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MSF reaffirms support for health services in Yei

By James Innocent Officials from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting essential health services in Yei River County following a courtesy visit to County Commissioner Samuel Henry Malimbo. During the meeting, Commissioner Malimbo stressed the need for sustained collaboration between local authorities and humanitarian partners, noting[Read More…]

Community urges greater investment in education and security

By James Innocent Leaders and residents of the Logo community in Yei River County are calling on authorities to strengthen security and invest more in education, warning that ongoing challenges continue to hinder young people’s future prospects. Community members say that insecurity and limited access to basic services have contributed[Read More…]

Commissions raise security, rights concerns in meeting with Western Equatoria Governor

By Jackson Gaaniko Mathew The chairperson of independent commissions in Western Equatoria State (WES), Margret Fozia Emmanuel, has raised security and human rights concerns in the state.  The commissioner raised the concern during a meeting with WES Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa. The two discussed pressing issues affecting communities, including security[Read More…]

ICRC urges media to use language that empowers persons with disabilities

By Lodu William Odiya The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has called on journalists and media practitioners in Juba to adopt more inclusive and dignified language when reporting on persons with disabilities.  Speaking during a media workshop, Daniel Bunnskog, ICRC Head of Delegation in South Sudan underscored that[Read More…]

Governor enlists religious leaders in peace outreach to armed groups

By Jackson Gaaniko  The Governor of Western Equatoria State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to  peace, stability, and reconciliation.  He called for stronger collaboration with religious leaders to help end violence and promote unity across communities. Speaking during a peace engagement with faith leaders, the governor said peace-building efforts must[Read More…]

BREAK: Silence on Akobo clashes

By Sabri Dibaco The spokesperson of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), General Lul Ruai Koang, has broken his silence over the Akobo clashes, despite being cautious in his remarks. Reports of clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition[Read More…]

WES governor calls for peace, dialogue, and reconciliation

By Jackson Gaaniko  The Governor of Western Equatoria State, Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa has called on the people of South Sudan to embrace peace, dialogue, and reconciliation as the foundation for lasting stability and development. Speaking during a peace engagement in Western Equatoria, Governor Rimbasa expressed appreciation to church leaders for[Read More…]

SSRA board nullifies commissioner general’s order, reinstates commissioners

By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan Revenue Authority Board of Directors have nullified an administrative order issued in march by the commissioner General and reinstated commissioners. According to a statement that was issued by the office of the Board Chairperson, the order purported to create advisory positions within the Customs[Read More…]

Human Rights Watch blames parties for blocking aid, displacing civilians

By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan’s military and opposition forces are blocking humanitarian access and unjustifiably ordering civilians to evacuate populated areas, Human Rights Watch said.  According to Human Right Watch, since late 2025, the military has issued multiple evacuation orders, at least three of them sweeping in nature and[Read More…]

CES Governor directs Juba County Commissioner to tackle land grabbing

By Chol D. Johnson The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has directed the newly appointed Commissioner of Juba County to develop mechanisms to address the growing problem of land grabbing. Speaking on Monday during the swearing-in ceremony, Governor Adil emphasized the urgent need for a structured approach[Read More…]

UNHCR to address South Sudanese refugee’s challenges in Egypt

By Lodu William Odiya The United Nations High Commission for Refugee’s Country Representative, Matthew Brook has vowed to address challenges facing South Sudanese refugees in Egypt. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Corporations unit yesterday, the remark came during a meeting between Akuei Bona[Read More…]

National Bureau of Statistics receives IT equipment to enhance agricultural statistics

By Lodu William Odiya In a continued effort to strengthen South Sudan’s national statistical system, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) officially handed over a consignment of IT equipment to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).  In a statement that was released by the NBS yesterday,[Read More…]