Governor Mujung calls for forgiveness, reconciliation at peace forum
Central Equatoria State Governor, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has urged communities to embrace forgiveness and reconciliation as a path toward lasting peace, while opening a three-day peace conference in Kuda, Dolo Payam, Juba County. The forum, organized by the Commissioners of Terekeka and Juba Counties under the theme “Promoting Peaceful Coexistence among Herders and […]
SSFF suspends referees from Juba community football matches
The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has suspended all international and national referees from officiating in community football matches within Juba, following another violent scene that erupted during a peace tournament at Buluk Playground. The suspension, announced on Tuesday by SSFF’s Referees Department, came after referees were physically attacked by fans during the tense match […]
Egypt pledges more scholarships, training support to South Sudan
Egypt has pledged to increase scholarships and training opportunities for South Sudanese students and professionals as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and build national capacity. The commitment was announced during a farewell meeting in Juba between Egypt’s outgoing Ambassador, Moataz, and South Sudan’s Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Michael Makuei […]
Juba denies negotiations to receive Palestinians from Gaza
The Government of South Sudan has denied reports that it is in negotiations with Israel over the possible resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza in the country. The denial comes after the Associated Press (AP) published a story on Tuesday citing six unnamed sources who claimed discussions were underway to relocate Palestinians from the war-devastated enclave […]
Gunmen kill 8 in cattle market raid near Juba
At least eight people were reportedly killed and eight others injured in a deadly raid on a cattle market in Mogiri village, located just outside South Sudan’s capital, Juba, on Tuesday evening. The attackers, believed to be unidentified armed men, struck around 7:30 PM, targeting traders, mainly from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area who had […]
Juba to host landmark summit for property investment
Juba is set to host a landmark real estate investment summit this September, as Smart Properties Limited launches the Real Estate Summit 2025. The first-of-its-kind event designed to attract domestic and international investors to South Sudan’s emerging property market. Speaking during the official launch in Juba, Louis Kwot Akolith, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Lands […]
MP proposes fuel subsidy for water tankers to slash prices in Juba
As the water crisis in Juba deepens, leaving residents struggling with exorbitant prices, a Member of the National Legislative Assembly, John Agany is proposing fuel subsidy for water tankers, a move that could cut costs and ensure fair access to clean water across the city. Agany proposed that a specific petrol station be designated to […]
Kiir turns to fresh leadership to steer Central Equatoria State
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has appointed Rabi Emmanuel as the new Governor of Central Equatoria State, replacing Gen. Augustino Jadalla Wani. The move, announced Monday night on SSBC, is seen as an effort to bring new leadership amid ongoing land disputes, and service delivery issues. The decision comes barely a year after Jadalla’s appointment […]
Custom Market in Juba hit by another major fire outbreak
Juba’s busiest Custom Market has reportedly caught fire, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky, and vendors and shoppers are battling the blaze. Firefighters reportedly intervened in an attempt to prevent further destruction. The cause of the blaze remains unknown at this time. Custom Market, known as one of the busiest commercial centers in […]
Government urged to halt land demarcation in Nyamini amid tensions
A fresh land dispute has emerged in Lado Payam, with the Nyangwara-Pojulu Tijor community urging the state government to halt the ongoing land demarcation process in Nyamini. Last week, a group of elders and chiefs from the Bari community announced plans to allocate more than 20,000 plots in Nyamini, claiming that local chiefs, women, youth, […]
