By Yiep Joseph Pibor town in Greater Pibor Administrative Area, John Gain, has warned youth protesting against the removal of Gola Boyoi Gola as Chief Administrator. On Thursday, protests erupted in Pibor town following President Kiir’s decision to remove Gola Boyoi as the chief administrator of the Greater Pibor Administrative[Read More…]

By Manas James Okony Anyuak community in Akobo County, Jonglei State, is mourning the loss of Chief Omot Okwier, widely known as Chief Atii, who passed away on Sunday evening at a hospital in Ethiopia’s Gambella region. John Okei Okei, a representative of Akobo County in the Jonglei State Legislative[Read More…]

By William Madouk Jonglei State Governor, Mr. Mahjoub Biel Turuk, has ordered an audit of all state institutions to enhance transparency and accountability. The directive follows recent discrepancies between the governor and his deputy regarding the expenditure of Personal Income Tax (PIT) funds. In a letter dated January 9th addressed[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Jonglei State Governor, Mahjoub Biel Turuk has proposed establishment of a special court to try suspected criminals from within and the neighboring Greater Pibor Administrative Area. This proposal comes amid persistent intercommunal violence between the two sides, despite numerous efforts by national and state governments, as[Read More…]

By William Madouk   A serious showdown is looming in the Jonglei government as top state officials presented conflicting statements on how the $190,000 in collected Personal Income Tax (PIT) was spent. It all started when the governor of Jonglei state, Mr. Mahjoub Biel Turuk revealed to the media that[Read More…]

By Manas James Okony   Local authorities in Jonglei State’s Duk County are raising alarms over a severe cholera outbreak, which has resulted in at least 433 reported cases and 23 deaths since last month. In an interview with No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper on Tuesday, Duk County Commissioner John[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Secretary-General (SG) of the Jonglei state government Gatwech Koak Nyuon, has resigned and relocated to neighboring Ethiopia. In his resignation letter, dated January 3, 2025, and addressed to Jonglei Governor Mahjoub Biel Turuk, Nyuon cited personal reasons for his departure. However, he did not elaborate on[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   Despite mounting economic difficulties, growing inflation, and widespread hunger, citizens in Bor, found ways to converge in faith to celebrate the birth of Christ. At Saint Andrew’s Cathedral in Bor, about 5,000 faithful, gathered to mark the birth of Jesus Christ, with many expressing gratitude[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   Health authorities in Jonglei State’s capital Bor have reported a concerning rise in the number of HIV-positive pregnant women seeking antenatal care at Bor State Hospital. Atong Ajak, a nurse at the hospital, noted that she registers new HIV cases daily, with pregnant women being[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng Jonglei State Governor Mahjoub Biel has officially suspended Minister of Finance, Planning, and Investment Abraham Riek Yuek after he lost a vote of no confidence in August 2022. Yuek’s impeachment stemmed from a failure to adequately address concerns regarding the delayed passage of the state budget[Read More…]

By Manas James Okony A group of armed youth from Jonglei State, who briefly invaded parts of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area’s Gumuruk County, have retreated after stealing over 3,000 head of cattle, authorities reported. Jacob Werchum Jouk, the GPAA information minister, indicated that the attackers withdrew on Sunday afternoon[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   Authorities in Jonglei State’s capital Bor marked Human Rights Day on December 10th with a strong call to refocus efforts on human rights as a crucial pathway to justice and long-term security in the region. The event, held in collaboration with key stakeholders including the[Read More…]

By Manas James Okony   Johnson Reec Mading, a 28-year-old visually impaired student, is filled with joy as he prepares for his upcoming Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) examinations after receiving financial support. The financial handout he received has made a world of difference on his academic journey. On Thursday,[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng Jonglei state joined the world to celebrate 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence in South Sudan. The multi-agency function in support of women and girls was celebrated under the country theme “Act now! Prevent and Respond to Violence against women and girls”. The global theme[Read More…]

By Deng Ghai Deng   Dozens of residents in Akobo County, Jonglei State, took to the streets on Wednesday to protest against the severe lack of basic services such as healthcare, education, clean drinking water, and road facilities. The protesters expressed frustration, stating that the people of Akobo County are[Read More…]