By Yiep Joseph On International Labour Day, Executive Director for Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has urged the government to safeguard the rights of workers in the country. International Labour Day, celebrated on May 1st, honours workers’ rights and the global labour movement. It highlights the importance[Read More…]
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Media Houses urged to prioritize journalists’ health
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) has urged media institutions to prioritize the health and welfare of journalists. In a statement released as South Sudan joined the global commemoration of International Labour Day, UJOSS Chairperson Patrick Oyet appealed to media owners and managers to prioritize[Read More…]
UNMISS gets nine-day mandate extension
By Yiep Joseph The United Nations (UN) Security Council has extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for nine days, with the expectation of issuing further updates. This short-term extension, unanimously approved in Resolution 2778 (2025), allows the mission to continue using “all necessary means”[Read More…]
Lightning kills seven in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou At least seven people were killed by lightning on Tuesday in Awuluic village, Aweil Center County, in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr El Ghazal State. The victims, part of a group of vegetable growers at Awuluic farms, were seeking shelter in a locally thatched hut known as[Read More…]
LABOUR: President commits to improve work conditions
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has expressed his appreciation for the country’s workforce and their contributions, reiterating the government’s commitment to improving working conditions. In his International Labor Day message, President Kiir acknowledged the challenges facing workers in the country, adding that the government is working diligently to address[Read More…]
Chinese embassy delivers aid to Magwi
By Staff writer Chinese Embassy in South Sudan officially handed over a consignment of humanitarian aid to Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State, in a ceremony held in Juba. The event was attended by key dignitaries, including H.E. Ma Qiang, the Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan; Julius Ajeo Moilinga, Chairperson of[Read More…]
Netherlands to close Juba Embassy
By Nakwam Rose Netherlands has announced its intention to close its embassy in South Sudan as part of a broader restructuring of its global diplomatic network. In a statement released on April 17, 2025, the Dutch government cited insufficient funds as the primary reason for the changes, which will[Read More…]
National League set for 9th May
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan National League for the 2024/2025 season will commence on May 9, 2025, the Competitions Committee of the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) has announced. The SSFA competitions committee officially confirmed the kick-off date for the annual National League Championship, which features champions from the[Read More…]
Kiir directs foreign ministry to improve country’s global image
By Philip Buda Ladu President Salva Kiir Mayardit has renewed his directive to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, to prioritize restoration and enhancement of South Sudan’s global image. The call comes amidst efforts to strengthen the nation’s diplomatic presence and foster positive international relations. President Kiir made[Read More…]
Civil aviation boosts staff capacity
By Jacob Onuha Nelson South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority has organized a five-day staff training, in a move aimed at enhancing safety and security within the sector. The training seeks to ensure adherence to international standards and recommended practices for civil aviation security. During the opening of the training, Mr.[Read More…]
Over 17,000 displaced in Morobo need assistance
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Over 3, 202 households, estimated at 17,196 individuals displaced in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State, are in dire need of support. The people are affected by recent clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in Opposition (SPLA-IO). According to[Read More…]
President Kiir shakes security sector
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday sacked Director General of External Security Bureau of the National Security Services, Gen. Simon Yein Makuach from duty. In series of decrees, read on state-owned-media, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), the president also relived presidential advisor for security affairs, Lt. Gen. Thoi Chany. The[Read More…]
Oil flow Reaches Port Sudan
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan’s crude oil has successfully reached the marine terminal at Port Sudan, a development that signals potential economic relief for South Sudan. This marks a crucial step towards the resumption of oil exports to global market, which have faced disruptions over the past year due[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Most areas in South Sudan currently depend on humanitarian agencies. This has been happening since the war broke out from 2013 to 2016 and has not produced food due to insecurity in some areas where agriculture could have been practiced, such as Yambio in the Western Equatoria region, Eastern Equatoria,[Read More…]
Stakeholders urge journalists to embrace conflict-sensitive reporting
By Yiep Joseph Media stakeholders have called on journalists in the country to embrace conflict-sensitive reporting skills. The call made the remarks on Tuesday during opening of a two-day training workshop that brought 30 journalists from different media houses together. The training, organized by the Association for Media Development in[Read More…]
Media prepares for World Press Freedom Day
By Philip Buda Ladu Media Cluster in South Sudan, part of South Sudan Human Rights Defenders Network (SSHRDN), preparations for World Press Freedom Day 2025 and to launch a new initiative to support journalists in the country. The gathering, led by the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS), centered[Read More…]
Cattle herders, farmers dialogue
By James Innocent Over one hundred (100) participants joined a three-day dialogue on peaceful coexistence between farmers and cattle herders within Yei River County of Central Equatoria state on Tuesday morning. The dialogue has been facilitated by Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative and Fin Church Aid (FCA). Yei, known for[Read More…]
Account of ‘hostile community’ remark
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Joseph Geng Akech, has clarified a recent statement by the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, which described a community in Upper Nile state as “hostile.” Speaking to reporters in Juba, Dr. Geng explained that the reference to[Read More…]
SPLM/A-IO rejects suspension of Upper Nile State Minister
By Staff Writer Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-In-Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) has rejected the suspension of Kech Nguoth Tiem, the Minister for Parliamentary and Legal Affairs of Upper Nile State. In a press statement released on Tuesday, Rt. Hon Oyet Nathaniel Pierino, Acting Chairman and Commander-In-Chief of the SPLM/A-IO, and First Deputy Speaker[Read More…]
Ending the Blame Game
By Theem Isaac Machar Akot “A poor workman quarrels with his tools,” goes an English saying. Being a politician in South Sudan has become too simple. You just join a party of your choice—make wrong decisions, cry a lot, and call America afterwards for interventions and assistance. It is called[Read More…]