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15/08/2026

South Sudanese man, known as Kuel, sheds tears, saying that President Salva Kiir has failed the country as its leader.

“Even if President Salva Kiir happened to be my father I will never vote for him”

The young man named Kuel heartbreakingly revealed to the public after long years of waiting to see if there would be a positive impact on the country, but the days go by, and yet things are just getting worse every day.

15/08/2026

Very funny but factual Degree Holders are looking for jobs Job holders are
looking for degrees
Who is Fooling Who
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15/08/2026

Breaking News: A lady escaped from Yambio to Juba and meet a boyfriend whom she met online, the boy convinced her to come to Juba. according to the report this young lady left Yambio on 11/8/2026 to meet

She was doing her small business in Yambio. After reaching juba her boyfriend whom she came to switched off his phone and the lady has never been to Juba before. She doesn't know anyone here.

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13/08/2026

Officially Hon. Shok Zain Arop has been sworn in as Commissioner of Melut County before the Governor of Upper Nile State
Hon. James Koang Chuol Ranley.

رسمياً، أدى مولانا شوك زين أروب القسم، ليتولى مهامه محافظاً لمقاطعة ملوط أمام حاكم ولاية أعالي النيل
السيد جيمس شول كونق رانلي.

12/08/2026

11/08/2026

Donkey water transport has increasingly become a normal source of livelihood for some residents in parts of Upper Nile State, as limited government employment opportunities push many people to rely on informal jobs to earn a living.

For many families, donkey transport and related activities have become an important way to survive amid limited access to formal employment and economic opportunities.

11/08/2026

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10/08/2026

Canada suspends embassy operations in South Sudan

Canada has temporarily suspended operations at its embassy in South Sudan, Global Affairs Canada confirmed.

The Canadian government did not explain the reason for the decision. Its official website has been updated to show that the embassy in Juba is no longer operating.

Consular services were transferred to Canada’s embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on July 13. The same mission will take over Canada’s diplomatic, political and economic relations with South Sudan this month.

Nicholas Coghlan, Canada’s first resident ambassador to South Sudan, described the suspension as a “roundabout way of saying the embassy is closing.” He said security concerns and the high cost of maintaining the mission could be behind the move.

Canada has not announced a replacement for outgoing ambassador Joanne Minns, who is moving to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The suspension comes despite Canada providing South Sudan with $91 million in bilateral aid and $23 million through multilateral programmes in 2024–25.

05/08/2026

South Sudanese lady goes viral after asking Google if President Kiir is her husband.

04/08/2026

𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐒 𝐄𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄.

The President of the Republic of South Sudan, H.E Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued numerous Republican Decrees relieving, revoking and appointing officials in the Government of Upper Nile State, under Reference No: 𝐑𝐒𝐒/𝐎𝐏/𝐑𝐃-𝐉-𝟐𝟎𝟔-𝟎𝟖/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟕-𝟎𝟖/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟖-𝟎𝟖/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, & 𝟐𝟎𝟗-𝟎𝟖/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Pursuant to the provisions of 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝟏𝟎𝟔𝐀 (𝟐) (𝐚) of the 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐝𝐚𝐧, 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟏, as amended, read together with 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟑𝟖(𝟏) of the 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭, 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟔, the President of the Republic of South Sudan effected the following Changes in the Government of Upper Nile State as hereunder:

1. 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐅 𝐎𝐅 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄;

(a). 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑S:

1. Hon. El Thieb Okiech Ajak - State Advisor for Peace and Security - SPLM

𝟐. Hon. Buay Tor Chuol - State Advisor for Economic Affiars - SPLM

(b). 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒:

𝟏. Hon. Martin Monykuer Monjok - Minister of Local Government - SPLM

2. Hon. Peter Ngwojo Akwiny - Minister of Information - SPLM

3. Hon. Simon Jundi Both - Minister of Finance & Planning - SPLM

𝟒. Hon. Barach Lual Chol - General Education - SPLM

5. Hon. Yedjwok Edward Ajang - Minister of Health - SPLM

6. Hon. Paul Biel Chuol - Minister of Trade & Commerce - SPLM

𝟕. Hon. Akoch Jol Achiek - Minister of Agriculture - SPLM

𝟖. Hon. Peter Alberto - Minister of Labour - SPLM

9. Hon. Ronyo Yor Deng - Minister of Culture, Youth & Sports - SPLM

(c). 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒:

𝟏. Hon. Chok Zain Arop - Chairperson of Human Rights Commission - S