SSPDF Gives 24-Hour Ultimatum to Pibor Armed Youth Advancing on Jonglei to Disperse, or Face Aerial Military Action
By Deng Ghai Deng The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to heavily armed youth reportedly advancing from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) towards Jonglei State, warning of possible military action if the group fails to disperse. According to a letter dated April 10, 2025, and seen by this […]
US-Based Company to Establish Irrigation Schemes Along Jonglei Canal to Boost Agriculture
A US-based South Sudanese company, Kuch Universal Limited, is poised to revolutionize agriculture in South Sudan by establishing irrigation schemes along the Jonglei Canal. The company’s innovative plan aims to enhance farming, especially during the dry season, benefiting local farmers and stimulating economic growth. The company, with its team of investors, has submitted a proposal […]
SSPDF Announces Ban on Unauthorized Firearm Movement and Mandates Registration of All Firearms
By Staff Writer The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has issued a significant directive regarding the movement and registration of firearms in the country. According to an order announced on Monday, the SSPDF has implemented a ban on unauthorized movement of firearms, requiring individuals or units to present an authenticated Departure Order if they […]
SHEC and UNMISS Hold Consultative Meeting to Strengthen Electoral Awareness in Jonglei State
A photo of the participants by Majok Guet By Majok Guet Kuol Bor, South Sudan – March 26, 2025 The State High Electoral Commission (SHEC) of Jonglei State, in collaboration with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), held a one-day consultative meeting in Bor with civil society organizations, women’s groups, and youth representatives. […]
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 […]