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Attacks cripple South Sudan oil export

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   South Sudan’s oil export is at risk after fortnight of resumption, as drone strikes hit Port Sudan facilities. Spiraling drone attacks on Port Sudan has plunged Sudan’s vital coastal city into chaos, disrupting critical oil transportation systems and supporting facilities. The attacks, which intensified in[Read More…]

Youth surrender 8 weapons

By Hou Akot Hou   Youth in Tonj East County of Warrap state have surrendered 8 weapons that they seized from the South Sudan People Defense Forces. SSPDF personnel on 1st May, fell into armed youth ambush at Ngap-Agop payam in Tonj East and were disarmed. The youth returned the[Read More…]

International Quartet urges South Sudan leaders to end hostilities, resume dialogue

By Philip Buda Ladu   Quartet has issued a strong statement expressing their increasing concern over the rapidly deteriorating political and security situation across South Sudan.   Quartet is a collective reference to African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the United Nations Mission[Read More…]

Peace Committee endorses SPLM-IO Interim Leadership

By Philip Buda Ladu   High-level Standing Committee (HLSC), tasked with overseeing the implementation of South Sudan’s 2018 revitalized peace agreement, has officially recognized Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) interim leadership. This endorsement comes after the Minister of Peace Building, Stephen Par Kuol, declared himself interim chairperson in[Read More…]

Revamp Education, Transport sectors-Kiir urges new ministers

By Philip Buda Ladu   President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called upon newly sworn-in government ministers to revive education and transport sectors. The president urges the two ministers to inject fresh momentum into crucial sectors of South Sudan’s development, focusing particularly on higher education and transport logistics. During a swearing-in[Read More…]

Jadalla assures Morobo of Peace

By Nakwam Rose   Governor of Central Equatoria State, General Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has assured residents of Morobo County of his commitment to peace and stability in the county. The purpose of the visit was to inspect the situation of the population displaced by recent clashes between the SSPDF[Read More…]

Norway condemns attack on MSF Hospital

By Nakwam Rose   Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide has strongly condemned a military attack on a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hospital in Old Fangak. The airstrike, which occurred early Saturday, May 3, 2025, destroyed the medical facility. At least seven civilians were killed, and many others, including patients[Read More…]

CES suspends land allotment in Munuki after residents clash with churchgoers

By Yiep Joseph   Central Equatoria State (CES) has suspended land allotment activities in a disputed area of Munuki, following a clash between churchgoers and residents. Last month, the administration of St. Stephen’s Parish Church in Munuki accused the Central Equatoria State government of allotting church land to residents. Despite[Read More…]