By Yiep Joseph The court trials for Dr. Riek Machar and the seven co-accused reached the cross-examination session. This session followed an examination-in-chief that took place on October 22, 2025, where the prosecution team posed questions to the lead investigator. As the court progresses with cross-examinations during the 14th session[Read More…]
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Kiir calls for transparency amidst economic crisis
By Lodu William Odiya President Kiir calls for coordination, Transparency among the government officials amidst the economic situation. According to a statement issued by the presidential press unit, Kiir’s call followed a high-level meeting with members of the Economic Cluster to discuss the current economic situation of the country. “The[Read More…]
Finance Ministry Disburses October Salaries on Schedule, Reaffirming Timely Payment Pledge
By Lodu William Odiya The Ministry of Finance and Planning yesterday reaffirmed its commitment to the timely payment of salaries for civil servants and the organized forces, announcing that October 2025 salaries have been successfully disbursed. In a statement issued by the ministry, officials confirmed the payments were processed in[Read More…]
SSPDF Recruitment Breaches 2018 Peace Deal, Pushing Ceasefire to Brink
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s primary peace monitor, the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), has issued a stark warning: The recent unilateral recruitment of troops by the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) is a direct violation of the 2018 Peace Agreement and is pushing the Permanent[Read More…]
Authorities Ban Open Bathing Along Gumbo Bridge
By Alan Clement Juba County Commissioner has ordered an immediate halt to open bathing along the River Nile near Gumbo Bridge, citing concerns that the practice negatively affects the country’s national image and public order. The directive follows a strong appeal from Paramount Chief Marino Pitia of Tokiman, who raised[Read More…]
Lainya Executive Director, dies at 60s
By James Innocent The Executive Director of Lainya County in Central Equatoria State, Mr. Clement Suma, has succumbed to injuries. This followed the recent accident on Lainy Yei Road. According to the sources, the late Suma was in his early sixties, a vital time when he was helping the country,[Read More…]
Top Lainya Official Critical Following Horrific Accident
By James Innocent The Executive Director of Lainya County, Betwel Suma, is in critical condition and on oxygen support three days after a serious road accident on the Yei–Lainya road, His severe injuries have prompted a joint effort by local authorities to secure an urgent medical transfer to Juba for[Read More…]
KIIR: Vows support for unity state amid crises
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has yesterday vowed his administration’s commitment to addressing the ongoing challenges in Unity state. In statement issued by the president’s press unit, the head of state also pledges peace, security and humanitarian efforts to the people in the area. According to[Read More…]
VP Affirms Action Against Obstruction of Aid workers
By Lodu William Odiya Vice President and Chairperson of the Economic Cluster, Dr. Bol Mel has pledged that the government will take firm action against any individuals obstructing humanitarian aid in South Sudan. The commitment was made during a Wednesday meeting with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS)[Read More…]
70 Incidents Reported in September Alone, RJMEC Warns Of ‘Catastrophe’
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has warned that South Sudan’s humanitarian crisis is rapidly escalating toward a “possible full-scale food and nutrition catastrophe,” driven by soaring conflict and a sharp rise in violence against aid workers. According to a report released yesterday, RJMEC[Read More…]
Legislator Demands Overhaul of South Sudan’s Cybercrime Bill
By Kei Emmanuel Duku An opposition legislator, Elizabeth James Bol, delivered a strong rebuke to the Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) yesterday, declaring the proposed Cyber Crimes and Computer Misuse Bill 2025 is “long overdue” but fundamentally flawed. James, representing the SPLM-IO Women’s League from Warrap State, took to[Read More…]
Lawmaker Urges Youth to End Child Marriage for National Development
By Jacob Onuha Nelson A leading member of the National Transitional Legislative Assembly (NTLA) has called on young people to reject early marriage as a crucial step towards improving the country’s social and economic situation. Julius Ajo Molinga, the chairperson of the Eastern Equatoria National Parliamentary caucus, made the remarks[Read More…]
Youth Unemployment Driving Rise in Gang Activity, Chiefs Warn
By James Innocent Local chiefs in Yei River County have warned that rising youth unemployment is pushing many young people into gang-related activities, urging the government of South Sudan to take swift action to address the growing concern. Micheal Juma Cosmas, a chief from Kondeko Boma, said many young people[Read More…]
South Sudan Set for Major Diet Boost with €20 Million Aquatic Food Project
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Union (EU) have launched a significant €20 million initiative targeting vulnerable populations in Africa and Latin America, with South Sudan named as one of the key beneficiaries. The project aims to dramatically increase[Read More…]
Northern Bahr El Gazal state officials plea for humanitarian Aid
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr El Gazal state (NBGs) officials have called on Norwegian Ambassador to the South Sudan, Roar Haugsdal to provide more Humanitarian aid amidst influx of returnees and refugees in the state. The appeal comes a result of a visit by the Ambassador Haugsdal in the[Read More…]
Minister calls for investment in slaughterhouse
By Alan Clement Central Equatoria State’s Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Alex Lotiyu Elia, has called for urgent investment in a modern slaughterhouse to unlock South Sudan’s vast livestock potential and boost the national economy. Speaking exclusively, the Minister described the lack of infrastructure as a missed economic opportunity,[Read More…]
SPLM: Rejects Nhial’s criticism
By Lodu William Odiya The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has distanced itself from failure, as claimed by Nhial Deng Nhial. Deng freezes his membership from SPLM and subsequently forms his own party, the South Sudan Salvation Movement (SSSM). During defection, Nhial issued an 18-page statement blaming the SPLM for[Read More…]
Central Equatorial Gov’t Questions Cemetery Dwellers
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Central Equatoria State (CES) government has launched an investigation into the unusual circumstances under which residents of Juba City have reportedly relocated and chosen to live within public spaces designated by the government, specifically cemeteries. Although state authorities did not immediately specify which burial grounds[Read More…]
Jonglei State intensifies flood resilience efforts
By Alan Clement Jonglei State has stepped up flood resilience efforts as Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok met a VNG International delegation to discuss joint strategies for disaster preparedness and response. According to the State’s press unit, the delegation, led by Karim Buossak, met with the Governor and senior state[Read More…]
Central Equatorial State bans illegal slaughter points
By Alan Clement The Central Equatoria State Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries has issued a renewed directive banning with immediate effect the slaughter of animals in unlicensed slaughter sites across Juba. The decision followed an inspection visit by the Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Alex Lotiyu Elia, to[Read More…]