By Garang Garang Adim South Sudan, a nation rich in natural resources and fertile lands, faces significant challenges in achieving food security for its people. Decades of conflict, economic instability, and environmental hardships have disrupted agriculture systems, leaving many communities vulnerable to hunger and malnutrition. As the country strives[Read More…]
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Outfitted barrels speak louder than pens
Benjamin Ajuong Machiek In my nation, I have come to realize that the “barrels”—the weapons of war—are more powerful than the “pen,” the instrument of dialogue and progress. This observation leads me to ponder significant questions about the role of violence and peace in society. Why have barrels become[Read More…]
Bar Association adopts key reforms
By No. 1 Citizen South Sudan Bar Association (SSBA) has reviewed and approved several resolutions aimed at enhancing legal profession in South Sudan. This was done first ordinary meeting of 2025 convened under Central Committee. According to the Central Committee Secretary, Wol Deng Akech, three specialized committees delivered their[Read More…]
Police issues ultimatum on tinted vehicles
By Hou Akot Hou Traffic police in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State have issued a one-week ultimatum to owners of vehicles with tinted windows to remove the screens. According to the traffic police, the directive aimed at combating rising crime rates, including the disappearance of wealthy individuals. The incidents[Read More…]
Advocates benefit from psychosocial, trauma counselling
By Dogga Luwo More than 50 female advocates and male allies completed an intensive three-day psychosocial and trauma counseling workshop in Juba. Held from May 20-22, 2025, the program provided essential tools and support for advocates navigating challenging environments. The transformative workshop was organized by PAX for Peace as[Read More…]
Ruweng launches farming initiative
By Hou Akot Hou Ruweng Administrative Area on Saturday officially launched farming season in Abiemnhom. Chief Administrator of Ruweng Administrative Area, Stephano Wieu De Malek, flagged off the initiative, aimed at cultivating 8,500 feddans. The launch, attended by numerous officials and citizens, commenced with a display of mechanized tools,[Read More…]
AIRLIFT Food reaches Upper Nile
By No. 1 Citizen National government has launched airdrop of food to Nasir and Ulang counties in Upper Nile State. Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, launched the program on Saturday, in collaboration with Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC). Humanitarian Minister Albino Akol Atak, together with RRC Chairperson[Read More…]
Embracing Climate-Smart Agriculture for a Sustainable Future
By Garang Garang Adim In the face of climate change, our farmers and communities are increasingly vulnerable to unpredictable weather, droughts, floods, and land degradation. These challenges threaten food security and livelihoods in our country, South Sudan, where agriculture is the backbone of the economy and the main source[Read More…]
Activist welcomes parliament reopening
By Nakwam Rose Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has welcomed the reopening of parliament and called for peace. In a statement, Yakani expressed gratitude to President Salva Kiir and Speaker of the National Assembly, Jemma Nunu Kumba, for their agreement to reopen[Read More…]
Police arrests Bor gang members
By Peter Kuol Kuch Police authorities in Bor, Jonglei State, have detained an unspecified number of crew in ongoing gang crackdown in Bor town. This month, the police in Jonglei State launched a two-month crackdown on gang activities in Bor-the crackdown activity is expected to be finalised next month.[Read More…]
AU Commemorates Africa Day with Juba orphans
By Yiep Joseph African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS) on Friday, May 23, 2025 visited Juba Orphanage, to commemorate Africa Day which falls on May 25, annually. To mark this important occasion, AUMISS organized a donation visit to the Juba Orphanage under the theme “Justice for Africans and[Read More…]
NEC inaugurates Central Equatoria high elections office
By Nakwam Rose National Election Commission (NEC) has officially inaugurated Central Equatoria State High Elections Office at Buluk, Juba, ahead of the 2026 polls. Speaking during the ceremony, on Thursday, Paulino Lukudu Obede, acting Governor of CES, emphasized that the establishment of the electoral office in Juba is a[Read More…]
Duk Commissioner appeals for Cholera vaccines
By Peter Kuol Kuch Duk County Commissioner, John Chatim Reath called for cholera vaccinations for residents of Toch, a swampy area, primarily used for fishing activities. According to the Commissioner, at least 14 cholera cases were admitted to Duk health facilities this week, with the majority originating from Toch.[Read More…]
UN human rights chief decries escalating hostilities, arbitrary arrests
By staff writer UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Friday warned of a further deterioration in the human rights situation in South Sudan following a sharp increase in hostilities, arbitrary arrests and hate speech in the country since February. Hostilities between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces[Read More…]
SSNBS introduces Pre-Export verification to combat substandard imports
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) directs immediate and mandatory Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) program, requiring a valid Certificate of Conformity (CoC) for all goods entering the country. According to SSNBS public notice on Friday, 23rd, May, 2025, the measure, aims at safeguarding[Read More…]
Freight Forwarders commend Bureau of Standards
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan Freight Forwarders Association (SSFFA) has National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) for regulating imports, ensuring standard quality goods, into the country. While expressing ‘heartfelt congratulations’ for the SSNBS’s efforts, the association also urged the Bureau to address significant concerns regarding the credibility and conduct[Read More…]
Shortage of doctors hinders obstetric fistula response in South Sudan
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Juba Teaching Hospital’s fight against obstetric fistula is severely hampered by an inadequate number of medical surgeons, according to health experts at the facility. An estimated 60,000 women in South Sudan live with obstetric fistula, yet fewer than 1,000 of them have received necessary surgical[Read More…]
PROTEST: University of Bahr el Ghazal closes
By Staff writer University of Bahr el Ghazal has announced its indefinite closure and is sending all campus-based students home. This decision was made by the university’s management during a meeting held on Friday, May 23, 2025, in response to an ongoing by students over tuition hike. In a[Read More…]
The race for Sherikat-based TEYA-TEYA seat
This year, the two communities of Jonglei State, Twic and Bor, as it has always been, will separately witness a fierce race for the next youth leader. The communities will select some of their best sons through one of the best democratic means, without favor and this young leader will carry the burdens[Read More…]
Brother hating another brother started with Cain and Abel
Brother hating another brother is not a new thing, it started long time ago. Adam had two sons, Cain and Abel. Cain’s hands were coarse and, his offerings to God were bitter. But Abel’s hands were fine and that, his offerings to God were delicious. Because of this, Cain misdirected[Read More…]