South Sudan economist warns of economic paralysis as cash dries up
A Senior South Sudanese economist is warning that the economy risks grinding to a halt unless the central bank acts quickly to address the country’s worsening cash shortage. Sunday Manyang Agok said, the poor fiscal discipline and weak monetary management have drained liquidity from the system, leaving businesses struggling and families unable to afford daily […]
Rejaf’s new farming project puts women, youth at the center
On the fertile banks of Rejaf East’s Gbuduge village, the sound of hoes striking the earth carries more than the promise of crops, it signals a new chapter for women and youth determined to fight hunger and reclaim their future through farming. At the launch in Tokiman East, State Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Forestry, […]
Why UNSC should support AU’s call for inclusive leadership dialogue in South Sudan
A prominent civil society leader is urging the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to fully support the African Union’s (AU) call for an inclusive leadership dialogue in South Sudan, as the country faces heightened political and security tensions that threaten to derail the fragile peace process. In a statement on Monday,Edmund Yakani, executive director of […]
Youth urged to lead ‘Second Liberation’ through education and unity
South Sudan’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Joseph Geng Aketch, has called on the nation’s young people to lead a “second liberation,” this time not through conflict, but through education, peace, and unity. Dr. Geng made the appeal during International Youth Day celebrations at Rock City Playing Ground over the weekend. The event was […]
Panther takes helm at SSBC amid high hopes for reform
John Madol Panther, a veteran journalist who rose through the ranks of the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), has officially taken the helm as its new Managing Director. He assumes leadership at a critical juncture as the nation prepares for its first general elections in December 2026, that would end the lengthy transitional period. Panther’s […]
SSNBS blocks unsafe food consignments at Nimule border checkpoint
The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has taken decisive action against unsafe food imports, rejecting and re-exporting consignments that failed to meet quality requirements at the Nimule border. According to the bureau, two trucks carrying maize flour and maize grains were returned to their country of origin after laboratory tests confirmed aflatoxin contamination […]
Hani Breva returns with soulful “Chide” music video
South Sudanese sensation Hani Breva is back, and she’s turning up the heat with her brand-new music video, “Chide.” The title, taken from the Moru language, translates to “Cold” in English, perfectly capturing the emotional depth of the track. In “Chide,” Hani tells a story of love and longing, capturing the chill of missing someone […]
How Amin crushed Maduot 26–12 to retake SSFF crown
It was the kind of comeback that belongs to football folklore. On a day when the odds seemed stacked against him, Francis Amin Michael stormed back into the spotlight, crushing incumbent Augustino Maduot Parek with a decisive 26–12 victory to reclaim the presidency of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF). The margin was emphatic, a […]
South Sudan teeters on the brink of deadly armed violence – CEPO warns
South Sudan is on the verge of plunging back into deadly armed violence unless political leaders urgently embrace dialogue, a leading civil society organization has warned. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) and a signatory to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), sounded […]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal assembly summons top officials over rising insecurity
Northern Bahr el Ghazal lawmakers have summoned the top security and administrative officials over rising insecurity incidents in different parts of the state. The state assembly has formally summoned the commissioners of Aweil East, Aweil West, and Aweil North, along with the Town Mayor, the state police chief, and the Minister of Local Government and […]
