By Kei Emmanuel Duku Wildlife authorities have declared a massive crackdown on the River Nile, warning boat operators that their vessels will be seized and held indefinitely if found transporting illegal animal products. Col. John Chol Adui, the Wildlife Operations Commander for the South Sudan Wildlife Service, revealed that the[Read More…]
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Defense Continues cross-examination of digital Expert at 64th Session
By Yiep Joseph The defense team in the trial of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused continued cross-examining the prosecution’s digital forensic expert. During the 64th session on Wednesday, the focus was on the reliability and relevance of expert’s findings from the devices of the accused[Read More…]
Health Minister promises transparent, collaborative approach to challenges
By Gaaniko Jackson The National Minister of Health Luke Thompson Thoan has Promised to ensure transparent, collaborative approach to improve service delivery. Thompson Thoan made the remark during his reception at health Ministry. The event brought together the former Minister of Health, Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial, the Minister of Gender,[Read More…]
SSPDF Kills eight rebels, including commander in Response at Jebel Galtan
By Chol D. Johnson The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) says it has killed at least eight attackers who recently launched a deadly assault on civilians at a mining site near Juba. The incident, which left dozens of miners and local residents dead or wounded, prompted a swift military[Read More…]
Revenue Authorities assure smooth cargo movement, dispel reports of stranded trucks
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudan Revenue Authority officials at the Nimule border and Mombasa have reassured the public and business community that trade and cargo movement are proceeding smoothly. The officials dismissed the recent reports claiming that hundreds of trucks were stranded at the Malaba border. Officials acknowledged that minor[Read More…]
CTSAMVM holds 54th Meeting, Review peace implementation
By Sabri Dibaco The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) convened its 54th meeting to assess general security situation and progress in the implementation of the peace agreement in South Sudan. During the meeting, the members CTSAMVM conducted a comprehensive analysis of the permanent ceasefire agreement,[Read More…]
Climate Shocks, Weak Governance Push Women into Water Crisis
By Alan Clement Climate shocks and fragile governance are intensifying South Sudan’s water crisis, leaving women and girls to shoulder the heaviest burden, the United Nations warned on World Water Day. Marking the occasion under the theme “Where water flows, equality grows”, the United Nations said the global water crisis[Read More…]
VP Taban claims officials obstruct access to President
By Lodu William Odiya The Vice President for Infrastructure cluster, Taban Deng Gai has accused officials within the office of the president for obstructing his attempts for a meeting. Speaking on Saturday during funeral prayers for victims of the recent killings in Abiemnhom County, Taban said it has become difficult[Read More…]
Residents urge gov’t to construct drainage after floodwater incident
By Sabri Dibaco Residents of Juba are calling on the government to put in place early preparedness measures by constructing drainage following the floodwater caused by heavy rainfall in Juba. On Wednesday, several parts of the city experienced waterlogging after hours of downpour, leaving roads impassable and disrupting movement. Speaking[Read More…]
From South Africa to South Sudan: Haysom’s Enduring Legacy
By Alan Clement As the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) mourns the passing of Nicholas “Fink” Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General in South Sudan, his legacy stretches far beyond the Nile. From the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa to the fragile peace efforts of South Sudan, Haysom’s[Read More…]
ELECTION : Kiir secures South Africa’s backing
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has met with his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, expressing dedication to advancing democratic process for elections in December this year. In a statement issued by the presidential press unit yesterday, the talk between the two Heads of State focused on the[Read More…]
Early Warning Failure Blamed for Flood Devastation in Juba
By Alan Clement A lack of timely early warning alerts ahead of heavy rains has been blamed for widespread flood damage in Juba, exposing major gaps in disaster preparedness systems. The downpour, which lasted several hours, inundated roads, disrupted businesses, and destroyed traders’ goods, exposing weaknesses in South Sudan’s disaster[Read More…]
Dr. Igga urges SPLM members to embrace discipline, unity to win 2026 election
By Chol D. Johnson The Vice President and the SPLM party 1st Deputy Chairperson, James Wani Igga has urged the part members to embrace discipline, unity and organization in order to win the election. Speaking on Thursday during the Swearing ceremony of newly appointed secretaries and deputies of the Sudan[Read More…]
NASIR : Upper Nile Governor relocates to
By Alan Clement The Upper Nile State government has revealed plans to shift operations to Nasir, and urged civilians to return. Senior state officials began arriving in Nasir County on Tuesday, March 17, ahead of Governor Jacob Dollar Ruot, who was expected to reach the area on Wednesday as part[Read More…]
SSCSA Calls on Government to Prioritize Civilian Protection
By Chol D. Johnson The South Sudan Civil Society Alliance (SSCSA) has urged the government to prioritize civilian protection and take effective steps to curb ongoing violence. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Deputy Chairperson Dabek Mabior Arok stressed the need for urgent measures to safeguard civilians. “We call on[Read More…]
Activist Urged AU C5plus Leadership to Implement Resolutions
By Fatuma Asha A South Sudanese Civil Society Activist has appealed to the AU C5 plus leadership to stand in solidarity and firmly with South Sudanese on the implementation of the AU C5 plus resolutions. Activist Edmond Yakani, Executive Director for CEPO made the appeal following President Salva Kiir’s bilateral[Read More…]
Defense lawyers say photos, videos in digital reports are not relevant
By Yiep Joseph As the trial of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused continues, defense lawyers have questioned a digital expert over photos and videos they say are not relevant to the case. The current and previous sessions have focused on the cross-examination of South African[Read More…]
South Sudan’s Diplomats to Train in Ethics, Law, Negotiation
By Alan Clement In a strategic move to boost governance and standards, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with UNDP, has launched a 40‑day training programme to prepare the next generation of South Sudanese diplomats. According to a statement from the Foreign Affairs Ministry, the programme, coordinated through the Diplomatic Institute[Read More…]
UNMISS calls for joint plan with government to address displacement Crisis
By Chol D. Johnson The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Anita Kiki Gbeho, has called for a coordinated plan between the government and partners to address the challenges facing displaced communities. According to a press statement issued on Tuesday by the Ministry of[Read More…]
Muslim community in Suk Zande receives food assistance
By Sabri Dibaco The Muslim community in Suk Zande (Juba) has received a consignment of food items to support vulnerable families as they approach the final days of the holy month of Ramadan. The distribution, carried out was, targeting fasting families, all Muslims communities in the area who have been[Read More…]