By Sabri Dibaco Central Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has directed the Juba City mayor and the Juba County commissioner to assess fire risks in residential areas and markets, intensify cleaning campaigns, and designate specific locations for weekly markets to address roadside vending. The directives were[Read More…]
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Peace Canal condemns fighting between Kuei and Pakam communities in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang Peace Canal has condemned fighting between the Kuei community of Rumbek Central County and the Pakam community of Rumbek North County, describing the violence as a painful setback to peace and unity among the Dinka Agar community. Mary Arun Gol, Area Coordinator and Acting Peacebuilding Manager[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Let every citizen have a chance to participate in politics
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has directed military personnel aspiring to contest the December 22, 2026, general elections to resign from active military service before entering the political race. The directive brings an important issue into public discussion: the need for individuals to respect professional boundaries and allow[Read More…]
WES Governor Badagbu Daniel affirm preparation of state for election
By Lodu William Odiya Western Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa has affirmed his preparation of the state for credible, free, and fair elections scheduled for 22 December 2026. In a statement that was released by his press unit on Monday, Badagbu urged communities to exercise their right to[Read More…]
Don’t beg leaders for services; it’s us to beg you, says Juba County Commissioner Kalisto
By Lodu William Odiya Juba County Caretaker Commissioner Kalisto Lado Foustino Nyigilo has urged citizens to stop begging government officials for basic services, saying taxpayers have the right to demand accountability and development from their leaders. Speaking about the relationship between citizens and public officials, Lado said government leaders should[Read More…]
NEC call for stronger media partnership ahead of South Sudan elections
By Sabri Dibaco The National Elections Commission (NEC) has called for stronger cooperation with media practitioners to ensure citizens receive accurate and timely information about the electoral process ahead of South Sudan’s planned elections. NEC Spokesperson George Lemi said the media has a critical role in informing and educating citizens,[Read More…]
2026 ELECTION: Kordit says elections weed out poor leaders
By Yiep Joseph The Secretary-General of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Akol Paul Kordit, said elections allow citizens to remove underperforming leaders, comparing the process to washing dirty clothes. Kordit said he used the analogy to explain elections to local people who wanted to understand their purpose and importance.[Read More…]
Education Ministry suspend over alleged violations of standards
By Sabri Dibaco The Central Equatoria State Ministry of General Education and Instruction has suspended Juba Integrated High School’s Kadoro branch over alleged violations of education standards, including charging school fees in foreign currency and preventing learners from attending classes without lawful justification. In Ministerial Order No. 02/2026 dated October[Read More…]
Hunger deepens in Imehejek as families survive on wild leaves and roots
By Ijoo Bosco Authorities in the Imehejek Administrative Area are appealing for urgent food assistance, as prolonged dry spells and consecutive crop failures force families to survive on wild leaves, fruits, and roots gathered from the bush. The women’s leader in the area, Amelda Ikanga, has said that over two[Read More…]
World Bank, Central Equatoria discuss support for urban development
By Louis Loku A delegation from the World Bank Group has met with the Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, to discuss potential support for urban development and improved public services in South Sudan. The delegation, led by senior Urban and Disaster Risk Management Specialist[Read More…]
Western Equatoria governor urges armed groups to return home ahead of elections
By Louis Loku Caretaker Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa has called on armed groups still in the bush to return home, embrace peace, and support efforts to create a secure environment ahead of South Sudan’s planned December 22, 2026, elections. Speaking during a public rally at Yambio Airstrip on Monday, Daniel[Read More…]
Lainya Commissioner elders to identify community priorities
By Ijoo Bosco The Caretaker Commissioner of Lainya County, Laku Micah Wani, this morning held his first consultative meeting with chiefs and elders from across the county to identify community priorities and discuss key challenges affecting residents. In his opening remarks, Laku Micah Wani emphasised the importance of engaging traditional[Read More…]
Uganda–South Sudan trade rises to $700 million as two countries move to deepen bilateral trade
By Lodu William Odiya Trade between Uganda and South Sudan has grown to an estimated US$700 million, up from about US$490 million in 2019, as the two neighbouring countries seek to address persistent border, infrastructure, and regulatory challenges that continue to raise the cost of doing business along the trade[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Civil Society and government must tackle intercommunal conflicts
Intercommunal conflicts remain a serious challenge to peace, security, and development in South Sudan. Across the country, disputes between communities over cattle, land, water, grazing areas, and other resources continue to threaten lives, displace families, and weaken relationships that have existed for generations. The Civil Society Coalition and the Caretaker[Read More…]
PEACE: Yei welcomes Caretaker Commissioner amid calls for peace
By James Innocent Hundreds of residents have welcomed Emmanuel Taban Seme as caretaker commissioner of Yei River County in Central Equatoria State, following his reappointment after Samuel Henry Malimbo. The reception brought together county officials, traditional leaders, youth and women’s representatives, security personnel, and media practitioners, with speakers calling for[Read More…]
ELECTION: Political Alliance party warns against election delay
By Yiep Joseph The National Alliance of Political Parties in South Sudan has warned against delaying the December 22, 2026 general elections, urging leaders to end the transitional period. The warning was contained in a political statement read by the alliance’s chairperson, Kornelio Kon Ngu, in Juba on October 8,[Read More…]
Military personnel barred from political party’s nomination
By Lodu William Odiya The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Secretary-General, Akol Paul Kordit, has announced that serving military officers and personnel from other organised forces are prohibited from participating in the party’s nomination processes unless they have been officially decommissioned and released from active service. Kordit said the restriction[Read More…]
Former Raja County Commissioner declares bid for WBGs governorship
By Yiep Joseph Former Raja County Commissioner Louis Ramadan has declared his intention to contest for Western Bahr el Ghazal governorship under the SPLM ticket. He announced his candidacy at the SPLM national secretariat in Juba on Friday, ahead of South Sudan’s scheduled December 22, 2026 elections. Ramadan claimed he[Read More…]
Aweil West Women’s Association lose 12 million SSP to thief
By Hou Akot Hou A suspected thief has broken into a business kiosk in Udhum Payam, Aweil West County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, and stolen approximately SSP 12 million belonging to a local women’s association. The incident reportedly occurred early Wednesday morning while the shopkeeper was asleep. The suspect[Read More…]
SSPDF Chief warns military officers against mixing politics with army duties
By Lodu William Odiya The Chief of Defence Forces of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), General Santino Deng Wol, has warned serving military officers against engaging in politics while remaining in active military service. General Deng said military personnel who wish to contest for political positions, including parliamentary[Read More…]