By Alan Clement Governor Simon Ober Mawut of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, has reaffirmed the state government’s support for families of fallen heroes. He made the remarks during a commemorative event held in Udhum, Mariem West payam in honor of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the liberation[Read More…]
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One killed, others missing in a fresh road ambush in Morobo
By Lodu William Odiya Authorities in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State has confirmed that a civil engineer, was yesterday killed in a deadly ambush along the Kaya Road. According to the statement issued by the Morobo County press unit, the engineer was travelling with a fellow engineer approximately 8:00 AM[Read More…]
INVASION : Gov’t urged to intervene as UPDF deploys more troops in Kajo-Keji
By Alan Clement The Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County has raised serious concerns over the continued deployment of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) in the county’s territories. This week forces from the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) attacked a local detachment of a joint operation of the South Sudan People’s[Read More…]
Dr. Garang’s son calls for unity as South Sudanese commemorate Martyrs Day
By Manas James Okony The son of liberator late Dr. John Garang Mabior has call on South Sudanese to embrace unity in honor of the martyrs. Mabior made the remark as the country commemorates Martyrs Day. July 30 marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of Commander Dr. John Garang[Read More…]
Lobong assures stable security across Eastern Equatoria State
By Lodu William Odiya Eastern Equatoria State Governor Luis Lobong Lojore has on Wednesday assured the public that the overall security situation across Eastern Equatoria State remained stable and peaceful. His statement comes after being hosted on Radio Miray Live show to speak to the public on the security situation[Read More…]
Governor Kok expresses hope as the country celebrates martyrs day
By Alan Clement Dr. Riek Gai Kok, governor of Jonglei state has assured citizens of a hopeful future for South Sudan despite the persistent challenges the country, as he paid tribute to the fallen soldiers on martyrs’ day. In his martyrs day statement released on July 30th, 2025, Riek Gai[Read More…]
CES Gov’t calls for calm after UPDF attack in Kajo-Keji County
By Alan Clement The Central Equatoria State Government has appealed for calm in Kajokeji amid reports of a Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) incursion in the Nyainga-muda (Bori boma) and Kangapo II payam earlier this week. The government made this appeal during a weekly meeting with State security committee on[Read More…]
Governor Mujung honors martyrs day
By Alan Clement Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has marked South Sudan’s Martyrs’ Day with a solemn tribute to the nation’s founding heroes, urging citizens to recommit to the ideals of sacrifice, unity, and justice. During a speech marking the anniversary of Dr. John Garang’s death on[Read More…]
South Korean Commander honored for transformative humanitarian contributions in GPAA
By Alan Clement The government of Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), has honored Colonel Kwon Byungguk, Commander of the Republic of Korea Horizontal Military Engineering and Development Company (ROKHMEDC), for exemplary humanitarian service and infrastructure development in the region. During a farewell event held on July 29th, 2025 in Pibor,[Read More…]
Kuol recommends use oil revenue for Agric as instructed by Dr. John
By Lodu William Odiya Senior presidential Advisor, Kuol Manyang Juuk has called on the government to use the country’s oil revenue to support agriculture as early stated by Late Dr. John Garang De Mabior. Speaking to the media, Manyang highlighted that during the liberation Late Dr. John was advising colleagues[Read More…]
Five SSPDF soldiers killed
By Lodu William Odiya At least five members of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have been killed after the Ugandan Army launched heinous attacks in Kajo-Keji County. Wani Jackson Mule, Kajo-Keji County commissioner, confirmed in a press statement that the country has lost five servicemen in the territorial[Read More…]
Kiir urges officials to serve with integrity in honor of martyrs
By Lodu William Odiya The President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, has urged the leaders to serve with integrity and humility for the greater good of the country. In his address to the nation on Martyrs Day commemoration yesterday, President Kiir said as the country reflects[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji Commissioner urges national government intervention over border dispute
By Lodu William Odiya The Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County of Central Equatoria State, Jackson Wani Mule has urged the National government to swiftly intervene and resolve its border issue with the neighbouring Uganda. This comes after an alleged claim that Nyaiga-muda area of Kajo-Keji is one kilometre inside Uganda. According[Read More…]
“Sovereignty is with the voters,” says NEC chairperson
By Lodu William Odiya The Chairperson of the National Election Commission (NEC), Professor Abednego Akok Kacuol, has called on South Sudanese leaders to prioritize the election process to give power to the people. Akok expressed that the NEC will remain committed to the election process while leaders and the citizens[Read More…]
South African Ambassador to South Sudan, Mahlodi Sam Muofhe (Photo PPU)
By Lodu William Odiya The South African government has yesterday affirmed commitment to supporting South Sudan towards democratic election. Speaking during a handover ceremony of Toyota Prado car donated by South African government to the National Elections Commission, the South African Ambassador to South Sudan, Mahlodi Sam Muofhe said they[Read More…]
Warrap Governor pledges support for Tonj Civil Hospital
By Alan Clement Warrap State governor, Amb. Bol Wek Agoth, has expressed commitment to collaborate with the State Ministry of Health, development partners, and Tonj hospital’s administration to facilitate upgrading. He made the pledge during an inspection of Tonj Civil Hospital on July 28th, 2025, intended to assess the hospital’s[Read More…]
Governor Ober encourages students to pursue Excellence in Education
By Lodu William Odiya The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, H.E. Simon Ober Mawut, on Tuesday welcomed students from Cornerstone Academy Schools (Primary and Secondary) to his office and the State Government Secretariat for an inspirational visit aimed at motivating them as future leaders of the state. In[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji Commissioner calls for urgent humanitarian assistance
By Alan Clement Authorities in Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State, have issued an urgent appeal for humanitarian assistance for displaced families in Bori Boma, Kangapo II Payam. The appeal follows reported armed confrontation between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) that occurred[Read More…]
South Sudan, Uganda to form committee to investigate border confrontations
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Army and neighboring Uganda have agreed to form a joint committee to investigate the recent armed confrontation at the border. On Monday, the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) engaged in an encroachment plan in South Sudan’s Kajo Keji County, according to the county[Read More…]
Snake kills three in Eastern Equatoria
Jacob Onuha Nelson At least three people have died of snake bites, this year, in Imehejek administrative area of Eastern Equatoria state. Acting Director of Health at Imehejek administrative area, Lobeli Mark, told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper in an interview, on Sunday. According to the Acting Director of[Read More…]