(MAYOM) – The Governor of Unity State, Riek Bim Top, has announced that armed youth in the state have agreed to disarm within the next two weeks. The civilian disarmament exercise, he said, will begin soon, and the weapons will be handed over to local chiefs and community leaders. GovernorContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The race for the presidency of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has officially begun, with four individuals formally submitting their candidacy files ahead of the scheduled elections on 15 August 2025. Among those vying for the top position is Molana Kamal John, currently serving as the presidentContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The marking of South Sudan’s national secondary school examinations has been completed, with results expected to be released before the end of July, according to the Secretary General of the National Examination Council, Simon Nyok Deng. Speaking in an interview with media, Mr Nyok attributed the delay inContinue Reading
(RUMBEK) – A violent confrontation between security forces and armed local youth in Pachong Payam, Rumbek East County, left one civilian dead and five soldiers wounded on Saturday, following a pursuit of stolen cattle. According to William Koji Kerjok, the Acting Minister of Information and Communication in Lakes State, theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Economic experts have poured cold water on President Salva Kiir’s recent assurance that restarting oil production will bring South Sudan back to economic stability, warning that the country’s deep rooted structural and financial challenges remain unresolved. South Sudan, a landlocked country, depends heavily on Port Sudan for exportingContinue Reading
(TAMBURA) – A deadly ambush targeting government soldiers in Tambura County has heightened fears of insecurity and deepened the humanitarian crisis in Western Equatoria State. The attack took place on Friday as soldiers were returning to Mupoi after collecting their salaries in Tambura town. Tambura County Commissioner Mathew Mabenge confirmedContinue Reading
(TONJ) – The Governor of Warrap State, Ambassador Bol Wek, has promised to prioritise education and support local schools despite the ongoing security challenges affecting parts of the state. During a recent visit to Makerdit Primary School in Tonj Town, Governor Wek reassured learners and the wider community that hisContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, who also serves as Chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in the state, has called on party staff to foster unity and adopt innovative approaches to reinvigorate the party’s activities and leadership at all levels. The remarksContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Speaker of South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba, has expressed concern over increasing defiance by members of the executive branch towards parliamentary summons. As Parliament resumed business for the new session on Wednesday, she criticised the tendency by some officials toContinue Reading
(YEI) – Plans to rehabilitate internal roads in Yei County are underway, following a joint meeting between the County Commissioner, Hon. Emmanuel Taban Seme, and traditional chiefs. The effort is expected to improve access across Yei town and nearby areas, which have been severely affected by infrastructure damage caused byContinue Reading
