By Kei Emmanuel Duku As the reopening of schools edge closer, the commissioner of Terekeka County has taken a bold step to bridge the chronic educational gap in Central Equatoria, Dr. Emmanuel Loku Lodu, has issued a rallying cry for parents to enroll their children in school this February, backed[Read More…]
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NEC Reaffirms Commitment to 2026 Elections Amid Security and Readiness Concerns
By Manas James Okony The National Election Commission (NEC) has reiterated its commitment to holding South Sudan’s general elections by December 2026. The Commission emphasized that preparations are well underway, with offices established across ten states and an official electoral timeline set to be released within two weeks. The renewed[Read More…]
REVENUE : Kiir Directs SSRA to boost Collections
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has instructed the Management of the National Revenue Authority to intensify efforts in collecting revenue and ensuring strict adherence to the regulations as provided for under the existing law. In a statement issued by the presidential press unit on Wednesday, the[Read More…]
Ikwoto County Commissioner urges Lobong to render humanitarian assistance to residents
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Ikwoto County commissioner, Loboi Timon Lolori, has urged the Eastern Equatoria State Governor to render humanitarian assistance in the county. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the call came during the brief meeting between and the local population on the ground. “The Commissioner appealed to[Read More…]
SSFF Leadership Reviews Progress of CAF B Coaching Course with Coaches Committee
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The quest to elevate South Sudan’s footballing pedigree took a significant leap on Monday, January 12, 2026, as the top leadership of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) convened a high-stakes review of the nation’s technical development. In a move signalling a new era of professional[Read More…]
Tijor Community demands clean water, network connectivity
By Lodu William Odiya Community of Tijor in Central Equatoria state has demanded the state government to provide access to clean water and network connectivity in the area. In a statement issued by the governor’s press unit yesterday, these demands came during their meeting with the Governor in Juba on[Read More…]
South Sudan Bans Sale of Specific Nestlé SMA Batches Over Health Concerns Courtesy photo
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Health authorities in South Sudan have moved swiftly to pull specific batches of Nestlé SMA infant formula from shelves nationwide, citing a potential contamination that poses a serious risk to the country’s most vulnerable citizens. The Drug and Food Control Authority (DFCA) issued the urgent directive[Read More…]
CRACKDOWN : CES warns Land grabbers
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State (CES) government has resumed the assessment and crackdown on land grabbing in the city. On Tuesday the Central Equatoria state’s government Security Committee on an assessed areas affected by reported illegal land activities. In a statement issued by the deputy governor’s press unit,[Read More…]
SSNBS halts Nestle Nan PRO HA 0-12 toxin product over safety concern
By Chol D. Johnson South Sudan National Bureau of Standard (SSNBS) instructed sellers to cease sell of Nestle Nan PRO HA 0-12 toxin product. In the statement issued on Monday, Gloria Nyoka Joseph Lasu, the SSNBS Executive Director instructed all sellers and retailers to cease the distribution of Nestle Nan[Read More…]
Governor Lobong sacks commissioners in EES
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, has relieved the commissioners of Kapoeta South, Magwi, and Torit counties of their duties. The State Minister of Information and Communication, Elia John Ahaji, confirmed the reshuffle in an interview, putting to rest rumors that had been[Read More…]
Military, National Security, and Political Leaders Pay Tribute to Late Emmanuel Akile
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a stirring tribute to a fallen giant of the airwaves, the Spokesperson of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), Major General Lul Ruai Koang, has equated the late Eye Radio journalist Emmanuel Joseph Akile to a high-ranking military commander, describing him as a “Media[Read More…]
Yei Authorities Hold Dialogue on Land Rights and Urban Planning
By James Innocent Authorities in Yei River County on Monday convened a one-day dialogue on land rights and policy. The event brought together bringing together local government officials, traditional leaders, elders, and landowners to address land distribution, ownership, and urban planning. Speaking at the meeting, the Commissioner of Yei River[Read More…]
Environment ministry urges to expedite presentation of its policy Bill 2025
By Lodu William Odiya The Transitional National Legislative Assembly committee on mining has urged the ministry of environment to expedite the presentation and enactment of environment policy and Bill 2025 in order to fill the gap of legal reference and frame work of environmental Legislation. This followed a report that[Read More…]
Gender Minister Prioritizes Vulnerable Groups as Conflict and Poverty Persist
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare will prioritize women, children and persons with special needs, newly appointed minister Nuna Rhoda Rudolf Ndefu said, citing conflict, poverty and limited state capacity. Speaking in Juba during her first public address after assuming office, Nuna Rhoda framed[Read More…]
Tonj South commissioner urges counterparts to reduce cattle theft
By Hou Akot Hou The commissioner of Tonj South, Agany Lok Agany has appealed to his counterpart in Tonj North and East counties to double their efforts in ensuring that cattle theft is reduced. This remark followed their meeting with the traditional leaders to preempt the act of cattle theft[Read More…]
Government proposes 1.5 million USD to cover targeted Humanitarians Need
By Chol D. Johnson South Sudan Government has proposed 1.5 million USD to cover targeted Humanitarians Need across the country. The minister of Humanitarians Affairs and Disaster Management, Albino Akol Atak said the ministry needed 1.5 million USD to rescue the targeted affected population in the country. Akol issued a[Read More…]
Wildlife authorities warn over illegal poaching of Wildlife in Jonglei
By Peter Kuol Kuch The authorities of Wildlife in Jonglei State have warned the poachers against illegal poaching of animals. According Wildlife official, different species of wildlife migrated Eastern corridors of Jonglei and moved westward in search of pastures and water during the onset of dry season; where they encounter[Read More…]
Deputy Speaker Urges Communities to Avoid Extravagant Funerals
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a powerful call for a shift in cultural priorities, the First Deputy Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), Ambrose Pitia Lomin, has urged South Sudanese communities to abandon luxurious decorations and lavish funeral feasts in favor of securing the future of grieving families.[Read More…]
Government forms technical committee for operating official gazette
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has ordered for the formation of a technical committee for the operationalization of the South Sudan Official Gazette and enhancement of the official website. This move followed a presidential order which was read on the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC).[Read More…]
Special court enters in-camera sessions to protect witnesses
By Yiep Joseph After several open court hearings, the special court trying Puot Kang and the seven co-accused, including suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny, is set to hold sessions in-camera. An in-camera refers to a legal proceeding conducted in private, away from public view, to protect sensitive[Read More…]