Construction has officially commenced on a 59 kilometre feeder road connecting the villages of Loka, Limuro, Koyoki, and Birigo in Lainya County, Central Equatoria State. The project, initiated last week, is a community driven initiative in response to government inaction over the years. The road is expected to enhance accessContinue Reading
The Minister of Information for Greater Pibor has appealed to the national government to introduce programmes and initiatives aimed at engaging the youth to address the rising insecurity in the region. Jacob Werchum’s plea comes in the wake of escalating insecurity, including incidents of road ambushes, cattle raids and childContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan National Police Service has denied allegations that young people arrested during recent anti-crime operations in Juba have been forcibly recruited into the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF). The denial comes after photos and videos widely circulated on social media, suggesting that security forces wereContinue Reading
The interim chairperson of the peace monitoring body, R-JMEC, has urged the UN Security Council to consider sending an urgent high-level diplomatic mission to Juba to assess the current situation and engage directly with the parties involved in the revitalized peace agreement. George Aggrey Owinow has raised concerns that theContinue Reading
Bishop Alex Lodiong of the Catholic Diocese of Yei has called on government and opposition forces to prioritise dialogue over violence in the wake of the recent fighting in Lasu Parish on the outskirts of Yei Town in Central Equatoria State. The skirmish, which occurred early on Saturday morning, causedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry has announced its full support for the upcoming National Agro-Food Trade Fair, scheduled to take place in January 2026. The exhibition is expected to provide South Sudanese farmers and producers with a vital platform to promote their agricultural products and strengthen linksContinue Reading
(NASIR COUNTY, UPPER NILE STATE) – Reports from local residents and community leaders say South Sudan government forces carried out air strikes on 18 August, targeting Madeng Payam in Nasir County. The area is said to be sheltering civilians displaced from earlier clashes, when government troops temporarily forced White ArmyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s two leading telecom operators, MTN and Digitel, have announced plans to expand their mobile money services across the country. The move follows a series of meetings with the Bank of South Sudan’s Department of Communication and Public Relations aimed at easing the country’s dependence on physicalContinue Reading
(LUANDA, ANGOLA) – South Sudan’s AfroBasket journey came to an end on Monday night after a 78–65 quarterfinal defeat to Senegal at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda. The game was billed as a clash of giants, with South Sudan and Senegal standing as two of the tallest teams on theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly has formally adopted President Salva Kiir’s recent address to parliament as a guiding framework for the country’s institutions as it prepares for national elections scheduled for December 2026. President Kiir’s speech, delivered during the parliamentary opening last month, highlighted peace, reconciliation andContinue Reading
