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 […]
Merit or bias? Ministry stands by India scholarships
South Sudan’s Ministry of Higher Education is standing firm on its recent selection of students awarded scholarships to study in India. The ministry insists the process was rooted in academic merit, not regional or gender-based considerations, despite growing criticism over the overwhelming representation of students from one region and the near absence of female beneficiaries. […]
Wonduruba elder kneels before CES Governor in heartfelt plea for peace
An elder from Wonduruba Administrative Payam dropped to his knees before Central Equatoria State Governor Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, pleading for an end to the years of violence and instability that have devastated their community. The act, which unfolded over the weekend during a meeting between Wonduruba residents and state leadership, reflected the deep frustration and […]
Yakani takes regional stage as IGAD peace forum rapporteur
Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has been elected Rapporteur of the IGAD Civil Society Peace Forum, a key platform for amplifying non-state voices in regional peacebuilding efforts. The announcement was made during the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Civil Society Forum held in Kenya, bringing together activists and […]
Love wins: Minister Lomuro marries his secretary in grand style
South Sudan’s Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, officially wedded his longtime private secretary, Ms. Nyaruot Kur Yay, in a colorful ceremony at Freedom Hall on Saturday. The high-profile wedding came just months after the pair held a traditional Luom Nyiet ceremony in May, hosted at the residence of Vice President Taban Deng […]
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 […]
WES acts on Makana’s call, moves headquarters to Tombura
In a decisive step toward restoring peace in conflict-ridden Tombura County, Acting Governor of Western Equatoria State, Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, has announced the relocation of the state headquarters to the area. Badagbu made the announce during Wednesday’s Independence Day celebration aimed to de-escalate violence and bring government services closer to the affected communities in Tombura […]
Family of jailed critic urges Governor Uber to fulfill pardon promise
The family of Mr. Dut Kuot Akook, a government critic jailed for defamation, has appealed to Northern Bahr el Ghazal Governor Simon Uber Mawut to honor his public promise of releasing him. Dut Kuot, a former employee of the state’s Ministry of Finance, has spent over 14 months behind bars following a fallout with Governor […]
New army chief urged to end violence, prevent child recruitment
The newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Dau Aturjong, has been urged to prioritize ending the escalating armed violence across South Sudan and lead the country toward lasting peace. The call was made by Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), following President Salva Kiir’s decision to replace Gen. […]
Stay away from protests, Nairobi embassy warns South Sudanese
The South Sudan Embassy in Nairobi has cautioned citizens residing in Kenya to stay away from the ongoing protests, warning that any involvement could lead to severe legal repercussions. The advisory, issued on Monday, comes as Kenya struggles to contain escalating, youth-led demonstrations fueled by rising living costs, corruption, and police brutality. “We remind our […]
