By Yiep Joseph Stakeholders, including civil society, have called on the government to stabilize security for farmers to meaningfully utilize the approved budget of 62 million South Sudanese Pounds (SSP). On Wednesday, the economic cluster, chaired by Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, approved an allocation of SSP 62 billion[Read More…]
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PIVOTING: SPLM/A-IO under check
By Yiep Joseph A sharp division has engulfed the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) over which faction’s chairperson to support. Following the house arrest of Dr. Riek Machar, the Chairman of the SPLM/A-IO, some members, including Deputy Chairperson Oyet Nathaniel, left the country and declared the 2018 peace[Read More…]
WES launches Cholera awareness campaign in schools
By Ganniko Jackson Ministry of General Education and Instruction in Western Equatoria State (WES) has launched a Cholera Awareness and Prevention Campaign targeting schools across Yambio. The campaign is aimed at educating pupils and students on the dangers of cholera and equipping them with knowledge on preventive measures, especially[Read More…]
Jonglei governor lobbies investment in education, agriculture
By Peter Kuol Kuch Governor of Jonglei State Dr, Riak Gai Kok on Tuesday emphasised the need to invest in education and agriculture to foster development across the State. Speaking during the welcoming ceremony of the SPLM chairperson and briefing of its members, Dr. Gai who also doubles as the[Read More…]
Paloch calm after NSS airport clash
By Manas James Okony A relative calm has returned to the town of Paloch in Upper Nile State, after a series of clashes on Tuesday involving members of the country’s National Security Services (NSS). Paloch, known for its significant oil production, is a strategic town in Upper Nile State’s Melut[Read More…]
Defections undermine peace efforts-Activist
By Nakwam Rose Activist Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has criticized recent surge in political and military defections. His criticism comes in the wake of rising movements of members between the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in Opposition (SPLM-IO) and the South Sudan People’s Defence[Read More…]
Episcopal Church delegation arrives WES for centenary celebration
By Jackson Gaaniko High-level delegation of Episcopal Church of South Sudan and Sudan (ECS) arrived Diocese of Yambio, in preparation for upcoming 100 Years Centenary Celebration. On receiving the delegation at Yambio Airstrip on Tuesday, Acting Governor of Western Equatoria State (WES), Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa expressed the state government’s[Read More…]
Warrap appeal for more Cholera vaccine
By Hou Akot Hou Health officials in Warrap state are appealing for a larger consignment of cholera vaccines as the state continues to receive cases of patients suffering from a cholera outbreak that has killed dozens of people. John Akol Akol, the Surveillance Officer at the Warrap State Ministry of[Read More…]
One killed over girl’s elopement in Bor
By Peter Kuol Kuch Police in Bor, Jonglei State, confirmed on Wednesday that one person was killed following an incident related to a girl’s elopement. According to police officials, the fatality occurred during a fight involving youth from Malual in Kolnyang and Angakuei in Baidit payams. The violence broke out[Read More…]
Five cholera patients die in search for care after aid cuts
By Philip Buda Ladu At least five children suffering from cholera in South Sudan have tragically died while attempting to reach medical care. This followed cuts to foreign aid, forced the closure of vital local health clinics amidst a significant outbreak of the deadly disease, Save the Children reported on[Read More…]
Growing calls for NTC to hold urgent inclusive conference
By Yiep Joseph As the 2018 peace agreement faces series of challenges, stakeholders are urging the National Transitional Committee (NTC) to convene an inclusive meeting to chart a way forward. Both political figures and activists have expressed that an urgent and inclusive dialogue could rescue the Agreement on the Resolution[Read More…]
SUBSTITUTE: New SPLM-IO leaders take charge
By Philip Buda Ladu A consultative leadership meeting of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) in Juba has announced the formation of an interim leadership structure, a move immediately rejected by the party’s military wing. The meeting, held under the theme “Overcoming the Toils of Nation Building” at the Palm Africa[Read More…]
South Sudan launches digital platform to boost agricultural co-operatives
By Philip Buda Ladu In a move aimed at revolutionizing the agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), on Tuesday launched the Co-operatives E-Registry Platform in Juba. This digital system is designed to streamline the[Read More…]
Yei farmers mobilize to end hunger
By James Innocent Youth of Yei River County in Central Equatoria State are being encouraged to engage in farming as a means to eradicate hunger this year, rather than joining armed groups. Likambo Peter, a local youth, expresses his support for agriculture, urging all young people in the area[Read More…]
High Maternal Mortality in South Sudan-WHO
By Philip Buda Ladu As the globe marks “World Health Day 2025”, on July 7th, World Health Organization has revealed that South Sudan remains one of the countries with the highest maternal mortality rate globally. According to WHO figures, the mortality ratio stands at 1,223 maternal deaths for every 100,000[Read More…]
Toposa, Murle communities commit to reconciliation
By Staff Writer Feuding communities in Greater Kapoeta have taken a significant step towards reconciliation by hosting a peace conference aimed at resolving conflicts between the Toposa of Eastern Equatoria and the Murle of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Years of violence, fueled by cattle raids and child abductions, escalated[Read More…]
VP Taban, UN boss discuss peace matters
By Yiep Joseph Vice President (VP) of the Republic of South Sudan and chair of the infrastructure cluster, Taban Deng Gai, and the UN head of Mission in South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, discussed peace and security matters on Tuesday. According to a statement released to the media, the two[Read More…]
Gov’t twists to grant US deportee entry
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan government has admitted to a repatriation plan by the United States (US) government following pressure and a visa revocation order for its nationals. In a statement released to the media on Tuesday, Apuk Ayuel, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, declared[Read More…]
SPLM gains against opposition Party
By Nakwam Rose Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) has suffered yet another blow in Lake State, with three key members from Yirol East County resigning and defecting to the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM). The resignations come at a time when the party is facing a crisis following the[Read More…]
Revenue Authority collects SSP 132.6 billion in March
By Staff Writer South Sudan National Revenue Authority (SSNRA) has announced a record collection of 132.6 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) in non-oil revenue for March 2025. Commissioner General of SSRA, Simon Akuei Deng revealed the significant achievement during the opening of the five-day East African Revenue Authorities Technical Committee[Read More…]