Governor orders arrest of chiefs over theft in Warrap State
Authorities in Warrap State have detained five chiefs from Tonj North County following an order by Governor Magok Magok to recover 300 stolen cattle from the Leer community. The arrested chiefs including Paramount Chief Ayii Agiu Kuot, Executive Chiefs Deng Ayuel Madut, Deng Chol Mayen, Nyang Monyluek Mapiny, and Sub-Chief Akech Aleu Madut, were accused […]
Global tributes pour in as final farewell begins for Pope Francis
Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, following complications from a stroke. His death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from around the world, reflecting his profound impact on the Catholic Church and global society. He died at his residence in the Domus Sanctae Martae, a modest guesthouse […]
DR Congo bans ex-President Kabila’s party, accuses him of rebel ties
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially banned the political party of former President Joseph Kabila, the People’s Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD), accusing him of supporting the M23 rebel group in the country’s volatile eastern region. This move follows Kabila’s recent return to the DRC after a two-year absence, during which he […]
Governor Ober mourns legendary Anyanya One General, Akol
The governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of General Albino Akol Akol, a revered figure in South Sudanese history and a hero of the Anyanya One liberation movement. Gen. Akol passed away in Nairobi, Kenya, on Saturday due to an undisclosed illness. In a heartfelt […]
Know Pope Francis: A revolutionary pontiff whose legacy transcends the Vatican
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving behind a transformative legacy that reshaped the Catholic Church and expanded its moral voice on global affairs. As the first Latin American, the first Jesuit, and the first non-European pontiff in over 1,200 years, his election in […]
Pope Francis has died age 88
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and head of the Catholic Church, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed his death following a prolonged hospitalization due to respiratory complications, including double pneumonia. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced the Pope’s passing at 7:35 a.m. local time […]
UNMISS calls for Dr. Machar’s release and de-escalation of Nasir conflict
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has urged the Security Council to intervene in securing the release of Dr. Riek Machar, along with other detained military and civilian officials, and to de-escalate the ongoing conflict in Nasir, Upper Nile State. Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, highlighted […]
Harmony on the Field: Football sparks reconciliation in Yei
Football, faith, and community spirit brought South Sudan together in an extraordinary peace initiative championed by RECONCILE International. What began as a sports tournament transcended into a profound expression of unity, culminating in a memorable finale at Yei Freedom Square on April 15, 2025. The Inter-Community Peace Tournament attracted thousands of spectators, peacebuilders, and local […]
VP Bol denounce ‘unverified’ letter expelling US Ambassador from South Sudan
The Office of the Vice President(VP) and Chairperson of Economic Cluster Dr. Bejamin Bol Mel has denounced a concocted letter alleging expulsion of US Ambassador from South Sudan. According to the statement posted on the office of the Vice President social media page Citizen are urged to considered the said letter fake. On Saturday, a […]
SPLM-IO Demands Return of Party T-Shirts from Defectors
Political tensions flared in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State as the SPLM-IO accused defectors, led by Minister Garang Atak Chan, of taking party T-shirts to the SPLM during their transition. The controversy has sparked heated debates over party loyalty and property rights. James Mador Wol, a lawmaker in the Council of States representing SPLM-IO, criticized […]
