Nasir Trial: Third accused says he was fulfilling constitutional duty
The third accused in the ongoing Nasir trial, Member of Parliament Gatwech Lam Puoch, on Thursday told the court that his actions regarding tensions in Nasir County were part of his constitutional responsibilities as an elected representative and were aimed at preventing violence rather than inciting it. Taking the stand during the 87th session of […]
Commissioner Stephen Lowosio shot dead in ambush in Kasengor
South Sudan, June 12, 2026 – Authorities in Eastern Equatoria State have confirmed the killing of Kapoeta East County Commissioner Stephen Lowosio Lomongin in what officials described as a targeted ambush attack in the disputed area of Kasengor. In a statement issued on Thursday, Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore expressed deep sorrow over […]
‘I am a businessman, not an intelligence officer,’ accused tells court
The ongoing Nasir case resumed in Juba on Monday with the second accused, businessman Mam Pal Dhuor, continuing his testimony before the court, where he firmly denied allegations that he acted as an intelligence collector or liaison between political figures in Juba and armed youth in Upper Nile State. Dhuor rejected claims linking him to […]
Harassed, undocumented, yet determined: The untold story of refugee traders in South Sudan
Every morning before sunrise, Yasin Osman Adam Mohamed loads goods onto a vehicle bound for one of Juba’s bustling markets. Like thousands of Sudanese refugees who fled war and instability in neighboring Sudan, he is trying to rebuild a life shattered by conflict. But while entrepreneurship has offered a path toward survival and dignity, refugee […]
MTN to repair CT scanner, solarize neonatal unit at Juba Teaching Hospital
MTN South Sudan has pledged to restore Juba Teaching Hospital’s CT scan machine after nearly five years of inactivity and install a solar backup system for its neonatal intensive care unit, boosting access to essential healthcare services for patients across the country. The intervention forms part of the company’s annual Yellow Care Campaign, which was […]
Women cry out as insecurity, rape and hunger haunt Juba outskirts
Women and residents of Joppa West Block A on the outskirts of Juba say they are living through fear, hunger, and growing insecurity as criminal gangs, rape cases, and lack of basic services continue to devastate the community. For many families, daily life has become a struggle for survival. Residents say the area suffers from […]
Health ministry seeks $7.3 million for Ebola response readiness
South Sudan’s Ministry of Health has announced a 90-day emergency preparedness and response budget of approximately $7.3 million aimed at strengthening the country’s readiness against a possible Ebola outbreak. The funding plan comes amid growing regional concerns following reported Ebola cases in neighbouring countries, prompting health authorities to intensify surveillance and prevention measures across South […]
Veteran traditional leader and rainmaker Tito Owaha dies at 99
South Sudan’s veteran traditional leader and respected rainmaker Tito Owaha, popularly known as Beshir, has died at the age of 99, the Imehejek Community in Juba announced on Monday. According to an official statement issued by the community’s Secretary-General, Dominique Oromo Vigilio, King Tito Owaha passed away at 6:00 AM at his palace in Imehejek […]
MSF opens cholera treatment centres in Bentiu as cases rise
Medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has opened three cholera treatment centres in Bentiu, Unity State, as part of efforts to contain the spread of the disease and provide lifesaving care to affected communities amid a growing outbreak. The newly established facilities include two 20-bed Cholera Treatment Centres (CTCs) operating at Bentiu State Hospital and […]
South Sudan steps up Ebola prevention measures at borders and airports
South Sudan says it has intensified Ebola prevention and surveillance measures at border entry points and airports following reported outbreaks of the deadly virus in neighboring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The announcement was made in a press statement issued by Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, who also chairs the Service Delivery Cluster. […]
