(JUBA) – Twelve suspects, including a member of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), have been arrested in Gumbo Sherikat during a police operation aimed at dismantling a criminal network accused of armed robbery and property crimes. According to Major General James Monday Enoka, spokesperson for the National PoliceContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), will officially launch a $14.31 million (approximately 65.8 billion South Sudanese Pounds) project on 22 July 2025 aimed at enhancing non oil revenue collection and accountability through the establishment of a new training institution.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – A senior officer in the South Sudan National Police Service, Major General Dr Stephen Warkozi, is recovering from gunshot injuries following an armed attack on his home in Gudele 2, Juba, on Sunday night. His daughter and brother were also injured in the incident, which police believe wasContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A specialist in disability and inclusion with Girls’ Education South Sudan (GESS) has urged families to enrol children with special needs in school, highlighting that thousands remain at home despite support systems being available. Lily Riko, a specialist working with the GESS programme, said that while over 20,000Continue Reading
(YAMBIO) – The government of Western Equatoria State has officially approved a new tax schedule aimed at reviving internal revenue systems and ensuring greater financial stability, after years without a formal budget or tax guide. The decision was reached on Thursday during an extraordinary session of the Council of Ministers.Continue Reading
(NAIROBI) – South Sudanese students studying at the University of Nairobi visited the South Sudan Embassy in Kenya on Thursday, where they held discussions with Ambassador Anthony Kon, the newly appointed Head of Mission. The delegation, representing the wider South Sudanese student community in Kenya, delivered a formal letter congratulatingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Garang Mathew Jok, a South Sudanese man once known for supporting monogamy, has stirred widespread discussion across social media after announcing his second marriage in a bold Facebook post. The post, made on Tuesday, featured Jok using football related language to introduce his new wife. “New season, newContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has once again called on armed and political groups still outside South Sudan’s peace process to accept dialogue and reconciliation, urging them to join in the effort to restore national unity. Speaking at the official reopening of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) onContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Environment for Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Garang Chan Atak, has announced a series of government led initiatives aimed at increasing food production and improving food security in the region. Speaking to the media this week, Minister Chan emphasised the state government’sContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Speaker of South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba, has revealed that at least 15 Members of Parliament (MPs) have died since April 2024, most of them reportedly due to treatable medical conditions. Speaking at the reopening of the Assembly on Wednesday, SpeakerContinue Reading
