South Sudan’s energy minister promises improved electricity supply, full coverage of Juba
The Minister of Energy and Dams, Agok Makur Kur Agok, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving electricity supply and achieving full power coverage across Juba. The minister made the remarks on Thursday during an official visit to the facilities of Ezra Group of Companies, Juba’s main electricity supplier. Accompanied by a technical team from […]
SSFF board member Dok Deng appointed Melut county commissioner
Sebit Dok Deng, a Board Member of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Melut County. Deng is widely known within South Sudan’s football community for his active involvement in the governance and development of the sport. During his tenure on the SSFF Board, he worked closely with […]
UN allocates $10 million to aid nearly 180,000 displaced by Jonglei Violence
The United Nations has released ten million US dollars in emergency funding to support nearly 180,000 people displaced by escalating conflict in Jonglei State, as violence continues to deepen South Sudan’s humanitarian crisis. The funding was allocated by the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to enable life-saving […]
Western Equatoria Governor warns traders of jail over banned alcoholic drinks
The Government of Western Equatoria State has issued a renewed warning to traders dealing in prohibited alcoholic beverages, cautioning that violators will face imprisonment and heavy fines as authorities intensify enforcement of an existing ban. Governor James Altaib delivered the warning on Thursday during the swearing-in ceremony of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) county chairpersons […]
FAO hands over laboratory equipment to support South Sudan bureau of standards
The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards has received laboratory equipment from FAO, significantly strengthening national capacity for quality assurance, food safety, and standards compliance. The equipment was handed over during a formal ceremony in Juba under FAO’s Agricultural Market Value Addition and Trade (AMVAT) Project, an initiative aimed at strengthening market systems, improving product […]
Activist welcomes dialogue, questions credibility without Machar’s SPLM-IO
A prominent civil society activist has welcomed the government’s decision to pursue dialogue as a means of resolving political differences, while warning that the credibility of the ongoing Elections Matters Dialogue could be undermined by the exclusion of the SPLM-IO faction led by First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar. Mr. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of […]
Governor Adil, Wani Igga discuss national, state tax harmonization
Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, held a high-level meeting with Dr. James Wani Igga, Vice President of the Republic of South Sudan, to discuss the harmonization of tax collection between the National Government and Central Equatoria State. The meeting, held as a courtesy call, focused on aligning tax policies and administrative procedures […]
Wau Mayor suspends house rates, school fee orders to ease residents’ burden
The Town Mayor of Wau Municipal Council, Joseph John Andrea, has announced the suspension of house rates collection across Wau Municipality until further notice, citing the need to ease the economic burden on residents. The announcement was made on Wednesday, with the mayor confirming the suspension of Provisional Local Order No. 2/2026, which had mandated […]
Inclusive governance at risk as young women protests leadership exclusion
Young women leaders backed by the Strategic Initiatives Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (UNPBF) have renewed calls for inclusive governance in South Sudan. They warned that continued exclusion of women particularly young women from political leadership threatens both democratic participation and sustainable peace. The warning was issued during a […]
From grass thatch to modern classrooms: A new dawn for learners in Rubkona
Learners and teachers in Rubkona County, Unity State, are celebrating a significant milestone in education with the transition from fragile grass-thatched shelters to newly constructed modern classrooms. For years, pupils at Dengjaak Primary School endured harsh learning conditions, facing minimal protection from rain, heat, or strong winds. The completion of eight permanent classrooms, an administration […]
