Education is the foundation of national development, yet thousands of children living in rural areas of South Sudan continue to face enormous challenges in accessing quality education. Many villages have no schools at all, forcing children to walk long distances every day or abandon their education altogether. This situation undermines[Read More…]
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OPINION: The failure of South Sudan to achieve its developmental goals as a nation
Writer: Ayuel Mangok Angui When a nation fails to achieve its main objectives, the accountability for its failure to obtain its chief goals is placed on both the government and the compatriots living in that nation. This is because the nation succeeds when both the civilians and the government have[Read More…]
OPINION: Why government must incentivise the private sector, not politics
Writer: Garang Atomdit Today, many of our brightest young people are choosing sycophancy over skills. Not because they lack talent, but because the system makes praising power more profitable than solving problems. A young man who spends his day clapping for an official gets a meal today. Another who spends[Read More…]
WES government to integrate SPLM-IO forces, and recruit 1,200 police officers
By Lodu William Odiya The Governor of Western Equatoria State, Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has announced plans to integrate former SPLM-IO forces who defected in 2025 into the national organised forces, describing the move as a major step toward strengthening peace and implementing security arrangements in the state. According to a[Read More…]
Yei River County mourns dedicated revenue officer
By James Innocent Authorities of Yei River County in Central Equatoria State, religious leaders, government officials, and thousands of mourners gathered to mourn the dedicated officer. In an event conducted on Saturday, Yei residents paid their final respects to the late county administrative officer and head of revenue, Eunice Araba[Read More…]
Commissioner suspends SPLM youth league chairperson as political dispute deepens
By Hou Akot Hou The Commissioner of Aweil East County in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has suspended the county’s interim Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Youth League Chairperson, Santino Akec Dhel. The move that has sparked political controversy within the party’s local structures. The suspension was announced[Read More…]
Women and girls, friendly center build open in Cueibet County
By Yang Ater Yang The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), in partnership with local civil society group TOCH Organisation, handed over a newly constructed women’s centre in Mayath Payam of Cueibet County, Lakes State, aimed at supporting women’s economic empowerment and psychosocial well-being. The facility, constructed by ODhia[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Juba City Council should ensure cleanliness during the rainy season
The arrival of the rainy season in Juba brings much-needed relief from the scorching heat, but it also exposes one of the city’s most persistent challenges: poor sanitation. Heavy rains often leave streets flooded with stagnant water mixed with garbage, creating an unhealthy environment for residents. This situation calls for[Read More…]
Woman arrested after allegedly stabbing husband in Gogrial East
By Hou Akot Hou A woman in Gogrial East County of South Sudan’s Warrap State allegedly stabbed her husband during a domestic dispute on Thursday, leaving him with serious injuries before surrendering to authorities at the scene. Local police officials told this outlet in an interview that the incident occurred[Read More…]
Azande Women Welfare endorses empowerment programs for women and girls
By Sabri Dibaco Members of the Azande Women Welfare Organisation have endorsed a series of programs aimed at strengthening women’s economic empowerment, leadership, and community engagement during the organisation’s Annual General Assembly. The resolutions, adopted at the general assembly meeting, include vocational skills training for women, the organisation of a[Read More…]
Over 5,000 beneficiaries receive assistance as Western Equatoria pursues jobs
By Sabri Dibaco The governor of Western Equatoria State says the government is shifting its focus from restoring peace to rebuilding livelihoods. This initiative will be achieved through humanitarian assistance, youth empowerment, job creation, and economic recovery following months of improved security across the state. Speaking to the media upon[Read More…]
Students seek intervention over unpaid oil companies’ scholarship
By Sabri Dibaco Students from the University of Juba, sponsored by Pioneer Operating Company (POC) and Sudd Petroleum, have appealed to the Government of Unity State to urgently intervene over the non-payment of their tuition fees. The students claimed the delay threatens to disrupt their education. The appeal follows a[Read More…]
Communication costs set to rise as NCA approves tariff adjustment
By Louis Loku and Yiep Joseph The cost of communication is set to rise after the government regulator approved a request by telecom companies to adjust tariffs. Despite citizens’ concerns over the high cost of communication services offered by the current telecom companies, namely MTN, Zain South Sudan, and Digitel,[Read More…]
Stakeholders urge for fight against gender-based violence
By Lodu William Odiya Stakeholders combating gender-based violence (GBV) in South Sudan have renewed calls for stronger community engagement, awareness campaigns, and support services to protect women, girls, boys, and men from violence and abuse. The call was made during the official launch of the Respect Project in Gondokoro Payam,[Read More…]
Unity State government takes over health services at Bentiu IDP camp
By Sabri Dibaco The Unity State Government has officially assumed responsibility for health service delivery at the Bentiu Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp following the handover of a health facility previously managed by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). The transition was marked by a visit by Unity State Minister[Read More…]
Yei county, health partners strengthen Ebola preparedness efforts
By James Innocent Health authorities and health partners in Yei River County have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Ebola preparedness and response measures following a coordination meeting with county officials. The one-day briefing brought together health partners, county health officials, and the Commissioner of Yei River County to discuss key[Read More…]
Mentally disturbed suspect detained over killing of two-year-old child in Twic County
By Hou Akot Hou Police authorities in Wunrok Payam of Twic County are holding a 27-year-old man accused of killing a two-year-old boy with a hoe in a shocking incident that occurred on Tuesday in Majok-Adiang village. Speaking to this outlet on Thursday, Inspector of Police Atem Deng Atem confirmed[Read More…]
Women group get new store facility in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang Peace Canal, Lakes State, has officially handed over a newly constructed store facility at Malok Farms, costing $10,000, to the Kuei and Rup Women’s Peace Farms Group, funded by SWISS under the Peace in Practice project. The ceremony was attended by donors, the Peace-building Opportunity Fund[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: South Sudan government should support farmers
Agriculture is widely recognised as the backbone of South Sudan’s economy and the main source of livelihood for the majority of the country’s population. With millions of hectares of fertile land, abundant water resources, and favourable weather conditions, South Sudan has enormous potential to become a food-producing nation. Unfortunately, despite[Read More…]
OPINION: 1,800 Megawatts of Hope: Why Fula Dam Matters
Writer: Chol Peter Majoh The recent statement by the Minister of Energy and Dams, Agok Makur, that the proposed Fula Hydropower Dam could generate about 1,800 megawatts of electricity and power the entire country is not merely good news; it is a validation of what some of us have been[Read More…]