SSRA’s Revenue Public Report Earns Praise for Transparency
The recent public disclosure of South Sudan’s non-oil revenue collection by the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has garnered praise for its commitment to transparency. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), commended the SSRA’s openness after Commissioner General Simon Akuei Deng revealed that South Sudan collected 132.6 billion South […]
Lam Denies Poisoning Claims: “It’s a Lie”
Peter Lam Both, the former Secretary General of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), has strongly denied recent media reports claiming that he was poisoned in Juba and is currently receiving medical treatment. In a statement sent to The Standard Zone via WhatsApp, Lam addressed the rumors, saying, “This serves to inform the general public […]
Governor Koang suspends SPLM/A-IO’s Nasir County Commissioner amid rising tensions
The Governor of Upper Nile State, James Koang Chuol Ranlay, has issued a gubernatorial order suspending the Commissioner of Nasir County, James Gatluak Lew Thiep, with immediate effect. According to Gubernatorial Decree No. 03/2025, dated April 4, 2025, and shared with the media, the suspension takes effect immediately. “I, H.E. James Koang Chuol Ranlay, Governor […]
Death toll rises to 36 in Abiemnom attack
By Joseph Malek The tragic aftermath of an attack in Abiemnum County within the Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA), continuous to unfold, as the death toll has risen to 36, up from an initial count of 29. The violent incident occurred on Wednesday when youth from neighboring Mayom County in Unity State targeted the community in […]
Health Director urges immediate action to save lives in Nagero
The Director of the Health Department in Nagero County, Loura Francis, has issued a heartfelt appeal to the government and the health partners to intervene urgently and save patients caught in the healthcare crisis affecting the region. This plea comes at a critical juncture as healthcare workers in the county have initiated a strike due […]
AU Panel of the Wise Arrives in Juba to Mediate Political Tensions
The African Union’s Panel of the Wise (PoW) arrived in Juba on Wednesday for a crucial peace mission aimed at de-escalating the ongoing political and security tensions in South Sudan. The high-profile delegation is expected to hold discussions with key stakeholders and facilitate dialogue in an effort to maintain stability and foster reconciliation among the […]
