By Sabri Dibaco President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed a 10-member Board of Directors to oversee the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in a move aimed at strengthening the institution’s management, independence, and reliability. The board was appointed through a presidential decree dated September 7, 2026, according to an announcement[Read More…]
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DISPUTE: Minister orders chamber leaders to end dispute or face suspension
By Yiep Joseph The Central Equatoria State (CES) Minister of Trade and Industry, Mawa A. Moses, ordered leaders of the State Chamber of Commerce and Juba City to cease the dispute. The minister gave both chambers three months to resolve their dispute, warning that failure could lead to suspension of[Read More…]
OPINION: Words of Dr. John Garang De Mabior worth of action
In Juba downtown, opposite the Bari Cultural Center, there is a poor vendor who sells some things. I guess he does not make a lot of earnings on that road, but he always plays records of speeches by the unforgettable, desired leader of the SPLM/A, Dr. John Garang De Mabior,[Read More…]
Inside SSP 11.34 trillion 2026/27 budget as oil revenue tops 79.5% estimate
By Sabri Dibaco The Minister of Finance and Planning, Kuol Daniel Ayulo, has tabled a proposed SSP 11.34 trillion national budget for 2026/27 before Parliament. The government has proposed South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) 2.16 trillion for debt servicing and loan repayments, including interest on domestic and international obligations. Ayulo presented the[Read More…]
AMDISS holds national consultation on media self-regulation in Juba
By Sabri Dibaco The Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) is hosting a national consultative workshop in Juba to discuss media self-regulation, ethical journalism, and professional accountability in the country. The meeting, organised by the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS), has brought together key stakeholders from[Read More…]
Revenue Authority sets September 15 deadline for August tax filing and payments
By Sabri Dibaco The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has reminded taxpayers that September 15, 2026, is the deadline for filing and paying tax obligations relating to August. The reminder was issued in a taxpayer notice dated September 7 and highlighted by the SSRA in a public communication on Tuesday.[Read More…]
Governor Lobong urges companies to give back to communities
By Lodu William Odiya Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has called for responsible investment in Eastern Equatoria State’s natural resources, saying the region’s untapped mineral wealth should directly benefit local communities. According to the EES press unit, Governor Lobong made the remarks on Tuesday when he met representatives of Ecobridge Global[Read More…]
Yei County Commissioner calls for unity, community development
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, has called on Christians at St. Mark Parish to strengthen unity, cooperation, and community development. He said that the church has an important role to play in bringing people together. Speaking during Sunday Mass at the parish on[Read More…]
Bentiu IDP camp gets temporary court as effort to tackle crime intensifies
By Sabri Dibaco A temporary court has opened inside the Bentiu internally displaced persons’ camp as authorities move to improve access to justice and strengthen efforts to tackle crime and violence affecting displaced communities. The court, which began operations on September 7 and will run until September 26, is supported[Read More…]
Government urges media institutions to strengthen early warning dissemination
By Sabri Dibaco The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management has called on journalists and media practitioners to strengthen the dissemination of early warning information, saying timely and accurate communication can help communities prepare for hazards before they develop into disasters. The call was made during the opening of[Read More…]
Dr. Machar trial adjourned after court lacks full judicial panel
By Yiep Joseph Proceedings in the trial of Dr. Riek Machar and seven other SPLM/A-IO detainees were adjourned due to the lack of a full judicial panel. Yesterday, the special court was unable to proceed, as one of the judges was absent due to health issues. The 114th session of[Read More…]
Former Detainees Whip at the TNLA urge youth to reject political incitement
By Lodu William Odiya The SPLM Former Detainees (FDs) have called on South Sudanese youth to reject political leaders who promote incitement and confrontation, warning that mobilising young people into street protests or violence could further undermine the country’s fragile peace. Isaiah Hakim Garang, who is the SPLM (FDs) whip[Read More…]
Former Detainees condemn Nyandeng remarks at Kosti Manibe’s funeral
By Sabri Dibaco The Former Political Detainees (FDs) have rejected Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng’s remarks, warning against political incitement and violence. The FDs said Nyandeng’s comments do not represent the group’s official position. Nyandeng, a senior member of the Former Political Detainees, made the remarks during Kosti Manibe’s funeral. Speaking[Read More…]
Council of States warns against illegal creation of payams
By Yiep Joseph The Council of States has warned that counties and payams created without following the law cannot be legally recognised as administrative units. This came amid growing complaints over the creation of new local government structures in parts of the country. Richard Amonya, a representative of the Council[Read More…]
Governor Adil orders mandatory Saturday clean-up in Juba
By Louis Loku Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has declared every Saturday a mandatory public cleaning day in Juba, directing residents, businesses, and institutions to clean their surroundings between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. Under the directive, all shops, businesses, and other commercial activities are expected to remain[Read More…]
WES governor, CDF discuss forces integration process
By Innocent Bidal Emmanuel Western Equatoria State Governor Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa has met Chief of Defence Forces General Santino Deng Wol in Juba to discuss the ongoing integration of forces and security concerns in Western Equatoria State. Governor Badagbu said the meeting focused on appreciating the CDF for expediting the[Read More…]
Cabinet approves plan to bring 20,000 vulnerable South Sudanese from Egypt home
By Lodu William Odiya The Council of Ministers has approved an emergency plan for the repatriation and sustainable reintegration of vulnerable South Sudanese nationals stranded in the Arab Republic of Egypt, with the intervention prioritising 20,000 of the most vulnerable individuals. In a statement by the presidential press unit, the[Read More…]
POLITICS: SPLM in Yei hosts dinner with the aim to strengthening party unity
By James Innocent SPLM political clubs in Yei River County have held a one-day joint dinner aimed at strengthening party unity and encouraging membership registration. The event, organised under the theme “SPLM Political Club Joint Dinner and Membership Registration Re-Enforcement Programme,” brought together more than 300 party members from the Jamia/Lomuku II[Read More…]
Collect papers, not children, refugee affairs official tells scholarship students
By Lodu William Odiya Deputy Director for Protection and Refugee Welfare at the Commission for Refugee Affairs, Nawasa Daud Kintha, has urged scholarship students to remain focused on their education and avoid distractions, warning them that they had come to Juba to “collect papers, not children.” Speaking to students who[Read More…]
Civil Society urges Lakes government to reopen state parliament
By Yang Ater Yang The Civil Society Organisations Network (CiSON) in Lakes State has called on the state government to urgently reopen the Transitional Lakes State Legislative Assembly, which has reportedly been inactive for about 11 months. The Assembly has not held regular sittings since November 2025, with the continued[Read More…]