By James Innocent Yei River County of Central Equatoria State has prepared to join the world in marking the International Day of Peace, an annual global observance held on September 21. Local authorities, peace partners, and community leaders have started constant engagement, organizing a series of activities aimed at fostering[Read More…]
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Activist decries shrinking civic space in Jonglei State amidst intimidations
By Manas James Okony A renowned civil society activist based in Bor, the capital of Jonglei State has raised concerns over what he described as a shrinking civic space. Bol Deng Bol, the Executive Director of INTREPID South Sudan, expressed worries over intimidations in the state. However, the state government[Read More…]
Lawmakers propose currency change to address liquidity crisis
By Alan Clement TNLA lawmakers have proposed a currency change to tackle South Sudan’s worsening liquidity crisis, which has hindered salary access for civil servants and members of parliament. The proposal emerged during the 12th Ordinary Sitting of the TNLA on Monday, September 1st, 2025, following a motion tabled by[Read More…]
Villages impassable as flooding surges in Jonglei state
By Peter Kuol Kuch The Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) official has appealed for quick intervention as villages become impassable due to flooding. Speaking to this outlet, AKoi Bheer, the RRC Coordinator for Bor County, reported that the recent flooding has cut off most of the villages from Bor town[Read More…]
Push for economic power, decision-making transform lives in Mangateen
By Lodu William Odiya In a bold effort to uplift grassroots women in Mangateen area of Juba city, women parliamentarians and community leaders are championing household economic empowerment and inclusive decision-making. This initiative, implemented by Active Citizen South Sudan (ACSS) with funding from LM International (Global Office), marks a significant[Read More…]
Lawmakers trained in trauma recovery to strengthen legislative impact
By Alan Clement More than 50 South Sudanese lawmakers completed trauma counseling training in Juba, aiming to strengthen emotional resilience and improve legislative capacity amid the country’s ongoing peacebuilding efforts. The training, held from August 26 to 28, was organized by Peace Movement Netherlands Foundation (PAX) under its Empowered Women[Read More…]
Herders, Farmers Forge New Peace Accord
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A three-day conference aimed at fostering peace between herders from Terekeka County and farmers from Juba County concluded with a series of firm resolutions. Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, presided over the closure of the conference, which was held in Kuda,[Read More…]
Family demands release of widow detained in connection with murder
By James Okony The family of Aguet Garang is speaking out against the prolonged detention of their daughter with out trial. The young woman is currently held in Juba Central Prison awaiting trial for alleged involvement in the death of her husband. Aguet is the widow of Maj. Gen. Martin[Read More…]
Nimule authorities pledge ‘tough measures’ amidst rising gang activities
By Alan Clement Nimule municipal authorities have pledged to take “tough measures” against a resurgence of gang-related criminal activities. The official made the call following a meeting with community leaders from the area. The announcement was made on the evening of Thursday August 29th, 2025, during a security meeting which[Read More…]
CRISIS : Fresh attacks on oil facilities
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A second drone attack in less than a week at Heglig airport has prompted key oil companies to expressed fear of shutdown should the situation continue. The latest incident occurred at 2 a.m. on August 30, following an initial attack on August 26. Many people lost[Read More…]
REJECTION : CES denounces ongoing land demarcation
By Alan Clement Central Equatoria State Minister of Housing, Lands and Public Utilities, David Morbe Aquilino, has denounced the ongoing land demarcations and road openings in Lokwilili residential area. Speaking at a press briefing held at the Ministry’s headquarters on Friday, the minister firmly termed the ongoing demarcation illegal. He[Read More…]
30 students trained on Media Information Literacy
By Lodu William Odiya At least 30 Students from different schools have been trained on media information literacy as a test for a pilot MIL curriculum that was developed by the UNESCO. The two-days training for High-school students brought together four different schools within Juba which includes Juba Day, Juba[Read More…]
Nimule Hospital grapples with shortage of essential drugs
By Alan Clement Nimule Hospital in Eastern Equatoria State faced shortage of essential medicines jeopardizing its ability to handle emergencies and routine patient care. Dr. David Nyuma, the Medical Director of Nimule Hospital, told No. 1 Citizen Newspaper in an interview on Friday, August 29th, 2025, that the shortage stems[Read More…]
Residents criticize creation of more Bomas, payams in Jonglei state
By: Chol D. Johnson Some of the residents in Jonglei State have criticized the government’s decision to create more administrative units. Their concern followed the recent order from the governor of Jonglei State, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, creating new payams and bomas such as Pawuoi Payam, Chueikeer Payam. The stakeholders[Read More…]
Insecurity, Lack of Funding Hinder Fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases in Upper Nile State
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Insecurity and a lack of funding are hindering efforts to combat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Upper Nile State, according to Dr. Isaac Wango, Director General of the State Ministry of Health. Dr. Wango made the remarks at the launch of a mass drug administration (MDA)[Read More…]
EES registers 7000 cattle in Magwi, pushes for repatriation
By Alan Clement The commissioner of Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria, Pole-Pole Benjamin Olum, has revealed the state government has registered at least 7000 cattle in the area. The commissioner added that the initiative is part of the government efforts to implement the president’s order that calls for repatriation of[Read More…]
BLAMES: SSPDF, SPLA-IO fresh clashes
By Chol D. Johnson and Yiep Joseph Fresh clashes emerged in Longechuk County in Upper Nile State despite peace efforts by the region. The South Sudan Peoples Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) confirmed the clashes and continue with blame games. In an exclusive[Read More…]
BoSS vows to safeguard robust payment system
By Lodu William Odiya The Bank of South Sudan has yesterday vowed to remain firm and committed to building and safeguarding a robust national payment system that is secure, inclusive, efficient and built on a consumer trust. The statement came during a launch of MTN MoMo Fintech “Mata fekir” nationwide[Read More…]
Environment Undersecretary Pushes for Electric Vehicle Adoption in South Sudan
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Joseph Africano Bartel, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Environment, is urging South Sudan to leverage its rich deposits of rare minerals to advance the country’s economic and environmental goals, particularly in the growing electric vehicle (EV) sector. Electric vehicles (EVs) reduce carbon emissions primarily by[Read More…]
Citizens Urged to tackle hunger through agriculture
By James Innocent The Central Equatoria State Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Environment, Lili Kafuki, has called on citizens of Yei River County to prioritize farming as a solution to hunger and economic hardship in the region. Speaking at the launch of a multi-farmers’ community centre in Gimunu, Ms. Kafuki[Read More…]