By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has ordered members of the Agwellek Forces currently in Juba to report to the Terekeka Assembly Area in Central Equatoria State for assembly and integration. The directive, issued by the Office of the SSPDF Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. PSC (ET)[Read More…]
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Melut to establish a committee to investigate delay of 3% community share
By Lodu William Odiya Authorities in Melut County have said they would establish a committee that would investigate the reason behind the delay in the three per cent share allocated to its community. This followed a consultative meeting between the commissioner and traditional authorities in Paloch Payam to discuss key[Read More…]
POLITICS: SPLM SG launches membership renewal drive in Lakes State
By Yang Ater Yang The Secretary General of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Dr. Akol Paul Kordit, has called on the people of Lakes State to support President Salva Kiir Mayardit in the upcoming general elections. Dr. Kordit made the remarks on Saturday during the launch of the SPLM[Read More…]
OPINION: There is a need for political coexistence, inclusion and an open space in South Sudan
South Sudan stands at an important political crossroads. As the country prepares for the next phase of its political transition and the anticipated national electoral process, the quality of the political environment will be as important as the conduct of the elections themselves. A democratic society cannot be built through[Read More…]
NATION TALK: Education must not become a casualty of the election calendar
The cabinet’s endorsement of an adjustment to the national education calendar to allow candidates sitting for the national primary and secondary school examinations to complete them in November, ahead of the December 2026 general elections, deserves careful consideration and public support. For thousands of South Sudanese learners, national examinations are[Read More…]
Machar has no immunity from prosecution, UN rights commissioner says
By Lodu William Odiya The United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights in South Sudan, Carlos Castresana Fernández, said being a signatory to a peace agreement does not provide immunity from prosecution or guarantee impunity for international crimes. Speaking during a press conference in Juba, Castresana said accountability should apply to[Read More…]
Marona calls for peace, unity and dialogue Amid Mundri West insecurity
By Sabri Dibaco Western Equatoria State Deputy Governor Justin Joseph Marona has called on armed groups and individuals operating in the bushes of the state to abandon violence and embrace peace, unity, and dialogue amid continuing security concerns in Mundri West County. Marona, who also chairs the SPLM-IO Interim Leadership[Read More…]
Council of Ministers approves key resolutions on election, trade, education and others
By Lodu William Odiya The Council of Ministers, chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, has approved several resolutions covering elections, public administration, trade, and education as the country prepares for the December 2026 general elections. In a statement by the presidential press unit, among the key decisions is the approval[Read More…]
Environment Ministry urges public to protect ozone layer
By Lodu William Odiya The Ministry of Environment and Forestry has called on citizens and other stakeholders to adopt environmentally friendly practices to help protect the ozone layer and reduce the release of substances that contribute to its depletion. The ministry made the call during a workshop for national journalists[Read More…]
ELECTION: President Kiir, Stephen Par hold talks on elections
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has held talks with Minister of Peacebuilding and Interim Chairman of the SPLM-IO, Ambassador Stephen Par Kuol, on key national issues as South Sudan prepares for the December 2026 general elections. The meeting, held on Friday, focused on the country’s peace process,[Read More…]
CLIMATE CHANGE: Government to avert drought-driven food crisis
By Lodu William Odiya The government of South Sudan has moved to strengthen measures to avert a looming food crisis as a prolonged dry spell continues to threaten crops and livelihoods across the country. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, under National Minister Clement Juma Mbugoniwia, convened a high-level[Read More…]
SPLM calls for unity and discipline ahead of 2026 elections
By Lodu William Odiya The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Secretary General, Cde. Dr. Akol Paul Kordit has called on party cadres and staff to strengthen unity, discipline, and organisational capacity ahead of the December 2026 General Elections. Addressing the cadres during a meeting on Thursday at the party secretariat,[Read More…]
Government rejects UN Human Rights allegations, reaffirms commitment to elections
By Lodu William Odiya The Government of South Sudan has rejected allegations raised by the United Nations Commission on Human Rights following its recent visit to the country while reaffirming its commitment to the peace process and December 2026 elections. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs[Read More…]
NBG officials inspect site to allocate land to Egyptian investors
By Hou Akot Hou Northern Bahr el Ghazal State officials on Wednesday assessed a plot of land in Alok Payam, Aweil Center County, to determine its suitability for allocation to Egyptian investors planning to establish a meat-processing and milk-production facility in the area. Peter Natale Ukech, the newly appointed Commissioner[Read More…]
Defense submits security application as Nasir incident trial adjourns
By Yiep Joseph The defense team in the Nasir Incident trial has submitted a security application to the Special Court. Following the submission, the court adjourned the proceedings until September 23. The application was presented during the court’s 115th session on Wednesday and was addressed to both the prosecution and[Read More…]
President Kiir orders regulation of gold mining activities in Raad
By Sabri Dibaco President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed authorities in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area to regulate mining activities in Raad, a mineral-rich border town where gold mining has expanded in recent years. The directive was issued on Wednesday after Greater Pibor Chief Administrator Gola Boyoi Gola briefed the[Read More…]
Rights watch warns South Sudan elections face security challenges
By Sabri Dibaco The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has warned that the country’s upcoming elections face serious challenges, including insecurity, inadequate funding, and the possible exclusion of some communities from the political process. Speaking at a media conference in Juba on Thursday, the Commission said the[Read More…]
Minister briefs lawmakers on agricultural crisis, unveils roadmap for food security
By Lodu William Odiya In a crucial move to address the nation’s growing agricultural crisis, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Clement Juma Mbugoniwia, briefed the Standing Committee at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly TNLA on the current status of agriculture and food security in the country. According to[Read More…]
Yakani calls for inclusive inter-party dialogue ahead of elections
By Sabri Dibaco A civil society activist has called for an inclusive inter-party dialogue to build political consensus ahead of South Sudan’s planned elections. The Executive Director for Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, expressed that inclusive dialogue is necessary for peaceful elections. The dialogue is scheduled to[Read More…]
SPLM Mobilises for December Elections, Kiir Backs Nationwide Grassroots Campaign
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has met with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Resource Mobilisation Team as the ruling party intensifies preparations for its third National Convention and the country’s general elections scheduled for December. According to the presidential press unit, the meeting comes as the[Read More…]