Voice of the People
Rights activist concerned that perpetrators oftenly described as “unknown gunmen,” but little effort done to bring them down By Emmanuel Mandella The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has strongly condemned the continued killings of civilian travelers along the Juba–Rokon–Yambio highway, describing the attacks as criminal acts and serious […]
Western Equatoria
By Correspondent In an effort to strengthen awareness on elections and preparedness in the run-up to the much-anticipated exercise this year, thirty stakeholders from various sectors and organizations, including representatives of civil society, youth groups, women and persons with disabilities, participated in a one-day civic education and electoral preparedness training in Yei River County on […]
Central Equatoria
International observers have argued that weak institutions, limited oversight mechanisms, and lack of transparency have created opportunities for public funds to be diverted away from essential services By The City Review The United Kingdom has warned that individuals implicated in corruption and the misuse of public resources in South Sudan could face a new wave […]
National
Human rights body cautions against mobilization activities by various armed elements allegedly preparing for possible raids on communities in Greater Pibor By Riak Chol The National Civil Society Coalition (NCSC) has raised alarm over an escalating mobilization of armed groups in parts of northern and central Jonglei State, warning that the development could trigger violence […]
Jonglei State
By The City Review A member of the Jonglei State Legislative Assembly representing Baidit Payam has strongly condemned a deadly armed attack that reportedly left four civilians dead and four others injured in Mathiang Boma of Baidit Payam, Bor County. In a letter dated June 8, 2026, addressed to the Chief Administrator of the Greater […]
News
By The City Review Plans are underway to fully reopen the White Nile and Sobat River corridors — key trade and transport routes linking Malakal to neighbouring regions and Ethiopia — as the administration of Governor James Koang Chuol moves to restore stability and revive the economy, according to Hon. Peter Ngwojo, State Minister of […]
National
Speaker Paciko recalls working closely with Kaunda between 2005 and 2010 during their tenure in the Government of Western Equatoria State By Riak Chol The Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), Joseph Ngere Paciko, has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Kenneth Kaunda, describing him as an exemplary public servant whose honesty, discipline, and dedication […]
National
Nigerian billionaire energy mogul sets eyes on Mombasa to set up a $17billion regional refinery that will transform region, including South Sudan, East Africa’s largest oil producer By Clive Olero A new dawn is beckoning in East Africa. Africa’s leading industrialist and richest man, Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote, is dangling a mega petroleum-processing facility to […]
National
By The Correspondent Foreign Affairs Minister James Pitia Morgan, has called for renewed and expanded partnership with the Republic of Korea as the two nations celebrate the 15th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Yonhap News Agency on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Seoul, Minister Morgan […]
National
CDF defends peace pact, orders government troops in Jonglei State to respect the ceasefire and avoid initiating attacks on opposition positions. By Samuel Yuang SSPDF Chief of Defence Forces, General Santino Deng Wol, has firmly stated that the 2018 peace agreement remains fully in force, dismissing claims of its collapse amid renewed tensions and clashes […]
National
By Samuel Yuang Media practitioners from across South Sudan have gathered for a two-day national training aimed at strengthening early warning systems, disaster preparedness, and climate resilience, with organizers describing the media as an indispensable pillar in saving lives and protecting communities. Held under the theme “Media as a Key Pillar in Delivering Early Warning […]
National
City lawyer raises concern after videos circulated widely on social media showing teenagers frequenting various nightclubs in Juba, in what has opened a can of worms on society and child social-wellbeing By The City Review Human rights lawyer Josephine Adhet Deng has called on the National Police Service and the Juba City Council to intervene […]
National
Wildlife authorities condemn soldiers for using military ambulance and equipment, saying such actions violate wildlife laws and promises to press for legal consequences By The City Review Wildlife authorities arrested four soldiers from the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces after they were found with large quantities of meat in a military ambulance along the Juba-Bor […]
Jonglei State
By Samuel Yuang Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony and National Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Clement Juma, have held talks on accelerating the implementation of key resolutions agreed at last month’s South Sudan Agriculture Conference 2026. The meeting came during a courtesy visit by Minister Juma, who briefed the Governor on […]
Central Equatoria
By Samuel Yuang The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS), supported by Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), held its second Breakfast Meeting in Juba on June 2, bringing together media practitioners, public communicators, policymakers, and technology experts to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming newsrooms and public institutions. Held under the theme “How AI is […]
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