Governor Mujung calls for forgiveness, reconciliation at peace forum
Central Equatoria State Governor, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has urged communities to embrace forgiveness and reconciliation as a path toward lasting peace, while opening a three-day peace conference in Kuda, Dolo Payam, Juba County. The forum, organized by the Commissioners of Terekeka and Juba Counties under the theme “Promoting Peaceful Coexistence among Herders and […]
SSFF president, sports minister discusses football reform plans
The President of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), Francis Amin, led a delegation to brief the Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Joseph Geng Akech, on ambitious plans to reform and transform football across the country. Mr. Amin outlined a comprehensive roadmap that includes launching a structured national Premier League, training and certifying football […]
Juba residents seek justice in court as neglect cripples daily living
For years, residents of Juba’s Gudele, Hai-Referendum, and Mia-Saba in Juba have lived with broken roads, stagnant water, unreliable electricity, and limited access to healthcare. Promises of development and better living conditions have come and gone, but little has changed on the ground. Now, weary of waiting, these communities are turning to the courts to […]
South Sudan hosts ICGLR, EJVM to resolve border dispute
South Sudan’s Kajo Keji County on Monday hosted senior representatives from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism (EJVM) in a mission aimed at resolving ongoing border tensions with Uganda and promoting lasting peace. The visit comes after a recent border clash in Nyaigamuda, Bori Boma, Kangapo […]
The hidden dangers of being around cigarette smoke
Cigarette smoke doesn’t just harm the person who lights up, it also poses serious risks to anyone nearby. Known as secondhand smoke, it contains the same toxic chemicals, including nicotine, carbon monoxide, and cancer-causing agents, that affect smokers. Even brief exposure can trigger harmful effects on the heart and lungs. Children are especially vulnerable. Exposure […]
SSNBS blocks contaminated maize flour from entering South Sudan
South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has intercepted and rejected a large consignment of maize flour destined for South Sudanese markets. The action was taken after laboratory tests revealed the flour contained dangerously high levels of aflatoxins, making it unsafe for human consumption. The entire shipment has been ordered to be immediately re-exported to […]
Floods shut down key health facilities in Unity State
Heavy rains have forced the closure of the Ganyiel Primary Health Care Center (PHCC) and the nearby women’s center in Panyijiar County, Unity State, displacing patients and halting critical medical services. The area’s only airstrip has also been flooded, cutting off emergency humanitarian access. Peter Yoak, the County Health Director, warned that women and children […]
Adut Salva begins duties with visit to Central Equatoria governor
South Sudan’s newly appointed Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs, Adut Salva Kiir, has officially commenced her duties with a courtesy visit to Central Equatoria State Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel. The meeting, held Monday at the Governor’s office in Juba, centered on fostering stronger collaboration between the Office of the Presidential Envoy and […]
Bitter SSFF poll ends with Madout’s plea for unity and support
Outgoing South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) president Augustino Madout has called for forgiveness and unity after a contentious election that saw him lose to Francis Amin amid accusations of manipulation and disqualification of rivals. The federation’s general assembly in Juba was marked by controversy after several presidential contenders were barred from the race, prompting claims […]
Heavy Rains trigger widespread flooding in South Sudan
Torrential rains over the past week have caused widespread flooding across South Sudan, displacing thousands of families, submerging farmland, and damaging critical infrastructure, officials said on Wednesday. In Greater Pibor Administrative Area, flash floods forced more than 100 families to abandon their homes in Pochalla South County. Information Minister Jacob Werchum said three consecutive days […]
