By Kei Emmanuel Duku A horrific highway ambush has claimed the lives of two university graduates and an infant, sparking a wave of grief and outrage across Mayiandit County. The victims were traveling along the Rumbek-Mayiandit highway when they came under attack by a suspected group of youth from Maper.[Read More…]
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Unaccompanied Children Among 3,000 New Arrivals as Aid Gaps Deepen in South Sudan
By Alan Clement More than 3,000 Sudanese refugees and South Sudanese returnees, including unaccompanied children, have entered South Sudan fleeing renewed fighting in Sudan, straining border reception points and exposing critical humanitarian service gaps, UNICEF warned. According to a UNICEF South Sudan statement, the arrivals, concentrated at entry points such[Read More…]
FRAUD :Tax Exemptions Drain 40% of JIA Revenue
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has raised the alarm over a massive leakage in national collections, revealing that unauthorized tax exemptions are siphoning off nearly half of the potential revenue at Juba International Airport (JIA). Commissioner General William Anyuou Kuol disclosed that these imposed clearances[Read More…]
BoSS Leadership Demands Discipline, Teamwork in Monetary Policy
By Alan Clement The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Yeni Samuel Costa, has called for stronger policy discipline and teamwork among senior officials to reinforce the country’s monetary stability. According to a BoSS statement, Costa underscored the urgency of implementing effective monetary policy while upholding the Bank’s[Read More…]
Governor Adil launches cleaning campaign
By Chol D. Johnson Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony over the weekend officially launched the Juba City Clean-up campaign. The initiative that attracted members of the public is meant to raise general awareness on the dangers of littering and rally the public to keep the city cleaner, greener,[Read More…]
REVENGE :Attack leaves 10 people dead
By Manas James Okony At least 10 people have been killed in a revenge attack in Jonglei State’s Uror County. This followed deadly inter-communal fighting between members of the Chie-Burluom and Chie-Kuonluom clans that erupted in Pathai Payam on Saturday. In an interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper over[Read More…]
Abyei Authorities Probe Killing of Two traders
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in the Abyei Administrative Area have launched an investigation into the killing of two young men, who were shot dead while conducting business in Abyei Town on the eve of the New Year. According to preliminary reports, the victims; both in their early 20s were[Read More…]
Women’s Political Inclusion Hinges on Enforceable Gender Reforms
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s fragile transition will not deliver genuine women’s inclusion unless enforceable gender reforms secure the 35 percent quota across political and peace institutions, an advocacy organization has warned. In a 2025 Women Data Fact-sheet, the Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace and Justice argued that the commitments[Read More…]
Minister calls for calm, says security remains calm in Unity State
By Yiep Joseph The Minister of Information and Communication in Unity State, Nyakenya Johannes Keah, has urged the residents to stay calm, citing that the security remains stable. In a statement to the media, the Minister claimed that the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) remain committed to maintaining stability[Read More…]
South Sudan Targets Rural Connectivity, Child Online Safety in 2026 Digital Transformation Push
By Alan Clement South Sudan has unveiled an ambitious 2026 digital transformation agenda, prioritising nationwide connectivity, child online protection and regulatory reform as part of efforts to align the country with regional and global digital standards. The plan, announced by the National Communication Authority (NCA), signals a renewed policy push[Read More…]
HARDSHIP : 2025: A Year of Trials, Crackdowns, and Emergencies
By Alan Clement In 2025, South Sudan’s political and social landscape was defined by a series of crises that tested institutions, disrupted daily life, and exposed persistent governance challenges. From armed clashes in Upper Nile to judicial proceedings in Juba, from mass security operations to a devastating market fire, the[Read More…]
Jonglei leaders call for calm, urge public to cease spreading unverified information
By Yiep Joseph Leaders in Jonglei state have called on the residents and the members of public in general to stop the spread of unverified information regarding the ongoing conflict. According to the leaders what is posted on social media continue to be different from what is on ground hence[Read More…]
REDBELT : Commissioner grants pardon
By Peter Kuol Kuch The Commissioner of Bor County in Jonglei State has issued a statement pardoning the Red Belt group during the New Year festival in Bor on Thursday. Red Belt group claimed to be an organized group within Bor with an aim to protect their properties and cattle[Read More…]
Minister Kumba urges youth to consider culture as component of nation-building
By Chol D. Johnson The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Monday Simaya Kumba, has urged youth to peacefully engage in their cultures, citing that it is an important component of the nation-building process. Speaking on Thursday during a New Year cultural celebration event organized by South Sudanese youth[Read More…]
Kiir meets liberators, wishes them good health
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has conveyed a brief meeting with the Liberators during the celebration of the new year, 2026. According to the statement obtained from the Presidential Press Unit, the head of state and the first lady received the veteran leaders at the state house on[Read More…]
Governor Adil lauds security forces, citizen for peaceful festive season
Emmanuel Adil Anthony, Governor CES/photo by office of the governor By Yiep Joseph The governor of Central Equatoria State (CES) Emmanuel Adil Anthony has applauded the security forces for their determined efforts that led to peaceful festive season. According to the statement from Gubernatorial press Unit, Adil also appreciated the[Read More…]
South Sudan to Benefit from New US-UN Life-Saving Humanitarian Plan
By Alan Clement South Sudan has been named among 17 crisis-affected countries set to benefit from a new US–UN humanitarian agreement supporting a 2026 plan to reach 87 million people with life-saving assistance. The inclusion follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and the[Read More…]
Archbishop Bol calls on citizens to cease incitement
By Chol D. Johnson The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of South Sudan (ACSS), Peter Bol Arok, has urged citizens to cease incitement and avoid being drawn into confrontations with the government, warning that such actions only deepen division and instability. Speaking on Thursday during New Year 2026 celebrations at[Read More…]
UNMISS Calls for Immediate Ceasefire Amid Rising Tensions in Jonglei
By Alan Clement The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities after reports of escalating clashes between SSPDF and SPLA‑IO in Jonglei State. Last week clashes were reported between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan Peoples Liberation Army[Read More…]
PRISONERS : Kiir pardons 97
President Salva Kiir Mayardit during the end of Year dinner at state house on Wednesday/photo by PPU By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has pardoned 97 inmates from prisons across South Sudan and ordered their release. According to the statement from the Presidential press unit, the head of state[Read More…]