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. […]
Parliament steps in to end South Sudan’s tax dispute
South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly is making a move to sort out the dispute surrounding tax collection across the country. With national and state governments currently clashing over who gets to collect what, the parliamentary finance committee has unveiled a plan to conduct a two-day forum to create a unified tax policy. This, according […]
Police point to parents in Juba’s rising gang crisis
The South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) has blamed parental neglect for the growing wave of youth gang activity in Juba. According to police spokesperson Maj. Gen. James Monday Enoka, many of the young people arrested in recent operations lacked proper guidance at home, which he says has contributed to their involvement in criminal behavior. […]
The return of the rainmaker: Mayen Akech rises as Ariath Makueidit’s spiritual heir
In the heart of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, a powerful spiritual awakening is stirring. On June 23, 2025, in the Apuoth section of Mabil Village, Aweil East County, a young man named Mayen Akech Koot emerged as a new African Traditional Spiritual leader, proclaiming himself the spiritual successor to the legendary prophet Ariath Makueidit. […]
CES government directs chamber to regulate market prices
The Central Equatoria State (CES) government has tasked the state Chamber of Commerce with regulating market prices, following public outcry over persistent price hikes. The directive comes amid the ongoing depreciation of the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) against foreign currencies, particularly the US dollar, which continues to drive commodity prices higher. Combined with salary delays […]
Music star Cocosan and crew survive scary night crash in Juba
South Sudanese music star Cocosan and three others are lucky to be alive after surviving a late-night car crash in Juba that could have ended in tragedy. The group made up of artists Santiolo Y, Akir Leben, and Amadi FM Station Manager Billy Samson was returning from the emotional funeral of the late singer Chaka […]
Tax war: Central Equatoria rejects NRA’s zoning plan, citing constitutional overreach
A fresh battle over revenue collection in Juba is brewing as Central Equatoria State (CES) government is standing its ground, rejecting a move by the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) to carve up Juba into tax zones. The decision, made during a weekly Council of Ministers meeting on Thursday, chaired by Governor Rabi Mujung Emannuel, […]
CSO launches peace, governance initiative in Jonglei
The Jonglei-based civil society organization (CSO), Intrepid South Sudan (ISS), on Monday officially launched a five-year initiative aimed at promoting peace, democratic governance, and community empowerment in Bor County, one of the regions hardest hit by communal violence. The project, titled Promoting Peaceful Democratic Transition in Jonglei, is supported by the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) […]
Two lost in Morobo Ambush amid rising insecurity
Morobo County in Central Equatoria State is facing a surge in insecurity incidents following two tragic road ambushes this week. On Tuesday, July 1st, a boda boda rider, commonly known as Munu, was killed near an area known as Kanja. The following day, on July 2nd, gunmen targeted a South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) […]
CEPO demands Juba City Council fix dilapidated roads
The growing public anger on the poor roads in Juba City has found a voice in the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), which is now urging the Juba City Council to to fix the city’s internal road networks. For residents of Juba, navigating the city has become a test of patience as potholes and […]
