𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐊𝐈𝐈𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐒, 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐒 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒
Kiir emphasized the importance of achieving lasting peace in the lead-up to the national elections 𝐉𝐮𝐛𝐚, 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝟐𝟎𝟐4...
Kenya President Ruto to meet South Sudan’s President Kiir over the progress in Kenya lead mediation
By Adia Jildo Kenya's president William Ruto to meet President Salva Kiir Mayardit to update the president about the Kenya...
Kenyan president fires entire cabinet after in response to weeks of protest
BREAKING: Kenyan President William Ruto fires his entire cabinet after weeks of protests. Only the deputy president and Prime Cabinet...
AUMISS,IGAD and UNMISS urge consensus-driven decision-making, communication on peace and electoral processes in South Sudan
The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and the United Nations Mission in...
President Kiir shows the door to finance minister
South Sudan's president Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday sacked Awow Daniel Chuang as the minister of Finance and replaced him...
The Minister of Justice presents convention against narcotics in parliament
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has presented before the parliament the international Convention against Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic...
Calm returns to Molobur Boma of Ladu Payam
Calm has returned to Molobur Boma of Ladu Payam after Emmanuel Ezbon Tete visited the area to address insecurity caused...
East African Parliament passes financial year 2024/2025 budget
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has passed the 2024/25 budget for the regional body totaling to more than one...
Beijing Declaration Of the Conference Marking the 70th Anniversary Of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence
Editorial Team On June 28, 2024, the Conference Marking the 70th Anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence was held...
Parliament grills cabinet minister over $10 million for peace institutions
By Oketayot Santo The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) on Thursday questioned the Minister of Cabinet Affairs Dr. Martin Elia...
Together We Build a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind
(by H.E. MA Qiang, Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan) In 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping innovatively propounded the idea of...
Speaker of Parliament attends 27th Commonwealth speakers’ conference, Kampala.
Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba in Uganda for the 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of National Parliaments of the...
16 arrested and Hundreds displaced by soldiers in Gondokoro
By Adia Jildo Soldiers have displaced the communities of Gondokoro during a security operation. The three days operation left communities...
National Constitutional Review Commission holds its first meeting
The National Constitutional Review Commission members held its first ever meeting on Friday following their swearing in on Wednesday this...
Gola ready to leave office after a 4 year term
The South Sudan national Youth chaired by Gola Boyoi prepares for election after its chair says he is ready to...
Journalists union demands unconditional re-opening of Al- Watan Newspaper
The Union of Journalists of South Sudan is urging the National Security Service to unconditionally re-open Al-Watan Arabic Newspaper which...
More than 4,500 students graduate from University of Juba
4,741 students from the University of Juba are graduating on Saturday December 2nd. 2023. The university says 19 students are...
Bank of South Sudan to regulate money transfer businesses
South Sudan’s central bank has announced a plan to regularize forex in the country in an effort to try and stabilize the...
South Sudan’s Journalists’ union gears up for media awards
The Union of Journalists of South Sudan or UJOSS is preparing the first-ever journalism excellence award planned for November 30th....
President Kiir reshuffles cabinet
South Sudan's president, Salva Kiir on Monday made a mini reshuffle in the unity government. In a presidential decrees read...
“Her best”, Flora promises to continue from where her predecessors stopped.
By Adia Jildo The new mayor of Juba city council Flora Gabriel has assured of delivering better services in the...
South Sudan-Kenya discuss bilateral matters
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Amb. Dr. James Pitia Morgan has assured of its commitment in...
Derive a better way of collecting demand, not locking shops, cabinet minister tells city council.
The minister of cabinet affairs of central Equatoria state Godwil Wayi has called on the city council to a void...
UPDF set a camp at South Sudan border, Commissioner call for intervene from the government.
By Adia Jildo The Ugandan Defense Forces are reported to have created a barrack and blocked roads leading to Uganda...
Election will go on even without permanent constitution -Makuei
By Adia Jildo The Minister of Information, Communication and Postal service Michael Makeui has said the country will go for...
Adil accused of Sabotage
By Adia Jildo The Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement, Central Equatoria State Moro Isaac Jenesio has called out...
We do not want to close your shop with padlocks, pay taxes-acting mayor warns
By Adia Jildo The new acting mayor Simon Martin Wani has warned business personnel to pay taxes on time to...
Proposal of China on the Reform and Development of Global Governance
Today, changes in the world, in our times and in history are unfolding inways like never before. The deficits in...
Acting mayor summoned by Juba city Legislative council
The Juba City Legislative Council has summoned the Acting mayor Emmanuel Richard Khamis to appear before the legislative Wednesday. Khamis...
Mayor over stepped his mandate-Robert Pitia
The chairperson chamber of commerce, Central Equatoria State Robert Pitia has called on the governor of Central Equatoria State Emmanuel...
Umbasi paramount Chief killed in a cold blood in Yei
By Adia Jildo Three (3 ) people have been reportedly killed in cold blood Thursday evening in Umbasi Boma, of...
South-South Cooperation Matters in a Changing World
---On the 20th UN International Day for South-South Cooperation Yi Fan This September 12 marks the 20th UN International Day...
We will continue to do our best- Luol Deng
By Adia Jildo The president of the South Sudan Basketball Federation Luol Deng has said the bright stars are looking...
Al-Merriekh FC to play in Kenya
Al- Merriekh FC Juba will host their first leg of the second preliminary round of CAF Confederation game against Academica...
PRESIDENT KIIR SWEARS IN NEW FOREIGN MINISTER, CALLS FOR STRICT REFORMS
Office of the President 4 September 2023 (Juba)- President Kiir has directed the new Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. James...
Gen: Burhan in Juba, Meets KIIR for Talks On Sudan’s Crisis
By Adia Jildo The Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan have arrived in Juba to discuss Sudan’s...
Kapoeta Mayor calls for timely elections
The mayor of Kapoeta Municipal Council Lokuda Elia Lonyia says elections will promote accountability and transparency. Mr. Elia was speaking...
Sudan’s Al Burhan to visit Juba on Monday
The leader of Sudan's Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah Al Burhan is visiting Juba the capital of South Sudan on Monday....
South Sudan’s El Merriekh FC into next round of CAF confederation Cup
El Merriekh FC Juba has quilifyed to the next Preliminary round of CAF Confederation Cup after playing to 0-0 draw...
Bright stars participation in FIBA a game changer for South Sudan
By Adia Jildo Fans gather at Kyonyokonyo market Saturday morning to support the Bright Stars as they battle for championship...
Speech by the Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan at celebration of 96th anniversary of the founding of the people’s army of China
Remarks by Amb. MA Qiang at the Reception Celebrating the 96th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Liberation Army of China Hon. Victor Atem, Acting...
Facebook for Sudan’s post hacked
Below is a press statement from Sudan’s post FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 16 July 2023 This is to inform our readership...
Civil society members and government officials in Bentiu trained on fundamental human rights
By Chondok Stephen Magei The humanitarian partners based in Bentiu, Unity State Health Education and Relief Organization, (HERO) has concluded...
South Sudan Food Association to hold General assembly in Aweil
South Sudan Football Association (SSFA), will conduct its 8th Ordinary General Assembly on the 29th of July 2023 and will...
South Sudan’s U-23 soccer team begins preparations for CECAFA
South Sudan U-23 National Soccer team kicks of preparations for the upcoming CECAFA regional U-23 tournament on Thursday morning at...
Government suspends four airline companies
By Adia Jildo Locally operating airline companies with EY registration documents have been suspended from operating in South Sudan according...
Do not exaggerate prices, presidential advisor tells foreign traders
By Adia Jildo The presidential advisor on National Security, Tut Gatluak Manime has urged foreign traders (Muslim) to follow Quran...
Presidential Advisor on National Security calls for Peace in Sudan
By Adia Jildo The presidential Advisor on National Security, Tut Gatluak Manime is calling on Sudanese fighting parties to bring...
Juba City Mayor and Deputies relieved
The Central Equatoria Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has relieved the Juba City Mayor Michael Ladu Allah_Jabu, the Deputy Mayor for...
Man sentenced to life imprisonment for killing wifeLife sentence for wife killer
By Oketayot Santo and Adia Jildo The High Court in Juba has sentenced a man accused of killing his wife...
Government starts mapping South Sudan’s minerals
By Kitab Unango The Ministry of Petroleum said Wednesday that it would next week begin airborne gravity manegtic survey of...
Kush Bank staff in Juba welcomed Mr Geoffrey Kiiku as new CEO.
Geoffrey Kiiku, replaces former acting CEO Rayan Ogrady who resigned in April. Speaking at the welcoming ceremony at the bank...
3000 Sudanese camping in Aweil North County-Information Minister
By Hou Akot Hou The Information Minister for Northern Bahr El Gazal State, William Anyuon Kuol said that 2,700 Sudanese...
Parents urged to take children for measles vaccination before wednesday
By Hou Akot Hou The coordinator for Expanding Immunization Programme, EPI for Northern Bahr El Gazal state, Santino Ngon Chan...
Juba City council gets new garbage collector
By Adia Jildo Juba City Council has signed contract with a company known as “City Light Service” to collect garbage...
International flights resume operation in Juba.
International flight enrouting through Sudan have resumed after disruption due the conflict in Sudan“All international flights are landing now in...
Civil-military dialogue kicks off with calls for peace, unity
A civil-military dialogue commenced in Loka west Boma – Kenyi Payam of Lainya County on Wednesday with calls for peaceful co-existence...
South Sudan’s embassy in Sudan remains open
South Sudan's government says its embassy in Khartoum remains open despite clashes in Sudan. The country's minister in the office...
IGAD calls for truce for 3 more days in Sudan
By Adia Jildo South Sudan’s president Salva Kiir who doubles as team leader of the IGAD heads of state and...
No IDPs camps for South Sudanese fleeing violence in Sudan-Humanitarian minister
By Adia Jildo The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Albino Akol Atak has said South Sudanese people fleeing Sudan’s conflict will...
GOVERNMENT DISCUSSES THE CRISIS IN SUDAN AND BORDER CLASHES WITH DRC CONGO AND CENTRAL AFRICA
From president Salva Kiir’s office President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday chaired National Security Council meeting that was attended by...
South Sudan’s government assessing evacuation of its nationals from Sudan
By Adia Jildo The acting minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Deng Dau Deng has said the government is evaluating all...
Chinese Modernization: New Opportunities for the world
Keynote Speech by H.E. State Councilor and ForeignMinister Qin Gang At the Opening Ceremony of The LantingForum on Chinese Modernization and...
Pleas from South Sudanese people trapped amid fighting in Sudan go unanswered
By Adia Jildo Hundreds of South Sudanese students caught up in deadly fighting, between rival military factions in the Sudanese...
Chinese President Xi Jinping sends congratulatory message to Lanting Forum on Chinese Modernization and the World
By CGTN China will provide new opportunities for global development with new accomplishments in Chinese modernization, President Xi Jinping said...
Sudan’s fighting groups agree to a 24-hour ceasefire
Reports from Khartoum says both Sudan Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces have agreed to a 24-hour ceasefire scheduled to...
Ministry of health declares Hepatitis E disease outbreak in Wau
By Editorial Team, South Sudan’s health ministry has declared an outbreak of Hepatitis E (HEV) disease in Wau Western Bahr-El-Ghazel...
Fighting continues in Khartoum
Sudanese Doctors' Union says 97 civilians have so far been killed in fighting in Sudan's capital Khartoum as fighting spreads...
IGAD council of ministers meeting is cancelled
By Editorial Team, A planned meeting of the council of ministers of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development or IGAD in...
3 UN staff among those killed in clashes in Sudan
By Editorial Team Three staff of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have been killed as fighting continues between...
President Kiir calls for ceasefire in Sudan
South Sudan’s president Salva Kiir Mayardit has called for ceasefire in Sudan. President Kiir made the call through two of...
Fighting ongoing between rival forces in Khartoum
By Editorial Team There is still an ongoing clashes between Sudan Armed Forces under General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Rapid...
Council of ministers approves elections laws
By Oketayot Santo The South Sudan`s cabinet on Friday approved the national elections bill, and tasked the minister of justice...
SPLM launches membership registration in Jonglei state
By Simon Deng The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) under President Salva Kiir Mayardit has launched membership registration drive in...
Cultural dance gala inspires South Sudanese people to retrace cultural roots
By Simon Deng The sudden rise to prominence of three children from Warrap State after demonstrating excellent knowledge of the...
Establish monitoring mechanism for troops deployed in DRC-Urges CEPO
A civil society organization, Community Empowerment for Progress Organization, CEPO is urging the government of South Sudan to ensure that...
Facebook page hack
Juba Echo informs its audience that its Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/jubaecho was hacked on Friday March 17th. 2023. Consequently, Juba Echo...
President Kiir fires foreign affairs minister.
President Slava Kiir has sacked his minister for Foreign Affairs, Mayiik Ayii Deng on Wednesday. President Kiir through a decree...
Support media to disseminate information on South Sudan’s Political process-CEPO urges donors
By Staff Writer A civil society organization, Community Empowerment for Progress Organization or CEPO is urging donors to support media...
Stanbic Bank offers long-term solutions to financial inclusion in South Sudan
The Juba Echo’s Denis Ejulu spoke to Lorna Mwangi, Head of Corporate Banking at Stanbic Bank South Sudan on financial...
Civil society welcomes President’s promise to deal with individuals fueling violence
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has welcomed President Salva Kiir’s promise to take tough action on individuals inciting sub-national violence across...
Christmas strengthens unity among former rival armed forces in South Sudan
By Chondok Stephen Magei Troops form various cantonment sites in Western Bahr El Ghazal State have come together to celebrate...
Maintain a Global Vision,Forge Ahead with Greater Resolve and Write a New Chapter in Major-Country Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics
Address by H.E. Wang Yi Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee State Councilor and Minister of...
Northern Bahr El Gazal Governor wants opposition to cooperate with security organs
By Hou Akot Hou The governor of Northern Bahr El Gazal state, Tong Aken Ngor has called on members of opposition political parties to...
RRC Coordinator appeals for humanitarian aid in Aweil South County
By Hou Akot Hou The coordinator for Relief and Rehabilitation Commission for Aweil South County in Northern Bahr El Gazal state is appealing...
Juba should use the US-Africa leaders summit to improve relations with Washington DC-CEPO
By Staff Writer, One civil society organisation known as Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation or CEPO is calling on the...
South Sudan to vaccinate 2.4 million people in states against Covid-19
By Simon Deng South Sudan’s ministry of health is set to roll out COVID-19 vaccination campaign targeting another 2.4 million...
President Xi Jinping meets with Saudi King Salman in Riyadh
CGTN Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday met with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia at the...
Accountability at the U.S.-Africa Summit
By Mehari Taddele Maru The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit will be held next week, more than eight years after the first U.S.-Africa...
President Xi receives honorary doctorate from King Saud University
Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the honorary doctorate-awarding ceremony of King Saud University at the royal palace in Riyadh, Saudi...
South Sudan vows to improve health service delivery
By Simon Deng The national ministry of health said on Thursday that it is working to improve on delivery of...
Over 2,000 people displaced by floods arrive in Yirol East County
Thousands of people displaced by heavy floods in Unity State have been successfully relocated arrived in to Yirol East County...
South Sudan to join the world in marking international anti-corruption day
South Sudan will on Friday join the rest of the world in celebration of international anti-corruption day according to the...
Thousands displaced by escalating conflict in South Sudan’s Greater Upper Nile Region-UNHCR
The United Nations Commissioner for Refugees or UNHCR, says it's alarmed by the escalating armed conflict in South Sudan’s Upper...
Crimes against humanity in Upper Nile State-CEPO
A South Sudanese led civil society known as Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO) has called the violence in Upper...
China Space Station: Shenzhou-15 manned spaceship launched
CGTN China successfully launched the Shenzhou-15 spaceship on Tuesday night with three astronauts on board. A Long March-2F Y15 rocket blasted...
Pope Francis’s visit to South Sudan scheduled for 2023
By Awan Achiek Pope Francis’s visit to South Sudan has been confirmed for February next year by the Vatican. “He...
Basketball offers fresh start for persons with disabilities in South Sudan
By Simon Deng South Sudan is hoping to use the upcoming wheelchair basketball tournament in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo...
Government vows to allocate 15 percent of budget to health sector
By Awan Achiek The transitional unity government on Thursday said it will increase the annual budget for health from the...
Experts urge South Sudan gov’t to reconsider Rome talks with opposition
By Simon Deng Experts have called on the transitional unity government of South Sudan to reconsider resuming talks with belligerent...
Immigration police increases cost for ordinary passport
By Simon Deng The Directorate for Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport and Immigration on Tuesday announced increase in cost for ordinary...
South Sudan gets $14 million from African Development bank
South Sudan’s government on Tuesday signed an agreement with the African Development to get $14 million from the African Development...
China aids Africa’s poverty fight through agricultural cooperation
Source: Xinhua On a sultry afternoon, Charles Ngendakumana, a farmer in Burundi's northwestern Bubanza Province, was busy adding a handful...
Weekly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Preparedness and Readiness Update for South Sudan
Source: The World Health Organisation Highlights as of 27 November 2022 Two new EVD alerts were reported from Nimule during...
Lobong urges central government to increase revenue transfers for states
By Simon Deng The Governor for Eastern Equatoria State Louis Lobong Lojore has called on the transitional national government to...
President Kiir seeks UN support for lifting sanctions
By Awan Achiek President Salve Kiir Mayardit on Saturday called on the United Nations to lobby the United States government...
UK envoy urges government to speed up road map implementation
By Simon Deng The visiting United Kingdom Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan Robert Fairweather has called on the parties...
Official hails E-service system for increasing non-oil revenue collection
The Deputy Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Dr. Jacob Maiju Korok has called upon government institutions to...
SPLM/A-IO Kitgwang defies ultimatum to rejoin peace process
By Simon Deng Sudan People’s Liberation Army- in opposition (SPLA-IO) breakaway faction led by Gen. Simon Gatwech Dual has remained...
Over 9,000 unified forces graduate in Upper Nile
At least 9,550 unified forces have been passed out in Malakal town of Upper Nile State. Tut Gatluak, Presidential Advisor...
Mayom County records 9605 cases of malaria in November
By Chondok Stephen Magei The Unity state ministry of health on Thursday confirmed recording 9,605 malaria cases in Mayom County...
Only Holding All to Account in Ethiopia Will Ensure its Survival
by Mehari Taddele Maru and David Del Conte On Nov. 2, 2022, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (GoE) and the Tigray People’s...
UN mission urges SSPDF to to de-escalate violence in Upper Nile
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is deeply concerned about emerging reports of violence in Fashoda County, Upper...
SPLM-IO MPs, officials beaten by security operatives in Aweil
By Awan Achiek Senior officials and lawmakers of Sudan People Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO)were last week brutally beaten and briefly detained...
Gov’t plans to extend Juba International Airport terminal
The Minister of Transport, Hon. Madut Biar Yel said the ministry is planning to extend airport terminals into domestic terminal...
Press release
Presidency directives of 21st October 2022 on Opening political and civic space Juba 20th November, 2022. Today marks the first month for...
Fear grips Magwi County as armed herders return
By Simon Deng Local leaders in Magwi County are deeply concerned amid return of cattle herders from neighboring Jonglei state...
Charity vaccinates 10500 animals in Mayom County
By Chondok Stephen Magei Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse has vaccinated a total of 10,500 animals including cattle and sheep against...
University of Juba launches fundraising to build more lecture halls
By Simon Deng The administration of the University of Juba on Tuesday said it will be launching fundraising campaign to...
UN Security Council extends mandate of peacekeeping mission in Abyei
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has renewed for 12 months the mandate of the United Nations Interim Security Force...
More opposition members defect ahead of election
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) under President Salva Kiir on Tuesday welcomed 472 members who crossed over from the...
Central bank reduces auction money to banks as pound gains strength
The central bank said Tuesday it will limit the amount of weekly hard currency auctions to commercial banks and forex...
China can help Horn of Africa boost food security
By Dennis Munene | Source: China Daily Global In many regions across the world, reports of drought, heat waves, wildfires,...
Chinese President Xi Jinping Meets with
U.S. President Joe Biden in Bali
On the afternoon of 14 November local time, President Xi Jinping had a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in...
Press Release from CEPO
Some Traffic police officers aggression on drivers in Juba City Juba 14th November, 2022. Recently our traffic police officers aggression on...
Prices of basic goods in South Sudan highest now in country’s history
By Leila Osman Fish is one of the most expensive commodities in South Sudan's capital Juba that's because they are...
A letter to president Salva Kiir over Juba International Airport
Dear People’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan,I was hosted this week in your amazing country for the on-going...
Visiting UN peacekeeping chief urges international support for South Sudan
By Simon Deng The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix has called for more support from the international...
Youth launch campaign to push for final settlement of Abyei status
By Awan Achiek & Agencies South Sudanese youth have launched national initiative campaign to advocate for settlement of the final...
Over 100 Unified forces died in Training centers
An estimated 149 unified forces have died during the period of three years training in Greater Bhar El Ghazal region....
Full text: Xi Jinping’s speech at the 5th CIIE opening ceremony
By CGTN, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech via video at the opening ceremony of the 5th China...
HUNGER AND MALNUTRITION BEING DRIVEN BY CLIMATE CRISIS AND CONFLICT IN SOUTH SUDAN
Press Release Juba – Hunger and malnutrition are on the rise across the flood, drought, and conflict-affected areas of South Sudan,...
China’s steadfast economic growth in past decade boon to world
Source: Xinhua At the week-long 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), a blueprint for the country's...
New opportunities for Africa with new advances in China’s development
Before I first came to Kenya in December 2021, frankly speaking, I had only expected vast grasslands and the “Big...
20th CPC National Congress concludes in Beijing
By CGTN The week-long 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded on Saturday in Beijing. The...
Chinese path gives world ‘new choice’
Source: ChinaDaily At a crucial moment in which China is embarking on a new journey to build a modern socialist...
Blind football opening up new horizons for visually impaired South Sudanese
Wearing a Blind fold, Jimmy Just Augustine a -23- year- old who plays for Shining star blind football team can...
Xi calls for building of modern socialist China in all respects as key CPC congress opens
Xi Jinping called on all members of the Communist Party of China (CPC) to strive in unity to build a...
Killers In Koch County To Part With 120 Cattle For Killing A Person
The commissioner of Koch County located in unity state has lined down strict measures to address the iniquity of revenge...
Cabinet agrees to clean rivers to allow smooth flow of water
The council of ministers on Monday reached consensus to clean rivers in order to cut out water hyacinththat are blocking...
Eviction leaves 2 wounded, 30 houses demolished in Juba
By Awan Achiek Residents of Highway residential area in Juba woke up on Saturday morning to sound of noisy excavators...
New Chinese Ambassador’s First Visit Outside of the Capital City Juba to Wau
I. Meeting with Hon. Governor of the WBGS On Oct.11-12, Amb. MA Qiang made his first visit outside of the...
South Sudan’s government to release $10M for floods
The government has directed that its Ministry of Finance must channel $10 million to mitigate the impacts of floods in...
Equip Africa Consultancy wins 2022 Youth Innovation Competition
Equip Africa International Consultancy firm has been crowned the winner of the 2022 Youth Innovation Challenge in Juba. Winning of...
Lawmaker defends $15,000 medical allowances in national parliament
The Chairperson of Information, Communication, Technology, and Postal Services in the Revitalized Transitional National Legislative John Agany Deng has defended...
Remarks by Ambassador Dai Bing at the Side Event of the Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations on the Negative Impact of Unilateral Coercive Measures on Human Rights
Your Excellency, China thanks Venezuela for hosting, on behalf of the Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter,...
South Sudan brokers release of Sudanese prisoners of war
South Sudan’s government on Thursday brokered deal that saw the Sudanese opposition Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) release 9 prisoners...
Police launch probe into boda boda violence in Mauna
By Simon Deng The South Sudan police services have launched investigation into last week’s violence that pitied commercial motor cyclists...
South Sudan says to deport over 20 undocumented foreigners
South Sudan’s Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport and Immigration have said it will soon deport more than 20 foreign...
China’s Long March-11 launches two satellites via offshore pad
CGTN China successfully launched two test satellites by the Long March-11 carrier rocket from a launch platform in the Yellow...
Holiday spending reflects upturn in China’s consumer market
During the National Day holiday in China, both online and offline shopping have gained momentum in the country, thanks to...
Government probes five suspected Ebola cases in border regions
The government with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) have revealed sending three samples out of five unconfirmed suspected...
President Kiir donates new vehicles to the Judiciary of South Sudan
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has donated new vehicles to the Judiciary to enhance the mobility of the Judges and other...
UN decries rising number of attacks on aid workers
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs expressed concern about the increasing attacks on aid workers, the...
South Sudan chess players come up short in Africa games
South Sudanese chess players were outperformed by their peers at the recently concluded Africa Individual Chess Games held in Nigeria’s...
“Noble Journey Toward A Bright Future”
H.E. MA Qiang, Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan ( Left and Vice President for Infrastructure Cluster, Taban Deng Gai, right)--...
Making Every Effort for Peace and Development and Shouldering the Responsibility for Solidarity and Progress
Statement by H.E. Wang Yi State Councilor and Foreign Minister of The People’s Republic of ChinaAt the General Debate of...
China’s voice at UNGA ‘brings confidence to world in turbulence’
By Yang Sheng and Zhang Changyue Despite the world being in a phase of "turbulence and transformation," we have reasons...
Press Statement of the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative
Keynote Address by State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang YiAt the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends ofThe Global Development Initiative ...
Press Statement of the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative
The Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative (GDI) was held under the theme “Deepen...
Wang Yi Briefs on Positive Outcomes of China’s Implementation of the Global Development Initiative
On September 20, 2022 local time, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi chaired the Ministerial Meeting of the Group...
South Sudan Gov’t approves 330 million SSP for Ebola control
By Staff writer South Sudan government on Friday approved 330 million South Sudanese Pounds to beef up emergency control of...
Washington Wants GBV offenders In South Sudan Punished For Their action
By Awan Achiek The U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan, Michael J. Adler asked the unity State government to punish perpetrators...
Ministry of health flags off experts to combat deadly Ebola virus
By Logonyi Denis The ministry of health through the emergency operation Centre at a meeting convened for health partners on...
Breaking
Aid worker under the World Health Organization, WHO was killed today in Unity State after delivering vaccine to Bieh IDPs...
Ride on the Trend of the Times and Enhance Solidarity and Cooperation to Embrace a Better Future
Statement by H.E. Xi Jinping President of the People’s Republic of China At the 22nd Meeting of the Council of Heads...
Remarks by Ambassador Dai Bing at the UN Security Council Briefing on UNMISS
Madam President, I thank Special Representative Nicholas Haysom for his briefing. I welcome the presence of Permanent Representative of South...
South Sudan hires three firms to audit oil fields
By Simon Deng South Sudan said Friday it has hired three firms to undertake the much-awaited environment-social impact assessment and...
South Sudan’s economy to grow by 2.1 % after recession
South Sudan’s economy is set to register growth of 2.1 percent in the fiscal year 2022/2023 after stagnation in 2021/22....
Eastern Equatoria government condemns killing of road worker in Hiyalla payam
By Kabaka Quintous Leone Eastern Equatoria state has condemned the killing of a road constructor in Hiyalla payam of Torit...
South Sudan Invites Investors To Put Money In the Country
South Sudan has lifted up flag of partnership with International investors to invest in the country and connect with their...
Western angst and China’s rise
By John Queripel Sometimes there isn't a term sufficiently strong enough to accurately portray a depth of feeling. That is...
Lawmakers call for deployment of troops in Upper Nile to avert violence
Lawmakers representing Collo community in the national parliament on Monday called on the government to deploy troops to Upper Nile...
South Sudanese express hope on anniversary of peace deal
By John Agok As the South Sudan peace agreement marks four years since it’s signing in 2018, several civilians have...
South Sudan’s Peace monitors Urge Signatories To Hurry Implementation Process
South Sudan’s peace monitoring body, Joint monitoring and evaluation commission has appealed to the parties to the agreement to amplify...
Sudan People Liberation movement in opposition members defect to the government.
15 members of Sudan People’s liberation Movement in Opposition (under first vice president Riek Machar) including six paramount chief and...
Green Energy: China-Europe-Africa forum kicks off in Zhejiang Province
CGTN In the face of climate change and fuel shortages, low-carbon and sustainable development has become the consensus of the...
Xi, Sall exchange congratulations on 20 years of China-African Union ties
CGTN Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages on Friday with Chairperson of the African Union (AU) and Senegalese President...
Economic Contribution Of Creative Industry In South Sudan Is Underestimated—UNESCO
Julius Banda, the country representative for United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization told journalist at Landmark Hotel during the...
Queen Elizabeth II dies age 96
Queen Elizabeth II of England is dead according to an announcement by Buckingham Palace.She was 96 years old, the monarch...
UNMISS Trains South Sudan Journalists In
Child Protection
By Simon DengJournalists practicing in South Sudan have today concluded a three-day trainingorganized by UNMISS to fine tune their ability...
Minister blames slow work on Juba-Bor road on delays in paying contractor
By Simon Deng The slow progress on Juba-Bor road has been blamed on red tape within the transitional unity government....
South Sudan’s Ministry Of Roads Appreciates Juba-Bor Highway Construction
By John Agok The National Ministry of Road and Bridges in conjunction with African Resource Construction Company dubbed (ARC) on...
President Kiir Invites Partners To Provide Emergency Aid To Flood Victims
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday called upon Humanitarian partners to provide short-term assistance to those affected by floods. “I...
Court adjourns hearing case of woman allegedly killed by her husband
By John Agok The Juba High Court in South Sudan on Wednesday adjourned hearing the case involving a jilted national...
Development Partners Call For Collaboration Against Malnutrition In South Sudan
The South Sudan’s ministry of Health, Nutrition Cluster, UNICEF and the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) have jointly called...
Fight against Terrorism and Extremism in Xinji-ang: Truth and Facts
116rights”. Pretending to care about the human rights condition of the people of var-ious ethnic groups there, their real aim...
GT investigates: What’s behind OHCHR so-called Xinjiang ‘report’?
By GT staff reporters The so-called assessment report on China's Xinjiang region, which was released by the Office of the...
Gov’t, UN agencies seek collaboration on ending recruitment of children in armed conflict
By John Agok South Sudan’s transitional unity government and United Nations agencies have reaffirmed the need for closer collaboration to...
China’s path to modernization unique
By Zhou Yuehui The word "modernization" was coined sometime in the mid-18th century to refer to the evolutionary transition from...
Kenyan Supreme Court upholds president-elect William Ruto’s victory
Kenya’s Supreme Court on Monday upheld in it’s ruling William Ruto’s victory in last month’s presidential election, dismissing his rival...
Second Cholera vaccination targets over 633,000 in Juba County
The Second round of Oral cholera vaccination set to kick off on September 5th will see 633,336 people vaccinated in Juba...
Juba residents Blame City Council For A Mountain Of Garbage In Their Area
By John Agok Residents of Hai-Malakal suburb in South Sudan’s capital have castigated Juba City council for using their area...
Xi Jinping calls for an open, shared services economy
CGTN Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for an open and shared services economy to inject momentum into the...
U.S, UK snub extension of transition period despite UNMISS, R-JMEC endorsement
The United States, Britain and Norway have reiterated their rejection to the recent extension of the transitional period despite endorsement...
South Sudan approves over $700 million for Terekeka-Yirol- Rumbek road
South Sudan’s government has approved 713,125,700 U.S dollars for the construction of the 392 kilometers Juba-Terekeka-Rumbek Road which is being...
Youth slam R-JMEC for endorsing extension of transition without wider consultation
The coalition of women, youth, and civil society within the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) have suggested three -months...
Stanbic Bank, NBA Africa sign deal to boost basketball in South Sudan
By Simon Deng & Jihn Agok Stanbic Bank and the National Basket Ball Association Africa have signed agreement aimed at...
South Sudan set to graduate another batch of unified forces
South Sudan’s transitional unity government has set next week for the graduation of another batch of unified forces to complete...
IFJ,UJOSS Upgrade Digital Skills Of South Sudanese Journalists
The director for Dakar based Africa office for the International Federation of journalists Louis Thomasi, has revealed that his organization...
Zain Network Raises Hope Of Better Connection In Unity State
South Sudan’s Zain network company has in a historic move mounted its first ever communication network system in Nyal Payam,...
Troika hails graduation of unified forces in South Sudan
The United States and other members of the influential Troika have hailed the graduation of the unified forces. Michael J....
Over 5000 people missing in South Sudan due to conflict: ICRC
At least more than 5,700 people have been confirmed missing since the start of 2022 as result of prolonged conflict...
UN pledges Capacity-Building For South Sudan Forces
By Staff Writer The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, Mr. Nicholas Haysom has pledged to supportcapacity-building of the...
South Sudanese ring bells of peace as unified forces graduate
By John Agok Columns of Soldiers and Police officers marching to martial music as President Salva Kiir and his entire...
South Sudan Graduate First Bunch Of Unified Forces on Tuesday
The government of South Sudan is prepared to graduate Over 50,000 out of the total 83,000 unified forces from national...
South Sudan’s Civil Society Wants First Bunch Of Unified Forces to Restore Security
The civil society group in South Sudan have shot up their optimism about an improved security for all people as...
Bahr el Ghazal Rallies Public To Invest In Sports
The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Tong Akeen Ngor has on Monday appealed to the general public to...
South Sudan central bank chief warned of sack if performances are not met
The newly appointed Governor of the Bank of South Sudan Johnny Ohisa Damian alongside his team have been put on...
South Sudan lobby’s U.S to lift arms embargo, sanctions
South Sudan’s transitional unity government aware of the biting individual sanctions and arms embargo imposed by the United States since...
South Sudan lifts immunity of disgraced diplomat at center of rape scandal
South Sudan’s cabinet on Friday directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to lift the immunity of Charles Dickens...
Military uniforms arrive in Juba ahead of graduation
Military uniforms for the Necessary Unified Forces on Friday arrived at Juba International Airport from neighboring Sudan ahead of the...
U.S renews call for probe into killing of journalist Christopher Allen
The United States on Friday renewed calls for an investigation into the killing of freelance journalist Christopher Allen who was...
IOM Begins Chiefs, Youth Training on Customary Law In Bahr el Ghazal
The international organization for Migration (IOM) has commenced a five-day training of the community chiefs and youths of Western Bahr...
Camp Dwellers Welcome Government Plan To Graduate Forces Before Time
The internally displaced persons who took refuge in the protection of civilian sites in unity state have applauded the plan...
U.S Ambassador Appointed by Joe Biden arrives in Juba
The newly designated United States Ambassador to South Sudan on Tuesday arrived in the Juba, the capital of South Sudan....
South Sudan investigates it’s own diplomat for rape in New York
South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has opened investigations into one of it’s members of the UN...
South Sudan signs 10 mln USD agreement for wildlife conservation
By Awan Achiek South Sudan’s Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism has signed deal worth 10 million U.S dollars with...
Ugandan leader Museveni to attend graduation of unified forces in South Sudan
Ugandan President Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Museveni has been invited by President Salva Kiir and his partners in the coalition government to...
Kabu women small holder farmers find solace in new mill
By Kitab Unango Women in Kabu village of Luri Payam who have had to travel miles to access grinding mill...
Soldiers told to report to training centers ahead of graduation
The heads of the various security mechanisms on Wednesday ordered soldiers who have deserted training sites in the past months...
SPLM Party Is Yet To Decide The Fate Of The Embattled Unity State Governor
The leadership of SPLM party is yet to decide on the “vote of no confidence” by the Council of states...
Tax collectors Are Cheating Our Members—Chamber Of Commerce
By John Agok The Chairperson of Central Equatoria state Chamber of Commerce has criticized the collection of taxes from their...
South Sudan Set To Create Youth Enterprise Advisory Board
By Simon Atem The South Sudan’s transitional government of national unity has announced plan to establish an advisory board for the...
QUALITY PRODUCTS ARE KEY FOR SOUTH SUDAN’S ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH
Lately, I have been reflective on the role of sustainable practices in our country and especially the role that we,...
Cooperation with China helps promote connectivity, poverty alleviation in Africa
When the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) was launched on May 31, 2017, Grace Wambui, a middle-aged Kenyan trader, could...
Unity State’s Ministry Of Education Donates Motorcycles, Minibus To Education Directors
The ministry of education in Unity State have donated eight motorcycles and a minibus to education directors of eight different...
South Sudan’s Islamic Council Drags Juba City Council To Court
By John Agok South Sudan Islamic council have dragged Juba city council to court regarding the ownership of a plot of land...
NSS Bill pits Kiir against Machar as the two dispute powers of arrest
The urgency to trim the powers of the National Security Services (NSS) has of late gained more currency pitting President...
Over 75,000 homesteads submerged by water in Gogrial East
More than 75,000 households have been destroyed due to heavy flooding since June in Gogrial East County of northern Warrap...
UNMISS alarmed over safety of civilians trapped in Upper Nile violence
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Tuesday said it is deeply rattled by the ongoing intermittent violence...
South Sudan’s Judiciary Expects Self Autonomy
By Simon Deng The republic of South Sudan needs a judicial system which is autonomous and free from all political...
South Sudan starts review of election act ahead of vote in 2025
South Sudan’s National Constitution Amendment Committee (NCAC) on Monday commenced review of the Election Act 2012 under the 2018 revitalized...
South Sudan’s electoral commission kicked out over $ 720,000 rent arrears
By Awan Achiek South Sudan’s National Electoral Commission is about to be evicted over rent amounting to 720,000 U.S dollars....
South Sudan inches closer to achieving COVID-19 vaccination target
South Sudan’s government despite logistical and manpower challenges is inching closer to achieving it’s initial target of vaccinating 2.4 million...
SPLM-IO Launches first ever Membership registration In Unity State.
Sudan People’s Liberation movement in opposition SPLM-IO party Launched its first ever Membership registration yesterday in unity state in an...
Lam Akol denies instigating blood bout between rival SPLA-IO factions
The leader of the opposition National Democratic Movement (NDM) Lam Akol has denied taking sides in the recent fighting between...
President Kiir, state governors discuss improving education sector
President Salva Kiir recently held discussion with governors of the 10 states and Chief Administrators on the challenges facing the...
Dinka cultural dance evokes spirit of peace, unity
By John Agok, Many Dinka youth are finding utmost affection in their cultural dergel dance in South Sudan to retrace their...
S. Sudan launches three- years employment strategy
South Sudan’s Ministry of Labor on Friday launched the 2022-2025 strategy for employers in a bid to improve skilling, working conditions...
Ethiopian Airlines plane misses landing after both pilots fall asleep
By Kenya's Business Daily An Ethiopian Airlines passenger plane missed its landing and overflew the runway at the Bole International...
Issuance Of Passports And Other Documents Resume In South Sudan After Weeks Of Shut Down
The directorate of civil registry, Nationality, Passports and immigration on Friday revealed that it has resolved the technical error that...
Watch dog names NSS in gross human rights violations
After being granted sweeping security powers in 2014, South Sudan’s National Security Services (NSS) the intelligence wing of the government...
Chinese FM makes proposal on building China-Africa community with shared future
CGTN Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday proposed building a China-Africa community with a shared future...
UN RESIDENT COORDINATOR IN SOUTH SUDAN CONVENES A DIALOGUE WITH THE MINISTERS OF FINANCE AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS
By Staff Writer The United Nations Resident Coordinator in South Sudan and Representatives of the UN Agencies in South Sudan...
Humanitarian workers Committed To Serve despite Being Targeted By Killers
Mrs. Margaret Simon Gatluak, the Food security and Livelihood representative has indicated during the commemoration of world humanitarian day in...
South Sudan, Ethiopia Set To Open Immigration Offices At Borders
The government of South Sudan and its Ethiopian counterpart have agreed to open immigration and passport offices at the common...
Heavy flooding cuts off road linking South Sudan to Sudan
The road linking South Sudan’s Northern Bahr el Ghazal State to neighboring Sudan is currently inaccessible due to heavy flooding....
More Humanitarian Funding Expected In South Sudan After USA And Japan.
By John Agok South Sudan is hopeful of receiving more funding from other countries to bridge gap in Humanitarian services...
South Sudan gov’t to investigate killings of aid workers
By Simon Deng The transitional unity government has vowed to open investigations in the aftermath of the recent killing of...
UN calls for joint action to address humanitarian crisis in South Sudan
The Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan has called for a joint action to address the humanitarian crisis in the country...
Holding onto hope: Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency
Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths on this year’s World Humanitarian Day
OPeDWhen the merchant vessel Razoni sailed from Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa earlier thismonth with more than 26,000 tons...
VP Taban urges Unity state to end violent clashes
The Vice President for Infrastructure Cluster Taban Deng on Wednesday called on the the people of Unity State to unite...
Dawaa Islamic organization pledges poverty alleviation programs
The visiting head of the Dawaa Islamic Organization Abdurrahman AL Mahmoud on Wednesday pledged to promote poverty alleviation programs for the Muslim...
South Sudanese elected to head IGAD employees
A South Sudanese national has been elected to head the association of employees of the regional body Inter-Governmental Authority on...
Sri Lanka Collapsed First, but It Won’t Be the Last
By Indrajit Samarajiva Mr. Samarajiva is a Sri Lankan writer who publishes at his blog Indi.ca. As a Sri Lankan, I find...
Japan donates $9 million to tackle food insecurity in South Sudan
By Staff Writer The Japanese government has donated 9 million U.S dollars to help the United Nations World Food Programme...
South Sudan says peace process unhindered by sub-national violence
By Simon Deng South Sudan’s government has downplayed the impact of ongoing intermittent communal clashes on the 2018 revitalized peace...
South Sudan Ranks Among Top Ten In Chess, Books Slot In World Championship
By John Agok The South Sudan Chess Federation has on Monday stated that they performed so outstandingly in chess game...
Governor Lobong urges peaceful co-existence in Eastern Equatoria
The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State Louis Lobong Lojore has called on local communities to denounce communal violence following a...
South Sudan joins Anglican Church leaders in rejecting homosexuality
The Anglican Church of South Sudan has joined other countries in rejecting a proposal by the Anglican Communion to endorse...
Bentiu IDPs camp Authorities order youth to Eliminate Stray Dogs
Residents of Bentiu IDPs camp in Unity State are living in shock after six of their members were bitten by...
A 17-year old Girl Is Fighting for Her Life After Rape In Unity State
By Chondok Stephen Magei A joint polices criminal investigation department (CID) in Unity State are holding six young men suspected...
Police free VOA journalist after one week in detention
The South Sudan police on Monday freed Voice of America journalist Diing Magot who was detained on August 7th while...
SPLM-IO lawmakers resume parliamentary sittings after boycott
Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) under First Vice President Riek Machar have resumed attending sittings in the Transitional National...
Activist calls on Kiir, Machar to build on recent peace gains
The Executive Director of the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) called upon President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek...
Bilateral commitment between Juba And New Delhi Takes New Shape.
By Simon Deng The Indian ambassador to South Sudan Mr.Vishnu Kumar Sharma has revealed that the bilateral commitment between India...
PLA Eastern Theater Command successfully completes military drills around Taiwan
CGTN The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has accomplished all tasks in the series of...
NGO to gov’t: Respond to demands of protestors not with bullets
By Simon Deng The transitional unity government has been told to be pragmatic in the face of mounting public pressure...
Bureau of Standards tells farmers to increase food production to safeguard against junk food
The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has called on local farmers to increase production in the upcoming season...
President Kiir dolls out support for churches ahead of papal visit
President Salva Kiir has already started rolling out financial support to various Christian churches and faith organizations ahead of the anticipated...
Chinese doctors transform treatment of diabetes, high blood pressure
Joyce James, a-48-year-old South Sudanese woman had since January been unable to have a hot drink preferring cold water due...
Cleric calls for resumption of talks with hold-out groups
The transitional unity government has been urged to resume peace talks with hold-out opposition groups under auspices of the Catholic...
UN urges authorities to hunt down criminals who attack humanitarians in Ikotos
The United Nation Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan on Thursday called on the transitional unity government to hunt down criminals...
South Sudan Demand Goods Directly From Port Mombasa To Cut Cost.
The National Chamber of commerce of South Sudan have requested their government to engage Kenyan administration to allow goods destined...
IOM hands over rehabilitated primary school to Western Bahr El Ghazal
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has handed over a primary school that was rehabilitated under the Enhancing Community Resilience and Local Governance...
China to provide $45 million for second phase of Juba Teaching Hospital project
The Chinese government will invest 45 million U.S dollars in the second phase expansion and modernization of the Juba Teaching...
Local government blamed devastating conflict on poverty
The South Sudan’s State minister for local government Moro Isaac Genesio has attributed the rising South Sudan conflict to poverty...
The Taiwan Question and China’s Reunification in the New Era
The People's Republic of China The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council and The State Council Information Office August...
UNMISS Stage Conference Against Revenge Killing, Cattle Rustling In Southern Unity.
The Civil affair division of the United Nations mission (UNMISS) in South Sudan is running a peace conference lasting a...
South Sudan’s health partners to return State hospitals to government.
South Sudan state hospitals including Juba Teaching and ReferralHospital, Wau Teaching Hospital, Aweil Civil Hospital, Torit CivilHospital, Kuajok, Rumbek and...
Journalists demand end to illegal detention of female scribe
The Female Journalists’ Network on Tuesday demanded thes South Sudan police services to immediately release Diing Magot a journalist working...
Juba City Council official defends tax regime despite public outcry
Juba city council has moved to deny public accusation of illegal multiple taxation, saying they are conducting business within the...
Armed assailants kill three in attack on Bonga Bus on Nimule road
Three people were killed on Tuesday after gun men opened fire on the Bonga Bus along the Juba-Nimule Road. Maj....
SSPDF to probe extrajudicial killings of suspects linked to violence in Mayom County
South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) top commander has ordered probe into the suspicious killing of suspects’ alleged to have...
National Bureau of Standards, Partners conducted workshop on adoption of food safety
The National Bureau of Standards & partners are conducting a workshop to kick off a project that promotes the adoption of food safety & Codex standards. The...
South Sudan To Participate In Gamma Tournament Amidst Financial Crisis
South Sudan Kick-boxing Federation president, Puro Okello has revealed that, they are prepared to fly to Cairo, Egypt, for the...
Legal Expert: Main Opposition’s Petition To Withdraw Passed Bills Is Unlawful
Reech Malual, the deputy spokesman for South Sudan lawyers association has said that, the move by main opposition, Sudan People’s...
UNMISS promise Scholarship To learners Who Excelled in 2020/2021 Examinations.
The head of South Sudan’s United Nations mission (UNMISS), Unity state cluster, HoFo Hiroko Hirahara has promised East Africa scholarships...
African diplomats expect closer economic ties with China
CHANGSHA -- Twenty-nine diplomats from 15 African countries visited the pilot zone for the In-Depth China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation...
Investing in Financial Fitness for Greater Personal Financial Freedom
By Lorna Mwangi The COVID-19 pandemic brought numerous economic, social, and political challenges to South Sudan, East Africa, and the...
Wang Yi Elaborates on China’s Position on the Taiwan Question at a Press Conference for Chinese and Foreign Media
On the afternoon of 5 August 2022 local time, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a press conference...
Cabinet endorses extension of transitional period
The Council of Ministers on Friday endorsed the roadmap signed recently by the parties to extend the transitional period for two years. “The cabinet of...
SSPDF denies occupying cantonment sites in Unity, Upper Nile
The South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) has denied allegations leveled at it by the ceasefire monitors (CTSAMVM) of illegally...
Warrap: IOM Trains Over 90 Blinds in Sign and English Languages
At least nighty people with visual impairment have graduated on Thursday in Tonj South County,Warrap State after participating in a...
Civil society casts doubt on reforms after changes in finance, BoSS
The Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) has expressed doubt on whether reforms in the financial and economic sector will...
One man’s burden of giving hope to those affected by war in South Sudan
The legacy of war in South Sudan is particularly reflected in the lives of it’s most vulnerable victims from children...
Presbyterian Church Ready For Ordination In Unity State.
The Moderator of Presbyterian Church of South Sudan General Assembly Rt. Rev. James Ninrew Dong has set foot today in...
President Kiir sacks finance minister, central bank governor
President Salva Kiir has relieved his minister of finance and the Governor of the Bank of South Sudan in a...
South Sudan’s unity government extends its time in office by another two years
President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar on Thursday reached consensus with other signatories to the 2018 revitalized...
Central bank announces injection of $20 million to save battered pound
South Sudan's central bank said Thursday that it would inject 20 million U.S. dollars, an increase fromthe previous 13 million...
The Relevant Facts and China’s Position on the Taiwan Question
by Mr. MA Wenjun, Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in South Sudan On 2 August, in disregard of China’s...
WFP in South Sudan receives $223 million from the US to combat food crisis
The United State government has contributed $223 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to try and address...
Troika rejects president Kiir’s proposed roadmap for implementation
The Juba based ambassadors of Troika countries have rejected president Salva Kiir's yet to be announced roadmap for the implementation...
South Sudan’s SSP 1.3 trillion budget finally gets to parliament
The Minister of Finance Agak Achuil Lual on Wednesday tabled the 2022/23 fiscal year budget before parliament amounting to 1.3...
South Sudan’s Government army should stop violating peace deal-Ceasefire monitors
The South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) has been requested to withdraw from cantonment sites in Unity and Upper Nile...
Hunger Hangs On South Sudan As Market Prices Rise Steeply.
Juba city dwellers have raised ceiling breaking complaints about the increase in the prices of essential commodities in different markets...
SPLM/A-IO Kit-Gwang faction marks founding anniversary, says peace remains elusive
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-in opposition (SPLM/A-IO) Kit-Gwang faction has urged international and regional power brokers to help mediate peace...
Chinese FM makes remarks on U.S. violation of China’s sovereignty
CGTN In disregard of China's solemn representations, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi brazenly went ahead with her visit to China's...
Sexual violence cases spike in South Sudan despite reduction in conflict: UN
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Tuesday raised concern on rising cases ofconflict-related sexual violence between April...
South Sudanese politicians not patriotic: activist
By John Agok A civil society activist has counseled political elites to maximize Nationalism andPatriotism while minimizing selfish political interest...
Drivers Castigate Introduction Of Electronic Clearing System At Nimule Border
Truck drivers from Uganda have criticized the introduction of electronic system for goods clearance saying it is too slow and...
Don’t admit students before release of CPE results- Education Ministry to Schools
The Deputy Minister of General Education and Instruction (MoGE&I) Martin Tako Moyi has warned of punitive measures to secondary schools...
7 people killed by gunmen in Eastern Equatoria
Armed assailants have killed seven people including 12-year-old child in Torit County of Eastern Equatoria state. The incident that occurred...
Rumbek thumps Awerial in wrestling competition
By Mayak Majak Madit Tokjok/The Dawn A wrestling contest between Rumbek and Awerial ended in 9-2 points in favor of...
President Kiir to hold out groups-accept dialogue to honor Martyrs
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayaridt on Saturday called upon the holdout groups to accept dialogue as a way of...
South Sudan needs development banks that support post conflict reconstruction-Central Bank
South Sudan’s apex bank has revealed that it will fast track licensing of banks supporting housing, construction, industries , export and import. The governor...
Dredging of Rivers can help South Sudan’s economy-SPLM
Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) party, the country's ruling party is backing a proposed dredging of the Naam River in...
South Sudan’s hold-out opposition groups to join ceasefire monitoring body
The South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSOMA) a loose coalition of opposition groups that refused to signed the 2018 peace...
Respect South Sudan’s Sovereignty, Abandon vested interest in Nile Water— Minister.
The National Minister for Youth and Sports, Dr. Albino Bol Dhieu has warned South Sudanese and foreign agents who behave...
Aweil women get new grinding mills from UNDP
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in partnership with a national non-governmental organization known as “Empower Youth Africa (EYA)” through...
Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks with U.S. President Joe Biden on the phone
Updated 01:01, 29-Jul-2022 CGTN On the evening of July 28, Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden...
SSPDF declares war against forces of discharged General Stephen Buay Rolnyang
The Army spokesperson Maj. Gen Lul Ruai Koang has announced that surgical offensive operations will continue in order to bring...
South Sudan commences judicial reform committee
First Vice President Riek Machar Teny on Thursday inaugurated a 12-member steering committee charged with undertaking judicial reforms prescribed in...
Diplomat urges South Sudan’s Youth to Create Own Jobs Not To Wait From Government.
By John Agok The acting Director for United States agency for International Development (USAID) in South Sudan, Mr. Mark Anthony...
South Sudan to host East African inter parliamentary games
The National Minister for Youth and Sports Dr. Albino Bol Dhiew has said, all activities at Buluk Playground are suspended...
National Investment and Development bank launches operation in Juba
A new bank known as National Investment and Development bank has on Thursday launched its operation in South Sudan. The...
6,000 students admitted in higher institutions of learning
The National Ministry of Higher Education revealed Thursday that a paltry number of 6, 952 students have been admitted to...
Germany provides UN with funds for a 5 -year food and nutrition project
The Germany government on Wednesday launched support for the food and nutrition security project to be undertaken for five -years by the German...
Bigwigs Call For Dialogue To Stop Mayom County Violence.
Mayom county Member of Parliament in the transitional national assembly Stephen Bol Ley has called upon the people of the...
Slow peace implementation forcing disgruntled groups into rebellion-civil society
Members of the South Sudan Civil Society Alliance speaking to journalistsThe South Sudan Civil Society Alliance, said Wednesday that the transitional unity government needs to speed...
South Sudanese struggling to put food on table amid high prices
Several people living in the South Sudan capital are reeling amid high prices of food and fuel. Julius, who did...
Escalating violence in Unity State poses grave danger to peace process
First Deputy Speaker for Council of States, Hon. Mary Ayen By Awan Achiek The escalating violence in Unity State could negatively...
Norwegian Refugee Council bless Leer County Traders with Cash
About 60 traders in Leer county have received a financial boost amounting to 600,000 South Sudanese pounds to cover business...
Mayor, his deputy detained, suspected of sorghum theft in Aweil
Police in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State say the mayor Majok Yith-Thiou Municipality and his Deputy were arrested for allegedly...
CMG launches “Great to Meet You” China-Africa Youth Video Contest
By CGTN Africa - July 25, 2022 The CMG China-Africa Youth Video Contest officially launched on July 25. Through the...
Prize of Sorghum skyrockets, Starvation looms as WFP delay food Supply To Unity State.
People in the Unity State of the mainland South Sudan are in fear as prizes of food items rise up...
27 arrested for clashing with soldiers in Warrap State
27 suspects have been apprehended for allegedly inciting the June violence in Tonj North that left dozens of South Sudan...
UNFPA urges government to end child marriages
The transitional unity government must work hard to end child marriages by addressing challenges facing women and girls in the country. This was revealed Tuesday by Ademola Olajide,...
Over 20 youth entrepreneurs acquire business skills in Aweil
At least 25 young entrepreneurs have acquired business skilss after attending training in Mayen-Ulem Payam of Aweil North County in...
Elections not feasible in South Sudan in 2023-Diplomat
The outgoing Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherland to South Sudan Jelte Van Wieren has said it’s next to impossibility...
EU must treat Africa as an equal if it wishes to counter China’s influence on the continent
Opinion The View by Thomas O. Falk Unlike Brussels, Beijing does not see Africa as a problem but as a continent of...
Revenue Authority blames senior government officials for delaying reforms
The South Sudan National Revenue Authority (NRA) effort to reform in order to increase non-oil revenue collection is currently being...
1.4 million people receive COVID jabs in South Sudan
At least 1.4 million people have been confirmed fully vaccinated against COVID-19 since the start of vaccination last year. Sacha...
Abyei displaced persons in urgent need of food, shelter
More than 8,000 displaced people during the recent fighting between Twic and Dinka Ngok of Abyei are in dire need...
Civil Society Organizations Call for Inclusive People-Driven Dialogue As Foundation for Post A-RCC
By John Agok A consortium of Civil Society organizations in South Sudan on the Implementation of the Peace Agreement have...
No COVID-19 jab, no jobs for you-South Sudan`s Health ministry tell staff
By John Agok, Senior officials from South Sudan`s National Ministry of Health warned team members of the Expanded Programs for...
Warrap State chiefs agree to punish those carrying guns illegally.
The local chiefs of Rualbet and Madhiath Payams of Tonj North County, Warrap State and the high-level security committee headed...
South Sudan’s unity government hopeful to finalise roadmap for peace-Cabinet Minister.
South Sudan’s government is optimistic a roadmap on peace deal’s implementation will be out soon according to the Minister for...
Engage in Agriculture-President Kirr to South Sudanese people
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has urged youth to embrace agriculture so as to strengthen domestic agricultural production, as part of...
South Sudan Establishes Facilities To Test Monkey Pox
Sacha Bootsman, the Covid-19 Incident manager for the World health organization has said South Sudan is capable of testing monkey...
Eastern Equatoria State governor roots for elections to end violence in the country.
The governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore has said he believes free, fair and credible elections in South...
Kelangboor Community Seeks justice over the Recent Kapoeta North Raid.
The Kelangboor community of Tennet, Murle and Laarim have called the government of Eastern Equatoria state and Greater Pibor Administrative...
12 people killed in Mayom County’s Commissioner- SSPDF
South Sudan’s People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has confirmed that the commissioner of Mayom County was killed alongside nine other people...
Monyomiji youths distanced selves from raid, Accuse cattle keepers of tactical invasion.
Youths in Eastern Equatoria State under their umbrella body, Monyomiji Forum; have distanced themselves from the accusations by cattle herders...
Discharged former SSPDF Gen. Stephen Buay’s armed men attacked and killed Mayom county’s commissioner, 8 others- SSPDF
South Sudan’s People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF)has confirmed that the commissioner of Mayom County was killed alongside nine other people when...
Baseball team set to travel to Tanzania
The newly established South Sudan baseball team will head to Arusha in December to participate in the Tanzania Koshien tournament....
Please Reconsider Your Decision Of Fund Withdrawal
—Peace Monitors to U.S Government.
The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluating Commission (R-JMEC), SouthSudan’s Peace Monitoring Body; has sought the United States government toreconsider its...
National Transitional Committee needs over $14 million for graduation of unified forces
The National Transitional Committee (NTC) on Thursday said it needs more than 14 million U.S dollars for graduation and redeployment...
Over 50,000 animals die in Unity State, Authority orders for their safe
disposal.
The authority in Unity state town council have ordered the collection ofcarcasses of animals which died as a result of...
South Sudan’s government losing millions on delayed payment from fuel dealers
Maj.Gen Akol Ayii Madut, the Commissioner of Custom division of the National Revenue Authority has said truck drivers have delayed...
Parliament sittings without SPLM-IO violates peace deal: Experts
The ongoing parliamentary sittings without participation of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in opposition (SPLM-IO) violates the 2018 revitalized peace deal....
Over 50 South Sudanese medics complete second phase of Chinese language course
At least 58 South Sudanese medics on Wednesday completed the second phase of Chinese medical language course which commenced in...
Corruption to blame for revenue short-fall, says minister
South Sudan's national Minister for Finance and Economic planning, Agak Achuil Lual has said corruption is to blame for shortfall...
Ugandans should invest in “big businesses”—Juba city mayor.
Juba city council mayor Michael Lado Allah-Jabu has lifted fingers on some Ugandans whom he accused of doing petty businesses...
South Sudan, Uganda business forum kicks off in Juba
The South Sudan, Uganda Business Forum aimed at boosting trade between the countries commenced in Juba on Tuesday. The three-day...
South Sudan is dumping ground for counterfeit goods- says Bureau of Standards
South Sudan’s National Bureau of Standards chief said on Tuesday that her country is now dumping ground for all types...
Aweil Youth Union calls for justice for slain seller
Aweil Youth Union in Juba is calling for justice for aa shooting incident which left street vendor dead and another...
Governor Tong declares free education for martyrs’ children
The governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal state (NBGs), Tong Akeen Ngor has directed the State Ministry of General Education...
Immigration boss orders end of silent search for foreigners
The Director General for the Department for Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport and Immigration Lt. Gen Atem Marol Biar on Monday...
Suppliers of food, medicines to soldiers in cantonment sites demand pay
Suppliers of food and medicines to various cantonment sites on Monday said they will petition the office of the presidential...
Four dead after boat capsizes in Jonglei State
Four people died after a boat they were traveling in capsized on Sunday night along the Nile River in Jonglei...
A juvenile is shot dead in Torit county by unknown gunmen
A 17-year-old,Emmanuel Akalo has been shot dead in Oguruny village Hiyala Payam of South Sudan’s Eastern Equatoria State on Friday...
County commissioner, Paramount chief, and many civilians displaced as SSPDF takes over Ikotos
The Commissioner and the paramount chief of Ikotos county and their subjects are on the run for safety after SSPDF...
Workers Trade Union of South Sudan call for Unity in oil sector
Workers` Trade Union Federation of Sudan South (SSWTF) have called for unity and payment of subscription by members in the...
20-year old man convicted of rape, imprisoned for a decade.
Koch county police commander Brigadier General, Tut Wal Dang has told reporters that a 20-year old man convicted by the...
UN hails conviction of 21 individuals for rape, murder in South Sudan
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Monday hailed the South Sudan government for convicting 21 individuals including...
UNMISS deploys peacekeepers to Kapoeta North following deadly cattle raids
The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has deployed peacekeepers to Kapoeta North in Eastern Equatoria state following deadly cattle...
Gatwech’s SPLM-IO claims it’s thrown under the bus
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-in opposition breakaway faction said it has been abandoned by the transitional unity government despite reaching...
SPLM-IO sets up party secretariat in Aweil, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State
Sudan People’s Liberation Movement- in Opposition (SPLM-IO) under First Vice President Riek Machar has set up a state secretariat in...
Plane crash in South Sudan’s Unity State.
A cargo plane has crashed into dykes built to protect Rubkona airstrip from flooding. Eye witnesses say the plane was...
Over 40,000 pupils pass 2021/22 CPE examination 
A total of 44,215 pupils have passed the 2021/22 Certificate for Primary Examinations (CPE) with performance index of 89.3 percent....
Experts recommend suspension of Nile dredging activities
Experts on water management have recommended to the transitional unity government to halt ongoing dredging activities along the Nile River...
Civil society organizations in S.Sudan hold hard talks on tax.
By John Agok The civil society organizations in South Sudan including Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) and Civil Society...
South Sudan Turkey’s Embassy Commemorates Victory.
The Turkish Embassy in South Sudan has commemorated democracy and National unity Day on Thursday to mark the 6th anniversary of the failed coup...
Health Minister Refutes Claim of deadly disease in Kapoeta East.
The Eastern Equatoria State minister of health Mr Lodae Pasqual has refuted reports indicating that there is an existence of...
UNESCO urges government to adopt copyright laws
The transitional unity government has been urged by the United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to set up legal...
Deputy central bank governor dies in Kenya
The Deputy Governor for Administration and Finance in the Bank of South Sudan on Wednesday passed on in a hospital...
Over 200 killed in fresh communal clashes in Eastern Equatoria State
At least 230 civilians have been confirmed dead following communal clashes that erupted between June 20 till July 6 in...
South Sudan’s Tax body promises 30% increase in collection
By Wek Atak Kajang The Commissioner General for South Sudan’s National Revenue Authority (NRA) Dr. Patrick Mugoya on has promised...
Lawmakers Call For Independent Investigation
Of Violence In Eastern Equatoria
The Eastern Equatoria state Parliamentary Caucus in the National Legislature on Wednesday called for immediate independent investigation on the occurrences...
We Did Not Raid Kapoeta North_Tennet Community.
Tennet Community of South Sudan Eastern Equatoria State havetotally distanced itself from the recent cattle raid in Kapoeta NorthCounty, early...
Chinese built road a catalyst for rural transformation in South Sudan
By Denis Ejulu Several eye-catching developments have recently sprung up along the 392 km Juba-Terekeka-Rumbek Road being constructed by Chinese...
Expert urges government to ratify Nile water treaty
A renowned expert on Wednesday called on the government to ratify key treaty on equitable sharing of the Nile River...
Calm returns to Nimule as Government deploy joint forces
Calm has returned to Nimule town of Magwi county in south Sudan’s eastern Equatoria state after government deployed forces to...
Security deployed to subdue growing tension in Nimule
The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces have been deployed in the Nimule border town to mitigate rising tension among communities...
All is set for graduation of forces-Army spokesman
South Sudan’s Defence Forces says preparation for graduation of unified forces is nearly complete. The forces gathered from the various...
Community Leaders In Eastern Equatoria State Have Petitioned National Government Over Nimule Crisis
At least some 18 community leaders in Eastern Equatoria State have urged the national government to provide security following recent...
Deputy speaker against politicizing debate on river dredging
The deputy speaker for the Transitional National Legislative Assembly Nathaniel Oyet Pierino has moved to calm fears amid the ongoing...
President Kirr directs top security officials to end Nimule violence.
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed all the top securityofficers to prevail over the risingviolence in Nimule with focus on...
Xi Jinping: China ready to work with the world to build fairer, more open cyberspace
CGTN China stands ready to work with the international community to build a cyberspace that is fairer and more equitable,...
Kampala University court’s final verdict adjourned to 17th August
Ugandan High Court has adjourned the hearing on the case of South Sudanese students who were denied graduation at the...
China ‘not to blame’ for African debt crisis, it’s the West: study
African countries owe three times more debt to Western banks, asset managers and oil traders than to China, and are charged...
Eastern Equatoria governor condemns killings in Mugali and Nimule
The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State Louis Lobong Lojore on Tuesday condemned the recent killings of civilians in Mugali and...
Youth demand age limit for presidential aspirants be put to 35
By Awan Achiek The youth leaders on Tuesday demanded for the presidential age- limit for aspirants be put at 35...
70 youth, women equipped with vocational skills
By John Agok At least 70 youth and women have successfully completed technical and vocational education training (TVET) course held...
Foreign investor puts
his money where many
South Sudanese are
afraid
By John Agok An American investor is eyeing to invest his 10 million U.S dollars intofarming in order to reap...
We condemn killing, call for unification of the army to improve security _Civil Society.
A civil society activist in the Eastern Equatoria state of South Sudan has strongly condemnedthe incident of Sunday in Ikwoto...
South Sudanese on Independence Day pin hope on peace process
By Simon Deng & Denis Ejulu As South Sudan marked its 11th independence anniversary on Saturday, many of it’s nationals are...
Experts agree to conduct feasibility studies ahead of dredging
The Undersecretary in the Ministry of Environment and Forestry Joseph Africano Bartel recently revealed that environmental and social impact assessment...
Police inspector injured in violence in Nimule-Governor Lobong is expected in the town
One person is shot dead and a police Inspector has been shot in the leg as violence erupts in Nimule...
U.S withdrawal of funding hurts peace process: monitors
The withdrawal of funding by the United States toward critical peace mechanism will hurt the speedy implementation of the pending...
President Kiir terminate all dredging activities
By Wek Atak KajangPresident Salva Kiir Mayardit dismiss all the plans that wereunderway for the dredging of the Nam River...
President Kiir regrets killing of senior military officers in Tonj North
By Simon DengPresident Salva Kiir has regretted the recent killing of several officers in a shoot-out with armedyouth in Tonj...
Kirr`s Government To Hold Killers Accountable
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Saturday pointed that his government will hold those who have killed or will kill others in the sporadic inter-communal violence in the world`s...
Vice Chancellor Akec debunks fake news that he has been detained
By Wek Atak Kajang The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Juba, Professor John Akec Apurot, has debunked claims circulating on...
First ever peace conference held in Bentiu town on Friday.
By Chondok Stephen Magei Humanitarian protection partner Nonviolent Peace force has organized the first ever peace conference in Bentiu town...
Officials lay foundation stone for building to house national archive
By Simon Deng The ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the building to house the national archive and heritage...
Majority of R-ARCSS signatories not eligible for elections- SPLM Secretary General.
The Sudan People's Liberation Movement party (SPLM) Interim Secretary-General Peter Lam Both has indicated that most of the signatories to R-ARCSS...
Make Peace as a Culture to Renew the Future of Global Society
By Wek Atak Kajang The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) says the world is paying too little attention to a profusion...
Education ministry to roll out sanitary pads for school girls
By John Agok The National Ministry of General Education and Instruction to bankroll mass production of sanitary pads in a...
Japanese former prime minister Shinzo Abe dies after being shot
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has died of injuries sustained on Thursday after being shot twice at a political...
‘One Country, Two Systems’ creates boundless space for Hong Kong’s development: Xi
By CGTN, Fully and faithfully implementing the policy of "One Country, Two Systems" will create boundless space for the development...
Chinese technology helps Kenya improve mobile payment service
By CGTN https://news.cgtn.com/news/2022-07-07/Chinese-technology-helps-Kenya-improve-mobile-payment-service-1bsV3apGKcw/index.html Chinese technology has helped M-Pesa, an electronic mobile payment platform, to maintain smooth operations in Kenya. Launched...
Salute the 11 Years of China-South Sudan Relations
By Mr. MA Wenjun, Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in South Congratulations on the 11th anniversary of the founding...
A coalition committee on Menstrual Health Management launched in Juba
By John Agok The coalition committee of 15 members pinched from various institutions to spreadmessages on Menstrual Health was launched...
Western Equatoria Governor accused of hiding from his cabinet
By Simon Deng The Governor of Western Equatoria State is in trouble after some of his ministers accused him of...
SPLM-IO parliamentary caucus calls for peaceful means to resolve differences.
The SPLM-IO parliamentary caucus of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly has called for a peaceful approach to resolve the continuous...
South Sudan vows to implement peace despite hitches
South Sudan’s president said on Thursday that he is more than willing to implement fully the outstanding tasks within the...
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Agrees to resign
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed to resign; according to local media in London. The embattled leader is facing...
New institute opens for law, int’l relations studies
By Simon Deng A new institute offering diploma studies in law and international relations has opened in Juba, Barnaba Marial...
Activists hold face-to-face talks with authorities over high taxes
By Simon Deng Civil society activists on Wednesday held face-to-face talks with authorities over the heavy tax burden being shouldered...
South Sudan and Sudan signs treaty for the resumption of trade
John Agok The Director for Custom Service Akol Ayii Madut on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Juba...
Over a million dollar contributed by France in aid to S.Sudan through WFP
The French government has contributed USD$1.29 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to provide food and nutrition...
Pope’s envoy calls for church to support IDPs in Unity State
By Awan Achiek The visiting Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin on Wednesday arrived in Bentiu town where he...
Vatican envoy warns of relapse into conflict
By Simon Deng The visiting Secretary of State of the Vatican Cardinal Pietro Parolin has warned South Sudanese leaders of potential relapse...
South Sudan’s Government, Netherlands’ embassy to construct dykes in Jonglei
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry in partnership with the Netherlands embassy have agreed to construct dykes in flood prone...
Ethiopia ready to supply South Sudan with electricity
By Awan Achiek South Sudan and neighboring Ethiopia are set resume negotiation that will see Juba import electricity from Addis...
President Kiir calls on renegade general to return to Juba
By Wek Atak Kajang President Salva Kiir has called on the deputy head of the breakaway faction of the Sudan...
Visiting Pope’s envoy calls for reconciliation among parties in South Sudan
By Awan Achiek The visiting Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has delivered to the parties in the South...
Skin diseases on the rise in South Sudan due to heat and poor hygiene
By Denis Ejulu The recent upsurge in the number of patients with various skin infections in Juba has been blamed...
Journalists training on reporting on constitution making begins in Bentiu
By Michael Tapeng The Union of Journalists of South Sudan has this morning (Tuesday) launched a two-day capacity building workshop...
Minister sets tough conditions for dredging rivers
The Minister of Environment and Forestry Josephine Napwon Cosmos has set tough conditions for any individuals planning to undertake dredging...
Calm returns to Tonj North after blood bout
Calm has returned to Tonj North County of Warrap State after deadly clashes last week left about 18 soldiers killed...
Tax man sets target of 6 billion SSP in monthly non-oil revenue
By Simon Deng The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has set an ambitious target of increasing monthly non-oil revenue collection from...
Public consultation on river dredging and water resource management begins on Sunday in S.Sudan.
The chairperson of the committee set by President Salva kiir Mayardit himself to spearhead the consultation process Mr.Akoc Akuei Manheiem...
Silencing of guns boost corporate business growth in South Sudan
By John Agok Several business companies are scrambling for slice in the nascent and attractive economy of South Sudan just...
Activist slams authorities for keeping public in dark due to information control
by Wek Atak Kajang The transitional unity government has been criticized for keeping the public docile through restricting access to...
IOM hands over immigration facility at the Wunthou border post to the Government of South Sudan
IOM's Press Release. The fully furnished immigration clearance received by the government on June 29 includes a four-room accommodation prefab...
Veteran politician Ustaz Joseph Ukel eulogized
Prominent politicians and influential figures on Saturday joined the Luo community of Western Barh El Ghazal to eulogize Ustaz Joseph...
Citizens should Refrain from talking on river dredging –says South Sudan’s government
By Awan Achiek The transitional unity government has urged citizens opposing the river dredging along the Nile River in Unity...
1.2 million fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in South Sudan: WHO
By Simon Deng At least 1.2 million people have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 across the country since the start...
SPLM-IO begins nationwide membership registration
By Awan Achiek The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement- in Opposition (SPLM-IO) led by First Vice President Riek Machar on Saturday...
Veteran intellectual urges politicians to prioritize service delivery
A veteran public intellectual and politician has called on South Sudanese leaders to prioritize service delivery to people rather than...
We are ready for elections-SPLM-IO
By Awan Achiek South Sudan’s main-opposition group, Sudan People’s Liberation Movement - in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has declared that it will...
Fuel dealers wary of upcoming Kenyan polls
By Awan Achiek Fuel dealers in Juba are increasingly wary of the upcoming Kenyan national elections in August due to...
No independence celebrations due to lack of budget
By Awan Achiek The government has revealed it will not hold independence celebration on 9th July in Juba due to financial...
The first Juba auto show has been launched today in Juba the capital of South Sudan.
By Wek Atak Kajang and John Agok The Corporate Business Network show 2022, has launched its first Juba Auto Show...
Chinese herbal medicated plaster wins popularity for instant pain relief in South Sudan
By Denis Ejulu More and more patients suffering muscle and joint pains are increasingly opting for the Chinese herbal medicated...
VP Wani refutes claims of poison being cause of minister’s death
By Ruot George South Sudan’s Vice President for Economic Cluster has rebuffed claims within the public that the late minister...
Vatican secretary of state set to arrive in Juba
By Simon Deng The Vatican Secretary of State is set to visit Juba on Wednesday next week after Pope Francis...
IOM Offers S.Sudan With Immigration Facility In The Upper Nile State .
By Wek Atak Kajang The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has given the new immigration facility to government of South...
China provides COVID-19 equipment to refugees in South Sudan
By Awan Achiek The Chinese government on Thursday donated personal protective equipment for South Sudanese refugees through the United Nations...
Traders asked government of South Sudan to negotiate with Ugandan counterpart to save them from double taxation.
By Simon Deng. Traders in Kajokeji market in the central Equatoria State have implored government of South Sudan to negotiate...
South Sudan parliament asked to speed up constitution
By Tapeng Michael Ohure The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has called on the revitalizedtransitional national legislative assembly...
Communal risks turning South Sudan into failed state
The intermittent communal violence risks turning South Sudan into failed state, according to Mission the United Nations Mission in South...
Eulogy in Remembrance of Honorable Manawa Peter Gatkuoth
By Stephen Par KuolHaile to the soul called Marnath! What an indispensable life in our lives! Comrade Maar, we are...
UN chief urges South Sudanese leaders to agree on a roadmap that leads to elections
The Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping mission in South Sudan and UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General Nicholas Haysom...
Women parliamentary caucus in the youngest nation in Africa calls for capacity building.
Simon Deng The head of women parliamentary caucus in the revitalized transitional national legislative assembly of South Sudan Josephine Moses...
Women’s parliamentary caucus calls for empowerment
The head of the women's parliamentary caucus in the revitalized transitional national legislative assembly of South Sudan Josephine Moses Lado...
Will a Nile Canal Project Dry Up Africa’s Largest Wetland?
BY FRED PEARCE • JUNE 28, 2022 South Sudan is moving ahead with plans for a 240-mile canal to divert water from the White Nile and...
Warrap State Parliament condemns recent killing of soldiers, Civilians in Tonj North
Warrap State Reconstituted Transitional Legislative Assembly has condemned the recent incident that claimed lives of government soldiers and civilians in...
National Government blames Juba City Council for Poor Sanitation in the capital
The National Minister for Environment and Forestry, Josephine Napwon Cosmos said Juba City Council has failed to keep the city...
Gogrial West communities accessing clean drinking water
By CIDA team 23 – June 2022 - Communities in Gogrial West County of South Sudan’s Warrap State can now...
National Bank of Egypt opens subsidiary in Juba
By Awan Achiek The National Bank of Egypt on Tuesday announced the opening of it’s branch in Juba, the capital...
Military court jails 20 soldiers in Yei for murder, rape
By Awan Achiek At least 20 army officers of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have been handed long-term...
Upper Nile youth leadership elections set for October 
By Tapeng Michael Ohure The youth leadership elections for Upper Nile State are set to be conducted in October this...
Torit Municipal Council launches waste, garbage collection blitz
Torit Municipal Council has on Sunday launched a general garbage collection exercise in Torit town of Eastern Equatoria State. This...
Liberate your grassroots fellows, female politicians told
The head of the UNMISS Torit field office in South Sudan’s Eastern Equatoria State Caroline Waudo has urged female leaders...
French envoy urges tolerance as South Sudan battles hate speech
As South Sudan battles hate speech, being critical to a political decision or public policy must be allowed, said Marc...
Yambio Institute of Management Graduates Over Eighty During It’s first ceremony.
The Yambio Institute of Management and Polytechnic Studies (YIMAPS) have on Saturday, 25 June held its first graduation ceremony releasing...
National flag to fly at half flagpole in South Sudan for three days.
The president of the republic of south Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit has declared three days of national mourning in south...
Government officials accused of punching hole in a ministerial order to ban the use of plastic bags in South Sudan
Joseph Africano Bartel the Undersecretary for Environment in the National Ministry of Environment and Forestry has accused some senior government...
Community militias reconcile in Unity State
Community militias from the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces and the antagonistic Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition in Panyijar...
UJOSS elects Chondok Stephen Magei as coordinator in Unity State
The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) on Thursday conducted elections in Bentiu, Unity State electing Chondok Stephen Magei...
Dozens of soldiers killed in clashes with civilians in Tonj North
Several officers of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) were on Monday confirmed dead after clashes with armed cattle...
Communities displaced during years of conflict reconcile in Unity State
Communities that were displaced during years of conflict in South Sudan’s Panyijiar County of Unity State have reconciled to end...
One person killed and 8 injured in inter-communal violence in Juba.
By Simon Deng One person has been killed and 10 injured in clashes between suspected Murle and Anyuak communities in...
President Kiir declares 3 days of mourning for former Irrigation Minister
President Salva Kiir has declared three days of mourning for the later Water Resources and Irrigation Minister, Manawa Gatkuoth. Body...
Fostering High-quality Partnership and
Embarking on a New Journey of BRICS Cooperation Dear Colleagues, Our world today is living through accelerating changes unseen in...
South Sudanese businesses want access to Djibouti Port 
By Awan Achiek South Sudan is eyeing access to Djibouti Port for imports from the outside world. This was revealed...
Nilepet run from office of president Kiir in violation of law-Says Petroleum Minister
By Ruot George The Ministry of Petroleum is moving to replace the Ministry of Presidential Affairs as the general supervisor...
Eastern Equatoria State government receives a donation from a national NGO
The government of Eastern Equatoria State received at least 16 mattresses and 8 double beds as donation from the EVE...
President Xi Jinping: Business community drives effective BRICS cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said that "the BRICS mechanism is an important cooperation platform for emerging markets and...
President Xi: Anyone who blocks others’ way will only have his own path blocked
By CGTN Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday delivered a keynote speech in virtual format at the opening ceremony of...
South Sudan, Uganda to hold business forum in July
South Sudan and Uganda will hold business forum in July to raise awareness on investment and business opportunities for the...
Official says detained teachers in Lakes state intimidated cashiers
The Minister of General Education and Instruction in Lakes State has admitted arrest of 12 teachers after they threatened and...
South Sudan mulls revising petroleum law to protect local interest
By Simon Deng & Ruot George South Sudan has started wide consultations aimed at revising and reforming it’s Petroleum Act...
Bill in offing to curb pillage of financial resources in South Sudan
South Sudanese political elites are known to live lavish lifestyles attributed to corruption and inside trading deals. This could now...
This World Refugee Day, the right to seek safety is enduringly and urgently important
WRD 2022 – OP-ED – Arafat Jamal, UNHCR representative in South Sudan. Twenty-five years ago, on the banks of the...
China: UN Security Council should lift as soon as possible the arms embargo on South Sudan
——Full text of the Remarks by Amb. Dai Bing, Chinese deputy permanent representative to UN, at the UN Security Council...
Activist calls for release of detained teachers in Lakes
The Coordinator for Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) in Lakes State has called on the State Ministry of Education...
UN mounts pressure on South Sudan parties to complete pending tasks
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has been requested to push parties to the 2018 revitalized peace deal in South...
Government launches national development strategy for 2021-2024
The Ministry of Finance and Planning on Tuesday launched a revised National Development Strategy (NDS) Plan for 2021-2024. Riek Machar,...
Vocational skills transform mindsets of jobless South Sudanese
Some 598 youth who recently acquired critical skills at Multi-Purpose Training Center (MTC) are beaming with smiles and hope for...
Fatal car accident leaves one person dead in Aweil
Police authorities in Aweil confirmed that a fatal car accident has left one person dead in Northern Bahr el Ghazal. ...
Peace brings residents back to Gany Payam after 13 years of displacement
Gany Payam under Koch county was the most populated Payam in Unity State between 2005-2007. Located in Koch county of...
How evacuating Chinese nationals amid gunfire transformed Athaui Deng’s career
Bravery and defiance are some of the outstanding virtues that helped South Sudanese national Athuai Deng Akok to evacuate 120...
ILO tells government to improve working conditions for employees
By Simon Deng The United Nations International Labor Organization (ILO) has advised the transitional unity government to work to improve...
Azande, Balanda ethnic groups initiate peace dialogue
The Azande and Balanda ethnic groups have initiated peace and reconciliation dialogue in Tombura County of Western Equatoria State. The...
Businesswoman encourages widows to join business venture
A famous Malakal businesswoman Mama Nyaunya who owns one of the biggest restaurants in Malakal town of Upper Nile State...
Wang Yi Attends the Launch of the Global Development Report
On June 20, 2022, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended and addressed the launch of the Global Development...
Women trained in business skills and advocacy in Aweil
By Simon Deng More than 20 women in Aweil South County of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have received training...
South Sudan’s irrigation minister dies in Cairo
South Sudan’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Manawa Peter Gatkuoth has passed on in Cairo the capital of Egypt....
NGO commits to eradicate discrimination against persons with disability
The chief executive officer of Light for the World, Rupert Roniger has revealed commitment to eradicate discrimination against persons with...
Kiir, Machar to meet over disagreement on Political Parties Act
President Salva Kiir with five of his Vice Presidents are expected to hold discussion today to try and iron out...
China stresses the need to advance economic globalization amid global crisis
As the world deals with major changes and a pandemic unseen in a century, China has highlighted the importance of...
Advocacy group launches ‘Save the Sudd’ campaign
A concerned group this week has petitioned South Sudanese lawmakers over the illegal exploitation of the Sudd Wetlands and its...
South Sudan mulls mass provision of nationality certificates
Simon Deng The Directorate for Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport and Immigration is considering to kick start mass provision of nationality...
South Sudan pushes for bilateral cooperation with Kuwait
South Sudan’s cabinet on Friday passed the joint commission to speed up the implementation of the bilateral cooperation agreement signed...
Government, IGAD ink protocols on transhumance
South Sudan’s government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has on Friday signed two protocols of transhumance and person movement meant...
Warrap Governor suspends Commissioner over failure to curb insecurity
The Governor of Warrap State has suspended, Brig. General Kuol Akon, Commissioner of Tonj North County over failure to curb...
Government, partners launch consultations ahead of global education summit
South Sudan’s Ministry of General Education and Instruction and the United Nations Development System on Thursday launched consultations in preparation...
South Sudan will not meet HIV/AIDS target by 2030: VP
By Simon Deng The Vice President for Economic Cluster, James Wani Igga on Thursday said South Sudan will not meet...
South Sudanese medics acquire practical surgical skills from Chinese counterparts
South Sudanese medical doctors have for the first time learnt basic practical skills from their Chinese counterparts on conducting major...
South Sudan hosts 343 Sudanese refugees
South Sudan is hosting 343 refugees and asylum-seekers from Sudan, Lt. Gen. Bol John Akot, Commissioner for Commission of Refugees Affairs...
Lobong reiterates need to regulate pastoral movements
The governor of Eastern Equatoria State Louis Lobong has reiterated his call on the national members of parliament to urgently...
UNHCR crowned football champions on World Refugee Day
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugee (UNHCR) football team were on Wednesday crowned champions after beating a refugee football...
Governor Lobong reiterates the need to make laws governing pastoral movements in the country
By Kabaka Quintous Leone The governor of eastern Equatoria state Louis Lobong Lojore has reiterated his call on the national...
South Sudan holds discussion with IGAD on free movement and regulation of livestock
South Sudan’s government officials on Wednesday held discussion with members from the Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) on the protocol...
Oil-dependent South Sudan faces bleak economic prospects: World Bank
Simon Deng The World Bank on Wednesday warned that the economy could weaken further following recent drop in oil production...
UN host football competition to mark World Refugee Day
A team comprised of UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) staff on Wednesday played with the team of refugees in...
Chinese experts start training of South Sudanese on construction of roads and bridges
South Sudanese officials and engineers are currently attending training seminar sponsored by the Chinese government through it’s ministry of commerce...
Pastor to serve prison term over adultery in Western Equatoria
A court in Western Equatoria State on Monday sentenced a local pastor to serve one-year prison term over adultery. Justin...
Aguok community warns members against illegal representation
The Chairman of Aguok Community has warned members of an illegal group within the community to stop false representation and...
USAID to design integrated youth engagement initiative
The United State government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced the design of a new initiative...
WFP suspends food assistance in South Sudan over funding deficit
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has been forced by lack of funds to suspend food assistance in South Sudan as the...
Tax hikes hurt farmers, traders in Renk
Hikes in taxes are making life difficult for farmers and traders operating in Renk in Upper Nile State. Profits for...
Vision Conference calls for global peace dissemination
The peace Vision Conference, an event organized by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), has called on countries...
Jailed ram released from custody, slaughtered by owner
Police in Lakes State confirmed that the ram which was arrested for knocking a 45-year-old woman to death was slaughtered...
SPLM, SPLM/IO parliamentary caucuses urged to cooperate
A civil society activist has urged the parliamentary caucuses of the SPLM and SPLM/IO to shun unnecessary disagreements over the...
South Sudan to set minimum wage for employers
By Simon Deng South Sudan’s government on Monday said will soon be setting up minimum that shall be implemented by...
South Sudan anti-corruption Tzar evicted from office over 7 million SSP debt
The South Sudan Anti-corruption Commission was on Monday evicted from it’s offices in Juba due to failure to pay 7.2...
Wrestling game helps to unify, reconcile warring communities in South Sudan
By Simon Deng Wrestling in South Sudan has catapulted many to legendary status such as Ajang Garang who made his...
Marking transcripts of CPE exams kicksoff
The marking of Certificate of Primary Examination (CPE) papers that had been held up for three months commenced Monday in...
Central Equatoria State to evict its former officials
By Kitab Unango At least 27 former Central Equatoria State’s former government officials including X-governor, Gen. Agustino Jadalla Wani will...
Central bank says high prices due to imported inflation
By Simon Deng The Bank of South Sudan on Friday said the high prices of commodities in the local market...
96,000 people to benefit from $129 million grant from World Bank
At least 96,000 people are expected to benefit from the World Bank’s 129 million U.S. dollars grant aimed at empowering...
UJOSS in Upper Nile for media sensitization workshop
A delegation of the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) led by Secretary-General Majak Daniel is currently in Upper...
Pope cancels trip to Congo and South Sudan due to knee issue
Pope Francis has cancelled a planned July trip to Congo and South Sudan on doctors’ orders due to knee trouble,...
South Sudanese awarded “Ambassador of Silk Road Friendship”
Congratulations to Athuai Deng Akok, the 38-year-old South Sudanese who was awarded title of "Ambassador of Silk Road Friendship" ,...
UNFPA urges government to invest in youth
The government and development partners have been urged to invest in youth to help reduce on high unemployment that is...
IOM denies funding dredging activities along the Nile in Unity State
The UN International Organization Migration (IOM) on Thursday dismissed reports alleging that the agency was bankrolling dredging activities in both...
South Sudan’s youth shunning conflict for agriculture
A boom in agriculture in South Sudan’s northeast is providing much-needed income to the youths, who when idle have often...
GBV court acquits 22-year-old man jailed for defilement
The Gender-Based Violence court in Juba has freed a young man of defilement charges, citing the petitioner's doubtful evidence and...
Lobong calls for political tolerance ahead of 2023 poll
The Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has called on members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) to...
Jonglei Canal resumption faces objection
The government through the national Ministry of Environment and Forestry has objected to the resumption of the Jonglei Canal project....
World Bank renews resilience project worth $110 million
The World Bank on Wednesday reached an agreement with the transitional unity government toextend funding for the community resilience project...
Gov’t halts dredging of water tributaries in Unity state
The Minister of Environment and Forestry Josephine Napwon has ordered officials in Unity state to stop the ongoing dredging activities...
Rumbek reeling from high food prices, fuel shortage
Rumbek town of Lakes State has recently been hit by fuel shortages and soaring food prices revealed officials on Tuesday....
UN warns of looming food crisis in South Sudan
The United Nations Tuesday issued a stark warning of multiple, looming food crises in South Sudan and across the globe....
Farmers in Yei river county decry inadequate rain
Farmers in Yei River County of Central Equatorial State have decried the prolonged period of sunshine characterized by little or...
Gender inequality hindering women’s participation in South Sudan’s Army
The participation of women in the Ghanaian and Rwandan armed forces is motivated by the high-level degree of equality exercised...
South Sudan parliamentary staff go on strike over unpaid wages
Several staff members of the National Transitional Legislative Assembly on Monday went on strike demanding to be paid outstanding arrears...
Calm returns to Pochalla after two-day bloodshed
The Acting County Commissioner of Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) confirmed that calm had returned to his area after two...
Agriculture stagnates in Renk as fuel price shoots up
Renk County in Upper Nile State practices mechanized farming and increasing fuel prices in the country have become a blow...
WFP’s food purchase in South Sudan’s Renk brings peace dividend to residents
By Benjamin Takpiny and Oyet Patrick In South Sudan’s Renk town in the northern part of the country, restaurants, guesthouses,...
National budget should cater to the needs of persons with disabilities
A civil society activist has appealed to the National Legislature to ensure that the national budget provides funding priorities to...
One man’s burden of transforming child war victims
The legacy of war in South Sudan has particularly reflected in the lives of its most vulnerable victims from children...
Kiir, UAE envoy discuss trade
President Salva Kiir and Shakhboot bin Nahyan the United Arab Emirates Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Sunday...
South Sudan scales up response to cholera, meningitis outbreak
South Sudan’s ministry of health said Sunday it has already scaled up its response following the outbreak of cholera in...
CMG launches media action on World Environment Day
Discussion settles on aligning media’s role with other sectors Major news companies of Africa have teamed up with the China...
Eight children drown to death in Bentiu
At least eight children drowned to death in the early morning hours in Bentiu IDP Camp of Unity State as...
Sudan, South Sudan reopen borders after 12 years
South Sudan and Sudan have reopened three border crossing points after nearly 12 years of closure, a senior official said....
Government pledges to improve deteriorating healthcare system
The government has pledged to recover the faltering healthcare system, said John Rumunu, the Director-General for Preventive Health Services during...
Cabinet approves SSP1.3 trillion 2022/2023 budget
The Council of Ministers has passed a budget of 1.3 trillion South Sudanese Pounds for the fiscal year 2022/2023, Michael...
Gov’t accuses Uganda of closing ‘major’ market supply route
The government has accused Uganda of closing a major route to supply commodities to local markets in South Sudan. The...
A High-Level Delegation to Yei Expresses Appreciation for the Positive Impact of the South Sudan Safety Net Project (SSSNP) on People’s Lives
Press Release YEI, June 03, 2022 – A high-level delegation comprising the National and State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security,...
More than 15,500 children out of school in Leer County
At least 15,500 children have dropped out of school due to conflict in Leer County of Southern Unity State. The...
Nearly 9 million South Sudanese face humanitarian crises, UNMISS
An estimated 8.9 million people, more than two-thirds of the South Sudanese population, including 2 million women and 4.6 million...
Multiple taxations to blame for price hike of commodities: Traders
Traders have blamed the price hike for basic commodities such as food, soap and sugar on themultiple taxes levied on...
U.S envoy urges parties to speed up pending tasks as his tenure ends
The United States Envoy in South Sudan has called on the parties in the unity government to speed upimplementation of...
400 households in Magwi County receive donations from SSRC
The South Sudan Red Cross donated non-food items including plastic sheets and soaps among other items to 400 households in...
Adil forms committee to investigate Kajo-Keji execution-style killings
The Governor of Central Equatoria State Emmanuel Adil Anthony has formed a five-member security committee to lead an independent investigation...
British Embassy celebrates platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
The British Embassy in Juba on Wednesday celebrated the 96th anniversary and 70-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. British embassies...
Report pins Western Equatoria minister in land scam
The now-suspended Western Equatoria state Minister of Housing, Land and Public Utilities has been found guilty of dubious dealing in...
Women call for equality in top echelons of decision making
Women leaders are demanding equal representation within the top echelons of decision making. Jenifer Akech, the Representative for the South...
Kajo-Keji protests persistent brutal killings
The Kajo-Keji Community Organization (KCO) has on Wednesday taken to the streets to demonstrate against the frequent killings in the...
Kajo-Keji killings frighten refugees from returning: MP
Some refugees in neighbouring Uganda fear returning to their homes following the recent killing of three civilians in Kajo-Keji County...
Turkish Airlines launches direct flight to South Sudan
Turkish Airlines launched direct flights from Istanbul to Juba, South Sudan on Wednesday June 1, 2022.. There will be three...
Machar, accountants discuss establishment of accounting institute
The delegation from the South Sudan Union of Professional Accountants briefed the First Vice President Dr Riek Machar on their...
Aweil Community welcomes death penalty on rape convict
Aweil East community in Juba has welcomed the death penalty passed on the Sudanese trader convicted of raping a six-year-old...
Juba – Istanbul direct flights to launch on Wednesday
Turkish Airlines has added South Sudan to its flight list, with three flights from Istanbul to the capital Juba to...
Tonj South Commissioner suspended over alleged shooting
The Commissioner of Tonj South County has been suspended for allegedly shooting a resident identified as John Lemon. This comes...
Parliament passes political parties amendment bill
By Awan Achiek Members of the National Transitional Legislative Assembly (TNLA) on Monday passed the Political Parties (Amendment) Bill 2022 into...
Lawmakers demand SSPDF release detainees in Kajo-Keji
By Awan Achiek The Transitional National Legislative Assembly Caucus of Kajo-Keji is demanding for the immediate release of three civilians...
COVID-19: Over 900,000 people vaccinated in South Sudan
More than 900,000 people have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 since April last year when the vaccination campaign commenced in...
Kajo-Keji MPs demand justice for murdered trio
The Members of the Parliamentary Caucus representing Kajo-Keji County in the Central Equatoria State Revitalized Transitional Assembly have called for...
Over 1 million children to suffer malnutrition
The United Nations International Children Education Fund (UNICEF) estimated that about 1.4 million children are projected to suffer from malnutrition...
Aweil court sentences Sudanese trader to death over rape
A court in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State capital, Aweil, has sentenced to death the Sudanese man who raped a...
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu briefs the media on the visit of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to China
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet visited China in late May. On 28 May, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister...
Explanation of Vote by Amb. Zhang Jun, Chinese permanent representative to UN, on the UN Security Council Draft Resolution on Renewing the Sanctions on South Sudan
Madam President, The Security Council sanctions regime on South Sudan is the most controversial of all Security Council sanctions regimes....
UNMISS to engage farmers, herders to end conflict
The United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan said on Friday that it continues engaging the government to explore opportunities...
Majority of South Sudanese ignorant of HIV/AIDS, says official
The HIV/AIDS epidemic could send many young people in South Sudan to their graves while still in their prime if...
HWPL summit calls for greater efforts to promote peace culture
A South Korea-based peace advocate non-profit, Heavenly Culture, World Peace and Restoration of Light (HWPL) held its 9th annual celebration for...
Igga urges NRA to target SSP100 billion in non-oil revenue collection
The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has been urged to set a revenue collection target of 100 billion South Sudanese Pounds...
Eight days left for peace parties to graduate forces
Parties to the 2018 revitalized peace agreement have remained with eight days from now to graduate 83,000 unified forces according...
South Sudan to set up fistula center in main referral hospital
By Awan Achiek South Sudan’s Ministry of Health on Tuesday revealed plans to set up it’s first fistula center within...
Discrepancies cited in South Sudan’s HIV data
South Sudan’s HIV/AIDS data is full of discrepancies, therefore, rendering it inaccurate and unreliable for policymakers. This has been confirmed...
SSPDF implicated in Twic, Abyei conflict
The South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) Division 3 has been accused of stirring violence between the Twic community of...
Central Equatoria seeks private partnership in health as donors pull out
As international donors scale down funding for the health sector, the Central Equatoria State government is now seeking public-private partnership (PPP) to plug...
Red Cross donates mosquito nets, washing soap to inmates
The South Sudan Red Cross has donated 200 mosquito nets and 400 washing soap to 200 inmates in Bentiu main...
Twic, Dinka Ngok warring communities urged to embrace peace
The warring communities of Twic and Ngok Dinka have been advised to end hostilities by the South Sudan Peace and...
Beekeeping becomes gold mine for Rajaf community
The thriving bee keeping sector in Rajaf East of Juba County is fueling hope of transforming livelihoods for many locals...
South Sudanese learn heart resuscitation skills from Chinese doctors
Several South Sudanese students of nursing and midwifery are now very much aware of treating and handling cases of cardiac...
Juba water project to benefit 400,000 households
The Juba water supply project being constructed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will benefit 400,000 households once it...
Liquid Intelligent Technologies eyes internet connectivity expansion in South Sudan
From cloud, and fibre optics to cybersecurity, Liquid Intelligent Technologies has placed itself as South Sudan’s leading and most comprehensive...
Kenya’s Raila urges Kiir, Machar to end animosity
President Salva Kiir and his First Vice President Riek Machar have been advised to end their long-running bickering and instead...
S. Sudan starts counting economic prospects as Freedom Bridge opens
By Simon Deng South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir on Thursday opened the long-awaited Freedom Bridge constructed with grant from Japan...
Lawmaker calls for general census before 2023 poll
The Deputy Speaker for Administration and Finance at the Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Parmena Awerial Aluong has called for a...
“So long, South Sudan!”——Farewell letter from Chinese Ambassador H.E. HUA Ning
Time keeps rolling on just like the flow of water. I am about to end my three-year tenure as Chinese...
Three killed, one abducted in Lobonok
Authorities in Lobonok Payam of Juba County in Central Equatoria State say three people have been killed and an eight-year-old...
Unity State records 130 cholera cases in two weeks
The Unity State Ministry of Health has recorded 130 new cases of cholera outbreak within the first two weeks of...
Fresh cases of sexual violence, killing reported in Unity State
At least five organizations said cases of sexual violence and other forms of inhumane treatment particularly against women, are rife...
Herder demands over $900k as compensation for looted livestock
A cattle keeper whose animals were looted by alleged SPLA-IO forces during the 2016 insurgency in Mundri County of Western...
Bentiu accommodation business centres reopen after eight years
Several accommodation business centers, including Naivasha Hotel, Peace Hotel, and Green Hotel, have been reopened in Bentiu town in Unity...
Nurses, midwives lament professional negligence
Some nurses and midwives in Jonglei State have lamented the dire state of their professions saying they have been neglected....
Scribes told to adapt agenda-setting journalism
Local media professionals have been challenged to frame their reporting around the Agenda Setting Theory of the media to tackle...
South Sudan, Uganda hold talks on immigration
South Sudanese and Ugandan immigration officials on Thursday agreed to work closely on easing the movement of people along their...
Chinese Embassy launches media initiative to promote peace
The Chinese Embassy in South Sudan in partnership with the Ministry of Peacebuilding has launched a media support project aimed...
Ram arrested after killing 40-year-old woman
Authorities in Rumbek East County of Lakes State have apprehended a violent ram that killed a 40-year-old woman Friday. The...
Kiir to form committee to probe Mugali fighting
By Staff Writer President Salva Kiir Mayardit is set to form a fact-finding committee to investigate the ongoing cattle rustling...
Government pumps over $28 million into water reservation scheme
By Staff Writer The government has on Friday approved $28.3 million for the purchase of equipment to help in water...
South Sudan’s government declares cholera outbreak
South Sudan's Ministry of Health has declared Cholera outbreak in Rubkona county, Unity State following confirmation of cholera in eight...
Senior doctor dispels fears over birth control pills
The Director-General for Central Equatoria State Ministry of Health, Dr Gamal Eldin Hassan said using birth control pills does not...
Traffic negligence: the nightmare of Unity State residents
In most states across South Sudan, hunger and climate shocks are some of the major concerns residents struggle to cope...
Checkups introduces subscription plan to ease access to medication
Health organization Checkups Medical Centre has introduced a subscription fee of $120 per year for all potential clients in a...
South Sudan joins regional trade body
South Sudan has been officially admitted to the Horn of Africa Development Initiative, the regional body that aims to foster...
VP Abdelbagi urges students to embrace peace
The Vice President for Service Cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi has urged students to denounce violence and embrace peace in order to...
13 killed in deadly cattle raid in Duk County
Children and women are among the 13 people killed in Wednesday’s attack in Duk County of South Sudan’s restive Jonglei...
Yambio business women decry bad roads, funding deficiency
Some businesswomen in Yambio town of Western Equatoria State have decried the bad state of the road making transportation of...
Yambio businesswomen decry bad roads, funding deficiency
Some businesswomen in Yambio town of Western Equatoria State have decried the bad state of the road making transportation of...
Networking, leisure: why South Sudanese youths frequent tea places
Tea-taking in groups has become a tradition in major cities across South Sudan, including the capital, Juba. This has been...
Exclusive: Juba Monitor’s ownership wrangle unravelled
On April 12, 2022, a Juba-based court ordered Juba Monitor, one of the biggest daily English newspapers in South Sudan...
President Kiir receives list of Command structures from SSOA
South Sudan's president Salva Kiir Mayardit received a list of command structures from South Sudan's Opposition Alliance (SSOA)on Monday President...
No military solution to South Sudan’s problem-president Kiir
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit says his government is committed to cooperating with all peace partners to implement the...
South Sudanese use unity day to rally for peace
After years of war that fractured the social fabric in the youngest nation, South Sudanese from all walks of life...
South Sudan’s little comedian causes laughter and peace on crisis ravaged faces
By Ruot George One sunny afternoon in October 2009, in Juba’s outskirt of Munuki, the family of Victor Gbolo Scopas...
AU urges international community to lift arms embargo on South Sudan
The African Union (AU) is calling on the international community to lift the arms embargo and other sanctions imposed on...
Six killed, 33 injured in Uganda’s deadly suicide attack
The police in Uganda are reporting that a number of people have died following a suicide bombing in the capital...
58 abducted women, children reunite with their families
Fifty-eight women and children who were abducted last year during vicious inter-communal fighting in Jonglei State in South Sudan have...
South Sudan’s Health Ministry oversees graduation of 103 Nurses
South Sudan’s ministry of health has graduated a total of 103 students with diplomas in nursing and midwifery under its...
Kenya Transporters Association warns drivers against entering South Sudan
The Kenya Transporters Association issued a travel advisory on April 2 following what it called, the increased incidences of insecurity,...
Greater Pibor authorities recover abducted children
Authorities in Greater Pibor Administrative Area say they handed over 27 abducted children on Thursday to authorities in different parts...
Uganda issues travel advisory for nationals travelling to South Sudan
The government of Uganda is advising its nationals to exercise extreme caution as they travel to South Sudan; it adds...
South Sudan pays $1.5M to EAC in membership due
The government of South Sudan says it paid $1.5million to the East African Community as membership fees. It confirmed that...
Tax collector to open centres across South Sudan’s states
The Commissioner-General at South Sudan National Revenue Authority, Patrick Mugoya says the taxman is working to improve working relationships with taxpayers. “We want to make...
AstraZeneca vaccine stuck in South Sudan’s store
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine stuck in stores in South SudanThe AstraZeneca covid-19 vaccine is still in medical stores in South Sudan,...
Peace monitor says lack of funds delaying graduation of unified forces
The much-awaited graduation of unified forces to take charge of security during the ongoing transitional period continues to delay due...
Over 2000 civilians killed by communal militias in 2020 – UNMISSS
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) says community-based militias were responsible for 78 per cent of killings and...
South Sudan to Host First-Ever Global Logistics Convention in Juba
By Kidega Livingstone South Sudan is set to host its first-ever Global Logistics Convention 2026, a landmark event aimed at...
Nearly half of the world’s children exposed to at least three overlapping climate threats – UNICEF
UNICEF Drought, extreme heat, and heatwaves are the most prevalent trio of hazards endangering millions of children globally, according to...
Scale of Ebola virus outbreak likely under-estimated – Oxfam
OXFAM Humanitarian response lags behind a month into the largest Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak on record. Only one in five health...
With 7 in 10 refugees living in long-term displacement, UNHCR chief calls for renewed push for solutions
By Sasuk Taban Barham Salih, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, launched the agency’s flagship Global Trends Report today, which reveals global...
Germany Boosts East Africa Ebola Preparedness with €3M Funding Injection
By Sasuk Taban The Government of Germany has committed an additional 3 million Euros to the East African Community (EAC)...
UNICEF Faces US$20.4 Million Funding Gap in US$70.7 Million Emergency Appeal
By Sasuk Taban The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is facing a funding shortfall of US$20.4 million after mobilizing US$50.32...
Government of South Sudan and United Nations commit to support 60,000 displaced people achieve sustainable solutions by end of 2026
The 2nd Steering Committee Meeting on Durable Solutions was convened in Juba bringing the Government, United Nations, partners and donors...
YWCA Urges Juveniles to Prioritize Education
By Agnes Wani & Kidega Livingstone The Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) has encouraged juveniles at Juba Central Prison to...
“Nobody can Force Refugees to Return for Elections” says Prof. Akok
By Patriica John The National Elections Commission (NEC) has clarified that South Sudanese refugees cannot be compelled to return home...
South Sudan faces health emergency pressures
By Sasuk Taban South Sudan continues to face sustained public health emergency pressures driven by multiple disease outbreaks, climate-related shocks,...
Russia – South Sudan: a new milestone in the bilateral partnership with Juba
Russian - South Sudanese ties date back to Moscow's recognition of the independence of the Republic of South Sudan declared...
National Constitutional Review Commission kicks of Civic Education and Public Consultations in Juba
The National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC) has begun civic education and public consultations with national institutions in the capital Juba...
