Police in Western Equatoria State have announced the arrest of five suspects in connection with the killing of a senior education official who was fatally shot at his home earlier this month. Peter Michael Mbia, the director general of the Ministry of General Education and Instruction in the state, wasContinue Reading
A recent training session conducted by local NGO Bridge for Social Service (BRISS) in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) saw 35 Warrap State journalists gather at Salam Hotel in Kuajok town to enhance their reporting skills in conflict areas. Themed “Peace and Community Cohesion,” the one-day workshopContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Francis Amin Michael has been elected as the new President of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), marking his return to the position after previously serving between 2017 and 2021. The election took place during the 4th Elective Extra Ordinary Congress held on Friday at the Bank ofContinue Reading
(SOUTHERN NAMIBE, ANGOLA) – South Sudan narrowly lost to hosts Angola 66-64 on Saturday evening, ending their direct path to the AfroBasket 2025 quarterfinals and pushing them into the Classification Round. The game was played at the Welwitschia Mirabilis Arena in Moçâmedes, where a packed local crowd backed Angola toContinue 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) – Following a peaceful and competitive vote on 16 August 2025, the Kakwa community in South Sudan has elected Isaac Dada Lemi as its new leader. Lemi emerged victorious with 191 votes, surpassing his opponent, Hon Jacob Aligo, a current Member of Parliament and Minister of Peace Building, whoContinue Reading
(NIMULE, MAGWI COUNTY) – Vice President Josephine Lagu Yanga has officially inaugurated the newly established Nimule Municipality, marking a historic moment as the town gains municipal status. Nimule, located in Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria State, sits at the busy border with Uganda. It is one of South Sudan’s mostContinue Reading
(WAU, JUR RIVER COUNTY) – The governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, Emmanuel Primo Okello, has instructed local authorities and security forces in Jur River County to act swiftly to stop the growing cases of looting along the Wau-Tonj Road. Speaking on Wednesday during the handover of a multipurposeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Reports continue to circulate that South Sudan and Israel have discussed the possible resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza in the East African nation, despite official denials from Juba. According to a report published by Reuters on Friday, three separate sources with direct knowledge of the matter said theContinue Reading
(GREATER PIBOR ADMINISTRATIVE AREA) – For generations, Greater Pibor has been a land rich in cultural traditions, where communities celebrate identity through ceremonies, spiritual practices, and distinctive attire. Yet alongside these positive customs, cycles of cattle raiding, sexual violence, and child abduction have left deep scars. These harmful practices, oftenContinue Reading
