By Manas James Okony Two women were abducted by armed assailants while gathering firewood on the outskirts of Walgak town in Jonglei State’s Akobo County, On Sunday. According to Akobo County commissioner, Puok Nyang Tutjiek, the two women, who are both in their thirties, remain missing after an unsuccessful rescue[Read More…]
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CES sets ultimatum for cattle herders
By Philip Buda Ladu Central Equatoria State (CES) Security Committee has intensified its efforts to enforce a 2017 presidential order mandating the return of armed cattle herders to their places of origin. The state has issues a three-day ultimatum for the cattle herders to leace Lainya County, as security[Read More…]
AU calls for unity behind Kiir, Machar in peace push
By Yiep Joseph As the 2018 peace agreement faces new challenges, the African Union (AU) remains optimistic that a face-to-face meeting between Riek Machar Teny and President Salva Kiir will help resolve their differences. This development follows a meeting between the Vice President for the Service Cluster, Josephine Joseph Lagu,[Read More…]
Suspected NAS forces attack military base
By Philip Buda Ladu Violence flared in Kajo-Keji County, Central Equatoria State, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, as a military detachment came under attack and a separate cattle raiding incident unfolded, local authorities and the army reported. The day’s doom scenes began with reports from local chiefs detailing two simultaneous[Read More…]
Mobile court races to clear case backlog
By Manas James A mobile court established in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) by the Judiciary in mid-March is racing against time to address a backlog of 429 major cases in Pibor town. This significant number includes serious offenses such as murder and robbery, highlighting the urgent need for[Read More…]
Tensions won’t prevent peace-Kiir
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir reaffirmed his commitment to restoring peace in the country, despite ongoing tensions. On Wednesday morning, serious gunshots were heard in Rajaf Payam, on the outskirts of Juba, causing panic. SPLM-IO issued a statement alleging that government forces attacked Rajaf training center. This follows[Read More…]
AMREF empowers community to improve food security
By Arkangelo Adup In a bid to enhance food security and improve nutrition, AMREF Health Africa is empowering communities in Tonj through kitchen gardens, This enables families to grow essential vegetables for better health and self-sufficiency. Despite the success of the initiative, local farmers continue to grapple with key challenges,[Read More…]
Machar Demands Ugandan Troop’s withdrawal
By Kei Emmanuel Duku First Vice President and SPLM/A-IO Leader Dr. Riek Machar has called for immediate withdrawal of Ugandan military troops from South Sudan. Dr. Machar asserts that the presence of the UPDF poses a significant threat to the implementation of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement. His demand follows[Read More…]
IGP Suspends Issuance of nationality by marriage
By Nakwam Rose Government has suspended issuance of nationality certificates to foreign nationals by marriage. Inspector General of Police (IGP) for South Sudan National Police Services (SSNPS), Gen. Abraham Manyuat Peter, issued an order, citing malpractices. The IGP said in the order that the procedures for processing nationality IDs to[Read More…]
UN denounces Nasir attacks
By Kei Emmanuel Duku United Nations Security Council has voiced strong condemnation of the recent attacks in Nasir County, which resulted in the downing of two UN helicopter crew members during an evacuation mission. UN helicopter was reportedly fired upon by the White Army, a militia group alleged to[Read More…]
Full-Scale Civil War, eminent –UN official Warns
By Philip Buda Ladu/UN South Sudan is dangerously close to plunging back into a devastating civil war, the head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) warned on Monday. Speaking to journalists at UN Headquarters via video link from Juba, Nicholas Haysom cited the escalating violence, rising ethnic tensions,[Read More…]
NEC launches training on boundary delimitation, voter registration
By Jacob Onuha Nelson A three-day workshop on boundary delimitation and vote registration for National election commissioner (NEC) officials kicked off in Juba. National Elections Commission Chairperson, Professor Abednego Akok Akacuol, explained during the opening, that the training equips officers with knowledge on how to handle the upcoming 2026 elections.[Read More…]
Dr. Machar calls for intervention as 2018 peace deal faces obstacles
By Yiep Joseph First Vice President (FVP) Dr. Riek Machar has called on the international community to intervene as 2018 peace agreement faces challenges. According to a letter addressed to UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, Machar pointed that the deteriorating security situation in South Sudan need interventions. “The R-ARCSS[Read More…]
Jonglei State governor commits to empower youth
By Nakwam Rose The newly appointed governor of Jonglei State has reiterated his commitment towards building skills of the youth for effective decision making. Dr. Riek Gai kok made the remark while meeting the Vice President for Gender and Youth Cluster, Rebeca Nyandeng, in her office, on Tuesday. The[Read More…]
Driver killed in juba-Bor road ambush
By Peter Kuol Kuch A driver of commercial vehicle has on Monday evening, been killed in an ambush along Juba-Bor highway. According to Jonglei State police report, vehicles were traveling from juba to Bor before coming under attack. Jonglei state Police Spokesperson, 1st Lt. James Akech said the vehicles fell[Read More…]
Four killed, one injured in Nzara ambush
By Jackson Gaaniko A fatal ambush along Nzara-Tambura Road in Western Equatoria State has claimed lives of four people. One other person has critically been injured in the road attack on Tuesday morning. Nzara County Commissioner, Lino Futaki told No.1 Citizen Newspaper that the attack occurred approximately 12 miles[Read More…]
Humanitarian crisis looms amid violence, Cholera outbreak in Upper Nile
By Philip Buda Ladu Humanitarian situation in Upper Nile State, is deteriorating where armed clashes have displaced thousands and severely restricted access to healthcare amidst a growing cholera outbreak. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), in a press release, highlighted the urgent need for humanitarian intervention as cholera claims lives and exacerbates[Read More…]
Juba Condemns “threats” from Sudanese military chief
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan has condemned a recent public statement made by Assistant Deputy Commander in Chief of Sudanese Armed Forces, General Yasir Al-Atta, citing it as “threats of military aggression.” In a press statement on Monday, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,[Read More…]
SPLA-IO claims Attack on base, west of Juba city
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Residents of Juba City witnessed a red streak on Monday evening sky, sparking speculation of a missile launch or an unusual atmospheric phenomenon. However, an hour later, the SPLA-IO Spokesperson reported on social media that the event was an airstrike on their base west of[Read More…]
Yambio arrests 15 suspects
By Jackson Gaaniko Security forces in Western Equatoria State have restored calm in Yambio after arresting 15 suspected criminals were arrested. The suspects who were paraded in public on Monday, after arrest during security operation, are accused of looting, arson and destruction of property. According to police reports, nine[Read More…]