By Yiep Joseph The special court trying suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven accused has reached 46 sessions with witnesses testifying. On Monday during the 46th session, the last prosecution witness, an expert on digital and forensic presented more evidences. Ratlhogo Peter Calvin, a private forensic investigator[Read More…]

 By Kei Emmanuel Duku A leading South Sudanese think tank is sounding the alarm over “off-budget” spending, warning that bypassing legal financial frameworks risks plunging the nation’s economy into further instability. The Institute of Social Policy and Research (ISPR) has issued a sharp rebuke to the Presidency and the Economic[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku The African Union has issued a stern warning over the disintegrating security landscape in South Sudan, citing a dangerous surge in regional hostilities that threatens to dismantle years of fragile diplomatic progress. In a statement released Tuesday, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf signaled that the[Read More…]

By Alan Clement South Sudan faces hotter-than-average conditions this season, with climate experts warning that rising temperatures could compound drought risks despite forecasts of near-normal rainfall across much of the country. The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), the World Meteorological Organization, and national meteorological agencies have warned South[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The special court trial involving suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused including Puot Kang was adjourned on Wednesday due to technical failures. The 44th session was scheduled to feature testimony from a digital forensic expert. However, the absence of technicians to manage the[Read More…]

By Alan Clement South Sudan is increasingly serving as a humanitarian transit corridor for thousands fleeing the conflict in Sudan’s Kordofan regions. These arrivals often cross the border only to move onward, exposing significant gaps in protection, monitoring, and regional displacement planning. Between December 5 and January 20, an estimated[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson South Sudan Government has pledged to protect the civilians and also offer humanitarian access across the country. In  the press statement issued on Tuesday by the VP for Gender and Youth cluster’s Press Unit, Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior met with Jan Egeland, the Norwegian Refugee Council[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson The European Union’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Per Enar Enarsson, has emphasized that securing peace is a prerequisite for long-term investment and development in the country. In the press statement seen on Tuesday following a meeting with the Minister of Energy and Dams, Agok Makur Kur,[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang and the United States Ambassador to South Sudan, Michael J. Adler has pledged to maintain an open dialogue to foster a more resilient and transparent economic environment in the country. This followed a high-level meeting held between[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan government has distanced itself from alleged inflammatory remarks attributed to Lt. Gen. Johnson Olony Thabo on military operations in northern Jonglei State. Gen Olony was recently rebuked for ordering troops to kill while on mission to SPLA-IO controlled areas. Addressing the media during a[Read More…]

By Alan Clement South Sudan’s government has launched a nationwide scholarship program specifically for orphans and vulnerable children, pledging an equal distribution of slots across all states and administrative areas to ensure regional inclusivity. The initiative was finalized following a high-level meeting between the Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), the Ministry of Finance and the broader macroeconomic team to work together hand-in-hand to stabilise the nation’s economy. In a statement issued by the presidential press unit yesterday, President Kiir directives came during a[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson The government, through the Ministry of Energy and Dams, vowed to ensure a constant electricity supply to the residents. Speaking on Monday during the welcoming ceremony of the undersecretary, Agok Makur Kur, Minister of Energy and Dams, reiterated the commitment. He promised that the ministry would[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan People’s Defense forces (SSPDF) has ordered civilians to vacate Nyirol, Uror and Akobo County, areas controlled by Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO). In a press statement issued by Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, Director for media, press and spokesperson of the[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan is stepping up efforts to strengthen its global partnerships, deepening diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation with regional and international allies. Through renewed engagements with neighboring countries, international organizations, and development partners, the government aims to boost trade, attract investment, and reinforce peace and stability[Read More…]

By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Residents of Nyumanzi Refugee Settlement in Uganda have appealed to President Salva Kiir Mayardit to engage in dialogue with signatories to South Sudan’s 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement before the country holds  this year elections. In an exclusive interview with No.1 Citizen Daily Newspaper yesterday, some of[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson Minister of Energy and Dams, Agok Makur Kur has promised Juba residents of full connection of electricity in the city. Makur made the remark to the media on Thursday during his first visit to Ezra Power Plant at JEDCO power station in Juba. “I need to[Read More…]