(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – More than 1,000 residents flocked to the Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Immigration in Yei River County on Friday as authorities officially launched the distribution of newly processed South Sudan national identity cards and Pass ports. The exercise follows the arrival of more than 4,000 nationalContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Concerns have been raised over the enforcement of a recent county directive after large numbers of teenagers reportedly attended an Independence Day celebration at an entertainment venue in Yei River County, despite a standing ban on underage entry into clubs and discos. The event held atContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has praised security forces for ensuring peaceful and orderly Independence Day celebrations across the state. Speaking on Friday at the State Government General Secretariat in Juba while receiving security briefings following the July 9 celebrations, Governor Adil commended the security apparatusContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Two humanitarian workers employed by the Yei-based national humanitarian and development organization, Mugwo Development Organization (MDO), have been released after spending a night in captivity following their abduction along the Yei–Kaya Road earlier this week. According to a statement from MDO, the two staff members wereContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on South Sudanese citizens to remain united and actively participate in the country’s democratic process as preparations intensify for the December 2026 elections. Speaking during celebrations marking the country’s independence anniversary at the Presidency in Juba, President Kiir urged citizens to continueContinue Reading
(JUBA) — The leader of the United South Sudan Party (USSP), Paulino Lukudu Obede, said Wednesday that his party is committed to attaining political power through peaceful democratic processes, rejecting violence and military means as a path to government. Speaking at the opening of a one-day party indoctrination workshop inContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY)—Authorities in Yei River County on Wednesday destroyed an unspecified quantity of seized marijuana, locally known as ‘bangi’, as part of an ongoing campaign to curb drug abuse and trafficking in the area. County officials, security agencies, and representatives of local media witnessed the exercise. Speaking during theContinue Reading
(JUBA)-South Sudan’s National Security Service (NSS) said a fire that engulfed part of its headquarters, commonly known as the “Blue House,” was likely caused by an electrical fault, and no casualties were reported. In a statement issued Wednesday, the NSS said the fire broke out at approximately 12:15 a.m. atContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Emmanuel Christian University (ECU) says its growing coffee project is serving as more than an agricultural venture, providing students with practical skills, leadership training and opportunities for community transformation. The university describes the ECU Coffee initiative as a “living classroom” where students gain hands-on experience inContinue Reading
In the sweltering heat of Juba’s lunch hours, the conversation has shifted. Whether gathered around tea stalls or seated in air-conditioned offices, workers across the capital are increasingly engaged in one persistent and tense discussion: the National Social Insurance Fund (NSIF). The Ministry of Labour’s latest push to enforce mandatoryContinue Reading
