Breaking News
By Theophilous Ochang The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore has assured the SPLM-IO political leaders in the State of the normal security situation. This comes following his meeting with the SPLM-IO political leaders in his office on Friday over the security situation and ongoing tension in Nasir. The meeting came amid fear […]
Eastern Equatoria State
Jonglei disputes over grazing lands, crop destruction, and access to water resources have fuelled tensions, threatening the fragile peace in most parts of the equatorial region. By Riak Chol Jonglei State government in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced on Friday a plan to repatriate back home cattle herders from the Equatoria […]
Jonglei State
There’s no doubt that peace is a fundamental precondition for social and economic development. Without peace, societies are often plagued by conflict, violence, and instability, which can hinder progress and result in the loss of lives and resources. A peaceful environment, many would agree, fosters social stability, human rights and economic development. Equal access to […]
Editorial
The national board of administration of the Sudan Pentecostal Church has called for prayers and fasting against the Central Equatoria State Government. This comes after Mr. Adil issued a Gubernatorial Order No.34/2021 for the Expropriation of Plot No.01 BK GII 3RD Class Hai Malakal Area from the Pentecostal Church on Tuesday this week. Adil ordered […]
Central Equatoria Religion
The Minister of Cabinet Affairs Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro— who was sanctioned by President Donald Trump’s administration in 2019—has threatened legal suit against the U.S. After winning a court case in Kenya on money laundering which saw his foreign bank account unfrozen, Dr. Lomuro jetted in only to reveal further plans of opening up another […]
National
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General Nicholas Haysom has warned that the slow implementation of the security arrangements could obstruct election after the end of the transitional period. “We witnessed an increase in violence particularly communal violence and humanitarian challenges. The slow security arrangements can be an obstacle for the coming election,” he […]
Peace Process
Roads make a crucial contribution to economic growth and development for the communities living in the country. As part of the wider infrastructure, people rely on roads for the movement of goods and services. They also bring important social benefits to the citizens such as education and health services as they make such services more […]
Editorial
Mvolo County government in Western Equatoria State (WES) has said the Primary Health Care Centres (PHCC) in the area have run out of basic drugs. According to Mvolo County Commissioner John Komodi, the drugs that are often distributed in Mvolo PHCC are inadequate and do not last for three months as required. “The situation here […]
Western Equatoria
As South Sudan joins the rest of the world to celebrate the International Day of Peace, the country’s Council of Churches has initiated a robust grassroots peace project aimed at achieving lasting peace in the country. With the support of Finland Church Aid, the council has initiated Advocating for Promoting Peace and Reconciliation (APPEAR) project […]
Religion
The South Sudan Basketball Federation (SSBF) and South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) leaders have agreed to work together to work improve sports in the country. SSBF President Luol Deng and SSFA President Gen. Augustino Maduot met on Wednesday to discuss sports issues and how the two bodies could work together to develop the sector. The […]
Sports
Lainya County in Central Equatoria State has appealed for the renovation of schools and health facilities in the area to meet the need of returnees. Lainya County Commissioner Emmanuel Khemis said it was very costly for the county to renovate the damaged schools and health buildings located within Payams and Bomas. Since the beginning of […]
Central Equatoria
The government has called on the youth to stop taking the risk of illegal entry into Europe. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation warned South Sudanese against being part of human smuggling that has proven deadly on the Mediterranean waters. It follows an incident where 50 South Sudanese crossing to Italy last week […]
National
The Governor of Western Equatoria State Alfred Futuyo has dismissed rumors circulating on social media that he had dismissed the SPLA-IO division commander in Liirangu and replaced him with a commander from his tribe. “I want to say this to you. What you see on social media is that I have dismissed the SPLA-IO commander […]
Politics
A South Sudanese civil society activist has said that the Tuesday move by the Sudanese forces to foil an attempted coup, blamed on the remnants of the past regime, was good news to its neighbor, South Sudan. This is based on the fact that the two countries have renewed ties and the Khartoum administration is […]
Politics
Pibor Administrative Area has quashed claims advanced by Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) that new counties are being illegally created in the state. On Monday, the SPLM-IO of the First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar condemned the administrators of Pibor and Ruweng for ‘‘excluding them in the formation of the new counties and […]
Politics
