Breaking News
By Makur Adut At least 37 herds of cattle were raided and one person injured in Rumbek North of Lakes State on Tuesday. Lakes State government has urged Unity State to cooperate in addressing the rampant cattle raiding in the area. Koji Kerjok, the acting Minister of Information in Lakes State, said they suspect the […]
Lakes State
By Emmanuel Mandella Authorities in Western Equatoria State have strongly condemned the killing of a seven-month pregnant woman at Ikpiro residential area in Yambio. The incident occurred on Thursday evening when unidentified assailants attacked the residence of a South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) soldier, known locally as Dasikoko. During the fire exchange, a stray […]
Western Equatoria
By Correspondent Central Equatoria State Governor, Augustino Jadallah has called for collective solidarity to achieve peace, security, and stability in the state. In his Easter message, governor Jadallah called on Christians to reflect the values of sacrifice, forgiveness and unity as a way of strengthening the social fabric of the state. “As we celebrate this […]
Central Equatoria National
The Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has suspended South Sudan over unpaid membership dues. This was revealed by Mayiik Ayii, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation during the regular Council of Ministers meeting held every Friday. He told the cabinet that the IGAD needed South Sudan to clear all the arrears it owes […]
Regional
The SPLM/A-IO led by the First Vice President Dr Riek Machar Teny said the appointment of a deputy was a “stone throw away” and promised to announce the deputy chair soon. It said other vacant positions in the party will also be filled following the formation of the National Liberation Council last week. In an […]
Politics
The government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has called on the United States government to cease imposing sanctions on South Sudanese companies. In a statement issued yesterday, the ministry warned of the consequences of sanctions that could have “far-reaching implications for America’s relations with the continent.” It said the sanctions were […]
National
At least ten ministers in Western Equatoria State have boycotted a cabinet meeting yesterday just a day after they petitioned Governor Alfred Futuyo Karaba. On Wednesday, the ministers mainly from members of the ruling party SPLM and FDs petitioned the governor for accusing officials of embezzling money meant for delivering services to the citizens. Makuku […]
Western Equatoria
The World Bank South Sudan has allocated $375 million to facilitate ten different projects in the country. The projects that are already running include health and agriculture while another six projects will focus on communities’ resilience and local government. “We have allocated three hundred and seventy-five million dollars for the projects and we also have […]
National
The Great South Sudan Run is due to be held in Wau, the capital of Western Bahr el-Ghazal State on January 2022, the executive committee has said. This comes after the executive body met with Governor Sarah Cleto Rial on Thursday at the state coordination office in Juba to review the event’s preparations. Joseph Willaim […]
Western Bahr El-Ghazal
The South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) and Zain Telecommunication Company have agreed to cooperate to improve football in the country. The agreement was reached during a meeting held between SSFA deputy chairperson of the Marketing and Investment Committee Albino Kuek and Ahmed Hussain Director of Marketing Department at Zain Telecommunication Network in Juba yesterday. In […]
Sports
The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia Abdihakim Abdullahi Omar Amay to South Sudan has pledged to strengthen relations with the Central Equatoria State government. Abdullahi revealed this during a courtesy call to the Governor of Central Equatoria State Emmanuel Adil Anthony Wednesday. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations between South Sudan and Somalia. […]
News
Police in Northern Bahr el-Ghazal are detaining six suspects over the disappearance of funds from the South Sudan Education Center for Primary and Secondary School. Last week unknown persons broke into the school located in Aweil and made way with SSP 858,300 that was meant for paying teachers. Capt. Guot Akol, a police spokesperson in […]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal State
By Sheila Ponnie Nearly 1 million people have been displaced across since the inception of devastating flooding catapulted by the impact of climate change across South Sudan. It is arguably the worst natural disaster the country has seen since independence. Old Fangak County in Jonglei state, remained one of the areas ravaged by violent floodwaters. […]
Special Report
Authorities in Magwi County of Eastern Equatoria State have singled road rehabilitation as a major priority in their local government strategic plan for 2022-2025. This came after the state government including the stakeholders conducted a wide consultation with all villages in the county. David Otto Remson, Magwi County Commissioner, said the county authorities in collaboration […]
Eastern Equatoria State
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry has advised the authority of the Juba city council to expand the area of Juba city. Joseph Africano Bartel Undersecretary Ministry of Ministry of Environment and Forestry said they have signed several projects with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency and other development partners to upgrade Juba city and provision […]
Central Equatoria
