(Juba) – The mother of a 16 year old girl who was gang raped in Sherikat last week has publicly called on the South Sudanese government to sentence the suspects to death, expressing deep anger and pain over the incident. In an emotional appeal captured in a video shared byContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Coordination Office of Warrap State in Juba has officially relocated from its previous site in Khor-William (Jebel Suk) to a new temporary location along Ministries Road, near the SPLM Secretariat and directly opposite the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This move confirmed on 30 June 2025 by theContinue Reading
(Cuibet County) – At least five people were killed and 15 others injured during a violent outbreak of intercommunal fighting in Cuibet County, Lakes State, on Monday, according to a statement made by Member of Parliament Juol Nomngek in the national assembly. Speaking before parliament, MP Nomngek revealed that theContinue Reading
(Juba) – Dr James Alic Garang, the former Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, has urged young people across Africa, especially university students in South Sudan to take advantage of the growing influence of digital platforms to shape their futures. Speaking during the inauguration of the Ayat Students’ AssociationContinue Reading
(Juba) – A leading civil society activist, Ter Manyang, has urged the government of South Sudan to immediately deploy security forces along the River Nile following a deadly ambush that left 40 traders dead at Shambe Port in Lakes State. The call for action comes after a commercial boat carryingContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Governor of Jonglei State, Riak Gai Kok, has appealed to humanitarian agencies to continue their support as communities in Fangak and Pigi counties suffer from ongoing floods, hunger and displacement. The governor made the call during a meeting with officials from the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), aContinue Reading
(Juba) – Mary Ayen Majok, the First Deputy Speaker of the Council of States, has been elected as the new President of the South Sudan Volleyball Federation (SSVF), following elections held on Saturday during the Federation’s General Assembly. Her election marks a notable crossover from national politics to sports leadership,Continue Reading
(Juba) – Pigi County in Jonglei State is currently facing a serious shortage of goods and essential services as boats that normally supply the region remain grounded due to illegal taxation and harassment by armed groups along the River Nile. The main river route, which connects Juba to Upper Nile,Continue Reading
(Aweil) – James Aguer Alich, a Member of Parliament in the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU), has called on leaders of the Aweil community to organise a special ceremony to honour musicians from neighbouring communities who have praised Aweil in their songs. He made this appeal during theContinue Reading
(Juba) – Veteran South Sudanese-Australian journalist Ajak Deng Chiengkou has unveiled plans to launch a community radio station in Juba that will focus on local voices, traditional knowledge and grassroots storytelling. The station is expected to begin pilot programmes by the end of 2025 and will prioritise broadcasting in localContinue Reading
