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South Sudan launches training manual to combat human trafficking

South Sudan has launched a new training manual aimed at strengthening the capacity of law enforcement officers to combat human…

18 hours ago

W. Equatoria Governor’s Press Secretary reflects on his arrest

Following his release from detention in Juba, the Press Secretary to the Governor of Western Equatoria State, Alex Daniel Digi,…

18 hours ago

Kiir departs for Tanzania to attend EAC Summit

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir departed this morning for Arusha, Tanzania, to attend the 24th Ordinary Summit of the East…

19 hours ago

Opinion| Communication tariff hikes in South Sudan: An Infringement on rights

In South Sudan, communication is not just a convenience but a lifeline. In a country struggling with fragile infrastructure and…

19 hours ago

Lawyer detained in Aweil West County

Aweil-based lawyer Isaac Deng Athian was detained on Thursday following an order from Aweil West County Court Judge Garang Mangok…

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South Sudan security detains The Dawn editor

Emmanuel Monychol Akop, the Editor-in-Chief of The Dawn Daily English Newspaper, was detained by South Sudan’s National Security Service (NSS)…

20 hours ago

Juba: Women’s political participation faces setback, report warns

A report by the Center for Inclusive Governance, Peace, and Justice (CIGPJ) has highlighted a significant decline in the implementation…

2 days ago

Payam administrator arrested in Leer County

A Payam administrator was arrested after a dispute with SPLA-IO generals over his duties in Adok Payam, located in Leer…

2 days ago

Wau: Leprosy sufferers face dire hardships as aid dries up

People affected by leprosy in Agok Centre, located in Western Bahr el Ghazal state, said they are enduring severe hardships…

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Abyei’s status stalemate fuels anxiety, says local official

Authorities in the Abyei Administrative Area have raised concerns over the continued delay in determining the final status of the…

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Juba: Foreign ministry confirms assault on envoy in US

The South Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it was aware of an incident in which the country’s Ambassador…

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Kiir launches probe into shootout at ex-spy chief’s home

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir on Thursday night formed a five-member committee to investigate last week’s shootout at the home…

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Rumbek court sends 3 girls to jail for stealing goats

A court in Rumbek Town, Lakes State, has sentenced three girls to one year and three months in prison, along…

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SSPDF warns officers against involvement in politics

The leadership of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) issued a stern warning on Thursday to military officers from…

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Visually impaired student Reece gets $150 boost for CSE exams

Johnson Reec Mading, a 28-year-old visually impaired student preparing to take the Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) exams, which are…

3 days ago

Group of politicians announces ouster of FPD leader Changson

Higher Education Minister Gabriel Changson Chang has been ousted as leader of the Federal Democratic Party (FDP), a group of…

3 days ago

Commissioner survives RPG attacks on Tambura home

Mathew Mabenge, the County Commissioner of Tambura County in Western Equatoria State, said he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on…

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First-ever sports financing conference underway in Juba

South Sudan hosted its first-ever Sports Financing Conference in Juba on Wednesday, aiming to secure funding to enhance sports development…

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Gov’t collects SSP 47 billion monthly through digital system: Makuei

South Sudan’s Minister of Information Michael Makuei Lueth revealed on Wednesday that his ministry has played a key role in…

3 days ago

Lafon: Carter Center given 3-day ultimatum over dispute

The Kor community, a Pari subtribe in Lafon County, Eastern Equatoria State, has issued a three-day ultimatum for the Carter…

3 days ago

Akobo on high alert following deadly attacks

Authorities in Akobo County, Jonglei State, said they have bolstered security measures following a deadly attack and the abduction of…

3 days ago

Recent Juba gunfire ‘unfortunate,’ says peace monitor

The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), a peace monitoring body under a 2018 peace deal in South Sudan,…

4 days ago

Recent Juba gunfire ‘unfortunate,’ says peace monitor

The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), a peace monitoring body under a 2018 peace deal in South Sudan,…

4 days ago

Makuei defends telecom tariff hike, blames currency decline

South Sudan’s Minister of Information, Communications, and Postal Services has defended the recent increase in telecommunication tariffs, attributing the hike…

4 days ago

German Embassy invests in youth with new basketball court in Juba

The German Embassy in Juba has announced a new partnership with the Grass Roots Empowerment and Development Organization (GREDO) to…

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Civil-military dialogue underway in Yei River County

A three-day civil-military dialogue began on Tuesday in Minyori Boma, Yei River County, with the aim of strengthening relations between…

4 days ago

Opinion | Building South Sudan’s future: Youth as the pillars of unity

South Sudanese youth, who account for over 70% of the population, are not merely the promise of tomorrow—they are the…

4 days ago

Wau residents outline top priorities for new governor

Residents of Wau town in Western Bahr el Ghazal State are calling on the newly appointed governor, who arrived in…

4 days ago

Governors’ Forum to review peace implementation: minister

The 8th Governors’ Forum, which kicked off in Juba on Tuesday, is set to review progress on the implementation of…

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Veteran Jonglei MP Mabor Bol dies aged 65

Peter Mabor Bol, one of the most senior members of the Jonglei State Legislative Assembly, has passed away at the…

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SSPDF says probe into Juba-Nimule highway attack is ongoing

The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) said they have launched an investigation into the killing of three passengers and…

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SSPDF denies claims of military tension

The South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) has denied circulating rumors that suggested Military Intelligence (MI) Chief, General Stephen Marshall,…

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Girls in Bor take a stand against GBV through volleyball

Jonglei State joined the global community in marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in South Sudan.…

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