By Kei Emmanuel Duku A two-year investigation by the UN Commission on Human Rights, whose report was released Tuesday in Nairobi, reveals a stark contradiction in South Sudan. While the country struggles with economic hardship, including conflict, inflation, and ever-increasing market prices, its government generated over $23 billion from oil[Read More…]
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Twic County Education Director refutes allegations of mismanagement
By: Deng Athian The Education Director in Twic County of Warrap State, John Kongor Thou, has refuted allegations of fund mismanagement. In a statement to the media, Kongor publicly refuted claims of embezzlement in the student examination fees, stating clearly. This is in response to the report last week by[Read More…]
OCND condemns clashes between SSPDF, SPLM-IO across the country
By Lodu William Odiya The One Citizen Network for democracy (OCND) have strongly condemned the recent clashes between the South Sudan Peoples defense Forces and the Sudan people’s Liberation Movement-in Opposition (SPLM-IO) army across the country. In statement released yesterday, OCND stated it was deeply concerned by reports of clashes[Read More…]
South Sudan Faces Critical Shortage of Anti-malarial Drugs, Warns MSF
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A critical shortage of anti-malarial and other essential drugs is putting thousands of lives at risk across South Sudan as the country enters its peak malaria season. The international medical organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has issued an urgent plea for action, revealing that nationwide stockouts[Read More…]
Motorcycle riders urge the gov’t to address illegal charges
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Some motorcycle riders in Juba have called on the government to address the illegal charges by different institutions. In an interview with this outlet on Tuesday, Zacharia Mbia, a resident of Kasiava and commercial bike rider, accused the police department and the association of unnecessary charges.[Read More…]
Warrap Governor calls for proper funding of states, Administrative Areas
By Alan Clement The Governor of Warrap State, Bol Wek Agoth, has called on the national government to increase budgetary allocations to States and Administrative Areas, citing population disparities and urgent development needs. His appeal came in a meeting with the Minister of Finance and Planning, Athian Ding Athian, on[Read More…]
SSFF opens registration for first CAF B-Level coaching course
By Alan Clement The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has officially launched its first-ever CAF B-level coaching course, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening the technical and tactical capacity of football coaches nationwide. The four-month program is scheduled to begin on November 3, 2025, and conclude on March 19, 2026.[Read More…]
By Alan Clement A Member of Parliament has called for urgent accountability from the country’s economic leadership, citing unfulfilled salary payment promises. Speaking during the 15th ordinary sitting of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) on Monday, MP Machok Majong Jong accused Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel who is in-charge[Read More…]
By Hou Akot Hou Twic County of Warrap State has launched a malaria vaccine campaign targeting 12000 children in the area. Speaking to the media, Twic County Health Director James Garang Chuol revealed that as the campaign continues, many children have been vaccinated, while the target stands at 12,000. He[Read More…]
Disadvantaged children plea for help as the situation worsens
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Some of the disadvantaged children in Juba City have called for help from the government and the partners as the situation worsens. The kids face challenges like lack of shelter, food, and medication, among others. While they continue to sleep on city streets, little has been[Read More…]
Minister calls for fair treatment of inmates
By Alan Clement Warrap’s Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Acuil Malei Aliap, has called on prison authorities to ensure that inmates are treated humanely and respect their rights without harassment. According to the State’s Information Ministry, Dr. Acuil made the remarks during a visit to Kuajok State Prison in Manyang[Read More…]
South Sudan, Sudan Face Severe Food Crises as IGAD Region Grapples with Hunger
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A recent report reveals that Sudan and South Sudan are at the epicenter of the most severe food crises within the IGAD region, with a combined 42 million people facing acute food insecurity. The data, released by IGAD yesterday during the seventh edition of the Global[Read More…]
TNLA challenge border committee as River Kiir appears on Sudan’s Map
By Alan Clement A member of parliament representing Northern Bahr el Ghazal raised concerns over what he describes as a breach of national territorial integrity in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA). MP Gabriel Guot Guot who raised the issue as an information in parliament cited misrepresentation of River Kiir[Read More…]
Morobo launches emergency measles vaccination drive
By Alan Clement Health authorities in Morobo County have launched a week-long measles vaccination campaign following confirmed cases of the disease in the area. According to the county’s press unit, the campaign, which began on Monday September 15, 2025, at the county health department premises, targets children aged six months[Read More…]
Gang members surrender weapons, seek education
By Alan Clement Gang members from various affiliate different groups in Nimule Municipal council have voluntarily surrendered their weapons and renounced violence in a significant step towards stability. The former gang members handed over pangas and other weapons to Police Inspector Major David Kasmiro of the Nimule Municipality. Speaking exclusively[Read More…]
PROMOTION: VP Bol to highest rank
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir has promoted Vice President (VP) for Economic Cluster Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel to top military rank in National Security Service (NSS). Bol was elevated from Lt. General to a full General in the National Security Services (NSS). In a statement released by the[Read More…]
UJOSS, SSBC to Strengthen Media Cooperation
By Lodu William Odiya In a move to foster stronger media partnerships, a delegation from the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) met with the newly appointed Managing Director of the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), Mr. John Madol Panther, at the SSBC headquarters in Juba. According to a[Read More…]
TNLA adopts declaration of peace, cessation of war
By Alan Clement The Transitional National Legislative Assembly has adopted a landmark motion on the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) signaling South Sudan’s continued commitment to peace, human rights, and non violence. The motion, presented by Bona Deng Lawrence, Chairperson of the Standing Specialized Committee on Peace[Read More…]
Over 300 households, market submerged by flood in Pibor
By Peter Kuol Kuch The authorities in Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) have on Monday reported that more than 300 households have been submerged by fresh flooding in Pibor headquarters in the recent week. According to government official, the flooding has submerged part of Pibor Market and extended to cut[Read More…]
R-JMEC Reports to parliament, exposes breaches in 2018 deal
By Alan Clement RJMEC’s 2025 reports have exposed serious breaches of South Sudan’s peace deal, including political detentions, stalled reforms, ceasefire violations, and humanitarian crises threatening the fragile R-ARCSS framework. The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) is a body that Monitor and oversee all aspects of the implementation[Read More…]