By Yiep Joseph The South African digital expert who investigated the phones and electronic devices collected from the 8 accused, testified that he was unable to access Dr. Riek Machar’s devices. Several prosecution witnesses have continued to testify before the special court trying Puot Kang and seven co-accused, including Dr.[Read More…]

By Alan Clement South Sudan is edging closer to a large-scale humanitarian catastrophe as food insecurity reaches alarming levels, despite an extensive aid operation by the World Food Programme (WFP), a new situation report has warned. According to the December 2025 WFP South Sudan External Situation Report, 5.86 million people[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson The Ministry of Energy and Dams, led by Minister Agok Makur Kur, has hosted a major Middle East energy company to explore options for a sustainable and stable electricity supply for the country. In a press statement issued on Monday, the ministry’s Press Unit confirmed that[Read More…]

By Alan Clement Gun violence in South Sudan has shifted decisively toward criminality, killing over a thousand people in 2025 and leaving civilians increasingly exposed as firearms become entrenched in everyday life, a new report has found. The findings contained in the Gun Violence Report released by the One Citizen[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s fragile peace agreement is spiraling into a major crisis as military combat and targeted attacks on civilians surge across the country. Official monitors from the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) warned in a new report that a “sustained pattern[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson /Alan Clement South Sudan’s permanent ceasefire is under renewed strain after monitors recorded a sharp rise in alleged violations in January 2026, driven by escalating clashes between signatory forces and mounting civilian harm. The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) said 26[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dispatched a high-ranking team of government officials to the State of Qatar to convey a message to the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. According to the statement from Presidential press Unit, the delegation’s mission is to enhance relations between[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku A high-level coalition of Western nations has issued a blistering demand to the South Sudanese transitional government, calling for the immediate recovery of over 1,500 metric tons of stolen food aid following a brazen assault on a World Food Programme (WFP) convoy. The joint statement issued[Read More…]

By Alan Clement The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has warned that deep budget cuts and persistent restrictions on its movement are undermining civilian protection at a time when women and girls face some of the highest levels of violence globally. Briefing the UN Security Council, UNMISS Police[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The last prosecution witness presented more exhibits as the special court trying Dr. Riek Machar and the seven co-accused continues. On Friday, during the 48th court session, a South African digital forensic investigator and expert, Ratlhogo Peter Calvin, displaced WhatsApp conversations extracted from the phones of some[Read More…]

By Alan Clement The United Nations has condemned escalating violence in South Sudan, warning that attacks on hospitals and aid operations are fuelling mass displacement and leaving nearly 10 million people in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. The warning was delivered by the Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Farhan Haq,[Read More…]

By Alan Clement The African Union has renewed calls for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, warning of deepening regional repercussions, while commending South Sudan for hosting thousands of Sudanese refugees despite its own fragile post-conflict recovery. The appeal was made during a meeting in Addis Ababa between the Chairperson of[Read More…]

By Alan Clement United Nations peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix has warned that South Sudan’s fragile peace process could be undermined unless international pledges for police reinforcements are delivered and cooperation with national authorities is strengthened. Addressing the UN Security Council during its annual briefing by heads of police components of[Read More…]

By Alan Clement South Sudan’s government has launched a high-level inter-ministerial probe into operations at the Nimule border, signalling concern over persistent trade bottlenecks at the country’s most important commercial gateway. According to a statement from the Trade Ministry, the fact-finding mission led by the Minister of Trade and Industry[Read More…]

 By Chol D. Johnson The Government through the office of the senior presidential envoy for special program has reaffirmed its commitment to education, transparency, and social inclusion. In order to realized inclusive Education across the country, the official of the senior presidential envoy on Thursday launched National High School Sponsorship[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson As the country faces youth unemployment, the Associations’ leaders have been urged to ensure that youth are empowered across the country. The call for youth empowerment remains a role for the government, non-governmental organizations, and youth associations. As part of the democratic processes, the Dachuek Youth[Read More…]

 By Alan Clement The leadership of National Democratic Movement (NDM) has rejected what it described as an unconstitutional attempt by a faction within its leadership to remove party chairperson Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin. The part however expelled six members accused of violating the party’s Basic Rules. Speaking to the Press[Read More…]