By Nakwam Rose South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) mourn their fellow esteemed colleague and leader, Lt. Gen. Amee Ngare Lopole. The late Amee Ngare Lopole was a former General Chief of Staff of South Sudan opposition alliance and assistant director for the inmate affairs in the South Sudan National[Read More…]
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Yei counsellors set to resume duties
By James Innocent Yei River County councilors in Central Equatoria State are set to resume duties after nearly a year of inactivity due to economic challenges. According to the chairman, who also acts as the speaker for the county council, Claudia Milla, they have been unable to perform official activities[Read More…]
Over 24 injured youth airlifted to Juba
, South Sudan Red Cross has airlifted 24 injured youth from Tonj North in Warrap State as a result of a fight that claimed at least 10 lives and left 24 injured. The cattle raid clash that unfolded on Sunday between the youth of Tonj North and those allegedly from[Read More…]
Activists are freedom fighters in their own way
When South Sudan was part of Sudan, many activists were badly needed to attract the international community to look into what could be done to see the people of Southern Sudan dining at the same table with those in the northern Sudan. This did not happen because of the hostility[Read More…]
Violence forces MSF to shut Hospital in Ulang
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has closed its hospital in Ulang, Upper Nile State, and withdrew support to 13 primary healthcare facilities in the county. The decision followed a violent incident on April 14, 2025 where armed individuals forced their way into the facility, threatening staff[Read More…]
Civil society condemns forced marriage, turned fatal
By Peter Kuol Kuch Jonglei State civil society network has condemned an incident of forced marriage that forced the girl to commit suicide. Last week, an 18-year-old girl tragically ended her precious life because she was compelled by her parents to marry an older man with multiple wives. According[Read More…]
Public convening on the proposed draft Family Law Bill
By Dogga Morris Women leaders from across South Sudan gathered in Juba on the 3rd and 4th of June 2025 for a two-day public convening focused on the proposed Family Law Bill. This public convening was organized by the Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace and Justice (CIGPJ), with the[Read More…]
Ruweng launches farming initiative
By Hou Akot Hou Ruweng Administrative Area on Saturday officially launched farming season in Abiemnhom. Chief Administrator of Ruweng Administrative Area, Stephano Wieu De Malek, flagged off the initiative, aimed at cultivating 8,500 feddans. The launch, attended by numerous officials and citizens, commenced with a display of mechanized tools,[Read More…]
Stakeholders urge journalists to embrace conflict-sensitive reporting
By Yiep Joseph Media stakeholders have called on journalists in the country to embrace conflict-sensitive reporting skills. The call made the remarks on Tuesday during opening of a two-day training workshop that brought 30 journalists from different media houses together. The training, organized by the Association for Media Development in[Read More…]
Two killed in Duk County, violence rising
By Manas James At least two people, including a woman, were killed during a raid by armed assailants in Duk County, Jonglei State, in a tragic incident on Tuesday afternoon. According to John Chatim Ruei, the Duk County commissioner, the attack also resulted in the theft of an unspecified[Read More…]
South Sudan mends ties with U.S
By Philip Buda Ladu The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of South Sudan announced, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, that it is actively working to strengthen its relationship with the United States amidst recent tensions. In a press statement, the Ministry revealed that the Amb. Monday Semaya Kumba, Minister[Read More…]
Over 2,000 SSOA forces defect to SSPDF
By Yiep Joseph Internal Security Bureau of the National Security Service (NSS) claimed on Friday that over 2,000 forces from the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) had defected to South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF). During a press conference at the NSS headquarters, David John Kumuri, the NSS Director[Read More…]
Mayor to conduct routine tours of city markets
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State (CES) security committee meeting has directed the Mayor of Juba City to intensify inspections of the markets to ensure proper waste disposal. The directives were made during a security meeting chaired by Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, the Governor of Central Equatoria State. “The Security[Read More…]
Jadalla shakes up SPLM state secretariat
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatoria State (CES) Governor Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, who is also the state chairperson for the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), has reshuffled the party secretariat. According to an Order extended to the media, the Governor relieved some members from the State Liberation Council and also[Read More…]
Advice to the New Jonglei State Governor, Dr. Riek Gai Kok
By Majak Daniel Kunay Alier First and foremost, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, on earning the trust of H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit, to lead Jonglei State at this crucial time in the Transitional Government of National Unity. Your appointment is not just a[Read More…]
Peace Monitors call for restraint
By Yiep Joseph Ceasefire & Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring & Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM), the body tasked with monitoring the 2018 revitalized peace agreement warns that escalating tensions threaten the fragile peace. During the 52nd CTSAMVM Board Meeting, Chairperson Maj Gen Yitayal Gelaw Bitew called upon all signatory parties to[Read More…]
Juba, Riyadh discuss bilateral relations
By Staff writer On Wednesday, President Salva Kiir Mayardit welcomed a delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Waleed bin Abdulkarim. In their discussions, the leaders explored pathways to enhance the existing bilateral ties between South Sudan and Saudi Arabia, while[Read More…]
Jonglei governor takes oath, vows to promote peace
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit urged the new governor of Jonglei, Dr. Riek Gai Kok to address critical issues in the state. The president made the call during swearing- in of the new governor, on Monday. According to a statement extended to the media, President Salva Kiir[Read More…]
Court to rule on UAP file access
By William Madouk Juba High Court is set to rule on whether dismissed UAP staff and their legal team will gain access to locked documents within the company’s premises. The hearing yesterday was adjourned and scheduled for March 1, 2025, due to a shortage of original documents. “The reason[Read More…]
Refugees urged to return home
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Kajo-Keji County Commissioner, in Central Equatoria state, has appealed to residents of Liwolo Payam who sought refuge in Uganda to return home before the next agricultural season. Addressing Christians at a regional convention in Liwolo, Commissioner David Lisi Christopher stated that civilians in the Payam[Read More…]