By Alan Clement South Sudan has reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian principles and multilateral cooperation during the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly held in Geneva. The 151st IPU assembly was held under the theme “Upholding Humanitarian Norms and Supporting Humanitarian Action in Times of Crisis.” According to a statement from[Read More…]

 By Chol D. Johnson Civil Society activist Edmund Yakani has urged South Sudan’s judiciary to strengthen the rule of law. Speaking to this outlet on Monday, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani expressed concern over the increasing reports of individuals being detained for[Read More…]

 By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Monday Semaya K. Kumba, yesterday, met with the Norwegian Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa Endre Stiansen and discussed matters partnering to strengthening bilateral cooperation and addressing critical regional security challenges. According to an official[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku A landmark report by Save the Children South Sudan reveals a dire child labor crisis, finding that over 70% of children surveyed across eight counties in seven states in South Sudan including Akobo, Kapoeta South, Magwi, Wau, Yambio, Juba, Bentiu (Rubkona), and Renk are involved in[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku President Salva Kiir Mayardit departed Juba on Saturday afternoon for an official diplomatic visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the primary goal of strengthening bilateral relations and securing vital economic partnerships. Prior to the President’s departure, Press Secretary in the office of President, Ambassador[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The Special Court trying Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused has adjourned trials to Monday, 27, 2025. This was reached after commencement of cross-examination by the defense team. During the 14th session on Friday, the defense team posed questions to the lead investigator. Some of the questions[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The court trials for Dr. Riek Machar and the seven co-accused reached the cross-examination session. This session followed an examination-in-chief that took place on October 22, 2025, where the prosecution team posed questions to the lead investigator. As the court progresses with cross-examinations during the 14th session[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya President Kiir calls for coordination, Transparency among the government officials amidst the economic situation. According to a statement issued by the presidential press unit, Kiir’s call followed a high-level meeting with members of the Economic Cluster to discuss the current economic situation of the country. “The[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s primary peace monitor, the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), has issued a stark warning: The recent unilateral recruitment of troops by the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) is a direct violation of the 2018 Peace Agreement and is pushing the Permanent[Read More…]

By James Innocent The Executive Director of Lainya County in Central Equatoria State, Mr. Clement Suma, has succumbed to injuries. This followed the recent accident on Lainy Yei Road. According to the sources, the late Suma was in his early sixties, a vital time when he was helping the country,[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya Vice President and Chairperson of the Economic Cluster, Dr. Bol Mel has pledged that the government will take firm action against any individuals obstructing humanitarian aid in South Sudan. The commitment was made during a Wednesday meeting with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS)[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has warned that South Sudan’s humanitarian crisis is rapidly escalating toward a “possible full-scale food and nutrition catastrophe,” driven by soaring conflict and a sharp rise in violence against aid workers. According to a report released yesterday, RJMEC[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku An opposition legislator, Elizabeth James Bol, delivered a strong rebuke to the Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) yesterday, declaring the proposed Cyber Crimes and Computer Misuse Bill 2025 is “long overdue” but fundamentally flawed. James, representing the SPLM-IO Women’s League from Warrap State, took to[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson A leading member of the National Transitional Legislative Assembly (NTLA) has called on young people to reject early marriage as a crucial step towards improving the country’s social and economic situation. Julius Ajo Molinga, the chairperson of the Eastern Equatoria National Parliamentary caucus, made the remarks[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya Children and youth parliamentarians are urging the government to significantly increase budgetary allocation to the education sector to curb skyrocketing tuition fees, which they say are preventing thousands of young people from accessing learning. The call was made during a debate on youth inclusion in governance[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The legal team defending the First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, and seven co-accused has requested time to review the evidence as the trial enters the cross-examination session. On Wednesday, October 22nd, during the 13th session, the prosecution team ended the examination-in-chief session where the investigator responded[Read More…]