Corruption row erupts in NBG as governor suspends Road Minister
A battle seemingly over state resources is brewing in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state as Governor Simon Uber Mawut indefinitely suspended Minister of Roads and Bridges Carolina Achok Akot, citing corruption and insubordination. However, the minister fired back, accusing the governor of being the real force behind the said corruption. It all started on Monday […]
Don’t exclude Anuak community in gov’t dockets and participation–Yakani
A civil society activist is calling on political leaders in Jonglei State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) to ensure the Anuak community is represented and actively participate in government affairs. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progressive Organization (CEPO), stated that the Anuak are being systematically isolated from public participation and […]
NBG citizens question priorities in newly approved SSP 40.5 billion budgets
Citizens of Northern Bahr el Ghazal state have expressed concerns that the newly approved fiscal year budget for 2025-2026 is inadequate to address pressing public needs. The concerns come after Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Council of Ministers passed a SSP 40.5 billion budget on August 15, 2025, during a council meeting chaired by Governor […]
Revenue Authority orders immediate halt to use of old financial forms
In a move to prevent misuse and revenue leakages, the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has issued a public notice urging individuals and institutions to stop using outdated financial forms and switch to new customized ones for official transactions. Speaking to the press on Thursday at the SSRA headquarters, Commissioner Simon Akuei Deng said the […]
Humanitarian crisis looms as imminent floods threaten millions, warns minister
South Sudan is on the brink of humanitarian catastrophe as impending floods are projected to impact millions of citizens, warned Albino Akol Atak, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management. Akol, who briefed the heads of state regarding the humanitarian situation in South Sudan on Wednesday, stated that the crisis is expected to peak between […]
CES governor proposes special courts to handle powerful land grabbers
Central Equatoria State, governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has proposed a plan to establish a special court to deal with land grabbing and other land disputes in the state. This was revealed after a meeting between Governor Mujung and Chief Justice Baak Deng on Tuesday, where key concerns of land issues and social crimes topped their […]
After dismissal, deputy finance minister says he leaves ‘grateful and wiser’
Former National Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Bec George Anyak, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him, stating that he leaves office feeling both grateful and wiser than when he entered the finance docket. Anyak, a member of the SPLM-IO Party and a loyalist to Dr. Riek Machar, was relieved of his duties […]
Why UNSC should support AU’s call for inclusive leadership dialogue in South Sudan
A prominent civil society leader is urging the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to fully support the African Union’s (AU) call for an inclusive leadership dialogue in South Sudan, as the country faces heightened political and security tensions that threaten to derail the fragile peace process. In a statement on Monday,Edmund Yakani, executive director of […]
Gender Ministry, faith leaders unite to advance disability rights in South Sudan
South Sudan’s Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare is partnering with religuous leaders to push for implementation of the United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in South Sudan. The drive comes after President Salva Kiir signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) into law […]
SSPM dismisses alleged role in SPLM succession talks
The South Sudan Patriotic Movement (SSPM) has strongly refuted media reports linking its chairman, Dr. Costello Garang Riiny, to succession discussions within the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM). This follows allegations published by Sixty-Four Tribes Press claiming that Dr. Garang, former Northern Bahr el Ghazal Governor Tong Akeen Ngor, and ex-SSPDF Chief of Defense […]
