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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

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President Salva Kiir sack Ruweng Chief Administrator amids regional Unrest

South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Ruweng chief administrator Top Monyluak. Monyluak held the position from May 2024 and had been removed less than a year into his term, though the announcement did not provide specific reasons for his dismissal.

April 4, 2025

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“President Kiir is committed to honoring 2018 peace deal.” Says VP Taban

The Vice President and the Chairperson of Infrastructure cluster Taban Deng Gai has reiterated President Salva Kiir commitment toward the implementation of 2018 Peace agreement. According to the statement extended to the media, VP Gai made the remark while meeting Ethiopian’s Ambassador,

April 4, 2025

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Death toll in Abiemnom attack rises to 36

The death toll from recent attack in Abiemnom County of Ruweng Administrative Area (RRA) has risen to 36 from the previous an early count of 29. On Wednesday, youth from Mayom County in Unity State attacked Abiemnom county of RAA leaving 27

April 4, 2025

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Civil Society calls on Museveni, AU panel to address 2018 peace obstacles

South Sudan Civil Society have called on Uganda president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the African Union panel of wise to address obstacles to the 2018 peace agreement. After reports of tension between parties to the 2018 peace agreement including the recent incident

April 4, 2025

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South Sudan Govt briefs Diplomatic corps, ensure Nation’s stability

South Sudan Foreign Affairs Minister Ramadan Mohammed Abdallah has briefed the Diplomatic Corps and representatives of UN agencies on the current status of peace implementation. In his address to diplomats on Wednesday, Minister Gocreiterated government commitment in the implementation theRevitalized Agreement on

April 3, 2025

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Museveni arrives in Juba to meet President Kiir for Bilateral talks

Following the house arrest of Dr. Riek Machar the chairperson and commander in Chief of Sudan People Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO), several called have been made by African countries in order to resolve the misunderstanding. While SPLM/IO officials viewed Dr. Machar

April 3, 2025

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Jonglei Governor appoints Akur Majeep as new Secretary General

The Governor of Jonglei State, Dr. Riek Gai Kok, has appointed the Chairperson of the Bor Community Youth Association in Juba, Counsel Kur Ayuen Kou, as the new Secretary General of the state government. The appointment of Kur who is also

April 3, 2025

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Union of Journalists engages stakeholders on Health Insurance

The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) has embarked on initiatives aimed at achieving successful establishment of a health insurance unit for Journalists. According to the statement extended to the media, the Union this week met with media stakeholders including managers

April 3, 2025

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Fire at Ministry of Lands contained, no casualties

A fire broke out on Wednesday morning at the the National Minister for Land, Housing, and Urban Development, resulting in significant damage to the premises but thankfully causing no injuries. An official from the Ministry confirmed that the blaze was ignited by

April 3, 2025

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SPLA-IO personnel staged a mass exodus to President Kiir’s camp over alleged Nepotism and lack of direction

Army personnel allied to the Sudan Peoples’ Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLA-IO) under Dr. Riek Machar to staged mass exodus from to the South Sudan Peoples’ Defense Forces (SSPDF) Under president Salva Kiir. About one thousand, one-hundred and four (1,104) SPLA-IO personnel

April 2, 2025