Breaking News
By Aguok Chok A 15-year-old boy and three women were injured in a grenade attack at Bar Abiik Market, Jur River County, on Saturday. Major Gen. Abednego Akol Ayuong, the Western Bahr el Ghazal State police commissioner, confirmed the incident, stating that an officer belonging to the SPLA-IO detonated the grenade upon seeing military intelligence […]
Western Bahr El-Ghazal
South Sudan: A call for peace and unity By Suzan Peter Mabuong Since gaining independence in 2011, South Sudan has been a symbol of hope and freedom for millions. It was a victory that came after decades of struggle, sacrifice, and the loss of countless lives. For the people of South Sudan and those in […]
OpED Opinion
By Emmanuel Mandella The Acting Governor of Western Equatoria State, Daniel Badagbu has donated two motorbikes to the State SPLM Secretariat. He also donated 10 bicycles, a motorbike, two barrels of fuel, and a generator battery for Yambio FM. The gesture aims to enhance party activities and improve journalists’ ability to cover news, especially in […]
Western Equatoria
Radio Jonglei 95.9 FM in Bor town was reopened yesterday afternoon after being closed since the 24th of August 2021. The radio station has been off-air since last month after being shut by the National Security Service (NSS) on suspicion of broadcasting inciting content. “We are back on the air this afternoon, the radio was […]
Media Freedom
The youth in Renk County of Upper Nile State has rejected the participation of the County Commissioner Dok Gout Ngor in their ongoing dialogue with non-governmental organizations operating in the county. In the last months, the youth have been demanding equal employment opportunities from the NGOs operating in the area. A youth representative who spoke […]
Upper Nile State
South Sudan’s immigration department has downplayed the visa waiver reports with Uganda saying they are yet to get formal communication from Kampala about the development. On Thursday, Ugandan media reported that the Kampala administration had removed visa requirements for South Sudanese nationals effective October 1, 2021, on reciprocity that South Sudan would do the same […]
Regional
At least 10 female referees have been nominated by the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) to join the list of FIFA 2022 international referees. On September 4, 2021, FIFA published the circular with guidelines to be followed by national federations for the nominations of FIFA referees 2022. According to the SSFA Referee Department, it nominated […]
Sports
South Sudan has been listed among the 43 countries facing imminent risk of extreme famine if no funding is availed for intervention. According to the statement of the Global Food Security, Health, Nutrition, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Clusters issued this month, about 41 million people across 43 countries including South Sudan, are at […]
Crisis
The three newly appointed Bishops of the South Sudan Anglican Church have vowed to promote unity, love, and reconciliation among the divided communities of Lakes and Jonglei States. Bishop-elect, Abraham Duot Kuer of Mading Bor Diocese said his priority would be peace and reconciliation among the communities in Jonglei State. He promised to work together […]
Religion
The Sudan Pentecostal Church has rejected the land decree issued by Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil, describing it ‘unconstitutional’ “This land decree is illegal, heavy-handed, unconstitutional, misguided, ungodly, and disobedient to the law of God and that of our land,” said Bishop Isaiah Majok Dau, the General Overseer of the Sudan Pentecostal Church. On […]
Religion
The Council of Ministers in its regular sitting yesterday passed the 2021/22 fiscal budget estimated at SSP287.04 billion after the Minister of Finance Athian Ding Athian presented the draft bill. Speaking to the press after the meeting, Minister of Information Michael Makuei Lueth said the proposed budget included revenues generated from both oil, non-oil revenues, […]
Economy
Your Excellency, President of the General Assembly, Your Excellency, Secretary-General of the United Nations,Excellencies, Heads of Delegations and Fellow Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen. On behalf of President H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit, I stand before you to share the recent developments in our country. I intend to do so in the spirit of constructive engagement. On […]
Politics
The United States government has urged its South Sudanese counterpart to prioritize the protection of aid workers as humanitarian organizations continue to fall prey to road ambushes. Linda Thomas Greenfield, the US Ambassador to the United Nations told Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng in a meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly that while […]
International
Malakia High Court has adjourned the hearing for a plane crash case after the defense lawyer for South Supreme Airlines failed to appear in court yesterday. It was supposed to be the first hearing since the case was initiated after the March 2, 2021 plane crash involving Boeing HK-4274 belonging to South Supreme Airlines that […]
Business
Finn Church Aid joined partners and other peace agents around the globe in marking September 21, 2021, as the International Day of Peace. This year’s celebration was held under the Global theme: “Recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world.” The theme speaks to South Sudan especially those who are still trapped in conflict, even […]
Religion
