By Sabri Dibaco The United Nations has commended South Sudan’s National Elections Commission (NEC) for launching its nationwide Civic and Voter Education Campaign. The UN described the initiative as a significant milestone toward the country’s first general elections since gaining independence. Speaking at the launch on behalf of the Special[Read More…]
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Political parties call for transparency as country enters elections
By Sabri Dibaco Some of the political parties have called on the National Election Commission (NEC) and various stakeholders to ensure that there is transparency in the upcoming December elections. The parties raised the concern during the launch of nationwide civic and voter education in Juba. The United Sudan African[Read More…]
Erratic rainfall threatens harvest across Aweil
By Ngor Deng Matem Farmers across Aweil are facing the prospect of a poor harvest this year as erratic rainfall and extended dry spells between rains continue to damage crops, with Aweil East and Aweil South counties emerging as the hardest-hit areas. Across the region, maize, sorghum, and groundnuts are[Read More…]
National government and Lobong administration harmonise tax collection at the Nimule border
By Yiep Joseph The Ministerial High-Level Committee on Economic Reforms has stepped up efforts to strengthen domestic revenue collection. The committee held a crucial meeting with Eastern Equatoria State leaders, security agencies, and revenue-collecting institutions at the Nimule border crossing. As the country faces economic challenges, the meeting is aimed[Read More…]
Catholic University offers scholarships to outstanding athletes
By Sabri Dibaco The Catholic University of South Sudan (CATHUSS) St. John’s Yambio Campus has announced a scholarship program for outstanding and disciplined sports personalities as part of its 2026/2027 academic year admissions. The scholarships, sponsored by the Patron of the university, Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, will be awarded to[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should ensure security as it rolls out voter education and registration
The commencement of voter education and registration is a significant milestone in South Sudan’s journey toward democratic governance. It offers citizens the opportunity to participate in shaping the country’s future through credible and peaceful elections. However, the success of this important process depends largely on one critical factor: security. The[Read More…]
NATION TALKS: Peace needs teamwork, let us South Sudanese work together
Peace is not built by governments alone, nor is it the responsibility of one community or one generation. Peace requires teamwork. It demands that every South Sudanese, regardless of tribe, religion, gender, or political affiliation, play a role in building a stable and united nation. South Sudan has endured years[Read More…]
National Cleaning Day: A call to action for a cleaner and healthier, South Sudan
Writer: Ajak John Ateng Every great nation is built not only through economic growth and infrastructure but also through everyday actions of its citizens. Among these, maintaining a clean and healthy environment stands as one of the simplest yet most powerful expressions of patriotism and civic responsibility. As South Sudan[Read More…]
SPLA-IO Gen. Duop blames SSPDF leadership for clashes in Western Equatoria and Nasir
By Yiep Joseph The fourth accused in the ongoing Nasir trial, Lt. Gen. Gabriel Duop Lam, has accused the leadership of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) of escalating tensions that led to clashes in Western Equatoria and in Nasir. He made the claim on Monday during the 101st[Read More…]
2026ELECTION: NEC launches voter education, reaffirms neutrality
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudan, through the National Election Commission (NEC), has officially launched a nationwide civic and voter education campaign. During the event, NEC reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a neutral and non-partisan electoral process while the government called on all eligible citizens to register and participate in the[Read More…]
Civil Society, Women’s Union call for political consensus ahead of elections
By Sabri Diabaco The civil society organisations and the Women’s Union of South Sudan have called on political leaders to commit to peaceful, free, and fair elections, warning that the absence of political consensus could increase the risk of electoral violence. The appeals were made during the launch of a[Read More…]
Reform committee begins Nimule border assessment to strengthen revenue collection
By Ijoo Bosco A high-level Government Committee on Economic Reform has arrived in Nimule to assess operations at South Sudan’s busiest border crossing as part of efforts to strengthen revenue collection and improve economic governance. The assessment aims to identify practical measures to enhance efficiency at the Nimule Border, curb[Read More…]
Acholi Community unveils reform agenda on customary law, and peace
By Ijoo Bosco The Acholi community in South Sudan adopted a wide-ranging set of resolutions during its extended meeting in Juba on 19 July 2026 to strengthen customary governance, promote peace, improve infrastructure, and preserve cultural heritage. Chaired by the community’s chairperson, Otim David Okot, the meeting brought together delegates[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government should strengthen efforts on unification of forces
The unification of forces remains one of the most important unfinished tasks in South Sudan’s peace process. As the country prepares for its democratic transition and works to consolidate peace, the government must give greater priority to completing this critical commitment under the revitalised peace agreement. A unified national force[Read More…]
Can South Sudan’s elections unlock economic recovery and lasting security?
As South Sudan prepares for its long-awaited elections, expectations are high among citizens who hope the vote will mark the beginning of a new chapter. Across the country, people are asking whether elections can help solve the economic hardship and insecurity that have affected their daily lives for years. The[Read More…]
Building Democracy Amidst Conflict: The South Sudan constitutional gaps and political uncertainty
Writer: Okello Lawiri (MP) My fellow South Sudanese, as we approach the historic date of December 22, 2026, for our first national elections since independence, we find ourselves at a critical crossroads. The dream of a democratic, stable, and prosperous nation—the dream for which we fought so hard—remains elusive. While[Read More…]
PEACE: Communities urge stronger grassroots mediation in Torit
By Ijoo Bosco Participants in a three-day insider mediation training in Torit have called for stronger community-based peace mechanisms, saying local mediation remains essential to preventing conflicts and fostering lasting peace across Eastern Equatoria State. The training, organised by the Eastern Equatoria State Ministry of Peacebuilding in partnership with the[Read More…]
A man found dead after domestic incident in Rumbek
By Yang Ater Yang A 35-year-old man was found dead following a domestic incident in the Achol-Theen residential area of Rumbek Town, Lakes State, police have confirmed. According to Lakes State Police spokesperson Elijah Mabor Makuac, the incident began when the man allegedly attacked his wife, leaving her with serious[Read More…]
Joint border initiative seeks lasting peace between Kuku and Aringa communities
By Louis Loku South Sudanese and Ugandan leaders have intensified efforts to strengthen peace and cooperation along their shared border by engaging the Kuku community of Kajo-Keji County and the Aringa community of Uganda’s Yumbe District on the implementation of resolutions reached during the recently concluded Joint Border Meeting. The[Read More…]
Returnees at Gok-Machar camp decry stomach infections as poor food-feeding conditions persist
By Hou Akot Hou Over 2,600 returnees who have returned to South Sudan and are now camping at the Riang-Anei returnee camp in Gok-Machar, in Aweil North County of South Sudan’s Northern Bahr El Ghazal state, decry poor feeding. The returnees complained of increased infections among those local returnees living[Read More…]