By Kei Emmanuel Duku Previous Orders issued by the ministry are ineffective in curbing illegal logging and charcoal trade in South Sudan. Undersecretary in the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Jaden Tongun Emilio attributes the ineffectiveness of the orders to a lack of punitive clauses for arrest, prosecution, and[Read More…]
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Citizens demand services as CES officials take oath
By Yiep Joseph Newly appointed officials in Central Equatoria State (CES) have taken the oath of office, prompting renewed calls for improved service delivery in the state. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the state secretariat on Monday, was attended by numerous residents eager to welcome the new leadership. CES, like[Read More…]
Journalist Adil Faris Mayath missing
By William Madouk Whereabouts of prominent journalist Adil Faris Mayath, former director of the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), after he was allegedly abducted by unidentified gunmen on Thursday, January 23, 2025, remain unknown. Amira Alnahawi, Mayath’s wife, who is currently in Egypt, confirmed his disappearance, stating that she[Read More…]
UPA condemns remarks on unpaid salaries
By William Madouk Secretary-General of the United People’s Alliance (UPA), Lual Dau has criticized his SPLM counterpart, Peter Lam Both, for praising South Sudanese public servants for “enduring a year without salaries” as “true heroes of liberation.” Dau described the remarks as “mocking” the hardships faced by government employees. On[Read More…]
Evacuate Stranded citizens from Sudan-UPA
By William Madouk Secretary-General of the United People’s Alliance (UPA), Lual Dau, condemned the recent killings of South Sudanese citizens in Wad Madani and urged the government to immediately evacuate nationals stranded in war-torn Sudan. Speaking to Eye Radio Monday Morning, Mr. Dau stated that many South Sudanese continue to[Read More…]
South Sudan, Sudan strengthen ties
By Staff writer Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Monday Semaya K. Kumba, met with Sudanese Ambassador to South Sudan, Ambassador Issam Mohammed Karrar, on Saturday in Juba. The meeting aimed to foster mutual understanding and address shared concerns between the two neighboring countries. Both Foreign Ministries[Read More…]
Residents urge Mayor to complete Kuajok Airport construction
By Yiep Joseph Residents of Warrap State are urging the new mayor of Kuajok Municipal Council, Kur Akol Malek, to prioritize the completion of the airport project. Recently, the governor of Warrap State, Francis Marial Abur, appointed Kur Akol Malek as the mayor, replacing Ayok Chol Ayok. In interviews with[Read More…]
Manufacturers urge gov’t to address high energy costs
BY Yiep Joseph Association of South Sudan Manufacturers (ASSM) has raised concerns over the soaring costs of fuel and electricity, which are impacting the country’s manufacturing sector. Adam Kubanja, the Chairperson of ASSM, said that the high costs are driving up production expenses for local manufacturers. As a result,[Read More…]
Budi County probes woman’s death at school compound
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in Budi County, Eastern Equatoria state, are investigating the death of an elderly woman, suspected to have been hanged by unknown assailants and subsequently abandoned at Chukudum Primary School. The body was discovered on Thursday morning. Lokiru Rafael, the Homiri Payam administrator in Budi County, reported[Read More…]
EES orders fuel price cut to SSP 5,700 per liter
By Ijoo Bosco Officials in Torit municipality issued a directive requiring all fuel companies to lower their current selling prices of diesel and petrol to 5,700 South Sudanese pounds per litre. The Director General of the State Ministry of Trade and Industry, Stephen Ihude, stated that this directive aims[Read More…]
Activist cautions politicians against fueling violence
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Executive Director of Community Empowerment Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has accused politicians and security officers at the National, state, and county levels across the country of fueling conflict within the Greater Equatoria region, Jonglei, and Upper Nile states. Yakani stated that some military officers and[Read More…]
East Africa Challenge 2025: South Sudan triumphs over Kenya in MMA Showdown
By Manas James Okony East Africa Challenge, a premier kickboxing event on the continent, concluded on Saturday in the South Sudanese capital, Juba. This year’s competition marked the third edition of the challenge, organized by the South Sudan Kickboxing Federation (SSKF) under the empowering theme, “The Road to Thailand.” The[Read More…]
Rift Looms as South Sudan urges probe on Sudan
By William Madouk Diplomatic tension is seemingly escalating between South Sudan and Sudan following a call by South Sudan’s Foreign Minister, Ramadan Abdellah Goc, for a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) joint investigation into the recent killings of South Sudanese citizens. During a UNSC meeting on strengthening African leadership in[Read More…]
South Sudan delegation engages Pakistan’s SDG taskforce
By Staff writer A delegation from South Sudan, led by Deputy Speaker Mr. Kornelio Kon Ngu Akuck, met with Pakistan’s members of Parliamentary Taskforce on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the SDGs on Tuesday. This meeting marked a significant step toward fostering deeper cooperation and collaboration between the two countries.[Read More…]
SPLM condemns suspension of Jonglei minister
By William Madouk Acting Secretary of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in Jonglei state, David Anyang Nyuon condemned Governor Mahjoub Biel Turuk for suspending the Minister of Land and Housing. Mr. Nyuon in a statement seen by this outlet, claimed that the party was sidelined in what he terms[Read More…]
Aweil West Commissioner pledges to rebuild damaged roads
By Hou Akot Hou Commissioner of Aweil West County, who was appointed in December of last year, has begun touring the county’s Payams to familiarize herself with the challenges facing local residents. During her visits, Abuol Akok observed that many roads in remote areas have been severely damaged due to[Read More…]
Clerics urge politicians to prioritize peace in Tumaini talks
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Council of Churches has urged political leaders participating in the ongoing Tumaini Peace Talks in Nairobi, Kenya, to prioritize the needs of the South Sudanese people and avoid prioritizing personal interests. In a Press Release obtained by this Publication, the religious leaders emphasized that[Read More…]
Hemedti, Burhan trade accusations over Al-Jaili refinery blast
By William Madouk Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and their rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) traded accusations on Thursday over an attack on the Khartoum refinery in Al-Jaili. This incident marks the latest in a series of events where SAF and RSF have accused each other of perpetuating the ongoing[Read More…]
Peace deal implementation not linked to citizens’ suffering- Lomuro
By William Madouk Minister of Cabinet Affairs and government rapporteur for the Tumaini Initiative, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, has dismissed claims linking the suffering of South Sudanese citizens to the slow implementation of the 2018 peace agreement. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Minister Lomuro asserted that there is[Read More…]
CECAFA General Assembly approves five competitions for 2025 football calendar
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (CECAFA) has approved five zonal competitions for the 2025/26 season, including the inaugural CECAFA Beach Soccer Championship. The decision was made during the CECAFA General Assembly held in Juba on Wednesday. The competition calendar, presented by Auka John[Read More…]