Courtesy Kei Emmanuel Duku A critical disruption to the South Sudan oil industry is now underway after the Sudanese government and pipeline operators confirmed that systematic drone attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) armed militia in the ongoing conflict in Khartoum. According to series of letters seen by this[Read More…]

By Alan Clement South Sudan’s Speaker of Parliament has revealed that the legislature has passed key laws required under the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). In a statement from the Speaker’s office, the revelation was made following a high-level meeting between South Sudanese[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku Morobo County Commissioner Charles Data Bullen has urged church leaders to immediately begin implementing planned development projects on occupied land, cautioning against the common national trend of institutions holding land without actively using it. Commissioner Bullen made the forceful remarks during a follow-up meeting with church[Read More…]

 By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s leadership has mismanaged over $25 billion in oil revenues since the country gained independence, a member of the commission of Human Rights in South Sudan told the United Nations General Assembly yesterday. The Commission declared that this massive theft, driven by entrenched impunity, predation,[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has declared war on Red Belt. The Red Belt is an armed youth group that emerged in Jonglei State in recent months amid rising insecurity and frequent cattle raids. The group describes itself as a self-defence force formed to protect[Read More…]

By Alan Clement Deputy Defense Minister, James Koang has urged the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces to uphold human rights, protect civilians and embody discipline, service and respect as core values of a people-centred national army. Speaking at the opening of a two-day workshop, Koang pledged to embed human rights[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan is drawing a hard line in the sand against becoming a dumping ground for polluting, second-hand air conditioners and refrigerators. Government environmental officials are spearheading a regulatory crackdown, but the business sector warns that loopholes are already rendering the efforts useless on the ground.[Read More…]

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…]