Significant shifts are happening in South Sudan today. The Upper Nile State government has officially relocated its operations to Nasir County. Minister of Information Peter Ngwojo stated the move is intended to rebuild public confidence and reassure displaced residents that the town is now secure for resettlement.
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Heat Stress Warning for South Sudan as Southern Rains Forecast
By Alan Clement Central and northern parts of South Sudan are expected to face dangerous heat conditions this week, even as southern areas receive above-normal rainfall, according to a new regional weather outlook. The weekly forecast issued by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) indicated that temperatures above[Read More…]
Having a PhD is one thing, but the system under which a PhD holder operates is another
By Malek Arol Dhieu Yes, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic degree conferred by a university or college. Any one who holds a PhD is expected to have a high capacity of problem-solving. If a thread entangles itself and people are called to disentangle it, the approach of[Read More…]
Gov’t Puts Healthcare at the Center of National Development
By Chol D. Johnson The Vice President for the Service Cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare services, citing that effective health delivery is vital to the national development agenda of South Sudan. Speaking on Tuesday during his first official visit to Ministry of Health[Read More…]
Youth Leaders Raise Concerns Over NGO Hiring Practices in Yei
By James Innocent Youth leaders in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State have raised concerns over employment practices by some organizations operating in the area, citing that local graduates are struggling to secure jobs despite available opportunities. During a courtesy visit to the county Labour Office in Yei, representatives[Read More…]
SSCSA Urges Government to Prioritize Civilian Protection After Deadly Abiemnhom Attack
By Chol D. Johnson The South Sudan Civil Society Alliances (SSCSA) has called for urgent government action to protect civilians in Abiemnhom County of the Ruweng Administrative Area following a deadly militia attack over the weekend. Speaking to the media on Monday, SSCSA Deputy Chairperson Dabek Mabior said the protection[Read More…]
KIIR :Returns with ‘No More Extension’ message
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reaffirmed that there would be no extension of transitional period. The president stated that the country commits to dialogue as well as putting necessary plans in place to conduct elections. In a statement that was issued on the presidential press unit,[Read More…]
AU Committee Urges Inclusive Dialogue to Secure Credible 2026 Elections in South Sudan
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Kenyan President William Ruto has issued a decisive call for unity and inclusive political engagement to ensure South Sudan achieves a successful democratic transition through credible elections in 2026. Speaking on the sidelines of the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit, President Ruto emphasized[Read More…]
Archbishop Badi calls for reconciliation and unity among South Sudanese
By Yiep Joseph The Primate and Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, Justin Badi Arama, has renewed his call on the South Sudanese to reconcile. The faith-based leader made the call as the world enters festive season. In his Christmas and New Year message to the media, Badi[Read More…]
INTERIOR: Acting Minister cancels traffic charges
By Yiep Joseph and Chol D. Johnson The Deputy Minister of Interior and who is also Acting Minister, Mangar Buong, has issued fresh orders, including the cancellation of some of the orders recently imposed by the Director General of Traffic Police. Recently the Director General of Traffic police Kon John[Read More…]
Speaker Condemns Killing of MP as Parliament Raises Security Alarm
By Alan Clement Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba has condemned the killing of Council of States member Luka Mathen Toupiny, warning the Juba assassination underscores worsening insecurity and rising concerns over citizens’ safety. The condemnation followed a statement raised on the floor of parliament by Margaret Samuel Arou Bol, a lawmaker[Read More…]
Approximately 200,000 people aware to refrain from revenge killings in Rubkona
By Lodu William Odiya In the move to intensifying efforts to reduce violence and expand livelihood project to strengthen community structures and improve resilience for vulnerable communities in Rubkona of Unity State, Two hundred thousand people alerted to refrain from revenge killings and cattle raiding. Save the Children as the[Read More…]
Give candidates time for preparation ahead of exams- Education Minister
By Hou Akot Hou The Minister of Education in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state has urged the parents and guardians to let candidates prepare ahead of the slated examinations that will kick off on Monday. Minister Akoon Diing Angok told the parents to give ample time to the learners particularly[Read More…]
Tree-planting drive to curb climate impacts in Rubkona County
By Lodu William Odiya In a bold move to restore degraded lands and boost smart climate resilience, tree-planting initiative aimed at countering climate change and its devastating effects was launched in Rubkona County in Unity state. The initiative led by Save the Children in collaboration with Tearfund and coalition for[Read More…]
Rising Threats to Journalists Trigger Renewed Pressure on Government to Act
By Alan Clement At the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, speakers called for urgent action to halt growing attacks, online harassment, and legal pressures undermining press freedom in South Sudan. Held under the theme “United for Journalists’ Safety in South Sudan: Ending Impunity in the Digital[Read More…]
Kiir urges Dr. Igga to mobilize more for the 2026 election
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan’s President and SPLM Chairman Salva Kiir Mayardit has urged James Wani Igga and other top party officials to continue with mobilization as elections approach. The president made the remarks during the swearing-in of Dr. James Wani Igga, the first Deputy Chairman of the Sudan People’s[Read More…]
Upper Nile’s Former Governor Cleared of State Assets in Official Exit Certification
By Alan Clement The Secretariat General of Upper Nile State has certified that former Governor Lt. Gen. James Koang Chuol fully handed over all government assets in good condition in a rare and publicly documented instance of accountability within South Sudan’s governance system. In an official document dated 21 October[Read More…]
Defence Ministry urges organized forces to become ‘Ambassadors of Peace
By Alan Clement The Deputy Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, James Koang Chuol, has urged South Sudan’s organized forces to become ambassadors of peace and human rights. Speaking at the close of a two-day workshop on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, Koang said the transformation from instruments of[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…]
Court adjourns sitting to Friday
By Yiep Joseph The Special Court trying Puot Kang and seven co-accused has adjourned trials to Friday, Oct 24, 2025. On Wednesday, the 13th session of the court trials continues examining in chief. The lead investigator presented the alleged roles and connections of the accused persons in relation to the[Read More…]