th, 2025, which marked the[Read More…]
Unity State launches 17.7-Kilometre dyke
By Alan Clement The Governor of Unity State, Justice Riek Bim Top, oversaw the official launch of a 17.7-kilometre dyke extension project South of Bentiu Town. According to the statement obtained from governor’s press unit, the government and the partners launched the initiative on this week. The initiative, backed by[Read More…]
BoSS, UAE sign financial innovation MoU
By Lodu William Odiya The Bank of South Sudan and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation in modern banking infrastructure and financial innovation. In a statement released by the Vice president’s press unit, the initiative would deepen cooperation in[Read More…]
Jonglei governor meets partners to expedite relief assistance to vulnerable communities
By Peter Kuol Kuch and Alan clement The governor of Jonglei State Dr. Riek Gai Kok met with United Nations office for coordination of humanitarian affairs OCHA and other Partners to expedite help to the vulnerable communities. The stakeholders conveyed on Wednesday in Juba to discuss areas of partnership to[Read More…]
Civil Society calls on parties to commit to dialogue
By Lodu Willim Odiya The South Sudan Civil Society Alliance organization has yesterday called on the parties to the 2018 peace agreement to commit to dialogue in order for peace to avail in the country. Speaking to the media, the Deputy chairperson of the of the organization, Dabek Mabior[Read More…]
Youth urge gov’t to address unemployment
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Some youths have called on the government to address their challenges in the country in honor of the International Youth Day. In an interview with this outlet on Thursday, Jirfasio Avendo Jarvis, a public health student at the University of Juba, said there are challenges that[Read More…]
Mobile Money providers pledge nationwide expansion to support digital payment
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s leading mobile money operators have pledged to expand their services nationwide in support of the government’s plan to encourage digital payment. The commitment was made during a series of strategic meetings between the Bank of South Sudan’s Department of Communication and Public Relations and telecom[Read More…]
Kiir relieves SSBC Managing Director
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has confirmed the relief of James Magok Chilim, the Managing Director of the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). The president made the changes on Thursday through presidential decrees read out on the state-owned broadcaster, the SSBC. In a separate decree, the[Read More…]
Kiir revokes appointments of Dr. Machar’s top allies
Lodu William Odiya and Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has revoked the appointment of senior SPM-IO members from the National and State Parliaments. Among those revoked from the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) are close allies to First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny, the chairperson of the Sudan People’s[Read More…]
SSFF president visits Rumbek, vows to modernize sports sector
By Alan Clement The President of South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), Augustino Maduot Parek, has met governor Rin Tueny Mabor in Rumbek with the aim of advancing football development initiatives in Lakes State. During the meeting, the two leaders focused their discussions on the progress of the Technical Development Centre[Read More…]
Communities back hybrid justice system to restore rule of law
By Alan Clement Communities in Tonj North County of Warrap state have pledged to support new Hybrid Justice System following a sensitization drive led by Warrap State Governor Bol Wek Agoth. The state of emergency sensitization drive by Governor Agoth is aimed at restoring the rule of law in Warrap[Read More…]
Parliament adjourns sitting due to Ministers’ Absence
By Alan Clement The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) on Wednesday unanimously adjourned a sitting after most Ministers failed to show up. The yesterday’s sitting was meant to discuss President Salva Kiir’s speech during the opening of the house last month. According to the members of the parliament Ministers were[Read More…]
Trade Ministry, UNDP Collaborates to Develop E-commerce Strategy
By Lodu William Odiya The Ministry of Trade and Industry has collaborated with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to developed a comprehensive e-commerce strategy for South Sudan. In a statement issued the Ministry’s press unit yesterday, Minister Atong Kuol Manyang highlighted that the e-commerce strategy would drive the economic[Read More…]
Gov’t refutes negotiating with Israel to resettle Palestinians
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The South Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has refuted the rumours about resettling Palestinian nationals in the country. This comes amid report from international media such Aljazeera that stated “Israel, South Sudan in talks over forced transfer of Palestinians”. “Israel is in[Read More…]
CES Gov’t reaffirms commitment to restore, safeguard peace
By Lodu William Odiya The Central Equatoria State Acting Minister of Information and Communication, Jacob Aligo Lo-Lado has reaffirmed government commitment to restore and safeguard peace in all parts of the state. This statement comes after the Council of Ministers extraordinary meeting on Tuesday that deliberated on peace and security[Read More…]
NCA Director General urges public to adopt digital payment system
Gieth Kon Mathiang, Director General (DG) National Communication Authority (NCA)/Courtesy photo By: Ngor Deng Matem The Director General of the NCA, Gieth Kon Mathiang, said digital payment systems play a significant role, as they ease the transaction anywhere. He assured the South Sudanese of digital payment’s efficiency and reliability, as[Read More…]
Back to parties as AU delegation leaves Juba
By Lodu William Odiya A 15-member AU delegation that engaged peace stakeholders in Juba left with a series of wishes toward the resurrection of the 2018 peace agreement. Topping the list is a call for dialogue among peace parties; second is the need for an immediate ceasefire. Among the key[Read More…]
Warrap medics appeal for restocking of health facilities
Human medicine in a pharmacy/courtesy photoBy Hou Akot Hou Health officials in Twic County of Warrap have called on the government, organizations, and well-wishers to restock health facilities in order to save lives. The call followed a serious shortage at some of the health facilities in the county. Mabith[Read More…]
NDM reaffirms commitment to peace agreement
By Lod Willam Odiya The National Democratic Movement (NDM) has yesterday reaffirmed commitment to the Revitalized Agreement on Resolution of conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. The statement comes after ninth session of the party National Leadership Council held on Monday. According to a statement extended to this outlet,[Read More…]