By Innocent Bidal Emmanuel Torit County Caretaker Commissioner and Mayor of Torit, Eddy William Ponsiano, denied reports circulating on social media that he ordered the arrest of members of the Murle business community in Torit town. In a statement from his office press, Ponsiano said the individuals arrested were business[Read More…]
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SPLM says ready for 2026 elections, pledges to accept outcome
By Lodu William Odiya The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has declared its readiness for the upcoming general elections, saying it is waiting for the National Elections Commission to release the electoral calendar and timetable. Ambassador John Andruga Duku, the SPLM National Secretariat Secretary for Political Affairs, Mobilisation and Organisation,[Read More…]
Funding shortage puts 187,000 displaced people at risk in Bentiu and Malakal
By Lodu William Odiya Nearly 187,000 people living in displacement sites and surrounding communities in Bentiu and Malakal risk losing access to clean water, sanitation, and flood protection services as a severe funding shortage threatens to disrupt critical humanitarian operations from November. In a statement by the International Organisation for[Read More…]
Government denies coup, says President Kiir remains secure
By Yiep Joseph The Minister of Information and the government’s spokesperson, Ateny Wek Ateny, have dismissed speculation of a possible coup, citing that President Salva Kiir remains secure. He urged the public not to listen to what he described as propaganda and rumours. Speaking to journalists yesterday, Ateny said there[Read More…]
WES governor urges traders to stop flying cash to Juba
By Lodu William Odiya Western Equatoria State Governor Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa has urged traders and residents to stop transporting large amounts of cash to Juba by plane, saying the practice reduces the amount of money circulating within the state’s economy. In a statement released by the governor’s press unit on[Read More…]
NBGS SPLM Secretariat clarifies violence at State House
By Innocent Bidal Emmanuel The Office of Information, Culture and Communications, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State SPLM Secretariat, has denied and clarified that the photo seen circulating on social media as evidence of a confrontation that occurred at the SPLM State Secretariat is fraudulent. According to the official, the photo[Read More…]
Government dismisses $15 million documents allegeding payment as fraudulent
By Yiep Joseph The South Sudan government has dismissed two documents circulating on social media and termed them fake. The documents allegedly link a private company to the appointment of a senior government official and a $15 million payment intended to influence government officials and public institutions. Information Minister and[Read More…]
High transport costs, currency pressure threaten traders in Yei
By James Innocent Local traders in Yei River County say high transport costs and currency fluctuations continue to affect their businesses and access to rural markets, despite a decline in the prices of some food commodities. Dawa Betty, a vegetable trader in Yei, said the high cost of transportation has[Read More…]
President Kiir returns to Juba after working visit to South Africa
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has returned to Juba after concluding a week-long working visit to the Republic of South Africa, where he held high-level engagements with President Cyril Ramaphosa on South Sudan’s preparations for the December 2026 General Elections and the strengthening of bilateral cooperation. In[Read More…]
Bor County commissioner’s residence burn down, government moves to probe it
By Yiep Joseph The Jonglei State government is set to investigate the burning of several houses belonging to Bor County Commissioner Samuel Ateny Pech Ariik. Ateny accused members of the Red Belt armed youth group of being behind the incident. The houses were reportedly set ablaze in Bor town on[Read More…]
CDF urges SSPDF to remain disciplined, neutral as election approach
By Yiep Joseph The Chief of Defence Forces, General Santino Deng Wol, has urged members of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) to remain disciplined, united, and professional as the election approaches. Speaking during a military briefing at the Army headquarters, General Wol called on officers and soldiers to[Read More…]
Displaced families at South Sudan-Uganda border seek food, healthcare and education
By Lodu William Odiya Families displaced by recent fighting in Sokare, near the South Sudan-Uganda border, are appealing for urgent humanitarian assistance, including healthcare, food, and education for their children. The families were forced to flee after clashes suddenly erupted in the area, catching many residents in the middle of[Read More…]
Governor Adil warns against violence ahead of December elections
By Louis Loku Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has appealed to political actors, candidates, their supporters, and the general public to reject violence, intimidation, hate speech, and misinformation as the country prepares for the general elections scheduled for December 22, 2026. Adil appealed on Wednesday during the launch[Read More…]
Prosecution rejects claims of singling out Dr. Machar
By Yiep Joseph Prosecutors have defended their latest application, citing that it is intended to settle how accused persons should be examined rather than subjecting suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar to different treatment. The argument came during Friday’s 113th proceeding as the prosecution responded to objections raised by[Read More…]
Aweil East SPLM members kick off registration drive
By Hou Akot Hou The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has begun registering its members in Aweil East County ahead of the planned national elections. During the official launch of the registration exercise at the Aweil East County headquarters in Mabil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. On Wednesday, the newly[Read More…]
WES government urges return of cattle raided between Mundri, and Mundari Communities
By Lodu William Odiya The Western Equatoria State Government has urged communities in Greater Mundri and the Mundari community in Central Equatoria State to return cattle reportedly taken during recent raids. In a statement that was released by the WES press unit on Friday, Western Equatoria State Governor Daniel Badagbu[Read More…]
ELECTION: Warrap police step up election security preparations
By Yiep Joseph Police preparations are intensifying across Warrap State as authorities work to strengthen security ahead of South Sudan’s December 2026 elections, with more than 5,000 personnel undergoing training aimed at improving professionalism, discipline, and operational readiness. The training is being conducted across the state as the Ministry of[Read More…]
Yambio sellers raise concern over stolen chicken
By Innocent Bidal Emmanuel Western Equatoria State Governor Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa led a delegation of state and county officials to assess conditions at Yambio Open Market, including security, cleanliness, taxation, commodity prices, limited trading spaces, access roads, and pathways. Sellers in Yambio raised concerns during the government-led assessment of the[Read More…]
Youth encouraged to embrace Police Service as pathway to national development
By Ijoo Bosco Young people in Eastern Equatoria State have been encouraged to join the South Sudan National Police Service and other government institutions, with leaders emphasising that greater youth participation in public service is essential to strengthening peace, security, and national development. The call was made during a celebration[Read More…]
Government calls for drought financing as it disrupts crop and livestock production
By Lodu William Odiya The government has called on global leaders, international financial institutions, and development partners to scale up direct and accessible drought financing for fragile and conflict-affected states as the country confronts the combined effects of prolonged droughts, recurrent floods, and worsening land degradation. In a statement released[Read More…]