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Eye Radio Journalist Emmanuel Akile Remembered South Sudan’s Minister of Health, Sarah Cleto Rial, has described the late senior Eye Radio journalist Emmanuel Joseph Akile as a distinguished and widely appreciated media professional, according to a condolence message addressed to Eye Media’s Chief Executive Officer (Eye Radio). Akile was a long-serving presenter on Eye Radio’s flagship programme, The Dawn Show. He died on December 30, 2025, at a hospital in Gudele after a short illness, the statement said (Eye Radio). Condolence Message From Minister Sarah Cleto Rial In her message, Minister Rial said Akile’s passing represents a major loss for…

IMF Projections Put South Sudan at the Top South Sudan is projected to rank among Africa’s highest-inflation economies in 2025, with price growth nearing 100%, according to IMF projections and related economic data (Eye Radio; IMF). The figures point to intense pressure on household budgets and business costs. Currency Depreciation and Import Dependence in Focus Economic observers link the surge to sharp currency depreciation and heavy reliance on imports, which can transmit external price shocks quickly into domestic markets (Eye Radio). The same reporting highlights prolonged instability as a factor weakening confidence in the local currency. Structural Constraints and Domestic…

Juba caucus meeting signals SPLM election readiness The SPLM National Secretariat held a joint meeting of its caucuses in Juba on Tuesday, projecting momentum around the electoral calendar and legislative work linked to the vote. Officials framed the gathering as a practical step to consolidate party direction ahead of the next phase of the transition. Senior party figures and members discussed political, organisational and legislative priorities. According to participants, the focus was on strengthening internal cohesion, encouraging dialogue, and aligning preparations for the elections within the existing roadmap. James Wani Igga urges fundraising for SPLM congresses The meeting was chaired…

South Sudan 2026 Humanitarian Response Plan Unveiled The United Nations has presented South Sudan’s 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan, warning that humanitarian conditions remain severe. More than 10 million people are expected to need some form of assistance this year, according to figures shared during the launch (OCHA). The plan was presented Tuesday in Juba by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. It seeks more than USD 1 billion for life-saving support, with a primary focus on four million people assessed to face the most urgent risks (OCHA). UN OCHA Warns of Rising Needs and Multiple…

South Sudan Official Gazette: a formal publication system President Salva Kiir has instructed the creation of a high-level technical committee to make the South Sudan Official Gazette operational and to upgrade the official website of the Office of the President. The announcement was carried by the state broadcaster on Monday, January 12. According to the broadcast, the objective is to build a national mechanism for publishing key government documents in a way framed as secure and transparent. The move positions the Gazette as a central reference point for official state communication. High-level technical committee: leadership and expertise The committee is…

Central Equatoria Governor meets SPLM lawmakers Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony met national lawmakers from the state to discuss hurdles affecting development, according to a statement issued by his office. The delegation came from the Central Equatoria State SPLM parliamentary caucus and was led by lawmaker Dusman Joyce, the statement said. Land grabbing and cattle migration dominate agenda The governor’s office said the talks addressed land grabbing and the movement of cattle herders, issues regularly raised by local communities as sensitive for livelihoods and social cohesion. In the same discussion, the statement cited concerns around illegal checkpoints and…

Riirangu Payam Security Situation in Yambio County Calm has returned to the Riirangu area in Riirangu Payam, Yambio County, Western Equatoria State, after insecurity displaced hundreds of residents, according to local leaders. The area had seen fear and flight into nearby bushes and neighbouring villages, they said. Dialogue and Reconciliation Credited for Improved Safety Community representatives attribute the improved security to dialogue and reconciliation. They say these efforts reduced gun violence and eased tensions that had kept families away from home. The language used by leaders points to a community-led approach aimed at restoring daily life. Local Leaders Urge Displaced…

Ibba Prayer Service Highlights National Reconciliation In Ibba County, Western Equatoria State, the Primate of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS), His Grace Justin Badi Arama, renewed his appeal for national reconciliation, presenting it as a practical route to national development, including improved access to schools and hospitals. ECSS Primate Badi Links Dialogue to Development Addressing worshippers at St. Barnaba Cathedral, His Grace Arama urged young people and political leaders to renounce violence and prioritise dialogue as the preferred channel for settling grievances. He framed reconciliation as a cornerstone for building a more united South Sudan. In remarks centred…

Fighting Returns in Jonglei and Unity States Women mediators and faith leaders in South Sudan have issued an urgent appeal for an immediate ceasefire after renewed armed conflict in parts of Jonglei and Unity states, alongside reports of violence in other areas. The call comes as clashes escalate between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces and the SPLA-IO, a development that observers say risks civilian safety and complicates an already delicate peace process. Women Mediators Raise Alarm Over Civilian Impact At a roundtable peace discussion in Juba, Dr. Lona James Luduro Elia, Deputy Chair of the Political Party Council and…

Land governance dialogue in Yei River County Local authorities in Yei River County held a one-day dialogue on Monday with traditional leaders, elders, landowners and civil servants. The meeting focused on land ownership, distribution and urban planning, as the county seeks orderly growth and aims to lower the risk of land-related disputes. Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme frames peace and development Commissioner Emmanuel Taban Seme, who presided over the session, described the dialogue as a timely effort to advance peace, unity and sustainable development. He welcomed the participation of chiefs and community representatives, arguing that broad involvement is key to addressing…