By Yang Ater Yang   At least six people were killed and nine others wounded in clashes over stolen cattle between livestock owners from Rumbek Central County and raiders from Cueibet County, according to officials. Lakes State spokesman, Major Elijah Mabor Makuac reported that the fighting erupted on January 1,[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   President Salva Kiir has ordered the release of 22 inmates charged with minor crimes as a sign of forgiveness. In his New Year’s address to the nation, Kiir urged South Sudanese to forgive one another and embrace peace. He said the decision to release inmates symbolizes[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   President Salva Kiir has stated that the government will prioritize agriculture in 2025, directing the Ministry of Roads and Bridges to rehabilitate and construct roads connecting Juba to agriculture-rich Western Equatoria state. In his New Year’s address, Kiir reiterated government efforts to boost food production in[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph A civil society activist has urged parties to the 2018 peace agreement to restructure the National Transitional Committee (NTC), a body tasked with overseeing implementation of the peace deal, to give peace a chance. While parties continue with a series of extensions due to failure in implementation,[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   President Salva Kiir has urged parties to the Tumaini peace initiative to demonstrate patriotism and adopt a leadership approach as negotiations are set to resume on 6th January. “The Tumaini Initiative peace negotiating taking place in Nairobi, Kenya will resume on January 6, 2025. I ask[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Vice President and Chair of the Economic Cluster, Professor James Wani Igga, on Monday donated 800,000 South Sudan Pounds to support local sports and celebrate Christmas in Lo’bonok Payam, Juba County, Central Equatoria State. Igga made the donation after watching a friendly match between Lo’bonok[Read More…]

By Bosco Bush   Authorities in Juba County have reported that at least 27 people have died in Juba due to a cholera outbreak in South Sudan. During a prayer service at Rejaf Diocese Church, Juba County Commissioner Emmanuel Tete Ezbon warned that the situation could have been much worse[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Governor Gen. Augustino Jadallah Kamilo Wani of Central Equatoria State has urged the youth to reject being used as instruments of conflict by politicians. In his New Year’s message, Governor Jadallah pointed out that the ongoing conflicts in the country often involve young people who are influenced[Read More…]

By William Madouk   As South Sudan waved bye-bye to 2024, the nation has made a record in history as the first to go an entire year without paying civil servants and organized forces. This record situation has put many into misery. As the year draws to a close, reflections[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) has instructed organized security forces to stop unnecessary searches of diplomatic vehicles and those belonging to non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Gen. Paul Nang Majok said that his office had received complaints regarding the searches. While addressing joint security forces deployed to ensure a[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu As the 2024 comes to closure, South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) has announced tight security strategy for New Year, 2025 celebrations. Key focus is on locations including Juba International Airport, Churches, Public places, major routes and bridges, markets, government institutions, NGOs, and embassies. According to[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan Red Cross has reported that 199 people have succumbed to cholera, and another 13,206 suspected cases have been identified across the country as of December 29, 2024. Renk and Malakal in Upper Nile State, Juba in Central Equatoria State, and Bentiu in Unity[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph To ensure a peaceful celebration of New Year 2025, South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has warned the public and security forces to refrain from celebratory gunfire. Chief of Defense Forces Gen. Paul Nang Majok said that those who disregard this warning will face severe penalties. ,[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan Premier League is gaining momentum after its successful launch. Five games have been played in the first week of the competition, with two matches involving Al-Hilal-Wau and the Nile City of Yambio, and Olympic FC-Renk and Holy Family FC from Rumbek, postponed. Juba[Read More…]