By William Madouk Government’s chief negotiator for the Tumaini peace talks and a senior presidential advisor, Kuol Manyang Juuk, has revealed that the government delegation will return to Nairobi on January 18th to commence the next round of negotiations. Juuk made this revelation during a meeting with the Norwegian ambassador[Read More…]
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Sudan probes killing of South Sudanese-envoy
By William Madouk Sudan Ambassador to South Sudan has revealed that his government is investigating the alleged killings of South Sudanese refugees in Wad-Madani by the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF). This came after several disturbing videos circulating on social media showed Sudanese Armed Forces [SAF] killings, slaughtering, and arbitrarily[Read More…]
Greater Pibor Chief Administrator relieved
Over 10 killed in Tonj chieftaincy dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Tonj North County of Warrap State reported that at least 10 people have died in a violent clash over the position of an executive chief. The conflict erupted between two opposing clans, Pan-Kuei and Pan-Arek. The incident stemmed from the Pan-Kuei clan’s resistance to[Read More…]
Lakes State approves 7 new Payams
By Yang Ater Yang Lakes State Council of Ministers has approved the establishment of seven new payams, responding to the requests made by community leaders and payam authorities. This decision was made during Council of Ministers meeting No. 001/2025, led by Lakes State Governor Rin Tueny Mabor. The memorandum[Read More…]
Police detains 4 murder suspects in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou Aweil police are detaining four suspects accused of fatally stabbing a 22-year-old man in Aweil Town over the weekend. The victim’s body was discovered dumped in a forested area near Kuom Highway, leading towards Wau. According to the Commissioner of Police in Northern Bahr el Ghazal[Read More…]
NBGS records 7 cholera deaths
By Deng Athian At least seven deaths due to cholera have been recorded in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, according to the Ministry of Health. Among the deceased is a two-year-old boy. State Minister of Health, Jeffer Riny, confirmed that the recorded deaths occurred within a total of 2,455 cases.[Read More…]
Rabies vaccination underway in Aweil
By Deng Athian A rabies vaccination campaign for dogs has commenced in Aweil. On the first day of the campaign, Monday this week, 45 dogs were successfully vaccinated. Samuel Ajiing Uguak, Director General of the Ministry of Animal Resources, urged dog owners to participate in the vaccination drive. “The target[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla tours Terekeka
By Bosco Bush Central Equatoria State Governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla and his team arrived in Terekeka County yesterday after a three-month pause of the governor’s inter-county tour. While in Terekeka, Jadalla is expected to conduct several engagements including meetings with various stakeholders and rallies. He will meet with government[Read More…]
Revenue Authority appoints new commissioners
By Bosco Bush In a bid to enhance operational efficiency within the institution, Board of Directors of South Sudan Revenue Authority [SSRA] has announced the appointment of several officials into the positions of commissioners and deputy commissioners. This decision is as per provisions of South Sudan Revenue Authority Act[Read More…]
Former CES governor receives Community Champion Award
By Yiep Joseph Former Central Equatoria State Governor Clement Wani Konga was among a group of visionaries recognized as Community Champions at the 2nd Mundari Cultural Festival in Terekeka County. The award, presented by the Terekeka County Youth Association, acknowledged their contributions to peacebuilding, community empowerment, and the overall advancement[Read More…]
Health Ministry receives SSP 1 billion for cholera response
By Bosco Bush Ministry of Health received a cheque worth one billion South Sudanese Pounds from the Ministry of Finance and Planning to combat the cholera outbreak in South Sudan. South Sudan declared a cholera outbreak in October 2024. As of 7 January 2025, more than 17,581 cases have been[Read More…]
At least 23 perish in a day-Police
By Philip Buda Ladu A series of violent incidents, including killings, assaults, and inter-communal clashes, with 23 deaths, have been reported across the country in the last 24 hours. According to a security report released by the South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS), while the overall security situation has[Read More…]
Comedian Nhomjong seeks medical assistance
By William Madouk A renowned South Sudanese comedian Mr. Anglo Arop Ngor aka Mosquito Nhomjong needs help. The family is appealing to well-wishers and the community to assist with his much-needed medical bill. Mr. Mosquito Nhomjong has been allegedly bedridden for nearly over a year, according to the family[Read More…]
Anyuak Chief passes on at Gambella Hospital
By Manas James Okony Anyuak community in Akobo County, Jonglei State, is mourning the loss of Chief Omot Okwier, widely known as Chief Atii, who passed away on Sunday evening at a hospital in Ethiopia’s Gambella region. John Okei Okei, a representative of Akobo County in the Jonglei State Legislative[Read More…]
Community demands removal of Aneet buffer zone commander
By William Madouk President Salva Kiir Mayardit has been urged to remove Maj-Gen Joseph Kuai Ajak from his position as buffer zone commander in Aneet, a contested area between Warrap State and Abyei Administrative Area. During a meeting of the Twic Mayardit Community Association in Juba, Ms. Achan Agoth Akiec,[Read More…]
Gov’t uses ‘investigative committees’ to conceal accountability-activist
By Yiep Joseph Over the years, it has become a common response of governments in South Sudan, to form investigative committees to solve various issues affecting the country but no definite results have been achieved. Ranging from conflict resolution, disaster management to other concerns, a debate sparks on effectiveness of[Read More…]
MTN launches eSIM card
By William Madouk MTN South Sudan has announced the launch of its eSIM card (embedded SIM), a digital version that provides customers with the same functionality as a traditional physical SIM card. MTN South Sudan is the first telecommunication firm to introduce eSIM technology in the country. On Friday, Monzer[Read More…]
Two drivers detained over carelessness
By Hou Akot Hou Traffic police in Tonj South County, Warrap State, have detained two drivers between Wednesday and Thursday, following accusations of causing accidents and damaging a shop. The first incident, occurred when a driver of a heavy truck loaded with goods, en route to Aweil via Wau from[Read More…]
Canada announces additional humanitarian support
By Staff writer Embassy of Canada in South Sudan has announced an increase in its humanitarian assistance to address the escalating crisis stemming from the ongoing conflict in Sudan. In a statement, the Canadian Embassy revealed an additional One million Canadian Dollars ($1 million) in funding allocated to the International[Read More…]