New irrigation pumps help farmer groups to increase their vegetable production Juba
Juba, 18.03.2025. On 04. and 12. March 2025 respectively, a farmers group in Magwi County and a farmer’s cooperative in Yei River County received an irrigation pump each to improve their challenging farming during dry season. The pumps were handed over by GIZ South Sudan as part of their project “Community-Driven Rural Development (CDRD). This […]
South Sudan Declares MPOX Outbreak
By Deng Ghai Deng The South Sudan Ministry of Health has officially declared an outbreak of MPOX, with the first confirmed case reported in the capital, Juba. The announcement was made by James Hoth Mai, the Acting National Health Minister, on Friday, February 6, 2025. The confirmed case, identified in a 31-year-old Ugandan national residing […]
Jonglei Governor Orders House Arrest of Minister Mamer Ruk Amid Security Concerns
Isaac Mamer Ruk By Deng Ghai Deng Governor Mahjoub Biel Turuk of Jonglei state has issued a directive for the house arrest of Isaac Mamer Ruk, the state’s Minister for Land and Housing, citing his involvement in activities deemed to be jeopardizing the peace and security of the state. In a letter dated January 22, […]
Over 400 Escapees Recaptured After Breaking Out from Military Detention Facility in Juba
South Sudan Police Spokesperson Col. John Kassara Koang Nhial- Courtesy More than 400 suspects have been recaptured after escaping from a military detention facility in South Sudan earlier on Wednesday, according to the South Sudan National Police.Colonel John Kassara, the police spokesperson, confirmed that both police and military forces fired guns into the air in […]
Drunk police officer arrested for freeing prisoners to celebrate New year
A Zambian police officer has been arrested after allegedly becoming intoxicated and freeing more than a dozen prisoners to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The 13 suspects had been in detention near Kanyama, in the country’s south, facing charges including assault, affray and theft. None of the suspects returned. The Zambia Police Service said Detective Inspector […]
Bor Residents Celebrate Christmas Without Worries, Thank Police for Ensuring Safety
By Deng Ghai Deng The Christmas celebrations in Bor were celebrated in a peaceful and calm manner, with no reports of accidents or violence on the 24th and 25th of December. Christians in the area took part in street marches, gathered for prayers in churches, and spent time with family in homes and hotels, all […]
Christmas Spirit Shines in Bor Amid Economic Struggles
Bishop Ruben Akurdid By Deng Ghai Deng Despite mounting economic difficulties, growing inflation, and widespread hunger, South Sudanese in Bor have found ways to come together in faith to celebrate the birth of Christ this Christmas season. At Saint Andrew’s Cathedral in Bor, about 5,000 faithful gathered to mark the birth of Jesus Christ, with […]
Jonglei Governor Suspends Finance Minister Following Two-Year-Old Impeachment
Suspended Jonglei Finace minister Abraham Yuek By Deng Ghai Deng Jonglei State Governor Mahjoub Biel has officially suspended Minister of Finance, Planning, and Investment Abraham Riek Yuek after he lost a vote of no confidence in August 2022. Yuek’s impeachment stemmed from a failure to adequately address concerns regarding the delayed passage of the state […]
UN report: Arbitrary arrests and detentions remain serious concern in South Sudan
Arbitrary arrests and ensuing detention of civilians remain a serious human rights concern in South Sudan, according to a joint report by the UN Human Rights Office and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Some 1,140 civilians were arbitrarily arrested and then detained for varying periods between January 2023 to May this year – among […]
Kiir Tells New CDF Gen. Nang to Professionalize SSPDF for National Defense
The newly appointed Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Paul Nang Majok, speaks at his reception ceremony at Bilpam in Juba on Thursday, December 12, 2024. | Credit | PPU By Deng Ghai Deng President Salva Kiir has instructed the newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the South Sudan People’s Defence Force (SSPDF), Gen. […]