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 […]
CEPO blasts unlawful charges and mistreatment at border posts
Travelers entering and exiting South Sudan, particularly citizens of East African Community (EAC) member states, are reportedly facing unlawful charges and mistreatment at immigration checkpoints, sparking outrage from civil society. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) and Chairperson of the East African Civil Society Organizations Forum, has condemned the […]
Gov’t pledges to settle millions pension arrears after years of silence
After more than a decade of silence, the Government of South Sudan has finally addressed the long-standing issue of unpaid pension arrears, amounting to SSP 43 billion and USD 75 million accumulated since independence in 2011. The announcement was made following a high-level meeting between Vice President and Chairperson of the Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin […]
