By Yiep Joseph Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) has indicated that ongoing internal issues are preventing its delegation from proceeding with the Tumaini talks with holdout groups. Earlier this year, discussions between the South Sudan government and the United People Alliance (UPA), a holdout group, resumed. However, the[Read More…]
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Transitional gov’t to replace Dr. Machar
By Philip Buda Ladu Transitional Government of National Unity has unveiled plans to revitalize the implementation of the 2018 Peace Agreement by reshuffling political positions within the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO). This move could see the replacement of SPLM-IO’s detained leader, First Vice President Riek Machar, along[Read More…]
SPLM-IO Office shuts
By Yiep Joseph Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) members in Warrap state abandoned the party and closed its offices, citing division with the party. The decision was announced by Kuech Deng Mayar, the Chairperson of the SPLM-IO in Warrap state, on Saturday. Kuech Deng Mayar is the Speaker[Read More…]
SSPDF, stakeholders discuss gender equality challenges
By Yiep Joseph Members of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), alongside various stakeholders, recently convened for a two-day validation workshop focused on enhancing gender equality within the military. Facilitated by the national non-profit organization Hope Africa South Sudan (HASS), the workshop aimed to examine assessment findings on gender[Read More…]
OCND condemns violence in Morobo County
By Jacob Onuha Nelson One Citizen Network for Democracy (OCND) has strongly condemned the recent violence in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State, which displaced more than 1,000 people. This follows clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army–in Opposition (SPLA-IO). In a statement,[Read More…]
Yei communities encouraged to practice family planning
By James Innocent To ensure healthy upbringing of their children, families in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, have been advised to utilize family planning. The call was made during the graduation ceremony for over 115 graduates of the Yei Science Institute on Wednesday. The event brought together government representatives,[Read More…]
Sudanese nomads detained over cattle raid
By Hou Akot Hou Dinka Malual peace committee in Aweil North County, Northern Bahr El Gazal State, is currently detaining two suspects accused of stealing 22 cattle belonging to Dinka herders in Gok-machar. The committee suspects Rezigat nomads from Darfur, Sudan, of the theft. Mr. Leek Leek, a resident who[Read More…]
Police searching for rape suspect in Warrap
By Hou Akot Hou Authorities in Gogrial East County, Warrap State, are searching for a man accused of strangling a nine-year-old girl on Wednesday in Luony-Aker Payam, Gogrial East County. The suspect allegedly attempted to rape her before fleeing the scene. Police investigator Mr. Thiik Agoth Giir, in Luony-Aker Payam,[Read More…]
Minister accuses traders of abusing free market system
By Yiep Joseph Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Onyeti Adigo, has accused traders in the country of abusing the free market system through arbitrary and excessive pricing of their products. The free market is an economic system based on supply and demand with little or no government control. One of[Read More…]
Gov’t procures tractors to boost farming
By Philip Buda Ladu In a move to bolster food productivity and reduce reliance on imported food supplies, the government has procured 104 tractors for farming. The consignment, delivered by Aditya International Company, was officially received by the National Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abdalbagi Akol. Speaking to the[Read More…]
Finance Ministry disburses April salary
By Nakwam Rose Ministry of Finance and Planning has notified civil servants that it has successfully completed transfer of funds to respective government agencies. This payroll is specifically for the month of April and covers civil servants, the army, organized forces, and foreign missions. “As of today, 24th April 2025,[Read More…]
ORDER: Remove illegal checkpoints
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has issued an order to immediately remove all illegal checkpoints along the River Nile, according to a press release from the Office of the Spokesperson, dated April 25, 2025. The order, issued by Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Paul Nang[Read More…]
Vice President, minister reviews road infrastructure progress
By Nakwam Rose Vice President, Benjamin Bol Mel yesterday convened with the Minister of Roads and Bridges, Simon Mijok Mijak, to conduct a strategic review of the nation’s ongoing road and bridge infrastructure projects. The central focus of their discussion revolved around identifying and dismantling obstacles hindering the timely completion[Read More…]
US pull out spells disaster-Activist
By Yiep Joseph Advocacy groups expressed concern over recent steps taken by the United States regarding South Sudan, arguing that these actions will negatively affect citizens who are unaware of the political disagreements between the two nations. The worries come amid reports of a United States (US) withdrawal of its[Read More…]
First National Trade Forum Commences in Juba
By Philip Buda Ladu First ever National Trade Forum commenced on Thursday at Radisson BLU Hotel in Juba, with the National Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, officiating the opening ceremony. Atong represented His Excellency Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, the Vice President of the Republic and Chairperson of[Read More…]
Peace conference kicks off in NBG
By Hou Akot Hou A three-day peace conference between the Misseriya and Dinka Malual communities began on Wednesday in Wanyjok, the headquarters of Aweil East County. The workshop, supported by United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), aims to address migration issues in anticipation of the Misseriya herders’ return. This[Read More…]
Over 150 cattle recovered in Duk
By Peter Kuol Kuch Over 150 cows, which were raided by suspected criminals, have been recovered by youth this week, in Duk County. According to the Commissioner, John Chatim Ruei, suspected raiders attacked Patuet and Pagaak, on Tuesday where two people were killed. The county commissioner added that the youth[Read More…]
Advocacy body condemns replacements of opposition leaders
By Nakwam Rose Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) has strongly criticized the repeated reshuffling of opposition leaders by their superiors without clear and legitimate reasons for their dismissal. According to CPA, this practice undermines implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan[Read More…]
Aweil farmers receive wheelbarrows
By Hou Akot Hou Farmers in Aweil South County have received wheelbarrows; each of the 8 groups in the county gets 5 wheelbarrows to enable them to transport their produce. This comes after a realization of a challenge posed by the lack of means to take goods to the market,[Read More…]
Tribute to Pope Francis
By Staff Writer President Salva Kiir Mayardit, on Thursday, paid a heartfelt visit to the Vatican Embassy in Juba, South Sudan, to honor the memory of late Pope Francis, who tragically passed away on Easter Monday. During this sad moment, President Kiir solemnly signed the official condolence book, articulating the[Read More…]