(BOR COUNTY) – The Bor Community in Jonglei State has expressed concern over reports suggesting the removal of Bor County Commissioner James Gai Makor and the possible appointment of Ateny Pech Arik as his replacement. In a letter sent to Jonglei State Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok on Monday, communityContinue Reading
(TORIT COUNTY) – Governor Louis Lobong has urged church leaders in South Sudan to engage political leaders through private dialogue rather than resorting to public criticism. His call came at the conclusion of a nationwide 70 day prayer campaign held in Torit, Eastern Equatoria, marking the 70th anniversary of theContinue Reading
(RUMBEK CENTRAL COUNTY) – Lakes State Governor Rin Tueny Mabor has announced the creation of two new Payams in Rumbek Central County. The governor elevated Cuei-adukan and Abien-ajok Bomas to Payam status through a gubernatorial decree broadcast on state owned radio on Thursday. The decision increases the number of PayamsContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, has inaugurated the state’s first ever County Commissioners’ and Mayors’ Forum since independence. The event, held in Aweil on Monday, brought together commissioners, mayors, state ministers, traditional leaders and development partners in a five day engagement aimedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has announced a series of reinstatements and new appointments of County Commissioners across different states in South Sudan. The decision was made by Rt. Hon. Oyet Nathaniel Pierino, the Acting Chairman and Commander-in-Chief of SPLM/SPLA-IO, who also serves as theContinue Reading
(RAMCIEL, LAKES STATE) – The Patriotic People’s Party (PPP) has spoken out strongly against reported discussions on the possible relocation of Palestinians to South Sudan. In a statement issued by party spokesperson Biar Akol Cham on behalf of the PPP and the National Parties Alliance (NPA), the opposition group saidContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, presided over the reopening of the State Transitional Legislative Assembly on Monday, 11 August 2025, following a three month recess. The ceremony included the swearing-in of the new Speaker, Abuk Jiel Dhieu, along with seven new legislatorsContinue Reading
(BOR) – The Government of Jonglei State is under growing pressure to resolve disputes surrounding the creation of new local administrative units, after a wave of controversy followed the establishment of nearly 20 Payams and Bomas since July. While some citizens welcomed the restructuring, tensions have escalated in certain areas,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel has returned to Juba after a three day working visit to the United Arab Emirates. Dr. Bol Mel and his delegation were welcomed at Juba International Airport by senior government officials, including the Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater,Continue Reading
The Minister of Information and Communication, Michael Makuei Lueth, has urged the newly elected leadership of the South Sudan Scout Association to reject tribalism and work towards fostering national unity. Makuei’s comments come following the election of new leaders, which saw him retain his position as Chairman of the Board.Continue Reading
