By Lodu William Odiya A United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)-supported community dialogue in Otallo, Greater Pibor, has brought together community leaders and residents to address internal divisions and strengthen efforts towards peace and reconciliation between the Anyuak and Murle communities. The dialogue, held at the headquarters of the[Read More…]
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“Ballot must replace the bullets,”Amb. Cecilia Adeng tells UN General Assembly
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudanese government has called for a replacement of bullets with ballots, as conducting the December 22 general democratic elections becomes a priority. Speaking to delegations in the Assembly’s annual General Debate, South Sudan’s Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Cecilia Adeng, who represented the[Read More…]
A woman detained in Aweil North over alleged homicide of infant
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, have detained a 19-year-old woman over allegations that she strangled her one-and-a-half-year-old daughter in Ariath Payam earlier this week. The suspect, identified as Athil Garang Dut Chan, is being held at the county headquarters in Gok-Machar[Read More…]
POLITICS: Music star Lady Kola signals political ambition, eyes Warrap State gubernatorial race
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudanese dancehall and Afrobeat artist Lady Kola, AKA Shankara, has stepped beyond the music stage and signaled her intention to enter electoral politics, calling on women to take a stronger role in the country’s upcoming elections. The artist, whose real name is Akoul Ajom, made[Read More…]
Former Aweil West Commissioner Stephen Wieu dies after long illness
By Hou Akot Hou The former Commissioner of Aweil West County in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Stephen Wieu, has died in Aweil Town after a prolonged illness. Wieu, who previously served as commissioner during the former state administrative system, passed away early Sunday, according to information obtained by the[Read More…]
President Salva Kiir appoints four more caretaker ministers
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed four additional caretaker national ministers as his administration continues to take shape following the dissolution of the transitional government. The latest appointments bring the number of caretaker national ministers to 17, with the new officials expected to oversee key sectors[Read More…]
CTSAMVM calls for restraint as security situation remains unpredictable
By Lodu William Odiya The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) has called on South Sudan’s caretaker government and parties to the peace agreement to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could further worsen the country’s security situation. The call was made by the CTSAMVM Chairperson,[Read More…]
South Sudan women urged to contest leadership positions ahead of 2026 elections
By Sabri Dibaco Women’s rights advocates have called on South Sudanese women to seek leadership positions and take a more active role in the country’s political, peacebuilding, and electoral processes ahead of the planned December 2026 elections. The call was made Monday in Juba during a two-day training on Women,[Read More…]
Chiefs urged to turn commitments into action to end child marriage
By Sabri Dibaco Traditional leaders in Central Equatoria State have been urged to use their customary authority to prevent child marriage, keep girls in school, and turn previous commitments into concrete action at the community level. The call was made during a state-level chiefs’ conference on ending child marriage and[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Dialogue must continue at grassroots level ahead of December elections
As South Sudan prepares for the December general elections, political dialogue must extend beyond national leaders and reach communities across the country. Grassroots engagement is essential for building public confidence, addressing local concerns, and creating an environment in which citizens can participate peacefully in the electoral process. Political dialogue should[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Civil Society, AU and citizens must engage for peaceful and credible elections
South Sudan’s planned December 2026 elections represent an important stage in the country’s political transition. With the polls approaching, ensuring that the process is peaceful, inclusive, and credible should not be left to political parties and electoral institutions alone. Civil society organisations, the African Union (AU), and ordinary citizens all[Read More…]
President Kiir calls for “effective security arrangements” to secure election environment
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir has directed the caretaker leadership of the Ministry of Defense and Veterans Affairs to strengthen security preparations ahead of South Sudan’s scheduled general elections on December 22. In a statement that was released by the presidential press unit yesterday, Kiir gave the directive[Read More…]
SECURITY: President Kiir tasks defense leaders with ensuring secure elections
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the caretaker leadership of the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs to strengthen security preparations ahead of South Sudan’s scheduled general elections on December 22. In a statement that was released by the presidential press unit on Monday, Kiir gave[Read More…]
Bank of South Sudan celebrates 11 retirees
By Ngor Deng Matem The Bank of South Sudan on Monday celebrated 11 staff members who have retired from service, including two Directors General, following years of dedicated service to the institution. According to the bank’s retirement policy, staff members retire upon reaching the age of 65. Addressing the retirees[Read More…]
Labour Ministry pledges dialogue to resolve NSIF dispute
By Sabri Dibaco The Ministry of Labour has pledged to work with the National Social Insurance Fund (NSIF) and other stakeholders to address misunderstandings surrounding contributions and protect the interests of employees. The commitment was made by the newly appointed Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Labour, Deborah Akech Koucnin, during[Read More…]
Telecom operators pledge to clear tax arrears under cash payment policy
By Sabri Dibaco Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), including Zain and MTN, have pledged to comply with South Sudan’s cash payment policy and settle outstanding tax arrears owed to the government. The commitment was made during a meeting between the Minister of Finance and Planning, Athian Ding Athian, and representatives of[Read More…]
Tax Institute trains 54 SSRA staff to boost tax collection skills
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Institute of Revenue Administration (SSIRA) has launched a two-week training program for 54 South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) staff to strengthen their skills in tax collection and revenue administration. According to the SSRA press unit, the training underway at the SSIRA headquarters brings[Read More…]
Governor Jadallah vows to tackle land disputes in Central Equatoria
By Lodu William Odiya The Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, Gen. Augustino Jadallah Wani, has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing land disputes and improving urban development during his 90-day interim tenure. Governor Jadallah made the remarks on Monday during his visit to the Ministry of Housing, Lands, and Public[Read More…]
Dialogue critical for consolidating peace, stability, says President Kiir
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has said that the success of the ongoing inter-party dialogue would be critical to consolidating peace and stability and paving the way for South Sudan’s upcoming elections. In a statement released by his office press unit, the president made the remarks during[Read More…]
SSRA Chief warns importers against tax evasion, fraudulent declarations
By Lodu William Odiya The newly appointed Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), Rizig Dominic Samuel, has issued a stern directive to importers, demanding full compliance with customs laws and warning against any attempts to evade duties on goods entering the country. In an official circular issued[Read More…]