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29/07/2025

SSPDF, UPDF in Border Clashes; Steps Taken to De-escalate Tensions

Elements of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) clashed on Monday, 28 July 2025, at around 4:25 PM in Nyainga-Muda, Bori Boma, Kangapo Two Payam, Kajo Keji County.

The cross-border exchange of fire resulted in casualties on both sides.

De-escalation Measures:
• SSPDF Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Dau Aturjong Nyuol, contacted his Ugandan counterpart immediately.
• Both sides agreed on:
1. Immediate cessation of hostilities.
2. Formation of a joint investigation committee.
3. Continuation of work by the Joint Technical Border Committee to resolve recurring disputes peacefully.

Source:
Maj. Gen. L*l Ruai Koang, SSPDF Spokesperson
SSPDF GHQs-Bilpam

28/07/2025

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Unseen, Underpaid, Yet Essential

Photographers are often broke and poor at the same time despite the little popularity they may gain, it rarely puts food on their table. Yet, our community thrives under the influence of their work.

People spend over \$1000 on decorations that only last a day, and makeup that fades within 24 hours. But the photographer’s work? It lasts for generations, capturing moments that become our history.

Still, they are overlooked and undervalued. In their own communities, they are labeled as “too expensive,” even when they charge fairly based on the quality, effort, and long-lasting impact of their work.

Weddings have memories because of photographers. Anniversaries and family legacies are remembered through their lenses. They tell stories, preserve culture, and document time—but their role remains unappreciated, especially among our people in Bor, Twic East, and Duk.

Photographers are not just picture-takers—they are historians.

By Zionix Chol, Photographer

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28/07/2025

South Sudan late hero and the father of the nation, Dr John Garang De Mabior receiving his PHD in 1981 at IOWA STATE university.

23/07/2025

23/07/2025

"In South Sudan, we import everything including crimanals"

23/07/2025

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18/07/2025

BREAKING NEWS

Bank of South Sudan Declares Mobile Money as Legal Tender

The Bank of South Sudan has officially recognized mobile money as legal tender, a landmark move aimed at transforming the country’s financial landscape.

This major policy shift paves the way for more inclusive, efficient, and secure financial transactions nationwide. It also builds on recent reforms, including the launch of South Sudan’s first national instant payment system earlier this year.

Mobile money platforms such as M-Gurush and MTN Mobile Money will now be fully integrated into the formal monetary system. The decision is part of a broader push to modernize the financial sector, reduce reliance on cash, and drive economic diversification beyond oil.

By legitimizing digital transactions, the government aims to boost financial access especially in remote and underserved areas while encouraging domestic capital mobilization and reducing risks tied to cash handling.

More details will be released as the rollout progresses.

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18/07/2025

Ministerial Order No. 14/2025 A.D. for the Cancellation of All Outstanding Import Licenses Issued from 1st July 2024 up to Date.
Ref: RSS/MT&I/J/14/2025
July 18, 2025

Title and Commencement
This Order shall be cited as Ministerial Order No. 14/2025 A.D. for the Cancellation of all Outstanding Import Licenses Issued from 1st July 2024 up to Date, and shall take immediate effect upon its issuance.

The Order
Pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 105/2025 and Article 114 (1), (2)(b), read together with Section 18 (1)(a)(b), (2), of the Import and Export Act 2012 of the Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan (2011, as amended), I, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk, Minister of Trade and Industry, do hereby order the cancellation and recall of all unused import licenses issued from 1st July 2024 up to date, for the purpose of verification and subsequent replacement.

This measure is necessitated by credible reports of procedural irregularities in the issuance of the aforementioned licenses. Any individual found to have unlawfully issued or obtained such licenses shall be subject to administrative and legal action in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
Henceforth, all import licenses shall be issued exclusively through the Ministry's Headquarters in Juba, in order to uphold transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity.
Issued under my hand this 18th Day of July, Two Thousand and Twenty-Five (2025), for immediate enforcement and compliance.
JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN
(Signed)

Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk
Minister of Trade and Industry
Republic of South Sudan
Cc:
-Technical Adviser
-Undersecretary
-Legal Advisor
-Heads of Directorates
- Economic Security Division
T: +211 918 808 667 | +211 920 064 442
E: [email protected]
Ministries Road, Juba, Near [You might want to add a specific landmark here for clarity if available, e.g., "Near Central Bank"]

17/07/2025

Beyond Riek Machar: A call for a new Nuer leader

Riek Machar’s chapter in South Sudan’s history is one of destruction and hate, although we also appreciate his role in the struggle of the people of South Sudan for freedmen.Sadly, he turned a national cause into a personal war, fueling hatred, displacing his own people, and deepening the wounds between the Nuer and Dinka. For years, he whipped up emotions of the great Nuer people without direction, loyalty without vision, and left behind a legacy of confusion, shame, and war. His silence on the true causes of the 2013 crisis speaks louder than words. The truth and justice were never his mission, only greed for power.

Now that his time is over, the question is: Who will clean up the damage?

We, the Nuer, are not defined by Riek Machar. We are a proud people with deep roots, a rich culture, and a future that should not be chained to his failures. It is time to move forward not with recycled figures but with new minds, clean hands, and a vision for national unity.

The relationship between the Nuer and Dinka and the people of South Sudan is that of two great people created by Kuoth (God/Allah)to live as kins bound by blood and good neighbourliness.This relationship might be broken but not beyond repair. The future of South Sudan depends on restoring that trust. That’s why today, I respectfully call on President Salva Kiir Mayardit, as the head of state, to take a bold step and appoint a son of the Nuer to an influential economic position, not as a token, but as a bridge. A leader who can fill the dangerous gap Riek Machar left behind. A figure who can heal the wounds, represent the people with dignity, and rebuild confidence between our communities.

This is not a time for fear or favoritism. This is a time for statesmanship. The Nuer people are ready to rise again. The Dinka and Nuer are destined to walk together in peace, or not at all. As it’s said, there is time for everything, it’s time for the Nuer people to get a new leader that can give them and the people of South Sudan rest and development. Riek Machar’s time is up, he has had his time , it’s time for a new leader with a vision for the people but not one characterized by greed for power as we have witnessed in the last decades. Let us choose peace, and let us choose it now.



Hon. Kim G*i Ruot (MP)
EALA. Arusha
Email: [email protected]

16/07/2025

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