By Lodu William Odiya The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has summoned the ambassadors of Germany, Japan, Norway, and the United States over a joint statement issued by the four diplomatic missions on August 26, 2026. According to a statement that was released by the Ministry of Foreign[Read More…]
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Immigration Director halts foreign credentials document search operations
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan has put on hold an operation aimed at checking the credentials and immigration documents of foreign nationals, pending wider coordination with security and diplomatic authorities. The Director General of the Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport, and Immigration, Lt. Gen. Achol Cyier Rehan, ordered the[Read More…]
EU and European Embassies condemn deadly attack on UNMISS patrol in Jonglei
By Louis Loku The European Union Delegation to the Republic of South Sudan, together with the Embassies of Germany, France, and the Netherlands, has strongly condemned the deadly attack on a United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) patrol in Jonglei State. In a statement, the European representatives described the[Read More…]
Two UNMISS peacekeepers killed in road ambush
By Lodu William Odiya At least two United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) peacekeepers have been killed in an ambush, while 7 were injured by unidentified armed individuals while patrolling to Pajut in Jonglei State. According to a statement from UNMISS on Monday, 3 peacekeepers, 2 South Sudan National[Read More…]
Kiir’s Pretoria mission puts election promise under the spotlight
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has travelled to South Africa for high-level talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa. Kiir departed Juba on Sunday for Pretoria as the government intensifies regional diplomatic engagement ahead of the polls. According to the Office of the President, the discussions with Ramaphosa will focus[Read More…]
EU diplomat questions legality of peace deal amendment
By Louis Loku A European Union diplomat in South Sudan, Lothar Jeschke, has questioned the legality of a recent amendment to the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), saying the required procedure was not followed. Jeschke said the amendment, which allows the country’s next[Read More…]
Refugees in South Sudan face extreme hunger as funding runs out
By Louis Loku More than 650,000 refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan are at risk of losing access to lifesaving food, nutrition, and other assistance because of critical funding shortages, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warned in a joint press[Read More…]
South Sudan, Pakistan develop financing program to support one million young entrepreneurs
By Sabri Dibaco The Ministry of Youth and Sports, in partnership with the Embassy of Pakistan, is developing a national youth support program aimed at benefiting more than one million young people through affordable financing for entrepreneurship and business development. The proposed initiative is intended to help young South Sudanese[Read More…]
UK Ambassador urges protection of aid workers
By Sabri Dibaco The British Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, has called for stronger protection of humanitarian workers, saying repeated attacks on aid personnel are unacceptable and must be investigated, while urging the government of South Sudan to increase funding for essential public services amid declining international aid. In[Read More…]
Diplomates visit University of Yei, reaffirms support
By Louis Loku The European Union Ambassador to South Sudan, H.E. Pelle Enarsson, on Tuesday visited the University of Yei campus as part of his official visit to Yei River County, where local authorities reaffirmed their commitment to reopening the institution. The ambassador was accompanied by the Commissioner of Yei[Read More…]
South Sudan secures its first ever UNESCO world heritage site
By Louis Loku The Boma-Badingilo migratory landscape earns global recognition, marking a historic milestone for the country’s natural and cultural heritage. South Sudan has achieved a historic milestone after the Boma-Badingilo migratory landscape was officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming the country’s first-ever World Heritage Site. The[Read More…]
EU reaffirms support for justice reforms in South Sudan
By Lodu William Odiya The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting justice sector reforms and transitional justice in South Sudan, emphasising that accountability, the rule of law, and an independent judiciary are essential for lasting peace, democracy, and the protection of human rights. In his statement during the[Read More…]
DIPLOMACY: ADC calls for dialogue, credible elections in South Sudan
By Yiep Joseph The African Diplomatic Corps (ADC) has renewed its commitment to dialogue, peace, and democratic transition in South Sudan. The body called on political leaders and citizens to embrace dialogue and work together toward peaceful and inclusive dialogue ahead of elections scheduled for December 2026. The call was[Read More…]
South Sudan Police receive high-tech forensic equipment from China
By Louis Loku The state-of-the-art forensic equipment was officially handed over during a ceremony in Juba attended by senior government officials, top police commanders, and representatives of the Chinese Embassy. The donation is part of continued security cooperation between South Sudan and China aimed at strengthening law enforcement institutions and[Read More…]
South Sudanese in Malaysia appeal for inclusion in international diplomats conferences
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese living in Malaysia have appealed to the International Diplomats organisation to include more South Sudanese participants in future global conferences and leadership programs. The appeal was made following the successful conclusion of the 5th International Diplomats Conference held in Kuala Lumpur from June 13–16,[Read More…]
Delay of school meals affects attendance in Aweil East
By Deng Athian The Aweil East County education authority has expressed concern over delays in the delivery of school meals by the World Food Programme (WFP) and its implementing partner, ForAfrika, saying the situation is negatively affecting school attendance and disrupting learning activities across the county. According to the authority,[Read More…]
Media urged to verify disaster information and promote community resilience
By Sabri Dibaco Media professionals, government representatives, humanitarian partners, and disaster risk management experts have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration on disaster risk communication and early warning systems following the conclusion of a media training workshop in Juba. Speaking at the closing of a two-day training in Juba, the[Read More…]
Sticking Issues and Unfinished Business: Why the Iran ceasefire may not hold
By Wole Simon Middle East Crisis analysis: Beyond the military exchanges and diplomatic maneuvering, several sticking troubles have repeatedly derailed negotiations among the US, Israel, and Iran. These encompass Iran’s uranium enrichment software, its improvement of advanced centrifuges, the demand for verifiable inspections of nuclear centres, and the question of[Read More…]
UNDP and partner hand over 72 computers to government institutions
By Sabri Dibaco The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has handed over laptop computers to key government institutions in South Sudan to enhance evidence-based policymaking, economic governance, and public accountability. In a press statement from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), 30[Read More…]
Government, and development partners unite to enhance aid effectiveness
By Sabri Dibaco The Ministry of Finance and Planning, in partnership with development partners through the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation (GPEDC), has convened a multi-stakeholder action dialogue aimed at strengthening development cooperation and improving service delivery across South Sudan. Speaking during the opening session, the Undersecretary for Planning[Read More…]