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 […]
President Kiir hands daughter Adut senior envoy role
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed his daughter, Adut Kiir Mayardit, as Senior Presidential Envoy for Special Programmes, a position previously held by the current Vice President, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel. The post has long been considered influential, serving as a bridge between the presidency and key national programmes. Bol Mel held it before being […]
After dismissal, deputy finance minister says he leaves ‘grateful and wiser’
Former National Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Bec George Anyak, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him, stating that he leaves office feeling both grateful and wiser than when he entered the finance docket. Anyak, a member of the SPLM-IO Party and a loyalist to Dr. Riek Machar, was relieved of his duties […]
Rejaf’s new farming project puts women, youth at the center
On the fertile banks of Rejaf East’s Gbuduge village, the sound of hoes striking the earth carries more than the promise of crops, it signals a new chapter for women and youth determined to fight hunger and reclaim their future through farming. At the launch in Tokiman East, State Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Forestry, […]
Youth urged to lead ‘Second Liberation’ through education and unity
South Sudan’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Joseph Geng Aketch, has called on the nation’s young people to lead a “second liberation,” this time not through conflict, but through education, peace, and unity. Dr. Geng made the appeal during International Youth Day celebrations at Rock City Playing Ground over the weekend. The event was […]
Panther takes helm at SSBC amid high hopes for reform
John Madol Panther, a veteran journalist who rose through the ranks of the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), has officially taken the helm as its new Managing Director. He assumes leadership at a critical juncture as the nation prepares for its first general elections in December 2026, that would end the lengthy transitional period. Panther’s […]
South Sudan journalists boost conflict-sensitive reporting to foster peace
Media practitioners from across South Sudan have completed a comprehensive training workshop on conflict-sensitive journalism, aimed at equipping them with the skills to report responsibly in fragile and post-conflict contexts. The training, organized by the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) and the Media Mentors Network with support from the United Nations Mission in […]
South Sudan rolls out malaria vaccine to protect children
South Sudan has begun rolling out the R21 malaria vaccine, a move health officials say will shield thousands of young lives from one of the country’s deadliest diseases. “Every child deserves a childhood free from malaria. The R21 vaccine will protect more children from sickness and death, enabling them to survive, thrive, and shape the […]
Lainya MPs press Mujung over government failure on security
Lawmakers from Lainya County have accused the Central Equatoria State government of neglecting the worsening security crisis and poor service delivery in the area, during a tense meeting with Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel on Wednesday. Led by Awate Esther, Chairperson of the Lainya Parliamentary Caucus, the Members of Parliament said the state had […]
