By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Gogrial East County, Warrap State, are searching for a man accused of strangling a nine-year-old girl on Wednesday in Luony-Aker Payam, Gogrial East County. The suspect allegedly attempted to rape her before fleeing the scene. Police investigator Mr. Thiik Agoth Giir, in Luony-Aker Payam,[Read More…]
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Minister accuses traders of abusing free market system
By Yiep Joseph Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Onyeti Adigo, has accused traders in the country of abusing the free market system through arbitrary and excessive pricing of their products. The free market is an economic system based on supply and demand with little or no government control. One of[Read More…]
Gov’t procures tractors to boost farming
By Philip Buda Ladu In a move to bolster food productivity and reduce reliance on imported food supplies, the government has procured 104 tractors for farming. The consignment, delivered by Aditya International Company, was officially received by the National Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abdalbagi Akol. Speaking to the[Read More…]
Finance Ministry disburses April salary
By Nakwam Rose Ministry of Finance and Planning has notified civil servants that it has successfully completed transfer of funds to respective government agencies. This payroll is specifically for the month of April and covers civil servants, the army, organized forces, and foreign missions. “As of today, 24th April 2025,[Read More…]
ORDER: Remove illegal checkpoints
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has issued an order to immediately remove all illegal checkpoints along the River Nile, according to a press release from the Office of the Spokesperson, dated April 25, 2025. The order, issued by Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Paul Nang[Read More…]
Vice President, minister reviews road infrastructure progress
By Nakwam Rose Vice President, Benjamin Bol Mel yesterday convened with the Minister of Roads and Bridges, Simon Mijok Mijak, to conduct a strategic review of the nation’s ongoing road and bridge infrastructure projects. The central focus of their discussion revolved around identifying and dismantling obstacles hindering the timely completion[Read More…]
South Sudan introduces new vaccines campaign
By Philip Buda Ladu As South Sudan joins the continent in observing African Vaccination Week (April 24th-30th) under the theme “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible,” the nation marks a significant step in its healthcare system. This year’s commemoration is particularly momentous, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Expanded[Read More…]
US pull out spells disaster-Activist
By Yiep Joseph Advocacy groups expressed concern over recent steps taken by the United States regarding South Sudan, arguing that these actions will negatively affect citizens who are unaware of the political disagreements between the two nations. The worries come amid reports of a United States (US) withdrawal of its[Read More…]
First National Trade Forum Commences in Juba
By Philip Buda Ladu First ever National Trade Forum commenced on Thursday at Radisson BLU Hotel in Juba, with the National Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, officiating the opening ceremony. Atong represented His Excellency Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, the Vice President of the Republic and Chairperson of[Read More…]
Peace conference kicks off in NBG
By Hou Akot Hou A three-day peace conference between the Misseriya and Dinka Malual communities began on Wednesday in Wanyjok, the headquarters of Aweil East County. The workshop, supported by United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), aims to address migration issues in anticipation of the Misseriya herders’ return. This[Read More…]
Over 150 cattle recovered in Duk
By Peter Kuol Kuch Over 150 cows, which were raided by suspected criminals, have been recovered by youth this week, in Duk County. According to the Commissioner, John Chatim Ruei, suspected raiders attacked Patuet and Pagaak, on Tuesday where two people were killed. The county commissioner added that the youth[Read More…]
Advocacy body condemns replacements of opposition leaders
By Nakwam Rose Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) has strongly criticized the repeated reshuffling of opposition leaders by their superiors without clear and legitimate reasons for their dismissal. According to CPA, this practice undermines implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan[Read More…]
Aweil farmers receive wheelbarrows
By Hou Akot Hou Farmers in Aweil South County have received wheelbarrows; each of the 8 groups in the county gets 5 wheelbarrows to enable them to transport their produce. This comes after a realization of a challenge posed by the lack of means to take goods to the market,[Read More…]
Tribute to Pope Francis
By Staff Writer President Salva Kiir Mayardit, on Thursday, paid a heartfelt visit to the Vatican Embassy in Juba, South Sudan, to honor the memory of late Pope Francis, who tragically passed away on Easter Monday. During this sad moment, President Kiir solemnly signed the official condolence book, articulating the[Read More…]
CLASHES: Over 1,000 displaced
By James Innocent and Jacob Onuha Nelson Over 1,000 households in Panyume Payam and Kendila Boma of Morobo County have been displace as a following confrontations between South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO). The intense violence has triggered widespread fear among the[Read More…]
Nation Talks
The issue of land grabbing is alarmingly prevalent in South Sudan, particularly in Juba. Shockingly, residents with legitimate claims to plots report being threatened at gunpoint, igniting numerous disputes within communities across the city. This is not an isolated incident but a widespread problem affecting nearly all areas of Juba.[Read More…]
CES denies grabbing Church land
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State Minister of Lands, Housing, and Public Utilities, David Morbe Aquilino, refuted allegations leveled against him and the state government on grabbing Church land in Munuki. On Sunday, Reverend Paul Samuel Paul, Parish Priest of St. Stephen Episcopal Church in Munuki, accused the Central[Read More…]
Journalist, Manas to launch book on untold stories of the liberation struggle
By Rose Nakwam South Sudanese freelance journalist, Manas James Okony is set to launch a book, “South Sudan: The Untold Stories of the Liberation Struggle,” on Saturday, 26th of this month. The book launch event, scheduled from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the French Institute, University of Juba,[Read More…]
Gov’t, UNOPS ink deal to boost women’s empowerment
By Philip Buda Ladu In a move poised to significantly boost gender equality and women’s economic empowerment, the Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare (MGCSW) on Wednesday signed a landmark Output Agreement with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). This agreement initiates the construction of crucial infrastructure[Read More…]
President Kiir calls for ‘assertive’ foreign policy push
By Philip Buda Ladu President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Monday Semaya Kumba, to adopt a more “assertive” foreign policy. According to the president, Foreign Affairs ministry should aim at strengthening South Sudan’s relationships with regional and international partners.[Read More…]