By Lodu William Odiya The Caretaker State Minister of General Education and Instruction, Ibwaha Lucy Allam, has conducted a series of courtesy visits to major educational institutions in Torit Municipality to assess ongoing activities, identify challenges, and explore opportunities to strengthen education and skills development. The minister began her visit[Read More…]
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NATION TALK: Government must enforce fixed prices in Juba Markets
The government of South Sudan must urgently review and enforce its official price list to protect consumers from unfair pricing and exploitation by traders in Juba. These days, visiting markets and shops in Juba reveals a worrying situation in which vendors sell similar goods at different prices according to their[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Business owners must keep their surroundings clean
Business owners must take responsibility for maintaining clean surroundings and complying with municipal regulations to promote public health and protect the environment. In Juba and other towns across South Sudan, cleanliness around business premises remains an important concern. Some shops, restaurants, markets and other commercial establishments operate without properly managing[Read More…]
CTSAMVM urges parties to ensure accountability for ceasefire violations
By Lodu William Odiya The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) has urged signatories to the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) to ensure accountability for individuals responsible for verified violations. Speaking during the opening remarks at a CTSAMVM Board[Read More…]
Central Equatoria Council of Ministers approves Finance Memo to strengthen State Revenue
By Louis Loku The Caretaker Council of Ministers of Central Equatoria State has approved, with amendments, a finance ministry memo on the 2026 Operations License Regulations, in a move aimed at strengthening state revenue and improving governance. The decision was made during the Council’s Ordinary Sitting No. 002/2026, chaired by[Read More…]
South Sudan’s population projected to reach 20.3 million by 2030, NBS report
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan’s population is projected to grow from 16.4 million in 2026 to 20.3 million by 2030, according to a new report launched by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in Juba on Wednesday. This report comes during the launch of the country’s population situation analysis[Read More…]
ELECTION: Concerns raise over December elections as voter registration remains pending
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudanese civilians and civil society leaders are raising concerns over the planned December 22, 2026, general elections, citing insecurity, delayed voter registration, limited civic education and a lack of trust among political parties implementing the peace agreement. With less than two months remaining before the scheduled[Read More…]
CLIMATE CHANGE: South Sudan forecasts heavy rainfall and extreme heat stress in several areas
By Sabri Dibaco The South Sudan Meteorological Service (SSMS) has forecast moderate rainfall of between 50 and 100 millimeters in parts of the southwestern, southern and southeastern regions of the country, while warning residents of extreme heat-stress conditions on selected days between October 28 and November 4, 2026. In its[Read More…]
POLITICS: WES gubernatorial candidate pledged changed narrative
By Sabri Dibaco Western Equatoria State governorship aspirant Sultan Mboriman Edward Mbory has pledged to change the development trajectory of the state if he wins the upcoming election, citing security, food production, education, healthcare and infrastructure as key priorities. Mbory, an entrepreneur and politician, declared his intention to contest for[Read More…]
POLITICS: Over 4,000 SPLM members registered in Lafon County
By Lodu William Odiya At least 4,821 SPLM members have been registered in Lafon County, Eastern Equatoria State, following the official launch of the membership registration campaign and mobilisation exercise. According to the Eastern Equatoria State SPLM secretariat, the number was confirmed during a membership registration campaign and mobilisation rally[Read More…]
Bishop Hiiboro mourns veteran Gen. Joseph Lagu, calls for unity and peace
By Sabri Dibaco Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has mourned the death of veteran General Joseph Lagu Yanga, describing him as one of the leaders whose sacrifices helped shape South Sudan’s struggle for freedom and self-determination. In a condolence message, Bishop Hiiboro extended his sympathies[Read More…]
Flags at half mast as South Sudan mourns icon liberation leader Joseph Lagu
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has ordered the flag to fly at half-mast following the death of a veteran South Sudanese liberation leader, military officer, politician and diplomat, General Joseph Lagu Yanga. President Kiir said that he would personally bid General Lagu a state farewell in honour[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Government must improve healthcare access for persons with disabilities
Access to healthcare is a fundamental right that should be enjoyed by every citizen, regardless of physical or mental ability. However, persons with disabilities continue to face barriers that prevent them from receiving timely and quality medical services. The government must take deliberate action to address these challenges. In South[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Mining must not become a source of violence and death
Mining has become an important economic activity in South Sudan, providing people with opportunities to earn a living and support their families. However, mining areas have repeatedly been associated with violence, disputes and loss of life. This raises serious concerns about miners’ safety and the communities living around these sites.[Read More…]
RJMEC warns political divisions, insecurity could undermine elections
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan’s planned general elections could face challenges from unresolved political differences, persistent insecurity and delays in implementing the peace agreement, the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has warned. In its latest report seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily English newspaper, RJMEC said the[Read More…]
UN Commission warns of a ‘constitutional coup’ in South Sudan
By Lodu William Odiya The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has warned that the country’s transitional political arrangements are being dismantled through unilateral government decisions, describing the developments as a “constitutional coup” that threatens peace and risks renewed conflict. Yasmin Sooka, Chairperson of the Commission, made[Read More…]
SPECIAL COURT: I directed chiefs to send armed youth home, says Machar
By Yiep Joseph Dr. Riek Machar told the court he directed chiefs and youth leaders to send armed youth in Nasir back to their villages on March 1, 2025. Machar, the fifth accused, said the youth left Nasir and Ulang that afternoon, except for members of the Mitnyiel section and[Read More…]
South Sudan Council of Churches calls for urgent action after 61 reported dead
By Sabri Dibaco The South Sudan Council of Churches has called for urgent government intervention to stop intercommunal violence in Tonj North County, Warrap State, following reports that 61 people were killed in deadly clashes on Tuesday, 27 October. In a press release issued on Wednesday, the Council expressed deep[Read More…]
Revenue Authority’s domestic tax division collects 138 billion pounds in 15 days
By Louis Laku The Domestic Tax Revenue Division of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) collected SSP 138 billion in the first 15 days of October, as the authority’s Commissioner General called for stronger revenue mobilisation and an end to malpractice. The Acting Commissioner for Domestic Tax Revenue, Angelo Aguot,[Read More…]
South Sudan labour assessment finds 65.7% skills mismatch as youth struggle to find work
By Sabri Dibaco A labour market assessment in Northern and Western Bahr el Ghazal has found that 65.7 per cent of respondents believe their skills do not match available job opportunities, while only 17.5 per cent of surveyed micro and small enterprises have ever received financing. The findings, presented in[Read More…]