(Torit) – The Government of Eastern Equatoria State and the wider South Sudanese public are mourning the death of Hilary Dilang Odwar, a veteran politician and former Minister of Mining, who passed away in Canada after a long illness. Dilang died on Monday, 24 June 2025, at Kitchener Ontario HospitalContinue Reading
(Panrieng) – The government of Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) has approved its budget for the 2025–2026 financial year following a high level Council of Ministers meeting chaired by Chief Administrator Stephano Wieu de Mialek. The meeting held on Friday, 27 June 2025 brought together newly appointed ministers to discuss theContinue Reading
(Panrieng) – The Chief Administrator of the Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA), Stephano Wieu de Mialek, has officially relieved Paulino Jau Thon Deng from his role as Advisor on Political Affairs in a move that marks a significant change within the region’s political leadership. The decision was announced through Administrative DecreeContinue Reading
(Rumbek) – A new multi-year agriculture and climate resilience project has been launched in Lakes State, bringing hope for improved livelihoods, food security, and job creation across four states in South Sudan. The initiative, known as the Green and Resilience Agriculture and Climate Economy (GRACE) project, is a collaboration betweenContinue Reading
(Bor) – More than three weeks after a deadly attack that left at least 13 people dead and over 20 wounded in Jonglei State’s Twic East County, state authorities have confirmed that no arrests have been made and no new security forces have been sent to the affected area. TheContinue Reading
(Juba) – The ongoing house arrest of South Sudan’s First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, has triggered significant concern over the country’s fragile peace agreement and the overall stability of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGONU). On 26 March 2025, during a visit to Aweil in Northern BahrContinue Reading
(Pibor) – Three South Sudanese soldiers were shot dead and one national security officer was wounded in an armed attack on Thursday near a road construction site in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Local officials reported that the gunmen, who were dressed in civilian clothing and riding motorcycles, ambushed theContinue Reading
17–22 Minutes of Daily Global Headlines, Insight, and Breaking News In an age where staying informed is more critical than ever, the BBC World Service’s Global News Podcast continues to be the go-to source for trusted, in-depth coverage of the world’s most pressing stories. Now, listeners can access each episodeContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan’s largest web portal, Amnons.com®, has launched a new live audio news podcast service, delivering timely, reliable, and accessible news updates twice a day on weekdays and once every weekend. The podcast, hosted by a team of experienced South Sudanese journalists and curated editors, features top storiesContinue Reading
(Washington) – U.S. President Donald Trump appears to be shifting his approach toward Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to foreign policy analysts. Observers say Trump has become increasingly unsettled by Putin’s unpredictability and rigid nationalism, prompting a broader reassessment of his strategy in international relations. The move comes as globalContinue Reading
