Yei Commissioner Condemns Abduction of Paramount Chief and Aid Workers

(YEI) – The Commissioner of Yei River County, Hon. Emmanuel Taban Seme, has condemned the ambush and abduction of the Paramount Chief of Yei River County and two aid workers, which occurred on 7 July 2025 along the Yei–Maridi road. The kidnapping took place approximately 7 miles from Yei, asContinue Reading

(TURALEI) – A violent mob attack during a Seventh day Adventist (SDA) Church service in Turalei Payam, Warrap State, has left at least eleven worshippers hospitalised and the church building destroyed. The incident took place on Saturday in Twic County. According to Pastor William Wol Adewun Paduol, Director of InformationContinue Reading

China, South Sudan Hold Talks on Consular Protection

JUBA) – The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in South Sudan convened a “Tripartite Mechanism Meeting” on Thursday, 26 June 2025, focusing on consular protection and practical cooperation between China and South Sudan. The event brought together more than 50 participants from South Sudanese government agencies, Chinese enterprisesContinue Reading

OPINION New Governor, Old Problems Leadership Test for Central Equatoria - Taban Andrew John

On behalf of myself as a citizen of South Sudan, and a proud son of Central Equatoria in particular, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Your Excellency, General Rabi Munjung Emmanuel, on your recent appointment as Governor of Central Equatoria State by His Excellency the President. This distinguished appointment reflectsContinue Reading

Kajo-Keji County Hands Over Civilians Mistaken for Rebels to Uganda

(KAJO-KEJI) – Authorities in Kajo-Keji County of Central Equatoria State handed over two Ugandan nationals to their counterparts in Moyo District, Uganda, on Thursday, 3 July 2025. The exchange is part of an ongoing cross border cooperation between South Sudan and Uganda aimed at enhancing regional security and addressing concernsContinue Reading

Border Trade Frozen as Travellers Abandon Morobo-Yei Road Over Ambushes

(MOROBO) – Traders and passengers using the Kaya–Morobo–Yei Road in Central Equatoria State are calling on the South Sudanese government to urgently improve security along the main highway that links South Sudan to Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Their appeal follows a series of violent ambushes in MoroboContinue Reading