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Rampant Fire Outbreaks in Northern Bahr El Ghazal—A Call for Urgent Fire Safety Measures.

The fire that erupted at Malualkhon Market in Aweil East County this morning serves as yet another stark reminder of the growing fire hazard facing Northern Bahr El Ghazal state. While the cause of this latest fire remains unknown, the devastating impact

March 18, 2025

Civil Society Call for Release of Their Leaders

Intrepid South Sudan has called for immediate release of detained civil society leaders in Aweil. Executive Director of Intrepid South Sudan, Bol Deng Bol called for immediate release of three leaders of Northern Bhar El Gazel Civil Society Network detained by National

March 13, 2025

Politics·Top Stories

SPLM-IO trashes alleged Vice President’s arrest

The acting Press Secretary in the Office of the First Vice President, Puok Both Baluang has rubbished alleged arrest of Dr. Riek Machar, terming it as ‘concocted’ and ‘does not hold water. He made this clarification after Garang John, a former SSBC

March 12, 2025

Health·Top Stories

How GBV, Mental Health taboo exacerbate suicide among women in S. Sudan

The highest cases of suicides among Warrap women prompted the UN Mission in South Sudan to convene a debate on taboo-laden mental health issues. To UN, at least four suicides were reported in February alone; the heartbreaking instances are aggravated by the

March 12, 2025

News·Top Stories

South Sudan is safe – Gov’t retorts U.S on travel advisory

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has assured the international community that the situation in South Sudan is calm and secure. This assurance comes after the United States ordered all its non-emergency staff in South Sudan to leave, amid rising

March 12, 2025

Politics·Top Stories

Vice President’s allies deny blocking evacuation of stranded SSPDF soldiers.

The office of the first Vice President Dr Riek Machar has denied claims that SPLM/A-IO has been hindering the evacuation of SSPDF soldiers in Akobo County of Jonglei State. Speaking on Monday during a press conference, acting secretary in the office of

March 11, 2025

News·Top Stories

Uganda deploys special forces to South Sudan Capital.

Uganda Military Chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba on Tuesday announced a deployment of Uganda special forces to Juba, South Sudan. On his official X account, formally Twitter, General Muhoozi has said an attack on South Sudan’s presidency is an attack on Uganda “As

March 11, 2025

Sports·Sports·Top Stories

United confirms ambition to build a new stadium

Manchester United has thrown its support behind the Government’s growth agenda by announcing its intention to pursue a new 100,000-seater stadium as the centrepiece of the regeneration of the Old Trafford area. The stadium, and wider regeneration project, have the potential to

March 11, 2025

News·Top Stories

New Governor of Jonglei State, Dr. Riek sworn in.

Dr. Riek Gai Kok was on Monday sworn in as the governor of Jonglei State. Dr. Riek, a former national minister of health and a member of SPLM replaces Mahjoub Biel, a member of the National Democratic Movement (NDM), a critical part

March 10, 2025

News·Top Stories

Assistant Chief of Defense forces refutes defection to SPLM-IO claims.

The Assistant Chief of Defense forces for Mobilization and Disarmament Lieutenant General Johnson Olony has refuted the allegation of his defection to Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In Opposition (SPLM-IO). Earlier this month, rumors circulated on the media that he had defected to

March 10, 2025

Opinion·Top Stories

Amplifying Misinformation and Divisive Rhetoric Among Citizens.

While offering opportunities for communication and connection, Social media is often misused, allowing egos and abusive sentiments to flourish. In the context of Juba, the platform had led to a rapid spread of misinformation and divisive rhetoric that exacerbate social tensions particularly

March 10, 2025