By Ijoo Bosco The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Kampala, Uganda, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that it is closing its operations and diplomatic activities in the country. In an official clarification dated August 17, 2026, the embassy described the reports as false, misleading,[Read More…]
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Ministry of health tables donation funds to improve health center in Aweil
By Hou Akot Hou The Northern Bahr El Ghazal State’s Council of Ministers, chaired by Governor Charles Madut Akol, on Monday tabled a funding budget aimed at supporting efforts to improve health care services and human resource capacity building in the state. According to the governor’s Facebook page, the project[Read More…]
Commissioner calls for transparency, collaboration in water management
By James Innocent The commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, has called for greater transparency, accountability, and cooperation in the management of Yei town’s water facility. The commissioner made the remarks on Tuesday when members of the Yei Town Water Management Committee paid a courtesy visit to his[Read More…]
Greater Yei stakeholders call for action on abductions
By James Innocent Stakeholders from Greater Yei have called for stronger security measures to address growing cases of abduction and insecurity affecting humanitarian workers and civilians across the region. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Yei, Bishop Emeritus Hillary Adeba said the protection of civilians had failed to adequately guarantee[Read More…]
Returnees in Yei appeal for basic services
By James Innocent Internally displaced persons from Lainya County currently residing in Yei have reported that hundreds of households have returned to Mukaya Payam, where they say the security situation has improved, but access to basic services remains a major concern. One of the displaced residents, Loise Buse, said Mukaya[Read More…]
South Sudan Task Force pushes for a fast-tracked anti-trafficking law
By Ijoo Bosco South Sudan’s National Task Force on Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants is calling for the speedy enactment of an anti-trafficking law to strengthen the fight against human trafficking and ensure offenders are held accountable. The call comes amid growing concerns that conflict and displacement are[Read More…]
Court adjourns hearing, cites unpreparedness to pronounce ruling
By Yiep Joseph The special court hearing the case against suspended first vice president Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused has adjourned proceedings. The judges said they were not prepared to pronounce a ruling on Machar’s request to have his statement recorded in both audio and video formats. The court[Read More…]
President Kiir strengthens his role in Sudan peace efforts
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has renewed South Sudan’s engagement in efforts to promote peace and dialogue in Sudan. Kiir reaffirmed Juba’s commitment to playing a constructive role in supporting a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Sudan. Kiir committed on Monday when he met General Mini Arko[Read More…]
Yangwara-Pojulu Tjor Community calls for government action on Nyamini land
By Louis Loku The Yangwara-Pojulu Tjor community has renewed its claim over Nyamini land, calling on the Central Equatoria State Government to enforce existing orders and halt what it describes as unlawful demarcation, land allocation, and development activities in the disputed area. The community made the call during a press[Read More…]
Funding shortfall threatens food aid for 650,000 refugees
By Sabri Dibaco More than 650,000 refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan are facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as severe funding shortages threaten to disrupt lifesaving food, nutrition, and protection assistance, the United Nations refugee agencies have warned. The warning comes as food and nutrition support for about 240,000[Read More…]
CES suspends community football tournaments after wave of violence
By Yiep Joseph The Central Equatoria State (CES) Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Bush Buse, has temporarily suspended community sports tournaments in Juba. This followed a series of incidents involving violence, disorder, and security concerns at football grounds. The suspension, contained in Ministerial Order No. 07/2026 signed on Monday[Read More…]
NATION TALKS: Let us channel available resources to vital sectors
South Sudan is richly endowed with natural and human resources. From oil wealth and fertile agricultural land to its youthful population, the country possesses enormous potential to transform the lives of its citizens. Yet many communities continue to face challenges in accessing quality healthcare, education, clean water, reliable roads, and[Read More…]
Governor Adil engages Ugandan counterpart on border security
By Sabri Dibaco Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has held discussions with the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of the Ugandan Koboko District. The discussion focused on strengthening cross-border cooperation and addressing security and smuggling challenges along the South Sudan-Uganda border. The meeting took place during Governor Adil’s visit[Read More…]
Mugwo community seeks support to complete health facility building
By James Innocent Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Antony has urged residents of Mugwo Payam in Yei River County to embrace peace and reject criminal activities. Governor Adil made the remarks after stopping in Mugwo Payam while returning from his tour of Morobo County. He was welcomed by hundreds[Read More…]
Judges to rule on Machar’s digital recording request
By Yiep Joseph Judges in the trial of suspended First Vice-President Dr. Riek Machar and co-accused will today rule on recording his statement, both audio and video. Machar, the fifth accused in the case, wants his remaining statement captured in a separate digital record. He said that the recording would[Read More…]
Morobo Commissioner calls for peace, prioritisation of development
By Sabri Dibaco The Commissioner of Morobo County, Joseph Mawa John, has appealed to the national and Central Equatoria State governments to make the restoration and consolidation of peace a top priority for the people of Morobo and the wider state. Speaking to thousands of residents who gathered at Freedom[Read More…]
Acholi Community elders seek support to finalise chiefdom constitution
By Ijoo Bosco Acholi elders have appealed for financial and logistical support to complete the drafting of a constitution aimed at strengthening the traditional institution and addressing land-related concerns within the community. The appeal was made by Elder Oloya Mika during an Acholi constitution validation and review meeting. He said[Read More…]
Nimule electricity project signals new push for economic growth
By Ijoo Bosco The launch of a new electrification project in Nimule is expected to boost business activity, improve public services, and support digital operations in the border town. The project, launched on Friday by the South Sudan Electricity Corporation in partnership with Conex Energy Corp, is being implemented under[Read More…]
SPLM Women’s League signs constitution, backs Kiir for 2026 polls
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan’s ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Women’s League has adopted and signed its first constitution. This step strengthened the structure of the party’s women’s wing as the country prepares for general elections in December. The constitution was adopted at the conclusion of the SPLM Women’s[Read More…]
Upper Nile State SPLM Chairperson calls for grassroots mobilisation ahead of elections
By Louis Loku The governor of Upper Nile State and chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in the state, James Koang Chuol Ranley, has called for strengthened party mobilisation, grassroots engagement, and political commitment as South Sudan prepares for the upcoming general elections. Governor Koang made the remarks[Read More…]