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…]
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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…]
Jonglei governor affirms education as investment for productive future
By Lodu William Odiya The Jonglei state Governor, Dr Riek Gai Kok has affirmed education as a productive change for the future generation. In a statement issued by the governor’s press unit, Gai said that education is one of the biggest investments that the Jonglei must make to bring about[Read More…]
Aweil East County begins road renovation
By Hou Akot Hou The Aweil East County government has started road repair from Wanyjok town center to the county headquarter in Mabil. Speaking to the Media, the County Information Director, Paul Kuc Akot said the project is aimed at improving accessibility to essential Services. He revealed that this was[Read More…]
EES Assembly impeaches minister over criminal activities
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Transitional Legislative Assembly in Eastern Equatoria State has impeached the Minister of Parliamentary and Legal Affairs. Minister Joseph Opio Wilson Okullo was charged for a criminal act and suddenly impeached by the lawmakers. In an exclusive interview with this outlet on Wednesday, John Elia Ahaji,[Read More…]
SPDF confirms 14 dead in Athony clashes
By Yiep Joseph The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has confirmed that the recent conflict among the VIP protection unit in Athony village outside of Abyei Box left at least 14 soldiers dead. The SSPDF spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang confirmed to journalists on Wednesday during a press[Read More…]
REFORMS :Kiir engages economic cluster
By Alan Clement President Salva Kiir Mayardit has convened a consultative meeting with Vice President for Economic Cluster Benjamin Bol Mel and sector officials. Among other key officials attending the meeting were Athian Ding Athian, Minister of Finance and Planning, and Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, the governor of the Bank[Read More…]
Political leaders urge citizens to uphold rule of law
By Alan Clement Political parties to the Revitalized Peace Agreement have called on citizens to uphold the rule of law. A group of representatives from different political parties in Jonglei state on Monday denounced lawlessness and urged the residents in the area to report cases to the police with no[Read More…]
Parliament to summon minister, CES governor over poor management of cemeteries
By Yiep Joseph The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has endorsed a plan to summon Minister of Land, Housing, and urban Development and the governor of Central Equatoria State. The idea to summon the Minister was presented as a recommendation during the presentation of the motion on the Establishing Sustainable[Read More…]
EMBARGO: Gov’t requests UN
By Alan Clement South Sudan has urged the United Nations (UN) to lift targeted sanctions and the arms embargo. The country reiterated that the measures now hinder peace consolidation and institutional reform. While addressing the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Thursday, Vice President Josephine Lagu Yanga[Read More…]
Expectant mothers decry poor roads in Jonglei
By Peter Kuol Kuch The Pregnant women in Bor town are increasingly fearful for their health and the safety of their unborn children due to severely damaged roads that would make it difficult to access maternal health services. An expectant mother, Mary Akeer complained that most road networks connecting residential[Read More…]
Governor orders reopening of Ilieu Primary School
By Alan Clement The Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has directed the reopening of Ilieu Primary School in Torit County, stressing that education remains central to the future of Eastern Equatoria State. According to the governor’s press unit, the directive was issued during a community engagement event in[Read More…]
SSNBS pleas for collaboration to address issues on food safety
By Lodu William Odiya The Executive Director of the South Sudan National Bureau of Standard, Gloria Nyoka Joseph has called on the government to tighten policies in order to address issues regarding food safety in the country. Addressing a consultative workshop for a National Advocacy for High-level policy makers yesterday,[Read More…]
Minister urges community action to combat non-communicable diseases
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s Minister of Health has called on communities to actively engage in public health awareness and routine medical checkups to curb the threat of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. According to the Health Ministry’s communications department, Minister Sarah Cleto delivered the message during a[Read More…]
TNLA adopts declaration of peace, cessation of war
By Alan Clement The Transitional National Legislative Assembly has adopted a landmark motion on the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) signaling South Sudan’s continued commitment to peace, human rights, and non violence. The motion, presented by Bona Deng Lawrence, Chairperson of the Standing Specialized Committee on Peace[Read More…]