By Kei Emmanuel Duku   As South Sudan grapples with increasing cancer burden amidst fragile health system, an expert advocates for establishment of a specialized institute. This call highlights the critical need for dedicated resources and infrastructure to combat a disease often diagnosed too late, placing a heavy burden on[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Concerns rise over tensions that threaten stability of peace agreement in South Sudan and a called for an immediate halt to hostilities. Transitional Justice Working Group (TJWG) has expressed June 20, 2025, in a statement. The group also called on the Revitalized Transitional Government of National[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   Cholera outbreak in Abyei Administrative Area has resulted in three deaths and 24 confirmed positive cases. According to Abyei Ministry of Health, the deceased, all from Amiet village in Amenth-Aguok county, include two, who died last week and one yesterday. Dr. Ayom Korchiek Ayom, Abyei health[Read More…]

Alan Clement   Bor is grappling flooding after heavy rainfall and overflow of the Nile River, prompting the town mayor, Achiek Machar, to declare a state of emergency. Entire neighborhoods of Bor, Jonglei State capital of South Sudan, now submerged, leaving thousands of residents displaced, numerous homes and businesses destroyed.[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   European Union (EU) has committed a substantial €11 million to UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Unveiled on Friday, the funding aims to foster long-term recovery and stability of communities in South Sudan that are impacted by ongoing conflict in[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya   Warrap State has arrested 14 officials from the State Revenue Authority for illegally opening Tharkueng Bridge checkpoint. They were arrested by members of South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) 11th Infantry Division In an interview with No. 1 Citizen Newspaper yesterday, Information Minister Mamer Bath[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   Abyei Special Administrative Area Ministry of Health has received donation of three bicycles and one motorcycle from World Health Organization (WHO). This boosts its capacity to deliver essential health services, especially in remote, hard-to-reach areas during the challenging rainy season. The official handover ceremony took place[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   Technical teams from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda Thursday initialed a comprehensive Peace Agreement in Washington, D.C. This marks a significant step towards de-escalating tensions and fostering stability in the Great Lakes region. The agreement, mediated by the[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   Logo and Goja Boma communities in Yei River County have donated a 250×250 meter parcel of land in Hai Dam area for construction of solar plant. The Solar plant is poised to bring much-needed light, power, and development to the county. The land donation was formalized[Read More…]

By Alan Clement   A road ambush in Tonj South County on Wednesday resulted in the death of one traveler and left another injured. The victims were traveling in a Land Cruiser from Juba when they were attacked near the Ametchok area. Mamer Bath, the Minister for Information in Warrap[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   Gloria Nyoka Joseph has with effect from Thursday, June 19, 2025, officially resumed her duties as the Executive Director of the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS). This reinstatement follows a swift resolution of an “administrative matter” that led to her indefinite suspension just[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Despite ongoing insecurity and economic challenges, South Sudan Commission for Refugee Affairs has revealed that the country is currently hosting more than 600,000 registered refugees. Yawusa Daud Kintha, Deputy Director for Protection and Refugee Welfare at the commission, noted that the numbers have overwhelmed resources, requiring[Read More…]

By Alan Clement and Nakwam Rose   A high-level delegation from South Sudan is participating in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Russia, held from June 18 to 21, 2025. The delegation aims to leverage the global platform to promote partnerships, attract investment, and gain insights into international[Read More…]

By James Innocent   At least 25 dedicated law enforcement officers in Yei River County have received comprehensive training focused on a survivor-centred approach to handling cases of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The two-day training from June 17th to 18th, 2025 was organized by the Centre for Inclusive Governance,[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph and Jacob Onuho   Central Equatoria Gubernatorial role presents a myriad of fresh challenges for governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, who has taken office after a ceremonious swearing-in on Wednesday. As he steps into this position, he is confronted with significant issues that have long burdened the state,[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   IGAD Special Envoy to South Sudan, Dr. Ambassador Ismail Wais is in Nairobi for talks with Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs on the evolving political situation in South Sudan. Ambassador Wais, acting on behalf of the IGAD Executive Secretary, engaged in an[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Across South Sudan, farmers are overburdened with multiple taxes and illegal checkpoints, making agricultural inputs costly for food production in the country. Farmers are appealing to the government to enforce long-standing tax exemptions on agricultural imports and locally produced goods, as hidden charges and illegal[Read More…]

By Alan Clement Repeat of violent cattle raid, such as one on Sunday, at a cattle camp in Achongchok, Tonj North County violate the State of Emergency declared by President Salva Kiir early this month. Warrap State Minister for Information, Mamer Bath, confirmed the Sunday incident. He said that the[Read More…]

By Peter Kuol Kuch   Radio Jonglei 95.9 FM is back on air a week of shutdown by National Security Services. Last week, the National Security Services shut down Radio Jonglei 95.9 FM over songs they deemed were inciting tensions among the communities. Executive Director of the radio station, Tijwog[Read More…]