By Ijo Bosco The Eastern Equatoria Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has called on residents of Kapoeta North County to prepare for the upcoming elections by remaining peaceful and law-abiding. Addressing a public gathering in Riwoto Town, the governor urged citizens to embrace farming to boost food security, register as SPLM[Read More…]
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Didinga and Toposa to hold a peace conference after deadly clashes
By Ijo Bosco The Ngauro chief administrator, Lopoyok Augustino Jervase, has announced plans to convene a peace conference between the Didinga and Toposa communities following deadly clashes that left two people dead and another injured in Leiit, Loudo Payam, on Saturday. Administrator Lopoyok said the violence erupted after a suspected[Read More…]
South Sudan rejects claims of Visa-free entry
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has dismissed reports alleging that the government has introduced a visa-free entry policy for nationals of Egypt and Tanzania. The government described the claims as false and misleading. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the ministry reaffirmed[Read More…]
Government should strengthen Bishops to spearhead peace in conflict areas
South Sudan continues to face recurring conflicts that threaten lives, livelihoods, and national unity. While the government has made efforts to implement peace agreements and restore stability, insecurity remains a challenge in several parts of the country. In these difficult circumstances, one institution has consistently maintained the trust of communities[Read More…]
Nasir’s clashes were not executed by the SPLA-IO commanders, Gen. Gabriel Duop tells court
By Yiep Joseph The fourth accused in the Nasir incident trial, Gabriel Duop Lam, has denied allegations that the SPLA-IO was involved in the clashes between local youth and the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) in Nasir County. He told the Special Court that he and the SPLM/A-IO leadership[Read More…]
South Sudan’s population is projected to reach 20 million by 2030
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudan’s population is projected to grow from 13.2 million in 2021 to nearly 20 million by 2030, driven by high fertility rates and the continued influx of refugees and returnees from neighbouring Sudan, officials revealed during the World Population Day High-Level Dialogue held in Juba. The[Read More…]
A constitution written only in Juba would not work, says Speaker Joseph Ngere
By Louis Loku The Transitional National Legislative Assembly Speaker, Joseph Ngere Paciko, urges MPs to take constitutional consultations to the grassroots as the Max Planck Foundation reaffirms support for a people-led constitution-making process. Speaker Joseph has stressed that the country’s permanent constitution must be written by its people rather than[Read More…]
ELECTION: President Kiir signs R-ARCSS amendment, paving way for December 2026 elections
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has signed into law the 2026 amendment to the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS). According to a statement issued by the Office of the President, the amendment delinked the permanent constitution and the[Read More…]
SPLM Juba County prepares for membership registration
By Louis Loku The Secretary General of the SPLM Juba County Secretariat, Henry Darteyo Ladu, convened separate meetings with Payam chairpersons and directors of political clubs to discuss preparations for the upcoming voter registration exercise. This initiative involved youth training ahead of South Sudan’s December 2026 general elections. The meetings[Read More…]
IO party opens secretariat and reaffirms commitment to peace
By Sabri Dibaco The In Opposition party (IO) interim leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to South Sudan’s peace process. The political group made the commitment on Tuesday during the opening of the general secretariat in Juba. During the event, Western Equatoria State Deputy Governor Justin Joseph Marona described the movement[Read More…]
Governor Emmanuel Adil calls on youth to promote peace, and responsible participation
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has appealed to young people to play a leading role in safeguarding peace and strengthening national unity. The governor also encouraged the youth to ensure responsible participation as the country moves toward the December 2026 general elections. The governor made[Read More…]
WES governor warns against tribal politics, and calls for inclusive leadership
By Yiep Joseph The governor of Western Equatoria State (WES), Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has called on county commissioners and local government leaders to promote unity, fairness, and peaceful coexistence. The governor made the remarks in Yambio during the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed county commissioners from Tambura, Nagero, Mundri East,[Read More…]
China hands over final food aid consignment to South Sudan
By Sabri Dibaco The government of South Sudan has received the final consignment of emergency food assistance from the People’s Republic of China. This completed a donation of 3,256 metric tons of rice and wheat intended to support thousands of vulnerable people affected across the country. The handover ceremony, held[Read More…]
Interior Ministry dismisses reports of visa-free entry
By Sabri Dibaco The Ministry of Interior has dismissed widespread social media reports claiming that South Sudan has introduced new visa regulations granting visa-free entry exclusively to citizens of Egypt and Tanzania, while revising visa fees for other foreign nationals. In a press statement issued under the leadership of the[Read More…]
Yei commissioner appoints new board to strengthen water utilities
By James Innocent The Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, has appointed a new Board of Directors for Yei Town Water and Sanitation Services Limited (YTWSSL), saying the move is intended to strengthen governance, accountability, and the delivery of water and sanitation services across the county. The appointments[Read More…]
SPLA-IO Gen. Gabriel Duop claims torture in detention
By Yiep Joseph The accused No. 4, Lt. Gen. Gabriel Duop Lam, told the Special Court that he was tortured and subjected to degrading treatment after his arrest. He alleged that he was chained, held in an underground prison, and denied basic human dignity while in military detention. Testifying during[Read More…]
Juba responds to Sudan’s Abyei election concerns
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan has formally responded to concerns raised by Sudan over the participation of Abyei residents in the country’s forthcoming general elections. The government maintained that the decision is consistent with the legal framework governing the disputed area. South Sudan reaffirmed its commitment to resolving Abyei’s final[Read More…]
Government promises lower prices after new fuel supply
By Sabri Dibaco The government of South Sudan has announced that more than 200 fuel trucks are expected to arrive in a move aimed at addressing a worsening fuel shortage. The initiative is a response to the current situation that has pushed prices to record levels and intensified pressure on[Read More…]
Court orders accused persons to continue oral defence
By Yiep Joseph The Special Court on the Incident of Nasir has ordered the remaining accused persons in the ongoing trial involving First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused to continue presenting their defense through oral testimony. This was after rejecting a prosecution application seeking to allow written[Read More…]
Culture Ministry calls for dignified nationwide Martyrs Day observance
By Louis Loku The Minister of Culture, Museums, and National Heritage, Sarah Nyanath Elijah, has called on South Sudanese across the country to observe Martyrs Day on 30 July with dignity, unity, and peaceful remembrance, despite the absence of government funding for official commemorative events this year. In an official[Read More…]