By Yiep Joseph Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater, has proposed a budget of SSP 5.2 trillion for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. On Wednesday, Dr. Dongrin presented the budget to the Economic Cluster for deliberation. The budget focuses on strengthening agriculture and mining to generate more[Read More…]
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Scores dead in renewed clashes in Fangak
By Manas James Okony Fresh clashes erupted in Fangak County. In early hours of Wednesday morning, leaving scores dead. The clashed involved South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) against Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) and White Army. The violence took place in Jonglei State’s town of New[Read More…]
Bridging the gap: Gov’t, Partners piloting Youth Empowerment Program
By Philip Buda Ladu The government, in partnership with Impact Health Organization has unveiled Youth Volunteer Empowerment Programme. A landmark initiative, dubbed “KUBRI”, meaning “bridge”, launched on Tuesday is implemented with technical support from UNFPA. National Ministry of Youth and Sports spearheads implementation of the program aimed at transforming[Read More…]
South Sudan Council of Churches declares 70 days of prayer
By Jacob Onuha Nelson South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has declared 70 days of prayers starting10th, June to 18th, August, this year. The Council of Churches in collaboration with intercessors for South Sudan (IFSS), Prayer Network for South Sudan (PN4SS) and South Sudan National Renewal in Christ (SSNRC)[Read More…]
Central Equatoria State halts land demarcation over dispute
By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria State (CES) Security Committee has officially suspended all land demarcation activities in Nyamini area, citing ongoing border disputes among communities in Dollo, Jebel Lado, Tijor, and Kuda Lo Dimi, Payams. With effect from this week, the decisive action aims at preventing further conflict[Read More…]
President Kiir warns Bankers against “Kickbacks”
By Philip Buda Ladu and Ngor Deng President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued stern directive to new leadership of Central Bank to address the tendency of “Kickbacks” in the institution. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for Dr. Addis Ababa Othow and his deputy, Samuel Yanga Mikaya, on Wednesday, Kiir[Read More…]
Over 100 GBV cases registered in Yei
By James Innocent Gender desk of Yei River County, Central Equatoria State has reported over 100 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) since the beginning of 2025. Dusman Florence, a nurse at Yei Civil Hospital and a staff member at the One Stop Centre for counseling related to GBV, confirmed[Read More…]
Attack on security vehicle along Juba-Yambio highway leaves one dead
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A security vehicle travelling from Yambio to Juba was attacked on Monday at approximately 4:45 PM by an unidentified armed group operating in the Lanya Area of Mundri, Western Equatoria State. Major General Philip Madut, Commissioner of Police for Western Equatoria State, confirmed the incident.[Read More…]
Speaker vows to support Warrap governor
By Yiep Joseph Speaker of Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) Jemma Nunu Kumba has vowed to support the newly appointed governor of Warrap state. According to the statement extended to the media, the Governor of Warrap State Bol Wek visited the speaker of parliament in order to consult on[Read More…]
Governor promises to speed up NBG university construction
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Ghazal State governor has pledged to continue construction of Northern Bahr El Ghazal University’s fence. Simon Ober Mawut vows to ensure that the first phase of the wall is completed before moving on to other parts of the University’s infrastructure. According to[Read More…]
Mayom youth call for nonviolent disarmament
By Lieth Nyak Jock Youth leader in Mayom County, Unity State, Tarir Riek Thiep, has urged the national government to conduct a nonviolent disarmament process to prevent atrocities during the exercise. Thiep called on the government to ensure that the disarmament is conducted in accordance with the law. On[Read More…]
Radio Jonglei shuts down over provocative song
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Authorities on Sunday closed down Radio Jonglei 95.9 FM in Bor, over a song that featured content on ongoing intercommunal conflict in the state. In a press release, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the station, Tijwong H. Agweet, explained that the radio was temporarily taken[Read More…]
RECRUITMENT: Can not jeopardize peace deal
By Philip Buda Ladu On going recruitment drive in the country does not jeopardize the implementation of Chapter Two of the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), the army has said. South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), Spokesperson, Major General Lul Ruai Koang clarified[Read More…]
Gov’t urged to address leakages as disarmament begins
By Yiep Joseph The government has been urged to strengthen arms management alongside disarmament efforts to end the proliferation of weapons. This concern arose after the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) announced disarmament in Warrap State and Mayom County in Unity State. Speaking to the media on Tuesday,[Read More…]
Civil society condemns forced marriage, turned fatal
By Peter Kuol Kuch Jonglei State civil society network has condemned an incident of forced marriage that forced the girl to commit suicide. Last week, an 18-year-old girl tragically ended her precious life because she was compelled by her parents to marry an older man with multiple wives. According[Read More…]
Advocate pleas for Dr. Machar’s release ahead of Independence celebration
By Yiep Joseph Civil society activist Ter Manyang has urged government to release Dr. Riek Machar and other political detainees ahead of Independence Day. First Vice President and opposition leader Dr. Riek Machar was placed under house arrest in March amid escalating political tensions that followed conflict in Nasir,[Read More…]
Four traders killed in Jonglei road ambush
By Peter Kuol Kuch At least four people have been confirmed dead in a road ambush along Makara-wuien road in Northern Jonglei over the weekend. According to the acting governor of Jonglei State, a commercial vehicle was travelling from Bor town to Northern Jonglei before it came under ambush.[Read More…]
Torit youth call for action against inter-communal violence
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Youth have called on Eastern Equatoria State government to intervene in inter-communal violence between Tirangore and Mura Hatiha in Kiyala Payam of Torit County. Kayya Albino Kayya, Tirangore Boma youth chairperson, appealed to the state government to reconcile and restore peace between the two communities.[Read More…]
CEPO calls for trust, political compromise
By Yiep Joseph Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has called on political leaders to build trust and engage in political compromise. In a message to the media, Yakani urged leaders and parties to focus on compromise and implement peace as the country[Read More…]
Suspected armed militant released from Custody in Kajo-Keji
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Kajo-Keji County Commissioner Wani Jackson Mule revealed that a suspected armed militant, previously held in custody, has been released following extensive investigations. This release is part of a broader effort by his administration to free civilians detained by various security organs in the county since[Read More…]