By Lodu William Odiya Medicines San Frontiers (MSF) has yesterday temporarily suspended all its operational activities in Yei River and Morobo counties in South Sudan’s Central Equatoria State for a minimum of six weeks. This followed the abduction of an MSF staff member, that occurred just four days after the[Read More…]
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Diarrhea cases surge in Aweil West County
By Hou Akot Hou Medics in Aweil West County in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr El Gazal state said that cases of diarrhea have increased as a result of poor hygiene. Speaking to the media, Lual Khamis Lual, the Deputy Director of Nyamlel Hospital in Aweil West County, said eight severe[Read More…]
Minister reaffirms commitment to capacitate health workers
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan National Minister of Health, Sarah Cleto Rial has reaffirmed commitment to ensure necessary capacity building for health workers in the country. While addressing Journalists on Tuesday, the Minister reaffirmed government commitment to equipping the healthcare workers with breastfeeding counselling skills. She revealed[Read More…]
Two killed in an ambush in Duk County
By Peter Kuol Kuch At least two people had been reportedly killed in an ambush by unknown gunmen along Ayueldit-route to Duk Padiet on Tuesday. According to a report, the deceased were from the fishing site to Duk Padiet where the incident occurred. Speaking to No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper,[Read More…]
Police endorse ban on teen parties in entertainment venues
By Alan Clement The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gen. Abraham Manyuat has endorsed a directive prohibiting parties and social gatherings involving minors in entertainment venues across Juba Town. This directive follows a formal request from the Managing Director of the Entertainment Authority, Acinbaai Maluk Wut, in response to mounting[Read More…]
Police in Jonglei apprehend two community members over murder case
By Manas James Okony Police in Jonglei state have arrested two community members in Uror County over alleged murder. The two under police custody are the father to the suspected and the village chief of Wickol Payam. On Monday evening, a businessman identified as John Anei was shot dead at[Read More…]
Gun violence claims 877 lives in half a year-Report
By Alan Clement A new report from One Citizen Network for Democracy (OCND) has revealed an increase in gun violence across South Sudan, with over 800 people killed in the first six months of 2025. The OCND’s “Truth Lab Project Biannual Report, titled “The Dangers of Gun Violence Attacks in[Read More…]
Yau Yau, Governor Mujung emphasize peaceful coexistence at the borders
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s Deputy Minister of Information, Communication, Technology, and Postal Services, David Yau Yau, has affirmed his commitment to promoting peaceful relations and cooperation between the Pibor Administrative Area and Central Equatoria State. David Yau Yau made the remarks during a visit to Central Equatoria State Governor[Read More…]
Aweil municipal authorities detain four cattle traders
By Hou Akot Hou The Authorities at Aweil municipal council in Northern Bahr El Gazal state has detained four men allegedly accused of fighting a Criminal Investigation officer at the auction as they disagreed over lack of a document which was demanded to be produced at an auction as they[Read More…]
Lobong calls on national government to renovate Lolere bridge
By Alan Clement Governor Louis Lobong Lojore of Eastern Equatoria State has appealed for a swift restoration of the damaged Lolere bridge in Torit County. He made the appeal during his inspection visit along with state advisors and ministers to the site aimed at assessing the damage caused by the[Read More…]
SPLM-IO : Par’s group reiterates unconditional release of Dr. Machar
By Lodu William Odiya The Sudan People Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) under Stephen Par Kuol has reiterated a call for the unconditional release of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny. Dr. Machar was arrested in March following conflict in Nasir, Upper Nile State. Despite the government’s plan to[Read More…]
Minister calls for support to develop policy on promoting enterprises
By Lodu William Odiya The Minister of Trade and Industry Atong Kuol Manyang has called on the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support the development of a policy framework aimed at promoting enterprises. The minister reiterated that having a policy that supports Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) will[Read More…]
Freight forwarders urge south sudan government to reinforce cargo consolidation at mombasa Port
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan Freight Forwarders Association and the business community are urging the South Sudan government to reconsider its cargo handling strategy at the Port of Mombasa. The forwarders were calling on the Ministry of Transport to reinstate a previous directive that allowed South Sudan cargo to[Read More…]
Civic education drives gender justice in Rubkona
By Lodu William Odiya A transformative civic education campaign has broken the silence on gender discrimination and gender misrepresentation of women in the decision-making processes in the heart of Hai Salaam, Rubkona County in Unity State. Organized by Active Citizen South Sudan (ACSS) with the support from Norwegian People`s Aid[Read More…]
Finance officials discuss Bank-based salary payment system
By Alan Clement Senior financial administrators from various government institutions have convened to assess accelerated implementation of payment of civil servants’ salaries. The meeting, organized by the Ministry of Finance , Planning (MoFP) and attended by Accounting Officers , Directors General of Administration and Finance from various Ministries, Departments, and[Read More…]
Community Organization calls for quick resolution of border disputes
By Lodu William Odiya The Kajo-Keji Community Organization has called on South Sudan and Uganda to peacefully resolve pending border disputes in line with the African Union (AU) Roadmap on border conflict. According to the press statement seen by this outlet, the organization reiterated that countries continue to experience border[Read More…]
Team Kakwa Power launches inclusive campaign to unite greater Yei
By Alan Clement Team Kakwa Power (TKP) has officially entered the race for Kakwa community leadership by unveiling an inclusive campaign ahead of the August 2025 elections. With the aim of uniting the Kakwa people across the Greater Yei counties, the event for the campaign launch last week brought together[Read More…]
CES approves SSP 72.3 billion budget for FY 2025/2026
By Lodu William Odiya The Council of Ministers of Central Equatoria State has approved a draft budget amounting to 72.3 billion South Sudan Pounds (SSP) for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The decision was reached during an extraordinary cabinet meeting held Tuesday at the State Secretariat, chaired by H.E. Lt. Gen.[Read More…]
Governor Mujung, VP Lagu strengthen church-government relations
By Alan Clement The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, and the Vice President for Service Cluster, Josephine Lagu Yanga, have jointly called for deeper cooperation between religious institutions and the government. Speaking during a Sunday service at Africa Inland Church (AIC) Buluk, the two leaders called on[Read More…]
Violence : Surge worries Members of Parliament
By Alan Clement Some members of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) have raised concern over the surge in violence in parts of the country. The members expressed worries on Tuesday during the ordinary sitting No. 3/2025. Recently two separate road ambushes took place on the Juba-Madiri and Kaya-Morobo roads,[Read More…]