By Yang Ater Yang Peace Canal organisations organised a review. Gelweng Youth Peace Committee performance brought together 45 (group peace committee) Akut, the door of Greater Rumbek, is supported by Lakes State Government officials and peace partners supported by the Peacebuilding Opportunity Fund (POP) 14 existing members were transitioned and[Read More…]
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Senior presidential envoy engages WES governor, discuss election preparedness
By Lodu William Odiya Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs, Adut Salva Kiir, has held consultations with Western Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Daniel Badagbu Rumbasa on key national priorities and preparations for a peaceful electoral process. The meeting was part of consultations between the presidential envoy and caretaker state leaders[Read More…]
SSuNDE calls for urgent action to address security challenges ahead of election
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudanese Network for Democracy and Elections (SSuNDE) and the East and Horn of Africa Election Observation Network (E-HORN) have called for urgent, coordinated, and measurable action to address outstanding institutional, legal, operational, security, and civic-space challenges ahead of South Sudan’s scheduled 22 December 2026[Read More…]
SPLM urges women, youth leagues to intensify preparations for national convention
By Sabri Dibaco The Secretary General of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Dr. Akol Paul Kordit, has urged the party’s Women and Youth Leagues to intensify grassroots mobilisation and prepare for upcoming party congresses as the movement reorganises ahead of the planned December 2026 elections. Dr. Kordit made the[Read More…]
President Kiir receives voter registration book from National Election Commission
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudan’s National Elections Commission (NEC) has presented the voter registration book and other electoral forms to President Salva Kiir Mayardit, as preparations continue for the country’s planned December 22 general elections. NEC Chairperson Gabriel Bol Deng Majok said the registration materials contain security features intended to[Read More…]
39 WES students leave for Aweil under Adut Salva Kiir scholarship program
By Sabri Dibaco Thirty-nine students from Western Equatoria State have begun travelling to Aweil in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State to continue their secondary education under the Adut Salva Kiir scholarship program. The beneficiaries include 18 boys and 21 girls, selected based on academic performance and social vulnerability, with priority[Read More…]
SPECIAL COURT: Court clears way for Machar’s examination
By Yiep Joseph The Nasir incident trial resolved two applications on Friday, clearing the way for Dr. Riek Machar’s examination to continue. All parties attended the 119th session except Accused No. 4 and Accused No. 6, who were absent for health reasons. The session was scheduled for the court to[Read More…]
Central Equatoria and Lakes Governors discuss peace, border security
By Sabri Dibaco The Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has met with his counterpart from Lakes State, Rin Tueny Mabor, to discuss measures aimed at strengthening peace, security, and cooperation between the two neighboring states. The meeting focused on peaceful coexistence between communities living along[Read More…]
Public office is not for personal gain – CES Governor warns officials
By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has warned newly appointed county commissioners and Juba City Council officials against using public office for personal benefit, urging them to serve communities and prepare citizens for peaceful and credible elections. Governor Jadalla said public positions[Read More…]
Transparency: Taxes must return as services, says Juba County Commissioner Kalisto
By Lodu William Odiya Juba County Commissioner Kalisto Lado Faustino has cautioned local government officials to ensure that taxpayers’ money is translated into basic services and development for the communities they serve. After taking an oath for his duties, Commissioner Kalisto said public officials have a responsibility to provide security,[Read More…]
UK Ambassador calls for inclusive dialogue, credible elections in South Sudan
By Sabri Dibaco The outgoing United Kingdom Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, has called for urgent political dialogue, greater electoral preparedness, and an open civic space as the country moves toward its scheduled December elections. Speaking to journalists in Juba, Ambassador Ashley said the UK wanted the elections to[Read More…]
CLIMATE CHANGE: Unity State flood defensive dykes face pressure as heavy rains loom
By Lodu William Odiya Communities in Unity State are facing renewed concerns over flooding as heavy rains are predicted amid warnings of a possible El Niño event and declining humanitarian funding. For residents of the state, climate-related challenges have become a persistent part of daily life, with repeated flooding displacing[Read More…]
WHO reaffirms commitment to strengthening health system in South Sudan
By Lodu William Odiya The World Health Organisation (WHO) South Sudan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country in strengthening its health system and improving access to quality health services. According to its official page, WHO committed during the official welcoming ceremony for Dr. John Gai Yoh, the newly[Read More…]
UK says no practical funding for South Sudan’s December elections
By Lodu William Odiya The United Kingdom has said it will not provide practical financial support for South Sudan’s planned December 2026 general elections, with outgoing British Ambassador David Ashley citing the country’s competing humanitarian and development needs. Ashley said the UK wants to see elections take place but explained[Read More…]
CLIMATE CHANGE: Heat stress across several counties of South Sudan
By Sabri Dibaco The South Sudan Meteorological Service has issued a heat-stress alert for Friday, October 2, warning that most counties across the country could experience heat-stress conditions. The forecast indicates extreme caution conditions in several areas, with temperatures expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius in parts of Northern and[Read More…]
Central Equatoria governor backs plans for National Museum
By Louis Loku The Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has called for stronger cooperation to preserve South Sudan’s cultural heritage and promote tourism. In a statement released by the CES press unit, the governor made the remarks during a courtesy meeting with Julia Amon[Read More…]
EAC experts launch consultation on political confederation in Rumbek
By Yang Ater Yang Experts from the East African Community (EAC) have launched a national stakeholder consultation in Rumbek, Lakes State, to gather public views on the proposed EAC political confederation. The one-day consultation brought together representatives from state ministries, women’s associations, civil society organisations, people living with disabilities, academia,[Read More…]
CLIMATE CHANGE: Flood damages Kapuri bridge, disrupting movement as residents are stranded
By Lodu William Odiya Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has inspected Kapuri Bridge following heavy overnight rains that disrupted movement between the Kapuri and Kabu areas. The inspection was aimed at assessing the condition of the crossing and the impact of flooding on residents[Read More…]
AGREEMENT: RJMEC urges parties to implement peace deal ahead of elections
By Yiep Joseph The Interim Chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), Amb. Maj. Gen. George Aggrey Owinow, has urged South Sudan’s political leaders to fully implement the 2018 peace agreement. Owinow made the call as the country marked eight years since the signing of the Revitalised[Read More…]
POLITICS: Report “to the grassroots” SPLM SG tells members ahead of the party primaries
By Lodu William Odiya The Secretary-General of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Dr. Akol Paul Kordit, has called on party members from Upper Nile, Unity, and Jonglei states, as well as the Greater Pibor and Ruweng Administrative Areas, to return to their constituencies and prepare for the party’s upcoming[Read More…]