Police in Western Bahr el Ghazal State have apprehended eight suspects involved in the possession and distribution of illegal drugs, including marijuana and crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as Bongo and Ice. State Police Commissioner, Major General Abiengo Akol Ayuang, disclosed that among the suspects are six men and two womenContinue Reading
The Minister of Health has announced the appointment of Dr. Harriet Akelo Pasquale as the new Director-General for International Health and Coordination. This appointment, detailed in a ministerial order released on Friday, has been made effective immediately. Dr. Pasquale takes over from Dr. Malek Deng, who has been relieved ofContinue Reading
The governor of Warrap State, Ambassador Bol Wek Agoth, has committed to enhancing the welfare of the army during the enforcement of a state of emergency in the region. Speaking to Division 11 at Majaktiit military barracks, Wek emphasised the importance of improving the living conditions of soldiers to facilitateContinue Reading
(JONGLEI STATE, BOR COUNTY) – The town of Bor has been without electricity for nearly a week following the shutdown of its main power station for scheduled maintenance, leaving residents, businesses and public services struggling to adapt. The blackout which began on Monday has now entered its sixth day. ManyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Fourteen years after gaining independence, South Sudan is still struggling with conflict, political uncertainty and ethnic divisions. As the country edges closer to holding its first democratic elections, the role of the media in peacebuilding and fostering unity has become increasingly important. Yet, many journalists continue to workContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Away from the formal peace tables and political power struggles, South Sudan’s ordinary citizens are quietly shaping their own survival and pathways to peace. Through informal trade networks, traditional mediation, and everyday resilience, communities are challenging the dominance of armed groups and providing alternatives to militarised governance. SinceContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Central Bank of South Sudan and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement on Wednesday, giving Abu Dhabi a role in South Sudan’s monetary operations, including the secure printing of currency. The memorandum of understanding, signed in the presence ofContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Road rehabilitation work has officially started in Yei town, with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) funding and supporting the initiative. The project was launched on Wednesday morning at the county’s main gate, marking the start of repairs on the airport road. Yei RiverContinue Reading
The Government of South Sudan has extended a warm welcome to two separate high-level delegations from the African Union and the Republic of Sudan for official visits aimed at enhancing peace efforts and bilateral cooperation. The African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) delegation was greeted in Juba by AmbassadorContinue Reading
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) have officially received a refurbished military justice and district courthouse at Bilpam Headquarters, thanks to the assistance of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). During the handover ceremony, SSPDF Spokesperson Major General Lul Ruai Koang expressed his optimism that the upgradedContinue Reading
