By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has challenged the youth who have been placed in leadership positions to take up the challenge and meet the expectations of the people. Kiir made the remark during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority,[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duke The South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has issued a stinging demand for the government to lead by example by immediately releasing all political opponents currently facing trial in Juba, framing the gesture as a non-negotiable step toward national healing. In a powerful press statement released[Read More…]

By Alan Clement Terekeka County Commissioner, Dr. Emmanuel Loku Lodu has ordered a firm crackdown on cattle raiding, authorizing chiefs to inspect cattle camps for stolen livestock to restore security and stability in Dollo Payam. According to the county’s press unit, the directive followed the commissioner’s visit to cattle camp[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson Vice President who is also the chairperson for Gender and Youth Cluster, Rebecca Nyandeng Garang has reaffirmed government’s responsibility to safeguard children’s rights and to promote access to education. This remark followed an annual anniversary celebration organized by Senior Presidential Envoy, Adut Slava Kiir hosting orphans[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on the leaders to serve the county with sincerity and honesty. Kiir made the call during the national prayer breakfast held at the presidential palace in Juba. The event brought together all the government officials in the executive, legislative, and judiciary[Read More…]

By Alan Clement The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has formally aligned itself with global humanitarian norms after adopting a report from the country’s parliamentary delegation to the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, held in Geneva, Switzerland. The report was adopted during the 23rd ordinary sitting of the TNLA on[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit have urged the nation to seek divine guidance as the country grapples with the challenges that lie ahead. In a statement issued by the presidential press unit yesterday, President Kiir while addressing the national prayer Breakfast held at the Presidency in Juba[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku Military authorities in Western Bahr el Ghazal have arrested a prime suspect in the “heinous” killing of a United Nations staff member, signaling a major breakthrough in a case that has sparked international outrage. The arrest by SSPDF Division V comes just days after the victim,[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph As the special court trying Puot Kang and seven co-accused continue, fresh narratives emerged with witnesses testifying on the Nasir conflict that left many dead. This is one of the high-profile cases since it involved the suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar as one of the[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) on Wednesday held a one-day engagement workshop between the media and police sector in Juba. Organised by UJOSS with support from Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), the workshop brought together more than 40 participants from media houses, freelance journalists[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson U.S. President Donald J. Trump has fully restricted South Sudanese citizens from entering the United States. In a statement released to the media on Wednesday, the White House announced that Trump signed a Proclamation expanding and strengthening entry restrictions on nationals from countries with persistent and[Read More…]

 By Alan Clement The Presidency has approved proposed amendments to the 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement, acknowledging that existing provisions of the deal have created structural obstacles delaying preparations for national elections. The decision was reached during an expanded special session of the Presidency chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit on[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has relieved and appointed a number of officials during the Thursday reshuffles. All the changes were made through presidential decrees read out on the state-owned television, the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). Kiir relieved General Chiech Mayor as the Director General[Read More…]

By Alan Clement A United Nations review of peace operations could reshape the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan, as the organization reassesses how peacekeeping can adapt to evolving conflict and political realities. According to the Report of the Secretary-General on the Work of the Organization 2025, the[Read More…]

By Alan Clement South Sudan emerged as one of the countries most severely affected by flooding as climate-driven water crises intensify worldwide, according to the 2025 Report of the UN Secretary-General on the Work of the Organization. The report notes that nearly four billion people globally are affected by water[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku The leadership of the Africa Resources Corporation (ARC) is facing a high-stakes legal showdown after its engineering staff issued a final 72-hour ultimatum to settle massive salary arrears spanning up to 20 months. In a stinging internal memorandum dated December 17, 2025 obtained by the outlet,[Read More…]

By Alan Clement and Jacob Onuha Nelson South Sudan’s Traffic Police have unveiled new bans on tinted windows and right‑hand drive cars, a move that comes barely 24 hours after lawmakers denounced the force for imposing rules without parliamentary approval. The latest order seen by the media, signed by Major[Read More…]