South Sudan experienced heightened tension on Saturday morning as clashes broke out between government forces and opposition fighters in Yei River County. Both sides provided conflicting reports on the outcome of the skirmish. The Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) and their allies, the National Salvation Front-Thomas Cirillo (NAS-TC), claimed aContinue 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
The Eastern Equatoria State Governor, Louis Lobong Lojore, has reiterated his call for the complete removal of all cattle from Magwi County. Governor Lobong made this appeal during an ordination ceremony at Our Lady of Assumption Parish Catholic Church in Loa on Friday. He expressed concern over the reappearance ofContinue Reading
Hundreds of worshippers assembled at St. Mary Catholic Cathedral in Yambio on Friday to mark the Feast of Holy Mary, Mother of Jesus Christ, a revered celebration in the Catholic Church. During the ceremony, more than 700 members of the Legion of Mary reaffirmed their dedication to following the exampleContinue Reading
The Governor of Lakes State, Rin Tueny Mabor, has officially promoted Cuei-adukan and Abien-ajok Bomas to the status of Payams in Rumbek Central County. This decision was made through a gubernatorial decree, resulting in Rumbek Central County now having a total of 7 Payams. Sultan Lueth Marial Buoc, the ExecutiveContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Kworijik-Luri community in Central Equatoria State has reached out to the government to address escalating insecurity, land conflicts, and the presence of armed cattle herders in their region. A delegation from the community, comprising elders, chiefs, parliamentarians, women, and youth representatives, held a meeting on Thursday withContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Heavy fighting between the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) and the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) in Yei River County has left at least 17 soldiers dead, according to statements from opposition forces. The clashes erupted early on Saturday at around 5:00 a.m. when SPLA-IOContinue Reading
The Minister of Health, Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial, welcomed a delegation from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) for a courtesy visit in her office in Juba. The team, led by Mamman Mustapha, discussed strategies to enhance access to essential healthcare services in South Sudan, with a focus on maternal and childContinue Reading
(AWEIL EAST COUNTY) – A woman is in custody in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State after allegedly stabbing her co-wife to death in a family dispute, according to local officials. The incident took place in Rum-rol, Madhol Payam, Aweil East County, and has left the community in shock. The deceasedContinue Reading
Francis Amin has been chosen as the new president of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), prevailing over incumbent General Augustine Maduot in a significant vote on Friday. In the election held on Friday, Amin secured 26 out of 38 votes, while Maduot received 12. Following his victory, Amin expressedContinue Reading
