Jebel Lado under siege from violent land grabbers, leaders tell governor
A surge of violent, organized land grabbing is creating a frantic crisis in Jebel Lado Payam, community leaders have informed Central Equatoria State Governor Rabi Mujung Emmanuel on Sunday. Local leaders say the illegal seizures of land have triggered killings, forced residents from their ancestral homes, and caused severe food shortages. Leading a delegation to […]
Stray dogs infiltrate Al Sabah Children’s Hospital, raising safety concerns
Al Sabah Specialized Children’s Hospital is currently facing a safety concern, with approximately 50 street dogs residing on its grounds, posing a safety risk to patients and their families. Speaking during handover of medical supplies by World Health Organization, Emmanuel Gore, Acting Executive Director of Al Sabah, stated that the presence of the large pack […]
Football leadership in focus as four compete for SSFF presidency
The race for the top seat of South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) is heating up as four candidates have officially declared their bids ahead of the highly anticipated 2025 elections. With the confirmation of four diverse and high-profile candidates, the upcoming vote is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched in the […]
Warrap leaders reconcile after years of fallout
After years of bitter rivalry, two of Greater Tonj’s most prominent leaders, Aleu Ayieny Aleu and Lewis Anei Madut Kueindit, have publicly reconciled. The two men set aside their long-standing differences during a peace forum in Tonj Town of Warrap State, promising to work together for the good of a state desperate for stability. The […]
CEPO warns of rising violence and forced displacement in South Sudan
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has raised alarm over a growing wave of armed violence and forced displacement across South Sudan, calling for urgent political action to rescue the country’s fragile peace process. In a statement on Sunday, CEPO Executive Director Edmond Yakane voiced deep concern over the increasing trend of internal displacement […]
Juba insecurity escalates as SPLM official escapes attempted assassination
A senior official of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), James Jok Lual, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Juba over the weekend. Jok, who previously served as SPLM Secretary for Research and Training in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, claimed he was ambushed by armed assailants at around 4:30 PM while on his way […]
