On Friday, Markaz Al Salam (MAS), a youth led organization based in Juba, South Sudan, called on the transitional government to prioritise the passing of legislation aimed at empowering young people. During an International Youth Day event organised by MAS, with funding from Norwegian People’s Aid and support from theContinue Reading
(BOR COUNTY) – The Bor Community in Jonglei State has expressed concern over reports suggesting the removal of Bor County Commissioner James Gai Makor and the possible appointment of Ateny Pech Arik as his replacement. In a letter sent to Jonglei State Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok on Monday, communityContinue Reading
(YIROL WEST COUNTY) – The South Sudan National Police Service has confirmed the arrest of eight suspects in connection with the reported gang rape of a 10 year old girl in Aluakluak Payam, Yirol West County, Lakes State. Police spokesperson Major General James Monday Enoka said the incident took placeContinue Reading
(RUWENG) – The Ruweng Administrative Area has held its first ever Rule of Law Forum with support from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), bringing together 15 participants from different sectors to address key governance and justice challenges in the region. The participants included officials from the MinistryContinue Reading
(AWEIL EAST COUNTY) – A woman is in custody in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State after allegedly stabbing her co-wife to death in a family dispute, according to local officials. The incident took place in Rum-rol, Madhol Payam, Aweil East County, and has left the community in shock. The deceasedContinue Reading
Francis Amin has been chosen as the new president of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), prevailing over incumbent General Augustine Maduot in a significant vote on Friday. In the election held on Friday, Amin secured 26 out of 38 votes, while Maduot received 12. Following his victory, Amin expressedContinue Reading
(WAU, JUR RIVER COUNTY) – The governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, Emmanuel Primo Okello, has instructed local authorities and security forces in Jur River County to act swiftly to stop the growing cases of looting along the Wau-Tonj Road. Speaking on Wednesday during the handover of a multipurposeContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The first commissioners’ conference in Northern Bahr el Ghazal will begin in Aweil on Monday, 18 August, bringing together state leadership, development partners, and community representatives for five days of discussions. The event will be officiated by Governor Simon Ubeer Mawut and will include participation from state governmentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) on Wednesday unanimously adjourned a sitting that had been scheduled to discuss President Salva Kiir’s speech delivered during the opening of parliament last month. The adjournment was prompted by the absence of ministers, whose participation legislators deemed essential for the debate. LawmakersContinue Reading
(RENK COUNTY) – Humanitarian partners in South Sudan gathered in a workshop to assess the progress of the ongoing cholera response, evaluate operational performance, and identify strategies to improve outcomes in collaboration with government authorities. The event aimed to provide recommendations for future planning and strengthen community focused interventions. TheContinue Reading
