Mogos and Jie communities sign peace deal in Kapoeta East
The Mogos and Jie communities have signed a peace agreement aimed at ending revenge killings and cattle raids in Kapoeta East County, Eastern Equatoria State. The agreement was reached during a peace dialogue chaired by Governor Louis Lobong Lojore, bringing together elders, chiefs, youth representatives and traditional leaders from Lotuba/Lotiyan and Naliwatom bomas. Under the […]
Church warns elections without trust could trigger constitutional crisis
South Sudan’s Catholic bishops have warned that holding the country’s planned December elections without political dialogue, mutual trust and full implementation of the 2018 peace agreement could plunge the country into a constitutional and transitional crisis. In a communiqué issued after their annual plenary meeting in Juba from 15 to 17 July, the bishops said […]
South Sudan to receive 200 fuel trucks next week
South Sudan is expected to receive about 200 fuel trucks next week as the government seeks to ease a fuel shortage that has disrupted supplies and contributed to rising prices across the country. The announcement was made by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Margaret Labanya, following a meeting of the presidential committee established to […]
Opinion: The Return of ‘Small London’: Yei reclaims its educational legacy
The Return of Small London: Yei Reclaims its Position as Cradle of Education….For many years, Yei was proudly known as “Small London”, a name earned because of its cool climate, peaceful environment, friendly people, and, above all, its excellent schools. For decades, students from across South Sudan came to Yei to receive quality education, making […]
Western Equatoria to return 30 recovered cattle to Mundari owners
Western Equatoria State Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa has directed the commissioners of Mundri East and Mundri West counties to ensure that 30 recovered cattle belonging to the Mundari community of Central Equatoria State are returned to their rightful owners. Governor described the move as an important step towards restoring trust and strengthening peaceful coexistence. Speaking […]
Proposal to strengthen Yei University and advance quality education in South Sudan
I warmly congratulate H.E. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan, H.E. Emmanuel Adil Anthony, Governor of Central Equatoria State, and the peace-loving people of Central Equatoria State for their continued commitment to peace, stability, and development. As South Sudan looks toward a brighter future, I respectfully propose the incorporation of […]
Opinion: How e-banking can help revive South Sudan’s economy
South Sudan’s prolonged liquidity crisis has become one of the country’s most pressing economic challenges. Across the nation, businesses struggle to access cash, public servants endure delays in receiving salaries, traders face difficulties completing transactions, and many citizens spend hours queuing outside banks only to leave empty-handed. The shortage of physical currency has slowed commerce, […]
No State ceremony as South Sudan marks Martyrs’ Day
South Sudan will commemorate this year’s Martyrs’ Day without an official state-funded ceremony, with the government instead urging communities across the country to organise local remembrance activities amid ongoing economic constraints. The Minister of Culture, Museums and National Heritage, Sarah Nyanath Elijah Yong, announced on Friday that no budget had been allocated for national celebrations […]
UPA tells AU interparty dialogue cannot deliver peace
The United People’s Alliance (UPA), a coalition of South Sudanese opposition movements led by Gen. Pagan Amum, has urged the African Union (AU) not to treat the proposed Interparty Dialogue as a substitute for a genuinely inclusive national political process. In an open letter dated 15 July and addressed to the African Union High-Level Representative […]
Save the Children reaffirms neutrality after vehicle used by armed actors
Save the Children has reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian neutrality after images circulating on social media showed one of its branded vehicles in the possession of armed actors, prompting the organization to clarify that the vehicle was stolen months ago and is no longer under its control. In a statement issued on Thursday, the international […]
