By Alan Clement Team Kakwa Power (TKP) has officially entered the race for Kakwa community leadership by unveiling an inclusive campaign ahead of the August 2025 elections. With the aim of uniting the Kakwa people across the Greater Yei counties, the event for the campaign launch last week brought together[Read More…]
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CES approves SSP 72.3 billion budget for FY 2025/2026
By Lodu William Odiya The Council of Ministers of Central Equatoria State has approved a draft budget amounting to 72.3 billion South Sudan Pounds (SSP) for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The decision was reached during an extraordinary cabinet meeting held Tuesday at the State Secretariat, chaired by H.E. Lt. Gen.[Read More…]
Governor Mujung, VP Lagu strengthen church-government relations
By Alan Clement The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, and the Vice President for Service Cluster, Josephine Lagu Yanga, have jointly called for deeper cooperation between religious institutions and the government. Speaking during a Sunday service at Africa Inland Church (AIC) Buluk, the two leaders called on[Read More…]
Violence : Surge worries Members of Parliament
By Alan Clement Some members of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) have raised concern over the surge in violence in parts of the country. The members expressed worries on Tuesday during the ordinary sitting No. 3/2025. Recently two separate road ambushes took place on the Juba-Madiri and Kaya-Morobo roads,[Read More…]
MURDER : Director General shot dead
An unidentified gunman has killed the Director General (DG) of the Ministry of General Education and Instruction in Western Equatoria State (WES). In an interview with this outlet, Maj. Philip Madut Tong, the police commissioner, confirmed the incident. The police commissioner said that Mr. Peter Mbia was shot dead at[Read More…]
Leaders push for civic engagement to combat gender-based violence
By Alan Clement A recent civic education awareness event on South Sudan’s newly enacted transitional justice laws has shed light on the pervasive issues of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Terekeka county. The event led by the Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace and Justice with funds from Norwegian People’s[Read More…]
Bishop calls for urgent intervention in Tambura conflict
By Alan Clement The Catholic Bishop of Tambura and Yambio counties, Rt. Rev. Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, has called on the National government to intervene in Tambura County as conflict surge. The bishop called on the Government of South Sudan and citizens across the country to act urgently and decisively to[Read More…]
Yei Commissioner urges companies to adhere to social cooperate responsibilities
By James Innocent Authorities in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State, have called on companies operating in the area to contribute to community development as part of their corporate social responsibility. The appeal came during the inauguration of a new kitchen facility constructed by Karnak Tobacco Factory at Yei[Read More…]
Tambura commissioner hails bishop’s peace call, cites improved security
By Alan Clement The Commissioner of Tambura County, Mathew Mabenge, has welcomed a recent appeal for peace by the local bishop, saying religious efforts offer the best hope for long-term stability in the county. “I welcome the bishop’s call for peace because anything relating to God will restore a permanent[Read More…]
Bishop calls on Gov’t to allot land to Churches in Yei
By James Innocent The Emeritus Bishop of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) Diocese of Yei has called on the government to allot land to churches in the county. The bishop cited that the church plays a vital role in community development. Speaking during a Thanksgiving service at St.[Read More…]
NCA launches strategic plan, approves 2025/26 budget at 10th board meeting
By Alan Clement The National Communication Authority (NCA) has officially launch its Strategic Plan for 2025- 2029 at the 10th Ordinary Board of Directors meeting. It also approved budget for the fiscal year 2025/26 during the meeting held at the Authority’s headquarters in Gumbo over a two-day period concluding on[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji officials visit displaced communities, pledge support
By Alan Clement A delegation of government officials led by the Commissioner and Chair of Kajo-keji County’s Security Committee, Wani Jackson Mule, has visited areas affected by the recent wave of displacement. The visit was intended to assess the humanitarian situation and reaffirm the government’s commitment to the welfare and[Read More…]
Abyei strengthens local response to fight GBV
By Alan Clement The Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare in the Abyei Special Administrative Area has concluded a week-long training program focused on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Case Management. The training was designed to not only enhance knowledge and skills but also empower citizens Abyei to effectively address and[Read More…]
Kiir vows to support Civil Aviation Authority
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reaffirmed commitment to modernization of the country’s aviation infrastructure. According to a statement issued by the presidential press unit yesterday, the remark followed a detailed report from the Director General of the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA), John Woja[Read More…]
Lobong-Turkish Ambassador discuss Scholarships and Investment
By Alan Clement Governor Louis Lobong of Eastern Equatoria, has appealed for Turkish support in education and investment in the State. During a meeting held at the Turkish embassy on July 31, 2025, the governor highlighted the long-standing diplomatic relationship between South Sudan and Turkey and formally appealed for scholarships[Read More…]
Partners demand shared responsibility to domesticate Maputo protocol
By Lodu William Odiya The Global Voices Organization (GVO) has yesterday urged stakeholders to collaborate and share responsibility in order to domesticate and implement Maputo Protocol in South Sudan. In a press statement read by the Organization’s Communications Assistant, Narumanga Jully emphasized strong partnership and coordination among key actors would[Read More…]
Mobile court concludes operations in Greater Pibor
By Alan Clement The Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) has concluded the operations of its mobile court on July 31, 2025, after two separate deployments this year. Credited with successfully resolving over 60 cases, the court’s presence was hailed by officials as a significant step in strengthening the rule of[Read More…]
Governor Lobong urges BoSS to purchase gold from locals
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State (EES), Louis Lobong Lojore, has urged the officials in the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) to purchase gold directly from locals. In a statement to the media, the governor made the call during his courtesy visit to the Bank of[Read More…]
ACCOUNTABILITY : Pressure looms as gov’t boosts oil production
By Lodu William Odiya Pressure to ensure proper utilization of oil revenue looms as the South Sudan government and partners intensify efforts to boost oil production. Despite the report of oil resumption this year, the country continues to struggle with several challenges, such as the delay of salaries of civil[Read More…]
Kiir Reshuffles WES, NBGs governments
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has on Thursday dismissed and appointed several senior officials in the Western Equatoria and Northern Bahr El Ghazal State governments. Those affected included state advisors, ministers, members of parliament and members of specialized independent commissions, and county commissioners. The changes were announced[Read More…]