By Alan Clement The Transitional National Legislative Assembly, in its 13th ordinary sitting on Tuesday, adjourned the parliamentary session due to the absence of members from the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission and the National Transitional Committee. The session was scheduled to discuss the Joint Committee of Peace and[Read More…]
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Special Envoy concerned by the plight of returnees in Eastern Equatoria
By Alan Clement The Office of the Senior Presidential Special Envoy for Special Programs has sounded the alarm over the humanitarian challenges facing returnees entering Eastern Equatoria State through the Nadapal border. Following ration cuts and other contributing factors, thousands of South Sudanese returnees arriving daily through Nadapal from Kakuma[Read More…]
Renew unity as Country prepares for 2026 election-Rabi
By Lodu William Odiya The Governor of Central Equatoria state, Rabi Mujung Emannuel has called on the Sudan people Liberation Movement party to renew unity as the country is preparing for December 2026 election. Governor Mujung, who is also the Chairperson of SPLM party in Central state made the remark[Read More…]
Foreign Affair’s ministry launches weekly media briefing
By Lodu William Odiya The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has yesterday launched its weekly media briefing series to bridge information gap. Speaking during a press conference, Ambassador Apuk Ayuel Mayen, emphasized that the renewed platform aimed at strengthening engagement with the media and enhancing public awareness of[Read More…]
Police arrest woman for pouring hot water on co-wife’s son
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Twic County in Warrap State have detained a woman for pouring hot water on her co-wife’s son, resulting in burns. Speaking to the media, Lieutenant Atem Deng Atem in Wun-rok in Twic County confirmed the detention, citing that investigations are underway. He expressed that[Read More…]
Governor, church leaders affirm commitment to collaborative development
By Alan Clement The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, and a delegation of church leaders have pledged stronger collaboration to foster peace, unity, and development in the state. The Most Reverend Abraham Yel Nhial, Archbishop of the Northern Bahr el Ghazal Internal Province, led a[Read More…]
South Sudanese Youth Trapped Between Joblessness and Boda Boda Riding
South Sudan is a young nation not only in its years of independence but also in the makeup of its people. The majority of its population is under the age of thirty, and with every passing year, thousands of young men and women leave schools and universities ready to work.[Read More…]
MPs summon Finance Minister, Governor over empty banks
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s parliament has resolved to summon the Minister of Finance and Central Bank Governor to explain logic behind salary delay. The top Monetary officials are also expected to explained reason behind liquidity crisis despites reasonable revenue collection in the country. Eyes have been set on whether[Read More…]
Nimule authorities pledge ‘tough measures’ amidst rising gang activities
By Alan Clement Nimule municipal authorities have pledged to take “tough measures” against a resurgence of gang-related criminal activities. The official made the call following a meeting with community leaders from the area. The announcement was made on the evening of Thursday August 29th, 2025, during a security meeting which[Read More…]
Customers in dilemma as cash crisis faces Momo Centres
By: Chol D. Johnson The MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) customers haveexpressed frustration over insufficient cash to withdraw or deposit. This is as a result of the ongoing liquidity crisis facing the country. Most customers expressed that despite the call to embark on electronic transaction cash withdrawal continue to be challenge[Read More…]
In a world like today
Anciently, before the 21st century, life was referred to as simple. Both the historians and our great grandparents who happen to have lived and seen the glimpse of these Ancient times point out to the same fact: life was simple! If the same question was posed to a millennial today,[Read More…]
Minister Pushes for China-Style Economic Model to Boost South Sudan’s Enterprises
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, has underscored the importance of learning from China’s economic emergence to foster development in Juba and other states and administrative areas. Speaking at the “A Joint Symposium for Building Communities with a Shared Future for Humanity”[Read More…]
Ministry, Youth Associations unite for Hospital cleanup in Abyei
By Alan Clement The Ministry of Information, Culture, Youth, and Sport organized a major cleanup drive at Amanthbeck Hospital on Saturday August 23rd, 2025. The initiative led by the Minister of Information, Culture, Youth, and Sport Minister, Yohana Akol Ngor, in partnership with youth associations from Alal, Amethagouk, Mijak, and[Read More…]
Women-to-Women Dialogue in Juba Charts Path for Inclusive Governance
By Lodu William Odiya In the heart of the Protection of Civilians (PoC) site in Juba, a new dawn is unfolding as women gather to chart their path toward inclusive governance and democratic transition in South Sudan. For past years, women across the country have faced significant challenges to their[Read More…]
BoSS tightens controls on cross-border cash movement
By Alan Clement The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has introduced new measures to regulate the cross-border movement of physical cash. The new measures issued in a new directive on August 20, 2025, were introduced as part of BoSS’ efforts to curb illicit financial flows and safeguard the integrity of[Read More…]
One person injured, several cattle raided in Bor County
By Peter Kuol Kuch Authorities of Bor County have reported that one person has been injured and unspecified number of cows raided in separate attack in Baidit Payam of Bor County on Tuesday Night. According to County Commissioner the person who sustained gunshot wounds was ambushed and shot at in[Read More…]
Nationalize mining for national growth
South Sudan’s mineral wealth and other valuable resources provide the nation with an opportunity to stabilize the economy and empower local communities. However, the sector remains vulnerable to exploitation by private entities and foreign interests as recently highlighted by a national lawmaker. Nationalizing the sector provides a way to curb[Read More…]
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Returnees at Nadapal need urgent humanitarian Aid
The current humanitarian situation facing South Sudanese returnees stranded at Nadapal on the Kenya–South Sudan border is an emergency that demands immediate coordinated Aid intervention. The returnees, many of whom fled from Kakuma Refugee Camp due to severe food shortages and ration cuts arrived at the South Sudan-Kenya border with[Read More…]
