By Peter Kuol Kuch Police in Bor, Jonglei State, confirmed on Wednesday that one person was killed following an incident related to a girl’s elopement. According to police officials, the fatality occurred during a fight involving youth from Malual in Kolnyang and Angakuei in Baidit payams. The violence broke out[Read More…]
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Five cholera patients die in search for care after aid cuts
By Philip Buda Ladu At least five children suffering from cholera in South Sudan have tragically died while attempting to reach medical care. This followed cuts to foreign aid, forced the closure of vital local health clinics amidst a significant outbreak of the deadly disease, Save the Children reported on[Read More…]
Growing calls for NTC to hold urgent inclusive conference
By Yiep Joseph As the 2018 peace agreement faces series of challenges, stakeholders are urging the National Transitional Committee (NTC) to convene an inclusive meeting to chart a way forward. Both political figures and activists have expressed that an urgent and inclusive dialogue could rescue the Agreement on the Resolution[Read More…]
SUBSTITUTE: New SPLM-IO leaders take charge
By Philip Buda Ladu A consultative leadership meeting of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) in Juba has announced the formation of an interim leadership structure, a move immediately rejected by the party’s military wing. The meeting, held under the theme “Overcoming the Toils of Nation Building” at the Palm Africa[Read More…]
South Sudan launches digital platform to boost agricultural co-operatives
By Philip Buda Ladu In a move aimed at revolutionizing the agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), on Tuesday launched the Co-operatives E-Registry Platform in Juba. This digital system is designed to streamline the[Read More…]
Yei farmers mobilize to end hunger
By James Innocent Youth of Yei River County in Central Equatoria State are being encouraged to engage in farming as a means to eradicate hunger this year, rather than joining armed groups. Likambo Peter, a local youth, expresses his support for agriculture, urging all young people in the area[Read More…]
High Maternal Mortality in South Sudan-WHO
By Philip Buda Ladu As the globe marks “World Health Day 2025”, on July 7th, World Health Organization has revealed that South Sudan remains one of the countries with the highest maternal mortality rate globally. According to WHO figures, the mortality ratio stands at 1,223 maternal deaths for every 100,000[Read More…]
Toposa, Murle communities commit to reconciliation
By Staff Writer Feuding communities in Greater Kapoeta have taken a significant step towards reconciliation by hosting a peace conference aimed at resolving conflicts between the Toposa of Eastern Equatoria and the Murle of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Years of violence, fueled by cattle raids and child abductions, escalated[Read More…]
VP Taban, UN boss discuss peace matters
By Yiep Joseph Vice President (VP) of the Republic of South Sudan and chair of the infrastructure cluster, Taban Deng Gai, and the UN head of Mission in South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, discussed peace and security matters on Tuesday. According to a statement released to the media, the two[Read More…]
Gov’t twists to grant US deportee entry
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan government has admitted to a repatriation plan by the United States (US) government following pressure and a visa revocation order for its nationals. In a statement released to the media on Tuesday, Apuk Ayuel, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, declared[Read More…]
SPLM gains against opposition Party
By Nakwam Rose Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) has suffered yet another blow in Lake State, with three key members from Yirol East County resigning and defecting to the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM). The resignations come at a time when the party is facing a crisis following the[Read More…]
Revenue Authority collects SSP 132.6 billion in March
By Staff Writer South Sudan National Revenue Authority (SSNRA) has announced a record collection of 132.6 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) in non-oil revenue for March 2025. Commissioner General of SSRA, Simon Akuei Deng revealed the significant achievement during the opening of the five-day East African Revenue Authorities Technical Committee[Read More…]
Political tremble hits SPLM-IO camp
By Philip Buda Ladu Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) strips off four senior members, in a state that could best be described as political tantrum. Epitome of the shake-up emanated from rumours linking the four political victims to the opposition party leader, Dr. Riek Machar’s ouster plot. Dr.[Read More…]
Gov’t responds to US visa revocation
By Philip Buda Ladu Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation responded to the United States’ decision to revoke all visas for South Sudanese passport holders, citing a case of misidentification in a recent deportation attempt that triggered the diplomatic row. The U.S. State Department announced the visa revocations on[Read More…]
BANNED: No movement with guns
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has issued a directive banning all soldiers off duty from carrying weapons across the country. Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, SSPDF Spokesperson, announced the orders from the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), stating that this move is meant to enforce arms[Read More…]
Duk road ambush leaves 3 injured
By Manas James Okony Two girls and a woman were injured in a gun attack, and a child went missing following an ambush by armed assailants in Duk County, Jonglei State, on Friday, authorities reported. Duk County Commissioner John Chatim Ruei told No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper that the victims[Read More…]
Pibor Mobile court tackles 36 cases amid Justice Backlog
By Manas James Okony A mobile court operating in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) has made significant strides in addressing judicial backlogs, passing verdicts on 36 cases since its establishment on March 10, 2024. This initiative marks a pivotal moment for an area that has faced lawlessness and a[Read More…]
Combating Financial crime is crucial-Gov’t
By Staff Writer South Sudan government is intensifying its initiatives to eradicate financial crimes and curtail money laundering as a critical component of its broader economic reform strategy. Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, the Vice President and chair of the Economic Cluster, and Commissioner John Daniel Kipa of the Financial[Read More…]
Gov’t targets fibre optics to boost AI development
By Philip Buda Ladu The government of South Sudan is poised to significantly bolster its digital infrastructure, with plans to initiate the laying of its first-ever fibre optic network by September 2025. This ambitious project, revealed by Telecommunication Undersecretary Lado Wani Kenyi at the conclusion of the Global Artificial Intelligence[Read More…]
Melut bans milk, meat consumption
By Philip Buda Ladu Authorities in Melut County, Upper Nile State, have imposed a temporary ban on the consumption of milk and meat from dead cattle following sudden and mysterious deaths of over 30 animals in Damtum village. The alarming livestock deaths have prompted urgent action from local officials, who[Read More…]