By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has expressed his appreciation for the country’s workforce and their contributions, reiterating the government’s commitment to improving working conditions. In his International Labor Day message, President Kiir acknowledged the challenges facing workers in the country, adding that the government is working diligently to address[Read More…]
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Chinese embassy delivers aid to Magwi
By Staff writer Chinese Embassy in South Sudan officially handed over a consignment of humanitarian aid to Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State, in a ceremony held in Juba. The event was attended by key dignitaries, including H.E. Ma Qiang, the Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan; Julius Ajeo Moilinga, Chairperson of[Read More…]
Netherlands to close Juba Embassy
By Nakwam Rose Netherlands has announced its intention to close its embassy in South Sudan as part of a broader restructuring of its global diplomatic network. In a statement released on April 17, 2025, the Dutch government cited insufficient funds as the primary reason for the changes, which will[Read More…]
National League set for 9th May
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan National League for the 2024/2025 season will commence on May 9, 2025, the Competitions Committee of the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) has announced. The SSFA competitions committee officially confirmed the kick-off date for the annual National League Championship, which features champions from the[Read More…]
Kiir directs foreign ministry to improve country’s global image
By Philip Buda Ladu President Salva Kiir Mayardit has renewed his directive to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, to prioritize restoration and enhancement of South Sudan’s global image. The call comes amidst efforts to strengthen the nation’s diplomatic presence and foster positive international relations. President Kiir made[Read More…]
Civil aviation boosts staff capacity
By Jacob Onuha Nelson South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority has organized a five-day staff training, in a move aimed at enhancing safety and security within the sector. The training seeks to ensure adherence to international standards and recommended practices for civil aviation security. During the opening of the training, Mr.[Read More…]
Over 17,000 displaced in Morobo need assistance
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Over 3, 202 households, estimated at 17,196 individuals displaced in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State, are in dire need of support. The people are affected by recent clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in Opposition (SPLA-IO). According to[Read More…]
President Kiir shakes security sector
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday sacked Director General of External Security Bureau of the National Security Services, Gen. Simon Yein Makuach from duty. In series of decrees, read on state-owned-media, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), the president also relived presidential advisor for security affairs, Lt. Gen. Thoi Chany. The[Read More…]
Oil flow Reaches Port Sudan
By Philip Buda Ladu South Sudan’s crude oil has successfully reached the marine terminal at Port Sudan, a development that signals potential economic relief for South Sudan. This marks a crucial step towards the resumption of oil exports to global market, which have faced disruptions over the past year due[Read More…]
Nation Talks
Most areas in South Sudan currently depend on humanitarian agencies. This has been happening since the war broke out from 2013 to 2016 and has not produced food due to insecurity in some areas where agriculture could have been practiced, such as Yambio in the Western Equatoria region, Eastern Equatoria,[Read More…]
Media prepares for World Press Freedom Day
By Philip Buda Ladu Media Cluster in South Sudan, part of South Sudan Human Rights Defenders Network (SSHRDN), preparations for World Press Freedom Day 2025 and to launch a new initiative to support journalists in the country. The gathering, led by the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS), centered[Read More…]
Cattle herders, farmers dialogue
By James Innocent Over one hundred (100) participants joined a three-day dialogue on peaceful coexistence between farmers and cattle herders within Yei River County of Central Equatoria state on Tuesday morning. The dialogue has been facilitated by Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative and Fin Church Aid (FCA). Yei, known for[Read More…]
Account of ‘hostile community’ remark
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Joseph Geng Akech, has clarified a recent statement by the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, which described a community in Upper Nile state as “hostile.” Speaking to reporters in Juba, Dr. Geng explained that the reference to[Read More…]
SPLM/A-IO rejects suspension of Upper Nile State Minister
By Staff Writer Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-In-Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) has rejected the suspension of Kech Nguoth Tiem, the Minister for Parliamentary and Legal Affairs of Upper Nile State. In a press statement released on Tuesday, Rt. Hon Oyet Nathaniel Pierino, Acting Chairman and Commander-In-Chief of the SPLM/A-IO, and First Deputy Speaker[Read More…]
Two killed in Torit
By Jacob Onuha Nelson At least two people were killed and dozens injured in Mura and Tirangore bomas of Kiyala Payam, Torit County of Eastern Equatoria State recycling intercommunal violence. Tirangore Boma Paramount Chief, Mr. Peter Ikalu Aukario told No. 1 Citizen Newspaper, on phone that the incident occurred over[Read More…]
Jonglei governor tours counties to preach peace
By Peter Kuol Kuch Jonglei State governor, Dr. Riak Gai Kok, started his tour of the counties of Jonglei State on Monday to sensitize communities about peaceful coexistence. According to Minister for Information in Jonglei State, Nyamal Loi, the governor began on Sunday with Twic East and on Monday extended[Read More…]
A journalist launches book South Sudan’s liberation
By Nakwam Rose A young, ambitious South Sudanese writer and freelance journalist, Manas James Akony, launched his first book, titled “The Untold Stories of the Liberation Struggles,” on April 26th at the French Institute, University of Juba. Notable attendees at the launch included Professor Peter Adwok Nyaba, David Okier Akay,[Read More…]
Two South Sudanese arrested in Uganda
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Local authorities in Arinyapi Sub County, Adjumani District, in Uganda’s North West Nile Region, have reported the arrest and detention of two suspected cattle raiders believed to be from South Sudan. The arrests relate to the theft of an unspecified number of cattle from residents[Read More…]
Peace deal stalls amid political standoff- RJMEC
By Philip Buda Ladu A new report from the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) reveals that the implementation of South Sudan’s Revitalized Peace Agreement (R-ARCSS) significantly stalled during the first quarter, this year. The report, the 26th since signing of the 2018 agreement, attributes this halt to a[Read More…]
Commits to prevent peace collapse
By Yiep Joseph Stephen Par Kuol, interim chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) Juba faction, has vowed to prevent the 2018 peace agreement from collapsing. Par stated that SPLM-IO members are working continuously to ensure that peace implementation proceeds and security stabilizes. The SPLM-IO interim chairperson[Read More…]