By Yiep Joseph Suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar has asked the special court to allow him and his legal team to make their own audio and video recordings of his testimony. He argued that his presentations should be preserved as part of the country’s historical and legal record.[Read More…]
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President Kiir urges ambassadors to uphold unity, professionalism
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on newly appointed diplomats to serve the country with professionalism, integrity, and a strong commitment to national unity. The head of state remarked while presiding over the swearing-in of 14 Grade Three ambassadors. According to a statement from the presidential press[Read More…]
Governor Adil welcomes Al Wasit mining investment initiative
By Louis Loku Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has welcomed an investment proposal by Al Wasit Mining Company, describing it as a significant step toward unlocking the state’s mineral wealth and promoting sustainable economic growth. Speaking during a courtesy meeting with representatives of Al Wasit Mining Company on[Read More…]
Western Equatoria State legislative assembly reopens, commends governor’s leadership
By Sabri Dibaco The Speaker of the Transitional Western Equatoria State Legislative Assembly has praised Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa for his leadership, commitment to security, and continued support for the state legislature during the official reopening of the August House. Addressing the Governor during the reopening ceremony, the Speaker, Anna[Read More…]
UK Ambassador urges protection of aid workers
By Sabri Dibaco The British Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, has called for stronger protection of humanitarian workers, saying repeated attacks on aid personnel are unacceptable and must be investigated, while urging the government of South Sudan to increase funding for essential public services amid declining international aid. In[Read More…]
CES officials inspect progress of Lou–referendum road project
By Louis Loku A high-level delegation from the Central Equatoria State Government inspected the ongoing Lou–Referendum Road Project to assess construction progress, verify engineering standards, and review the implementation timeline of the road works. The delegation was led by the State Minister of Roads and Bridges, Hon. Latio Paul Abbas,[Read More…]
Lakes State police arrest two suspected gang leaders
By Yang Ater Yang Authorities in Lakes State have arrested two suspected gang leaders as part of an ongoing crackdown on criminal groups accused of restricting people’s movement and contributing to insecurity in Rumbek, the state capital. Police spokesperson Lt. Col. Elijah Mabor Makuac said the State Security Committee has[Read More…]
Apirin Community decries lack of health facility as women die from birth complications
By Hou Akot Hou Residents of Apirin Village in Ayien Boma, Turalei Payam of Twic County, Warrap State, South Sudan, are appealing for urgent health services, citing a lack of medical facilities in the area that has contributed to rising maternal deaths. The community says the absence of a nearby[Read More…]
Diplomates visit University of Yei, reaffirms support
By Louis Loku The European Union Ambassador to South Sudan, H.E. Pelle Enarsson, on Tuesday visited the University of Yei campus as part of his official visit to Yei River County, where local authorities reaffirmed their commitment to reopening the institution. The ambassador was accompanied by the Commissioner of Yei[Read More…]
Governor Lobong says all revenues from land are collected by the government
By Louis Loku Eastern Equatoria State Governor Gen. Louis Lobong Lojore has clarified that the collection of land rent, taxes, and other statutory payments from investors and non-governmental organisations is the responsibility of the government, following concerns raised by the Kor Community of Lafon County over alleged unpaid land rent[Read More…]
WES governor directs commissioners to support civic education ahead of elections
By Louis Loku The Governor of Western Equatoria State, Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa, has directed county commissioners across the state to provide full support to civic educators and ensure that all communities are reached as civic and voter education activities commence ahead of South Sudan’s 2026 general elections. Speaking during the[Read More…]
Machar’s defense delayed after lawyers denied access
By Yiep Joseph Accused No. 5, Dr. Riek Machar, was unable to present his defense before the Special Court during its 104th sitting on Thursday after his legal team was denied access to meet him ahead of the scheduled proceedings. The delay occurred after the defense team informed the court[Read More…]
Civil Society calls for open political space ahead of elections
By Sabri Dibaco The Chairperson of the Civil Society Network in Western Equatoria State, Emmanuel Wanga, has called on the government and all political stakeholders to guarantee civic and political space ahead of South Sudan’s upcoming general elections. Emmanuel Wang emphasises that a peaceful and inclusive electoral environment is essential[Read More…]
UNOPS cash-for-work beneficiaries protest six-month payment delay in Torit
By Ijoo Bosco Beneficiaries of a UNOPS-supported Cash-for-Work project in Torit staged a peaceful protest on Tuesday, demanding payment of incentives they say have remained unpaid for the past six months. The demonstrators gathered outside the UNOPS field office in Torit, calling on the organisation and its implementing partners to[Read More…]
Western Equatoria State launches civic and voter education campaign
By Sabri Dibaco Western Equatoria State has officially launched its Civic and Voter Education campaign, with election officials, women’s leaders, civil society organisations,, and development partners calling on citizens to embrace peace, participate actively in the electoral process, and reject violence ahead of South Sudan’s general elections scheduled for December[Read More…]
Eastern Equatoria State food crisis deepens as hunger death toll rises
By Ijoo Bosco The food crisis in Eastern Equatoria State is worsening, with authorities confirming more hunger-related deaths and warning that prolonged drought continues to push communities toward famine. The State Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) says five people died of hunger in Lafon County last week following a joint[Read More…]
Pibor Chief Administrator reshuffles government, appoints new officials
By Ijoo Bosco The Chief Administrator of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, Gola Boyoi, has issued a series of decrees reshuffling key positions in his administration in a move aimed at strengthening governance and service delivery. Under the new appointments. John Gain has been named the new mayor of Pibor[Read More…]
SPLM-IO to intensify political mobilisation in WES through membership registration
By Sabri Dibaco The Deputy Governor of Western Equatoria State, Justin Joseph Marona, has announced that the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) will immediately begin party membership registration across the state’s ten counties after receiving official registration forms from the party’s General Secretariat in Juba. The registration forms were handed[Read More…]
SPLM leaders intensify mobilization efforts ahead of December 2026 elections
By Yiep Joseph Senior Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) figure Daniel Awet Akot has called for stronger party mobilisation, unity, and coordination as the movement prepares for the general elections scheduled for December 2026. Akot made the call during a meeting with the governor of Central Equatoria State and the[Read More…]
POLITICS: United South African party dismisses Arop’s chairmanship claim
By Yiep Joseph The United South African Party (USAP) has said that Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Joseph Malek Arop is no longer a member of the party. USAP maintained their stance that he was dismissed in 2018 for allegedly violating the party’s constitution. The party made the[Read More…]