Team Kakuwa Power launches campaign to restore and rebuild Kakuwa unity
Team Kakuwa Power (TKP) has officially entered the Kakuwa community leadership race, launching what it describes as an inclusive campaign aimed at uniting the Kakuwa people across Greater Yei counties ahead of the August 2025 elections. The launch, held Wednesday in Juba, brought together supporters, elders, and aspiring leaders who pledged to restore community harmony, […]
Critics slam NBG governor’s county tours as wasteful
Critics in Northern Bahr el Ghazal are accusing Governor Simon Uber Mawut of wasting public funds on political ceremonies, citing that his constant tours for grassroots events come at the expense of desperately needed public services. While the governor’s office defends the county-to-county celebrations as vital for connecting with citizens, a section of critics argues […]
Political indiscipline threatens peace in South Sudan, Yakani warns
The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Mr. Edmund Yakani, has issued a stern warning that South Sudan’s fragile peace is at serious risk due to deep-rooted political indiscipline and the persistent use of violence by the ruling political class. Speaking in response to the collapse of the Tumaini Declaration, an […]
Erratic climate patterns threaten South Sudan’s food security
Deng Kur the Upper Nile State farmer showing what he has harvest compare to last year (credit Jenifer J. Ogawi) On the outskirts of Renk County, Upper Nile State, farmer Deng Kur moves slowly across his cracked farmland, a straw hat shielding him from the harsh sun. Just a few years ago, this same field […]
Police unveil nationwide security plan for Martyr’s Day
As South Sudan prepares to observe Martyr’s Day on July 30th, National Police Service has rolled out a comprehensive security plan to ensure the nationwide commemoration remains peaceful and dignified. In a press conference on Tuesday announcing the plan, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abraham Manyuat Peter calls for unity and cooperation and urges the […]
Commissioner apologizes to South Sudanese refugees
Turkana County Commissioner Julius Kavita has publicly apologized to South Sudanese refugees following a recent incident at Kakuma Refugee Camp. The statement was made during the anniversary of the historic Toposa–Turkana peace agreement, a milestone for cross-border unity. “I appeal to South Sudanese refugees residing in Kakuma and the broader Turkana County area, urging them […]
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 […]
Stop governing through crisis: activist slams leaders for using violence to cling to power
Activist Edmond Yakani has accused the country’s leaders of deliberately using violence and instability as a political tool to gain and maintain power, demanding an immediate end to what he called their ‘political immaturity.’ Yakani, the outspoken Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), did not mince words as he condemned a […]
KUBRI internship program launched to bridge youth employment gap in South Sudan
The Ministry of Youth and Sports, in collaboration with UNFPA and Impact Health Organization (IHO), has launched the KUBRI Internship Program, an initiative aimed at connecting university graduates with hands-on experience in public institutions. The launch, held at Glory Regency Hotel’s Jonglei Hall, brought together government officials, development partners, youth leaders, and 45 selected interns. […]
