By Yiep Joseph The mayor of Rumbek town, Kuol Mathubier, has directed hotel owners and managers to restrict unmarried couples and children from using their facilities for short stays. In an exclusive interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, the mayor urged hotel operators across Rumbek to comply with the[Read More…]
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UN officials assess Ebola preparedness and security situation in Yei
By James Innocent Humanitarian officials have met with the Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, as part of a one-day mission to assess the humanitarian, security, and Ebola preparedness situation in the county. The delegation, led by Rahamathan BalaKrishnan, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, UN Resident Coordinator[Read More…]
Governor Lobong in Soroti for Ateker Cup of Nations grand final
By Ijoo Bosco Eastern Equatoria State Governor Gen. Louis Lobong Lojore has arrived in Soroti City, Uganda, ahead of the closing ceremony of the Ateker Cup of Nations on 22 August 2026. The tournament, which runs from 16 to 22 August, brings together communities from South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, and[Read More…]
Police confiscate over 6000 cartons of tramadol, vows to strengthen crackdown
By Hou AKot Hou The Northern Bahr El Ghazal State’s police commissioner has vowed to tackle the issue of illegal drug dealers, especially tramadol and other drugs known as Longo. Addressing the media on Tuesday at Aweil police headquarters, Maj. Gen. Gabriel Guet Padiet said the crackdown has managed to[Read More…]
Governor Adil concludes greater Yei tour, pledges development and peace
By Louis Loku Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has concluded a 12-day working tour of Lainya, Yei, Morobo counties and Wundura Administrative Area, pledging to address challenges raised by communities while calling for peace and greater participation in the December elections. The governor said the tour, undertaken on[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government must intensify protection of civilians in conflict-affected areas
The protection of civilians is one of the fundamental responsibilities of any government. In South Sudan, where sporadic violence continues to affect some parts of the country, ensuring the safety and security of innocent citizens must remain a national priority. Communities caught in conflict often bear the greatest burden, losing[Read More…]
Court dismisses Machar’s request for video, audio recording
By Yiep Joseph A special court hearing on the trial of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar has dismissed a request by his defense team to have his statement independently recorded in video and audio under the control of his lawyers. Machar, who is Accused No. 5 in the[Read More…]
EU diplomat questions legality of peace deal amendment
By Louis Loku A European Union diplomat in South Sudan, Lothar Jeschke, has questioned the legality of a recent amendment to the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), saying the required procedure was not followed. Jeschke said the amendment, which allows the country’s next[Read More…]
Network telecommunication companies raise call, and data tariffs
By Louis Loku Telecommunications companies in South Sudan have increased the cost of calls and data bundles, with the latest adjustment taking effect at midnight on August 17. The increase marks the third and final phase of the Tariff Exchange Rate Adjustment approved by the National Communication Authority (NCA) in[Read More…]
President Kiir honors Veterans, remembers Torit mutiny
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has honoured veterans and paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives and youth in the struggle for the country’s freedom. The head of state paid his tribute as the country commemorated the 71st anniversary of the 1955 Torit Mutiny. In a statement[Read More…]
South Sudan Embassy in Kampala denies closure reports
By Ijoo Bosco The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Kampala, Uganda, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that it is closing its operations and diplomatic activities in the country. In an official clarification dated August 17, 2026, the embassy described the reports as false, misleading,[Read More…]
Ministry of health tables donation funds to improve health center in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou The Northern Bahr El Ghazal State’s Council of Ministers, chaired by Governor Charles Madut Akol, on Monday tabled a funding budget aimed at supporting efforts to improve health care services and human resource capacity building in the state. According to the governor’s Facebook page, the project[Read More…]
Commissioner calls for transparency, collaboration in water management
By James Innocent The commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, has called for greater transparency, accountability, and cooperation in the management of Yei town’s water facility. The commissioner made the remarks on Tuesday when members of the Yei Town Water Management Committee paid a courtesy visit to his[Read More…]
Greater Yei stakeholders call for action on abductions
By James Innocent Stakeholders from Greater Yei have called for stronger security measures to address growing cases of abduction and insecurity affecting humanitarian workers and civilians across the region. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Yei, Bishop Emeritus Hillary Adeba said the protection of civilians had failed to adequately guarantee[Read More…]
Returnees in Yei appeal for basic services
By James Innocent Internally displaced persons from Lainya County currently residing in Yei have reported that hundreds of households have returned to Mukaya Payam, where they say the security situation has improved, but access to basic services remains a major concern. One of the displaced residents, Loise Buse, said Mukaya[Read More…]
South Sudan Task Force pushes for a fast-tracked anti-trafficking law
By Ijoo Bosco South Sudan’s National Task Force on Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants is calling for the speedy enactment of an anti-trafficking law to strengthen the fight against human trafficking and ensure offenders are held accountable. The call comes amid growing concerns that conflict and displacement are[Read More…]
Court adjourns hearing, cites unpreparedness to pronounce ruling
By Yiep Joseph The special court hearing the case against suspended first vice president Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused has adjourned proceedings. The judges said they were not prepared to pronounce a ruling on Machar’s request to have his statement recorded in both audio and video formats. The court[Read More…]
President Kiir strengthens his role in Sudan peace efforts
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has renewed South Sudan’s engagement in efforts to promote peace and dialogue in Sudan. Kiir reaffirmed Juba’s commitment to playing a constructive role in supporting a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Sudan. Kiir committed on Monday when he met General Mini Arko[Read More…]
Yangwara-Pojulu Tjor Community calls for government action on Nyamini land
By Louis Loku The Yangwara-Pojulu Tjor community has renewed its claim over Nyamini land, calling on the Central Equatoria State Government to enforce existing orders and halt what it describes as unlawful demarcation, land allocation, and development activities in the disputed area. The community made the call during a press[Read More…]
Funding shortfall threatens food aid for 650,000 refugees
By Sabri Dibaco More than 650,000 refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan are facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as severe funding shortages threaten to disrupt lifesaving food, nutrition, and protection assistance, the United Nations refugee agencies have warned. The warning comes as food and nutrition support for about 240,000[Read More…]