By Hou Akot Hou Police in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have reported that a 12-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her peer following an argument over a boyfriend. The spokesperson of the Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Police Service, Madut Ngong Aleu, said the incident occurred earlier this week[Read More…]
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CES, partners launch 5-kilometer race for peace and development
By Yiep Joseph The Central Equatoria State (CES) Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports, in collaboration with Imagine Academy and the Embassy of Israel in South Sudan, has officially launched a 5-kilometer race for peace and development. The event aimed at strengthening peace is scheduled to take place on July[Read More…]
BoSS refutes alleged damage of SSP 3 trillion
By Sabri Dibaco The management of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has refuted reports alleging that rats destroyed 3 trillion South Sudanese pounds stored in bank facilities. The institution described the information as false, fabricated, and misleading. In a press statement seen on the official page of the Bank[Read More…]
A toddler was burnt to death as a sibling tried to kill caterpillars in Kuajok
By Hou Akot Hou A two-year-old girl has died after sustaining severe burn injuries when a fire broke out in her family’s grass-thatched hut in Kuajok Town, Warrap State, while her older sibling was attempting to burn hairy caterpillars that had been troubling residents in the area. Officials from the[Read More…]
Six killed in a separate cattle raid, and revenge attacks in Warrap
By Hou Akot Hou At least six people have been killed and a five-day-old infant critically injured in separate violent incidents linked to cattle raiding and revenge killings in Warrap State. In Twic County, three people were killed during a cattle raid at Lol-Ariath village in Turalei Payam on Sunday[Read More…]
Government launches biometric registration exercise for organised forces
By Yiep Joseph The government has launched a headcount and biometric registration exercise for the organised forces. The initiative is being spearheaded by the Ministry of Public Service and Human Resource Development, the Ministry of Finance and Planning, and the Ministry of Interior. According to the officials, the process is[Read More…]
NEC declares 22 December 2026 as South Sudan’s election date
By Yiep Joseph The National Elections Commission (NEC) has officially declared 22 December 2026 as the date for South Sudan’s general elections. Addressing journalists during a press conference on Monday, the Chairperson of the NEC, Abednego Akok Kacuol, said the country is prepared to conduct the elections in accordance with[Read More…]
Digitel launches independence Marathon 2026 to promote unity and resilience
By Sabri Dibaco Digitel has officially launched the Independence Marathon 2026 under the theme “Resilience, Unity, and Green Future” as part of activities marking South Sudan’s upcoming 15th Independence Anniversary celebrations. The marathon, organised in the spirit and values of independence, seeks to bring together citizens from all walks of[Read More…]
POLITICS: SPLM Juba County intensifies grassroots mobilisation
By Louis Loku The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has intensified its grassroots mobilisation drive in Juba County as it ramps up preparations for South Sudan’s anticipated 2026 general elections. The county swore in a new team of party officials and tasked them with strengthening the movement across the county.[Read More…]
MTN South Sudan concludes 21 days of Y’ello care campaign
By Sabri Dibaco MTN South Sudan has officially concluded its 2026 edition of the annual 21 Days of Y’ello Care campaign after handing over a series of healthcare interventions to Juba Teaching Hospital aimed at strengthening maternal and child health services and improving access to essential medical care. The closing[Read More…]
Civil Society raises concerns as South Sudan declares 22 December 2026 election
By Sabri Dibaco The executive director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO), Edmond Yakani, has welcomed the official declaration of 22 December 2026 as South Sudan’s election polling day but warned that significant legal, political, and operational challenges remain ahead of the historic vote. Speaking in Juba following[Read More…]
Civil Society calls for urgent amendment of National Security Service Act
By Lodu William Odiya The National Civil Society Coalition (NCSC) has called for urgent amendment of the National Security Service Act. In a statement issued yesterday, Bol Deng Bol, Chairperson of the National Civil Society Coalition, expressed disappointment with the blatant misuse of the repressive National Security Service Act, 2014,[Read More…]
Government urged to boost domestic health financing
By Sabri Dibaco The National Minister of Health, Luke Thompson Thoan, has called on government leadership and development stakeholders to increase investment in South Sudan’s health sector, stressing that stronger domestic financing is critical to building a resilient healthcare system and reducing reliance on humanitarian and donor support. Speaking during[Read More…]
Five suspected goat thieves arrested in Leer County
By Yien Gattuor Mead Authorities in Leer County have detained five suspects accused of illegally slaughtering community goats in the Juong area as investigations continue. Speaking to No. 1 Citizens Daily Newspaper, Samuel Machul Nguen said the suspects were arrested after they were allegedly found with cooking equipment, heads of[Read More…]
ATTACK: Two civilians killed in Juba County attack
By Louis Loku Two civilians were killed, and several others were injured following an attack on a cattle camp in Dolo Payam, according to the state government. In a press release issued on Friday, the Central Equatoria State Ministry of Information and Communication said the incident occurred in the early[Read More…]
SPECIAL COURT: Puot blames senior officials for Nasir violence
By Yiep Joseph The suspended petroleum minister, Puot Kang Chol, on Friday used his testimony before a special court in Juba to accuse some senior government officials of being responsible for the Nasir conflict, his arrest, and the ongoing instability. Appearing before the court during the 80th hearing session, Puot[Read More…]
Thunder kills one soldier, injures two in Rumbek East County
By Yang Ater Authorities in Rumbek East County said a thunder strike has killed an SSPDF soldier and injured two other people following heavy rainfall in the area. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon in Maborduang Village, according to county officials. When contacted by the Number One Citizen Daily Newspaper[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should strengthen farmers to fight food insecurity
Food insecurity remains one of the greatest challenges facing South Sudan despite the country’s enormous agricultural potential. Every year, thousands of families struggle to produce enough food due to limited support, poor infrastructure, climate-related shocks, and insecurity. If South Sudan is to reduce hunger and build a resilient economy, the[Read More…]
South Sudan must ensure good road connectivity and security before elections
As South Sudan moves closer to its anticipated general elections, attention is increasingly focused on electoral preparations. While institutions are working to implement the electoral calendar, the country must first address two fundamental issues that will determine whether the elections are peaceful, inclusive, and credible: road connectivity and security. Free[Read More…]
Sowing The Seed Of Truth: There is life after the presidency
Writer: Malek Arol Dhieu Two days ago, the Obama Presidential Centre was opened in Chicago and was attended by former presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Joe Biden. It was such an amazing occasion that raised the eyebrows of every former president, whether in the USA or elsewhere in[Read More…]