Erratic climate patterns threaten South Sudan’s food security
Deng Kur the Upper Nile State farmer showing what he has harvest compare to last year (credit Jenifer J. Ogawi) On the outskirts of Renk County, Upper Nile State, farmer Deng Kur moves slowly across his cracked farmland, a straw hat shielding him from the harsh sun. Just a few years ago, this same field […]
Government launches peaceful disarmament in Warrap
The disarmament process has officially commenced in Warrap State, marking a significant step in the government’s campaign to end intercommunal violence and restore lasting peace in the violence-prone region. Governor Bol Wek launched the initiative on Sunday, urging residents to surrender illegal firearms and embrace reconciliation. “Let us choose peace, unity, and progress,” Governor Wek […]
Political decisions on elections needed by August to avert delays-NEC
The National Elections Commission (NEC) is sounding alarm over rapidly diminishing time available to prepare for South Sudan’s anticipated 2026 general elections, warning that urgent legal and political decisions must be finalized by the end of August to avoid delays. Speaking during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Juba on Thursday, NEC Secretary General Gabriel Bol […]
UDF marks anniversary with bold call for full peace deal implementation
The United Democratic Front (UDF) has marked its first anniversary since official registration with a strong call for unity among the signatories of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), and swift full implementation of the deal ahead of the country’s landmark elections. Speaking during a press conference held […]
South Sudan’s peace deal faces challenges, monitors warn
South Sudan’s 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement is at risk of collapse due to mounting political tensions, unlawful detentions, and violations of the power-sharing arrangements, according to the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC). In a strongly worded quarterly report released Thursday, the RJMEC Interim Chairperson, Ambassador Maj. Gen. George Aggrey Owinow sounded the alarm, […]
Kiir urges economic reforms, timely salaries in parliamentary address
President Salva Kiir has called for urgent economic reforms and emphasized the need for timely salary payments for civil servants and organized forces during his address at the reopening of the Transitional National Legislature on Wednesday. The President acknowledged South Sudan’s worsening economic crisis, attributing it to the recent shutdown of oil production, an event […]
Rajaf butcheries inspected amid rising health alarms
Officials from Central Equatoria State’s Departments of Public Order, Public Health, and Animal Resources and Fisheries conducted a joint inspection on Monday across butcheries in Rajaf Payam, Juba County. The operation follows a reported rise in gout and other health complications allegedly linked to poor meat handling and unhygienic practices at local slaughter points. The […]
Kiir pushes for army unity amid SPLA-IO turmoil
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Dau Aturjong Nyuol, to urgently complete the long-delayed unification of South Sudan’s armed forces, amid growing uncertainty over the fate of SPLA-IO troops following internal fractures within the group. During a ceremony at the State House in Juba, Kiir emphasized that […]
Independence Day: WBG Governor rallies citizens for unity, self-reliance, and development
The Governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, Emmanuel Parimo Okello, has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to peace, security, and development, urging citizens to unite and take active roles in overcoming the region’s mounting economic challenges. Speaking to masses gathered in Wau during South Sudan’s 14th Independence Day celebration, Governor Okello called on the people […]
CES governor calls on citizens to stand together for peace
In his address on South Sudan’s14th Independence anniversary, Central Equatoria State Governor Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has called for unity and a renewed commitment to peace among the citizens. The Governor stressed that unity is important for tackling challenges, which he believes this will pave the way for a brighter future for all. He reaffirmed his […]
