By Lodu William Odiya High-level delegation from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition has met with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Government, the ruling party, to strengthen South Sudan’s political landscape. According to the SPLM-IO press unit, their visit was part of an initiative to open channels of communication and dialogue with[Read More…]
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Juba County bans coffin displays and street vending
By Louis Loku Juba County caretaker commissioner, Kalisto Lado Faustino Wani, has issued a written order banning the display of coffins outside shops and the practice of witchcraft activities in the county, formalising measures he had previously announced verbally. In the order, the commissioner also prohibited witchcraft activities and restricted[Read More…]
ELECTION: NEC chair updates region on election readiness as AU pledges support
By Yiep Joseph The National Elections Commission (NEC) says voter registration will begin in early November as South Sudan prepares for December elections. NEC Chairperson Gabriel Bol Deng announced the plan during a meeting with officials from the African Union’s (AU) Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security at the[Read More…]
Education Minister orders tighter control of examination funds ahead of exams
By Lodu William Odiya The Eastern Equatoria State caretaker Minister of Education, Ibwaha Lucy, has directed officials in the Department of Quality Assurance and Standards to develop concrete plans to ensure the successful administration of the 2026/2027 examinations across the state’s counties and administrative areas. According to her office press[Read More…]
Labanya highlights Accra Convention’s role in facilitating international trade
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudan’s Caretaker Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Labanya Margaret Mathya, has underscored the importance of the United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents in facilitating cross-border trade, promoting the exchange of goods and services, and ensuring timely delivery of cargo. Dr. Labanya made the remarks[Read More…]
Warrap State gov’t instructs swift deployment of forces in Akop Payam
By Lodu William Odiya The Warrap State government has instructed the security organs to swiftly deploy forces in Akop Payam following the recent deadly attack that reportedly claimed 72 lives. According to a statement from the Warrap State Ministry of Information and Communication Service, the attackers targeted Akop Payam. The[Read More…]
CLIMATE CHANGE: Lakes State declares state of disaster as drought threatens food security
By Lodu William Odiya The government of Lakes State has declared a state of disaster on humanitarian grounds following prolonged dry conditions that have affected agricultural production, livestock livelihoods and food security across the state. According to a statement from the State Press Unit, the Minister of Information, William Koji,[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Citizens must report missing persons promptly
The reported cases of abduction in parts of Juba in recent months are a serious concern that requires attention from both the public and security authorities. Every missing person deserves urgent attention, and families should not be left to search for their loved ones without support. Citizens must promptly report[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Tax collectors must wear official uniforms and identification badges
Tax collection is an important responsibility of every government because it provides revenue needed to deliver public services, build infrastructure, pay workers and support national development. However, for citizens to fulfil their tax obligations confidently, they must be able to identify the people authorised to collect taxes on behalf of[Read More…]
Juba County Commissioner criticises security for blocking government inspections
By Louis Loku Juba County Commissioner Kalisto Ladu Faustino has criticised security personnel assigned to private companies for allegedly blocking government officials from inspecting business premises, warning them against putting company interests above the interests of South Sudan. His remarks follow the arrest of eight people suspected of repackaging expired[Read More…]
President Kiir vows to conduct December polls as he swears in new electoral officials
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to holding the country’s general elections as scheduled in December. According to the presidential press unit, the head of state insisted that the challenges facing the country should not stand in the way of citizens exercising their[Read More…]
President Kiir in Moscow for high-level Russia-Africa Summit
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday left Juba for Moscow, Russia, to participate in the Third Russia-Africa Summit scheduled for October 28–29, 2026, as South Sudan seeks to strengthen diplomatic relations and expand cooperation with Russia and other African countries. The visit is expected to provide[Read More…]
SPECIAL COURT: Machar denies commanding White Army
By Yiep Joseph Dr. Riek Machar has denied commanding the White Army, insisting that armed civilian groups operate independently of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO). Machar made the remarks on Monday during the 124th session of the Special Court on the Incident of Nasir, where he continued[Read More…]
POLITICS: SSNMC opens nomination for party primary elections
By Yiep Joseph The South Sudan National Movement for Change (SSNMC) has opened nominations for its upcoming primary elections. The movement announced the exercise through a public notice issued by its Office of the Electoral Commission. Interested members can collect nomination forms from the national secretariat at authorised SSNMC state[Read More…]
OPINION: The upcoming election demands 20% youth representation, future cannot wait
South Sudan is the youngest nation in Africa and also the youngest in population. Over 70% of our population is under the age of 35. But when you look at the tables where decisions are made, where is the youth? When you look at the lists of political parties for[Read More…]
President Kiir briefed on IMF and World Bank engagements to advance economic recovery
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has received a briefing from the Caretaker Minister of Finance and Planning, Athian Diing Athian, and the Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, on the outcomes of their participation in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World[Read More…]
POLITICS: Flora Sebit appoints SPLM women league leadership
By Yiep Joseph Flora Michael Sebit, Interim Chairperson of the SPLM Women League in Central Equatoria State, has appointed a new executive team and three advisors to strengthen the organisation’s leadership and coordination. The appointments were formalised through Chairperson Orders No. 01/2026 and No. 02/2026, issued in Juba on October[Read More…]
Governor Jadalla directs swift investigation of company over repackaging
By Lodu William Odiya The caretaker governor of Central Equatoria State has directed a swift investigation of Big Brothers General Trading and Investment Limited following numerous reports of repackaging expired goods. The Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, today led an inspection visit to Big[Read More…]
Minister calls for quality education, discipline and faith-based values in Torit
By Ijoo Bosco The Eastern Equatoria State Caretaker Education Minister, Ibwaha Lucy, has called on parents, teachers, church leaders and education authorities to work together to improve the quality of education, promote discipline and strengthen moral values among learners in Torit and across the state. The minister made the remarks[Read More…]
Juba County arrests eight over alleged sale of expired maize flour
By Lodu William Odiya Juba County authorities have arrested eight suspects allegedly involved in repackaging expired maize flour for resale at H Brothers General Trading and Investment Company Limited. According to a statement from the office of the Juba County caretaker commissioner, the company, which operates a grinding mill factory,[Read More…]