The commissioner of Akobo County in South Sudan’s Jonglei State has rejected his suspension by Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok, calling the move unsubstantiated. Commissioner Puok Nyang Tutjiek, a member of Riek Machar’s SPLM-IO party, was suspended over the weekend. The decision comes amid heightened tensions following the house arrest of Machar, the first vice […]
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Pope Francis dies at the age of 88
Pope Francis died Monday at his Vatican residence. He was 88. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the pope’s death from the Casa Santa Marta. Francis died at 7:35 a.m., Farrell said. “With deep sorrow, I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” Farrell said. “His entire life was […]
Episcopal Church accuses Central Equatoria government of land grabbing
The Rev. Paul Samuel Paul, parish priest of St. Stephen Episcopal Church in Munuki, accused Central Equatoria State on Sunday of demolishing church buildings in an attempt to seize the land. Speaking to congregants, Paul condemned the state government’s recent demarcation of the property as unlawful. He said the church, established in 1965, was granted […]
Tumaini Peace Initiative
Tumaini Peace Initiative: The leaders of government and opposition delegations to the Tumaini initiative are currently co-chairing discussions on the root causes of the conflict in South Sudan.
South Sudan Football Associate reacts to incidents at Koryom Vs Kator game
The South Sudan Premier League Organizing Committee will hold a very important meeting tomorrow, Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the SSFA General Headquarters in Rock City, Nyakorun West. The meeting’s agenda is to review the incident that occurred during the second match played today (Sunday) between Koryom FC of Bor and Kator […]
South Sudan lifts suspension of Facebook and TikTok
South Sudan authorities have lifted the temporary ban on Facebook and TikTok, which was imposed last week following the circulation of videos depicting the alleged killings of South Sudanese nationals in Sudan. The graphic images, which sparked violent protests and retaliatory killings across the country, have been removed from the social media platforms, the National Communications Authority […]
Communal Violence in Eastern Equatoria
Recent clashes between cattle herders and farming communities in Eastern Equatoria State have resulted in at least 35 fatalities. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has expressed deep concern over the escalating violence and is urging all parties to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue to address the root causes of the conflict.
South Sudan Resumes Oil Production Amid Economic Struggles
After nearly a year-long suspension due to regional conflicts, South Sudan has resumed oil production. Operations have restarted at the Dar Petroleum Operating Company, a significant move aimed at revitalizing the nation’s economy. The government is cautiously optimistic about this development, recognizing the critical role of oil revenues in addressing financial challenges.