The Governor of Lakes State, Rin Tueny Mabor, has officially promoted Cuei-adukan and Abien-ajok Bomas to the status of Payams in Rumbek Central County. This decision was made through a gubernatorial decree, resulting in Rumbek Central County now having a total of 7 Payams. Sultan Lueth Marial Buoc, the ExecutiveContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Kworijik-Luri community in Central Equatoria State has reached out to the government to address escalating insecurity, land conflicts, and the presence of armed cattle herders in their region. A delegation from the community, comprising elders, chiefs, parliamentarians, women, and youth representatives, held a meeting on Thursday withContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Heavy fighting between the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) and the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) in Yei River County has left at least 17 soldiers dead, according to statements from opposition forces. The clashes erupted early on Saturday at around 5:00 a.m. when SPLA-IOContinue Reading
The Minister of Health, Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial, welcomed a delegation from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) for a courtesy visit in her office in Juba. The team, led by Mamman Mustapha, discussed strategies to enhance access to essential healthcare services in South Sudan, with a focus on maternal and childContinue 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
Police in Western Equatoria State have announced the arrest of five suspects in connection with the killing of a senior education official who was fatally shot at his home earlier this month. Peter Michael Mbia, the director general of the Ministry of General Education and Instruction in the state, wasContinue Reading
A recent training session conducted by local NGO Bridge for Social Service (BRISS) in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) saw 35 Warrap State journalists gather at Salam Hotel in Kuajok town to enhance their reporting skills in conflict areas. Themed “Peace and Community Cohesion,” the one-day workshopContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Francis Amin Michael has been elected as the new President of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), marking his return to the position after previously serving between 2017 and 2021. The election took place during the 4th Elective Extra Ordinary Congress held on Friday at the Bank ofContinue Reading
(SOUTHERN NAMIBE, ANGOLA) – South Sudan narrowly lost to hosts Angola 66-64 on Saturday evening, ending their direct path to the AfroBasket 2025 quarterfinals and pushing them into the Classification Round. The game was played at the Welwitschia Mirabilis Arena in Moçâmedes, where a packed local crowd backed Angola toContinue Reading
