By Lodu William Odiya and Yiep Joseph The leadership of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has revealed that it will hold a caucus leadership meeting ahead of the elections. The revelation was made during the meeting between President Salva Kiir Mayardit, who is the SPLM chairperson, and Dr. Akol[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s democratic ambitions are hanging by a thread, with a leading policy expert warning that only a massive security overhaul and a peace-first strategy can prevent the 2026 elections from collapsing into renewed national chaos. In a hard-hitting policy statement released Tuesday, January 6, 2026,[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan parliamentary Alliance for food security and nutrition has on Wednesday revealed that over Seven million people face acute food shortage annually. In a report read by Mawien K, Dhok Ariik, focal person and Team leader member of Health and population committee at the August[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony has issued a high-level directive for a unified security offensive to reclaim stability in Morobo County, following years of conflicts that have displaced civilians and disrupted livelihoods. The order came during a security briefing held over the[Read More…]

 By Chol D. Johnson The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has called for the de-escalation of tensions across the country amid escalating violence and growing humanitarian needs. In a statement issued on Tuesday, UNMISS Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) Anita Kiki Gbeho emphasized the urgency of[Read More…]

By Alan Clement More than 3,000 Sudanese refugees and South Sudanese returnees, including unaccompanied children, have entered South Sudan fleeing renewed fighting in Sudan, straining border reception points and exposing critical humanitarian service gaps, UNICEF warned. According to a UNICEF South Sudan statement, the arrivals, concentrated at entry points such[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has raised the alarm over a massive leakage in national collections, revealing that unauthorized tax exemptions are siphoning off nearly half of the potential revenue at Juba International Airport (JIA). Commissioner General William Anyuou Kuol disclosed that these imposed clearances[Read More…]

 By Alan Clement In 2025, South Sudan’s political and social landscape was defined by a series of crises that tested institutions, disrupted daily life, and exposed persistent governance challenges. From armed clashes in Upper Nile to judicial proceedings in Juba, from mass security operations to a devastating market fire, the[Read More…]

 By Chol D. Johnson The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Monday Simaya Kumba, has urged youth to peacefully engage in their cultures, citing that it is an important component of the nation-building process. Speaking on Thursday during a New Year cultural celebration event organized by South Sudanese youth[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has conveyed a brief meeting with the Liberators during the celebration of the new year, 2026. According to the statement obtained from the Presidential Press Unit, the head of state and the first lady received the veteran leaders at the state house on[Read More…]

 Emmanuel Adil Anthony, Governor CES/photo by office of the governor By Yiep Joseph The governor of Central Equatoria State (CES) Emmanuel Adil Anthony has applauded the security forces for their determined efforts that led to peaceful festive season. According to the statement from Gubernatorial press Unit, Adil also appreciated the[Read More…]

By Alan Clement South Sudan has been named among 17 crisis-affected countries set to benefit from a new US–UN humanitarian agreement supporting a 2026 plan to reach 87 million people with life-saving assistance. The inclusion follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and the[Read More…]

 By Chol D. Johnson The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of South Sudan (ACSS), Peter Bol Arok, has urged citizens to cease incitement and avoid being drawn into confrontations with the government, warning that such actions only deepen division and instability. Speaking on Thursday during New Year 2026 celebrations at[Read More…]

President Salva Kiir Mayardit during the end of Year dinner at state house on Wednesday/photo by PPU By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has pardoned 97 inmates from prisons across South Sudan and ordered their release. According to the statement from the Presidential press unit, the head of state[Read More…]

By Alan Clement Women’s representation in South Sudan’s government is declining, with delays in the 2018 peace agreement straining the fragile transition and reducing female presence in key national and state institutions. The findings, published by the advocacy organization Center for Inclusive Governance, Peace and Justice, come as the transitional[Read More…]