(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Yei has called on the local government to remove armed Ambororo cattle herders from Tore Payam before the rainy season begins. Bishop Levi Marandulu Yepete stated that the presence of many herders is creating a security risk and causingContinue Reading
(LAINYA COUNTY) – The Commissioner of Lainya County, Robert John Lasu, has reported that the presence of armed Ambororo cattle herders in several villages is now a major security issue. During a detailed security meeting with the State Governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, on Thursday, Commissioner Lasu explained a firm planContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – The Juba Electric Distribution Company, known as JEDCO, has announced an extension of its emergency maintenance work for several more weeks. This decision was made to allow technicians to complete essential improvements to the power system. JEDCO stated that its team and technical partners are working atContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, met with the United States Ambassador to South Sudan, Michael Adler, on Tuesday. The meeting in Juba focused on making trade relations stronger and building deeper economic links between the two countries. Both officials used the talk toContinue Reading
(KIGALI, RWANDA) – The Director General of the South Sudan National Bureau of Statistics has held a high level meeting with the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda in Kigali. This visit focused on building a new partnership to help South Sudan improve its national data systems. During the talks,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Director General of the National Bureau of Statistics, Dr August Mayai, has formally opened the National Agriculture Census. During the event, Dr Mayai explained that as South Sudan works towards lasting peace and wealth, the improvement of the farming sector remains essential. He stated that a modernContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Central Equatoria State Security Committee confirmed on Tuesday that the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces have regained full control of Panyume in Morobo County. The military action followed an early morning attack by forces belonging to the SPLA IO. Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony led a security meetingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Several international missions in South Sudan have expressed deep concern following a rise in military conflict in Jonglei and Eastern Equatoria. The embassies of Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States released a joint statement on 20 January 2026 addressingContinue Reading
(OPINION/Franko Lokunyume) – Good morning to the people of Central Equatoria State. My heart was filled with joy when I saw the videos and photos from the recent Mundari Cultural Festival. It was a powerful display of unity. I offer my congratulations to the leaders of Terekeka and Central EquatoriaContinue Reading
(OPEN LETTER) – I would like to begin by thanking the Commissioner for his decision to relieve me of my duties as the Press Secretary in his office on Monday, 19 January 2026. I have accepted this decision positively as a part of the standard transition in public service. JustContinue Reading
