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 […]
U.S. reiterates call for justice in Christopher Allen case
On the eighth anniversary of American journalist Christopher Allen’s death, the U.S. Embassy has renewed its call for a credible and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his killing and the disrespectful treatment of his remains. Allen, who was covering the civil conflict between the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) and SPLA-in-Opposition in 2017, was […]
South Sudan sets course for responsible carbon trading and green growth
South Sudan has launched a stakeholder consultation on its National Carbon Market Framework, signaling a strategic move to tap into global climate finance while protecting communities and natural resources. The initiative, announced at a workshop in Juba by Joseph Africano Bartel, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, aims to prevent exploitative carbon trading […]
South Sudan looks to China to power economic growth and empower small businesses
South Sudan is deepening economic ties with China, looking to one of the global powerhouses as a key partner in building a stable and spurring economic growth. Speaking at a high-level symposium in Juba on Monday, National Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, described the existing relationship between China and South Sudan as […]
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 […]
27,500 families to benefit from €48m development programme
More than 27,000 households across South Sudan will receive new international support after Germany, the Netherlands and the European Union expanded a €48 million rural development initiative to Central Equatoria State. The Community Driven Rural Development (CDRD) Project is designed to improve food security, strengthen market access and empower women and youth in rural communities. […]
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 […]
Immigration officers arrested for alleged forgery-DG Costa confirms
South Sudan’s Director General of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports and Immigration, Maj. Gen. Elia Costa, has confirmed the arrest of immigration officers accused of engaging in fraudulent practices in processing of official documents. Speaking during a joint media briefing with the South Sudan Revenue Authority in Juba on Thursday, Costa said the suspects were found […]
Dinka fattening tradition turns tragic as contestant dies in Warrap State
A centuries-old Dinka cultural tradition has been struck by tragedy after a young man, Mayol Akeer, died during preparations for the annual fattening competition in Kuac Ayok, Gogrial West County, Warrap State. The 25-year-old, remembered as vibrant and determined, reportedly passed away on Wednesday after consuming excessive amounts of milk – the central practice of […]
