By Staff Writer   Three years after brutal attacks on civilians in Leer and other areas of southern Unity state, South Sudan’s authorities have failed to hold perpetrators accountable. Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Tuesday, that lack of justice for these grave crimes is fueling a dangerous cycle of[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   A newly appointed Director General of National Communication Authority (NCA), Gieth Kon Mathiang vowed, while taking office, to support ongoing projects initiated by his predecessor. Speaking during his reception at National Communication Authority (NCA) headquarters in Juba, on Tuesday, Kon pledged to use his experience in[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   A prominent civil society leader has described a recent visit of a high-level government officials to Bentiu Oil refinery, as “political tourism”. Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani said these visits lack genuine commitment to reconstruction of the facility. According[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   National Ministry of Trade and Industries cut fees on diesel, petrol, Jet A-1 fuel, and lubricants. The National Ministry of Trade and Industries, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, stated in a ministerial order, No. 06/2025 that the fees reduction takes immediate effect. The ministerial order seen[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph   Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM) has opened its door for parties interesting in alliance for political collaboration as vital force for 2026 election. SPLM Secretary General and First Deputy Chairperson of SPLM party, reported share his party’s desire for political alliance in a meeting with Federal[Read More…]

By James innocent   Lack of health workers impedes services in Yei River County. Malish Gordon Faustino, an official working at the county health department calls on the government to provide more scholarship to students to study health science. Malish, speaking during commemoration of International Day of Nurses and midwifery,[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   South Sudan united on Monday to honor the indispensable contributions of nurses and midwives in a joint celebration of International Day of the Midwife and Nurses at Juba Teaching Hospital. The event, organized by South Sudan Nurses and Midwives Association (SSNAMA), brought together health officials,[Read More…]

By Staff Writer   South Sudan has officially received the appointment letter of Ms. Mary Juan Lotua, first Honorary Consul of the Federative Republic of Brazil to the nation. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Monday Semaya K. Kumba, formerly received the appointment of Ms. Lotua, on[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   A newly appointed commissioner of Kajo Keji County, has declared ensuring safety of property and the security of citizens within the county as a prime focus. Wani Jackson Mule was appointed to the position last week, in Presidential Decree broadcast on the national television, SSBC[Read More…]

By Dogga Luwo   Over 50 Female Members of Parliament from the Revitalised Transitional Legislative National Assembly (RTNLA), Council of States, Central Equatoria State (CES) and representatives from the both National and CES State Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare gathered in Juba from 7th to 9th May 2025,[Read More…]

Rumbek University of science and Technology has suspended activities and leaders of Academic Staff Association. Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Joshua Otor Akol, issued the suspension order on Friday. “On behalf of the University Administration and on my own behalf, I do hereby issue this administrative order for suspending[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   President Salva Kiir Mayardit shakes up the National Communication Authority (NCA), as well as the Ministry of Information, Telecommunication, and Postal Services. In series of republican decrees, read on Friday evening, over state-run South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), Eng. Napoleon Adok Gai, who had served[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Central Equatoria State Governor, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, returned to Juba on Saturday after a four-day tour of Morobo County. The Governor’s visit was prompted by renewed clashes between forces loyal to the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) and government forces in Panyume,[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) pins uncertainty of credible, free and fair elections in South Sudan on lack legal framework and resources. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the civil society organization said that there is a need to strengthen institutions responsible for creating suitable[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   President Salva Kiir Mayardit has congratulated Cardinal Robert Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff.   In a message released on May 9th, 2025, President Kiir addressed his congratulations to “His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, Vatican City,” expressing the sentiments[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), has launched an investigation into the fire that gutted the party’s national secretariat, in Juba. The incident that happened on Saturday afternoon, left a trail of destruction, prompting the party to opt for an immediate investigation. Eyewitnesses reported seeing dark[Read More…]

By Hou Akot Hou   Northern Bahr El Gazal state government has transported over 1000 returnees who settled in Abyei, after fleeing fighting that erupted in Sudan. Majority among the huge influx of the returnees, hail from Aweil. Spokesperson Aweil Association in Abyei, Tong Kuot Tong said Northern bahr El[Read More…]

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…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Nicola Peter Orat of Kator FC has been recognized as Coach of the Month for a period spanning from March 27th to April 28th, that saw him guide his team to top of the South Sudan Premier League. Honoring Peter also coincides with his striker,[Read More…]