Kiir ushers in a new era of leadership for SPLM
South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir Mayardit has called for a new generation of leaders to step forward while honoring the legacy of the country’s founders. Speaking at SPLM headquarters during the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed party deputies, Kiir emphasized unity and service. “I am proud to officially welcome a new generation of leadership, the […]
Central Equatoria State to abolish unauthorized traditional courts
The government of Central Equatoria State has announced plans to abolish traditional courts operating without official approval in Juba. State officials disclosed the decision during the weekly security meeting held on Tuesday at the state secretariat in Juba, which assesses security concerns and explores solutions for improving stability, highlighted the unauthorized operations of traditional courts. […]
Jonglei’s new revenue commissioner tasked with cleaning up corruption
Jonglei State Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok has instructed the newly appointed Commissioner of the State Revenue Authority to prioritize transparency and accountability in tax collection and expenditure. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of state officials, including Revenue Commissioner Donge Gai Donge, Kok emphasized that efficient revenue collection is essential for funding development programs and […]
Cardinal Ameyu returns to Juba after attending Papal Conclave in Rome
Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin had returned to Juba following a trip to Rome, Italy, where he attended the burial of Pope Francis and participated in the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV. The Cardinal arrived on Tuesday at Juba International Airport where a large number of clergy, faithful, and members of the public had gathered […]
Kuol Manyang leads by example, tilling land to promote farming
South Sudan’s Senior Presidential Advisor, Kuol Manyang, has urged South Sudanese, especially the youth, to embrace farming as a key strategy in combating hunger. With UN agencies warning of food shortages in the country, Manyang has taken the lead in advocating for agriculture. Over the weekend, he visited his farm in Mathiang Jook, Jonglei State, […]
SPLA veterans demand support for South Sudan’s soldiers
Veterans of South Sudan’s liberation struggle are calling on the government to improve the welfare of soldiers, emphasizing that proper support honors the sacrifices made for the nation’s independence. The Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA), founded on May 16, 1983, was the armed wing of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement that fought for decades against […]
CES suspends land allotment after residents clash with worshipers
Following a clash between worshippers and residents, Central Equatoria State (CES) has suspended land allotment activities in the disputed area around St. Stephen Church, Munuki. Dispute over the land in question started last month when CES started demolishing structures at the surrounding of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS), asserting that the land belongs […]
VP Taban embarks on peace tour ahead of Catholic centenary
Vice President Taban Deng Gai has embarked on a critical peace mission, traveling by road to Bentiu while addressing communities caught in escalating violence. His journey, meant to represent President Salva Kiir Mayardit at the centenary celebration of the Catholic Church in Bentiu on May 11, 2025, has turned into a pressing effort to calm […]
Activist condemns fresh Attack in Abyei, calls on communities to uphold dialogue
The Executive Director for Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) Edmund Yakani has condemned the recent attacks in Abyei Administrative Area that left eight people dead. The activist call followed a fresh attack on the residents of Abyei which was alleged to have been carried out by the armed Misseriya youth. At least eight people […]
Refugee Commission strengthened with $100,000 in critical assets
Assets worth $100,000 have been handed over to the Commission for Refugee Affairs (CRA) to enhance coordination and support refugee programs in Pariang, Maban, and Juba. These included a Toyota Land Cruiser Hardtop, four motorbikes, office furniture, printers, laptops, projectors, and office space. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) and the Ministry of […]
