Eastern Equatoria stable but faces security threats, Governor tells army chief
The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, has told the Chief of Defence Forces that while the state remains largely peaceful and stable, it continues to face a range of security threats that require sustained attention from both state and national authorities. Speaking during a meeting with the Chief of Defence Forces, Santino […]
US tells UN Kiir administration lacks will to deliver peace
The United States on Friday openly accused President Salva Kiir’s administration of lacking the political will to deliver peace in South Sudan, moments after the United Nations Security Council voted to renew sanctions on the country for another year. The sharp criticism came as the council extended an arms embargo, travel bans and asset freezes […]
UN Security Council renews South Sudan sanctions for another Year
The United Nations Security Council on Friday renewed sanctions on South Sudan for another year, keeping in place an arms embargo and targeted restrictions as frustration deepens over the country’s stalled peace process and worsening political tensions. The decision, adopted through Resolution 2821, came after months of growing concern among international powers over delays in […]
Fear of arrest grows after Garang Deng’s viral political remarks
Tension continued to build in Juba on Wednesday after remarks made by senior diplomat Amb. Garang Deng Aguer triggered widespread political debate and fueled rumors of his possible arrest. The former ambassador came under intense public attention this week after a video of his speech circulated widely across social media platforms, drawing mixed reactions from […]
Women cry out as insecurity, rape and hunger haunt Juba outskirts
Women and residents of Joppa West Block A on the outskirts of Juba say they are living through fear, hunger, and growing insecurity as criminal gangs, rape cases, and lack of basic services continue to devastate the community. For many families, daily life has become a struggle for survival. Residents say the area suffers from […]
Cargo Wars! Top officials clash over South Sudan’s oil money
A public disagreement among senior South Sudanese officials over the use of crude oil cargo to finance government projects has exposed growing tensions within the country’s leadership over how state resources are managed outside formal budget systems. The clash unfolded during the inauguration ceremony of the National Olympics Committee office in Juba on Tuesday, where […]
Speaker Paciko promises end to “Cash-in-Bags” politics in parliament
The Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), Joseph Ngere Paciko, has vowed to end what he described as the culture of “cash-in-bags” politics within Parliament, warning lawmakers and parliamentary staff against financial misconduct and practices that undermine accountability. Paciko made the remarks on Wednesday during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly established Parliamentary […]
How women fleeing Sudan’s war are finding hope through business
In the crowded markets of Juba, beneath rows of iron-sheet stalls and dusty roadside shops, the sounds of trade carry through the morning heat women calling out prices, motorcycles weaving through traffic, and customers bargaining over vegetables, clothes, and cooking oil. Among the traders is Najuwa Hamad Bujun, a Sudanese mother and trained nurse who […]
“I didn’t come to arrest anyone”_ Ateny breaks silence on Europe trip amid online storm
The Minister of Information and government spokesperson, Ateny Wek Ateny has denied claims that his visit to Europe was linked to any attempt to arrest a UK-based government critic Simon Dee, following days of intense online speculation. In a public statement posted on his Facebook page, Ateny dismissed the allegations as baseless, insisting that his […]
South Sudan students embrace recycling through Jama Tech environmental campaign
Students at Bright Boma Mixed Day and Boarding School in South Sudan have taken part in a major environmental awareness and recycling campaign launched by Jama Tech Ltd under its “Project Green Loop” initiative. The campaign brought together members of the school’s Environmental Club and Health Club for a day of climate awareness activities, waste […]
