Love wins: Minister Lomuro marries his secretary in grand style
South Sudan’s Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, officially wedded his longtime private secretary, Ms. Nyaruot Kur Yay, in a colorful ceremony at Freedom Hall on Saturday. The high-profile wedding came just months after the pair held a traditional Luom Nyiet ceremony in May, hosted at the residence of Vice President Taban Deng […]
John Frog, Kenzo, Rayvanny set Juba ablaze with music
What began as an Independence Day celebration quickly exploded into one of the most unforgettable nights in South Sudan’s music history. Juba Stadium came alive as John Frog, joined by regional superstars Eddy Kenzo and Rayvanny, delivered a blazing performance that left the crowd in awe. With lights flashing, drums pounding, and voices united in […]
Music star Cocosan and crew survive scary night crash in Juba
South Sudanese music star Cocosan and three others are lucky to be alive after surviving a late-night car crash in Juba that could have ended in tragedy. The group made up of artists Santiolo Y, Akir Leben, and Amadi FM Station Manager Billy Samson was returning from the emotional funeral of the late singer Chaka […]
‘Not our fight, but our death’: The Hidden tragedy of South Sudanese in Sudan
Sudan is bleeding, and in its wake, it’s pulling down the innocent, the voiceless, the misplaced. I write this with a heart heavy with unbearable sorrow. As I put these words down, I am mourning. I’ve lost eight members of my family, people I shared laughter with, stories, meals, they were part of my world, […]
Juba security forces arrest 623 in sweeping anti-gang operation
Security forces in Juba have arrested at least 623 suspected members of criminal gangs in a large-scale operation aimed at restoring public safety, Central Equatoria State’s Deputy Governor Paulino Lukudo has confirmed. The suspects are allegedly affiliated with notorious groups such as 4SG Slime, West Cost, ODA, Killers Gang, Black Devils, and others. According to […]
International partners push for peace and humanitarian efforts in Sudan
Global stakeholders gathered in the Belgian capital for a high-level consultative meeting on Sudan, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen international coordination for peacebuilding and humanitarian response amid the country’s worsening crisis. The meeting, attended by representatives from the United Nations, African Union, European Union, and IGAD, focused on de-escalating the conflict and improving […]
Welcome to El Merriekh, Son: Joseph Loro’s journey sealed by his mother’s kiss
When defensives midfielder Joseph Loro signed his new contract with El Merriekh Bentiu, he didn’t just hold up the jersey or flash a victory pose he received a gentle kiss on the forehead from his mother, Veronica Juan. In that quiet, emotional moment, Juan said what words couldn’t — Loro’s joining El Merriekh wasn’t just […]
Journalists gather in Juba to shape constitutional reporting
A three-day workshop aimed at empowering journalists to actively participate in the constitutional-making process kicked off in Juba on Monday. Held under the theme “Promoting a Media Culture that Fosters Peace, Social Cohesion, and Public Participation in Democratic Processes,” the event brings together over 50 journalists drawn from all ten states and three administrative areas […]
Aerial bombardment reported in Unity State’s Panyijiar county
Government forces under the South Sudan Peoples Defense Forces (SSPDF) have reportedly carried out aerial bombardments in southeastern Panyijiar early Monday morning. Local sources say military aircraft targeted suspected opposition positions shortly after dawn, sending shockwaves across the region. The motive behind the offensive is still unclear, but it follows recent clashes and increased movement […]
President Kiir in UAE for diplomatic alliances
On a quiet Sunday afternoon, President Salva Kiir boarded his flight from Juba, setting out on what his office has called a high-stakes diplomatic mission to the United Arab Emirates a visit seen by many as a calculated effort to redefine South Sudan’s standing on the global stage. At the heart of the trip lies […]
