Author: The South Sudan Herald

Malakal IDP Divide Raises Alarm Standing before worshipers in Malakal on 9 November, Upper Nile State Governor Jacob Dollar Ruot voiced frustration at the gulf between families confined to the Protection of Civilians site and townsfolk enjoying relative normality (Eye Radio). Ethnic Unity and Accountability Pledge He accused unnamed officials of benefiting from the status quo and warned that the administration would confront any figure, whether Nuer, Shilluk or Dinka, who obstructs voluntary returns. “I will deal with you,” he declared, framing the threat as institutional rather than personal. Humanitarian Reality Inside PoC Site The Malakal PoC remains one of…

A Rally for Harmony On Friday, Eastern Equatoria’s governor Louis Lobong Lojore addressed hundreds in Magwi, framing the gathering as a “peace and security rally” designed to repair strained relations between uniformed services and residents (Eye Radio). He opened with a reminder that national stability begins at local level, adding that Magwi can “set the tone for the entire state” if cooperation replaces suspicion. Defining Security Roles “Criminal suspects should be handled by the police. Soldiers have no role in arrests,” Lobong insisted, drawing a clear line between defence duties and civil law enforcement. He urged intelligence officers to shift…

Alleged Assault in Bazungua Shakes Community News of an alleged rape in Bazungua Payam, Western Equatoria, spread quickly across Yambio on Thursday. Police say two men, believed to be SPLA-IO soldiers, entered the 60-year-old survivor’s home on Wednesday night. Relatives report the survivor’s husband was beaten and briefly detained while attempting to file a complaint in Makpandu. Swift Police Action and Legal Framework Major Arkangelo Santo confirmed the suspects were first held in Makpandu before transfer to Yambio for questioning. State Police Commissioner Gen. Samuel Tet said investigators are compiling a full brief to ‘ensure justice is served’ for the…

Spiritual Solidarity in Fashoda A delegation of Catholic bishops crossed the Sobat River into Kodok on Saturday to stand beside households surrounded by floodwater. Led by Bishop Stephen Nyodho of Malakal, the clerics walked narrow embankments, greeting children and elders while praying for resilience among the displaced. In brief remarks, Bishop Nyodho thanked residents for keeping peace despite submerged farms, damaged huts and blocked roads. He urged them “to live in hope, love and peace” and insisted the waters, though stubborn, would retreat as collective patience grows. Flood Impact on Upper Nile Communities Months of heavy rain have expanded nearby…

Youth Development Investment Standing before students, academics, and senior officials in Juba, National Parliament Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba urged stronger investment in youth development to secure tomorrow’s leadership bench across Africa (Eye Radio). Autobiography The Art of Power Kumba’s newly released autobiography, The Art of Power: Pursuing Liberation and Nation Building, retraces her journey from wartime activism to the Speaker’s chair, offering personal anecdotes meant to inspire emerging leaders. First launched in South Africa in 2024, the book now circulates regionally, positioning her narrative within broader conversations on democratic consolidation and gender representation. School Clubs Build Leaders Reflecting on her…

Maternal Mortality Numbers Climb Unity State health officials reported a growing tally of women dying in childbirth during the August 2025 quarterly review meeting. County Health Director Gai Patai said delays in reaching hospitals and missing antenatal care remain key drivers. Teenage Pregnancies Fuel Complications Patai observed an alarming surge in pregnancies among girls whose bodies are still developing, raising rates of fistula and other injuries. “Many teenagers become pregnant before their bodies are ready, leading to avoidable tragedy,” he told colleagues. Oil Fields Under Environmental Scrutiny Officials suspect oil exploration may contribute to deformities seen in newborns, though they…

A Life Forged in Turbulent Times News of Bona Malwal Madut Ring’s death on 3 October 2025 echoed through Eye Radio, stirring collective memory across South Sudan (Eye Radio tribute, 2025). Born in 1928, he entered public life during Sudan’s fraught post-independence years, quickly earning a reputation for candour and resilience that Dinka elders likened to a buffalo. Journalism as Shield and Sword In 1964 he co-founded The Vigilant, a Khartoum weekly that named victims of a wedding-party massacre, defying military censors and landing its editors in court—a case still cited in Sudanese law faculties. Later, his English-language daily The…

Revolutions: High Stakes, Fragile Outcomes A revolution overturns systems at speed, often through force. History shows that abrupt change, from Libya to the DRC, has cost countless lives while shattering institutions. “Revolutions are easy to start but extremely difficult to end,” observes South Sudanese commentator Ustaz Gabriel Kiir W. Amoui, recalling the 2013-2018 conflict. The Evolutionary Alternative Evolution favours incremental reforms within existing structures. Kenya and South Africa have nurtured economic and technological gains by choosing ballots, courts and consensus over bullets. Nairobi-based political scientist James Okello notes that evolutionary change “lets societies adjust without burning the house they wish…

Mvolo County Faces Rising Waters Mvolo County, tucked in Western Equatoria State, has been grappling with relentless rainfall since August. Officials confirm that the downpour turned once-quiet rivers into torrents, breaching banks and swamping low-lying villages. County Relief and Rehabilitation Commission coordinator Wilson Dakada reports 2,934 households displaced across Veri, Dari, Lessi and other payams, with more names still surfacing as waters linger. Displacement and Shelter Crisis Families who lost their huts now crowd classrooms, churches and open verandas, awaiting tarpaulins that have yet to arrive. Inundated dirt roads limit access for trucks, forcing some residents to wade waist-deep for…

Shock in Malindi After Night-Time Chase Residents of Malindi woke to news that Regina Ayen, a South Sudanese visitor, died after an overnight attempt to flee a private residence. Local media say she was running from her Caucasian partner when the incident unfolded under dim estate lighting. Details of the Fatal Gate Fall According to Deputy Police Commander Daniel Chacha (NTV Kenya), Ayen tried to scale the compound’s metal gate, lost grip, and landed on upward-facing spikes that punctured her right thigh. She was rushed to Malindi Sub-County Hospital but succumbed to profuse bleeding hours later. Police Investigation and Autopsy…