By Lodu William Odiya Other Political Parties (OPP) leadership has rejected claims by Peter Mayen Majongdit, of representing the coalition. Peter Mayen Majongdit, a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management had declared his intent to represent the OPP in the upcoming elections. He also called for dialogue[Read More…]
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Pochalla illegalizes alcohol, illicit drugs
By Manas James Okony Authorities in Pochalla South County, part of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), have taken decisive action to reinforce their ban on the production and consumption of alcohol and other illicit drugs. This move comes in the wake of a troubling incident at Pochalla Airstrip,[Read More…]
Yakani calls for political will to conduct elections
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Activist, Edmund Yakani, has called on political leaders to embrace the 2026 elections to bring lasting peace in the country. In a statement, Yakani, who is the Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO), urged both politicians and those holding guns to take[Read More…]
Attacks in Yirol threatens inter-state peace
By Alan Clement An attack that left several civilians dead and property destroyed in a cattle camp in Pakoon, Yirol East County, is threatening to inflame inter-state tensions between Lakes State and Unity State. The Government of Lakes State is blaming armed groups allegedly originating from Panyijiar County in[Read More…]
SSPDF officer killed in Yei
By James Innocent An officer from the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), identified as Jackson Ade, has been killed by armed men on the outskirts of Yei. On Wednesday, Yei River County Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme, along with other senior security officials, joined the family in mourning at[Read More…]
Western Bahr el Ghazal bans toxic alcoholic drinks, drugs
By Yiep Joseph Western Bahr El Ghazal State has imposed measures banning the import, production, and sale of toxic alcohol and other harmful drugs in the state. The decision was reached after the State Council of Ministers held a series of deliberations in the capital, Wau, on the matter. In[Read More…]
End Gender-Based Violence, activists appeal
By Yiep Joseph As the world observes the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict today, members of civil society have called on South Sudan government to end gender-based violence (GBV). In an interview, Ter Manyang, the Executive Director of the Center for Peace and Advocacy[Read More…]
Machar’s ally joins SPLM in Lakes State
By Lodu William Odiya A member of parliament from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) in Lakes State has resigned from the party and joined the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM). In a document issued on Tuesday, June 17, Albino Ariik Reech, who was the Deputy Chairman[Read More…]
TACKLE Land grabbing-Kiir
By Kei Emmanuel Duku President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued clear and firm directives to Central Equatoria State’s new Governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, to end rampant land grabbing in the country’s capital, Juba. Recognizing Juba’s rapidly growing population, the President tasked Governor Mujung with ensuring equitable land distribution. This[Read More…]
Cholera kills three in Northern Bahr el Ghazal
By Hou Akot Hou At least three people have reportedly died from cholera early this month, according to the Northern Bahr el Ghazal state minister of health. Jaafeer Riiny Riiny pointed to poor waste disposal as a key factor leading to contamination, noting that the outbreak has not yet[Read More…]
Chiefs appeal for humanitarian assistance
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Chiefs from the Balanda Community have called for urgent humanitarian assistance to support internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Yambio County, Western Equatoria State (WES). In a statement on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the community urged humanitarian actors to intervene in the humanitarian crisis. “We, the[Read More…]
EU urges enhanced women’s role
By Philip Buda Ladu European Union (EU) has called for a renewed commitment to women’s participation in peace and security, as concerns mount over escalating clashes in the country. Speaking at opening of an Annual Gender Equality Forum on Tuesday in Juba, Lothar Jaschke, Deputy Head of EU Delegation[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji Commissioner urges partners to reach all Payams
Alan Clement Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County Wani Jackson Mule has appealed to ACROSS-International and other development partners to expand their project coverage to include all five Payams in the county. He also stressed the need for establishing an office space and providing greater support to the Kajo-Keji Union of[Read More…]
Activist urges peace partners to help restore R-ARCSS
By Yiep Joseph A civil activist has called on all peace partners to support South Sudan in restoring the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). In a statement to the media, Ter Manyang, Executive Director of the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), emphasized[Read More…]
CES officials pledge support to new governor
By Nakwam Rose Top officials and leaders in Central Equatoria State (CES) are promising their full support to the new Governor, Gen. Rabi Emmanuel Mujung. President Salva Kiir appointed General Mujung to the role, on Monday, replacing Gen. Augustino Jadalla Wani, who had been governor since May 2024. Before[Read More…]
WHO pledges support to cholera response in Abyei
By Alan Clement World Health Organization (WHO) has pledged to support the government to contain cholera outbreak in Abyei Administrative Area. This was during a meeting between Abyei Administrative Area Minister of Health, Dr. Ayom Korchek Ayom and WHO Coordinator for States and Administrative Areas, Mr. Stephen Chol. The[Read More…]
Yei holds rural development training
Alan Clement In a strategic move to empower local communities and promote sustainability, Yei River County is holding a five-day training to boost rural development. The training, opening from Monday 16rh June is hosted by the County Department of Planning in partnership with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).[Read More…]
Heavy rains forecast for South Sudan; flooding risks high
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Government has issued a warning to citizens regarding potential heavy rainfall across most parts of the country. The warning issued by Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management through the Directorate for Early Warning Systems. A joint National Multi-Hazard Early Warning report, released yesterday in[Read More…]
Clashes over fishing island leave commercial boats stranded
By Peter Kuol Kuch At least 17 commercial boats involved in the salt fish trading business have become stranded at various fishing stations along the Nile following recent communal clashes over fishing island ownership. In the past month, the Ayuel and Hol communities of Twic East and Duk Counties[Read More…]
Shortage, high prices hit vegetable vendors
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Vegetable traders in Konyokonyo market complain of constantly rising prices and a shortage of fresh vegetable supplies in Juba city. In an exclusive interview with our reporter, a vegetable vendor, said the prices keep increasing on daily basis, making their businesses difficult. The vendors also[Read More…]