Over 50 youth gang suspects arrested as Lobong enforces law in Torit
More than 50 youths suspected of involvement in organized gang activity have been arrested in Torit, as authorities in Eastern Equatoria State move to crack down on rising incidents of violence and public disorder. The arrests followed a security operation on Friday, April 3, targeting a group accused of roaming parts of the town armed […]
South Sudan, partner ink first government-funded finance reform deal
South Sudan has signed a $5 million public finance reform deal with the United Nations Development Programme, marking a shift toward government-led management of public resources. The five-year initiative, led by the Ministry of Finance and Planning, is aimed at strengthening financial controls, improving transparency, and enhancing the delivery of basic services such as healthcare […]
Yei, Magwi communities tap honey value chain for growth
Communities in Yei River and Magwi counties are increasingly turning to honey production as a reliable source of income, following a new initiative aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods and building economic resilience across parts of Central and Eastern Equatoria. A total of 140 beneficiaries, including 105 men and 35 women, have received 280 modern Kenya […]
Kiir orders immediate restart of J1 project after 18-month halt
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the immediate resumption of the J1 construction project in Juba, ending an eighteen-month suspension and signaling a renewed push to modernize South Sudan’s administrative infrastructure. The President’s directive follows a high-level meeting with the project’s Oversight Committee, emphasizing that work should continue uninterrupted until completion. To mark the restart, […]
CCM prepares new funding application for $129 million global fund support
The Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) has begun preparations for a new funding application worth $129 million from the Global Fund to support South Sudan’s fight against HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria. Dr. Marial Cuir Khoc, Vice Chair of the CCM and Director General for Programme Coordination at the HIV/AIDS Commission, revealed the development while briefing […]
New minister sets top priorities to rescue health sector
South Sudan’s newly appointed Health Minister, Luke Thompson Thoan Teny, has unveiled an ambitious ten-point reform agenda aimed at reviving the country’s struggling health system, pledging urgent action, accountability, and results-driven leadership. In his inaugural remarks, Teny, a lawyer by profession, vowed to serve with integrity and full dedication to improving the health and well-being […]
WBG closes Wau PoC site as families relocate to new homes
Authorities in Western Bahr el Ghazal State have officially closed the Protection of Civilians (PoC) site in Wau as hundreds of internally displaced families begin a new chapter in newly constructed homes in Khor Malang, Jur River County. The closure follows the organized relocation of displaced households from the long-standing PoC site to a purpose-built […]
SPLM drama peaks as MPs pull plug on Speaker Nunu
Members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Parliamentary Caucus have cast a vote of no confidence against Jemma Nunu Kumba in her role as Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA). The decision, reached during a caucus meeting, reflects a significant loss of trust and support from within her own political bloc, with […]
Kuol Manyang seeks U.S. financial rescue, blames youth for downfall
Kuol Manyang Juuk has ignited a storm of debate after appealing to the United States for financial support while placing blame for the country’s economic struggles on what he described as widespread youth “laziness.” Speaking during a requiem mass for the late Bishop Nathaniel Garang Anyieth at All Saints Cathedral in Juba, the senior presidential […]
Hearing-impaired community in Wau seeks practical support as inclusion efforts grow
Members of the deaf community in Wau are calling for urgent, practical support to address persistent barriers in education, healthcare, and access to justice, even as new investments aimed at promoting inclusion begin to take shape across Western Bahr el Ghazal State. Community leaders say recent developments including the construction of disability-friendly centers and offices […]
