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. […]
South Sudan to establish ICT authority as part of media, tech reforms
South Sudan’s government has announced plans to establish a national ICT Authority as part of wider reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s media, communication, and digital technology sectors. The announcement was made by Ateny Wek Ateny during a media workshop in Juba, where he outlined the government’s vision for improving digital governance and supporting responsible […]
How memory of the liberation struggle brought Kiir and William Garang together again
There are moments in life that quietly remind people how time changes everything and how some friendships survive war, pain, separation, and history itself. For many South Sudanese, Major General William Deng Garang is not just another name from the liberation era. He is one of the men who walked through the harsh years of […]
Puot continues court testimony on alleged communications and funding claims
Puot Kang Chol on Wednesday resumed his testimony before the court, continuing his response to allegations presented by the prosecution concerning alleged communications, funding claims, and digital evidence linked to the Nasir incident. During the 79th session of the proceedings held at Freedom Hall in Juba, Puot Kang rejected several claims presented by the prosecution […]
South Sudan launches new Presidential Website to improve public engagement
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has officially launched South Sudan’s newly enhanced presidential website aimed at strengthening communication and improving public access to official government information. According to information shared by the Presidency, the platform will provide timely updates on government activities, national policies, presidential engagements, speeches, announcements, and other official communications from the Office of […]
EU and 17 embassies reject unilateral amendments to South Sudan peace deal
Seventeen foreign embassies and the European Union have rejected proposed unilateral amendments to South Sudan’s 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement, warning that changes made outside consensus could undermine the country’s fragile peace process and weaken the legitimacy of the transitional government. In a joint statement issued on Tuesday, the diplomatic missions urged South Sudan’s leaders to […]
Speaker Ngere Paciko calls on church to pray for South Sudan’s leaders
The Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Joseph Ngere Paciko, has called on the Church to pray for South Sudan’s leaders, urging unity, peace, and moral responsibility in national leadership. He made the appeal on Sunday during a speech at St. Andrew’s Parish Church in Juba while addressing the Moru Congregation. Ngere said he […]
Yei and Magwi farmers receive climate resilient seeds to tackle low yields
Farmers in Yei River and Magwi counties have received climate-resilient seeds under a new agricultural initiative aimed at improving crop production and addressing persistent low yields in parts of South Sudan known for their fertile land. Under the initiative, eight metric tons of certified foundation seeds were distributed to 30 community seed multipliers across the […]
Parliament rejects Saudi deal signed in Riyadh, citing economic risks
Lawmakers in South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) have rejected a cooperation agreement signed with Saudi Arabia, citing concerns that parts of the deal could undermine the country’s economic sovereignty and expose strategic sectors to excessive foreign influence. The agreement was signed in Riyadh in January 2022 as part of broader efforts to strengthen […]
Nimule wedding goes viral as young bride’s mood draws online attention
What was meant to be a joyful wedding celebration in Nimule has instead turned into one of South Sudan’s biggest online talking points after videos of a young bride and her elderly groom flooded social media platforms. The bride, dressed in a beautiful white wedding gown, appeared elegant and eye-catching during the ceremony. With carefully […]
