By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in the Republic of Kenya has officially announced resumption following what it termed a “brief interruption.” According to the statement extended to the media, the embassy linked the reason for the interruptions to internal administrative arrangements. The Embassy[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson The Director General of South Sudan’s Traffic Police Service, Gen. Kon John Akot, has dismissed as false social media reports claiming he rejected a transfer to Northern Bahr el Ghazal State as police commissioner. Gen. Kon dismissed the allegations circulating online, describing them as unfounded. “These[Read More…]

By Alan Clement South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly directed its Committee of Roads to investigate the deteriorating Juba–Lainya–Kaya highway and, if necessary, summon the Minister of Roads to explain the neglect. The decision came during the TNLA’s 19th Ordinary Sitting on Tuesday after MP Dusman Joyce of Lainya County[Read More…]

By Alan Clement South Sudan’s Cabinet is set to resume sessions later this week, ending months of inactivity that have stalled key government decisions and policy implementation. According to a circular from the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, the resumption follows directives issued by Cabinet Affairs Minister Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has sacked the Vice President and the chair of the economic cluster, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel. Dr. Bol was sacked on Wednesday with other officials, such as Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, the governor of the Bank of South Sudan, and Simon Akuei Deng,[Read More…]

By Alan Clement Members of South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly have demanded clarity on Justice Minister Dr. Joseph Geng Akech’s decision to release suspects and reopen a hotel linked to the killing of three girls in Juba. The issue, raised by Kuol Deng, MP for Rumbek North (SPLM‑IO), during[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a major push for accountability, the government yesterday moved to ban individuals with criminal records or corrupt interests from holding valuable mining licenses, signaling an end to the “business as usual” approach that has plagued the nation’s resource management. These powerful integrity measures, designed to[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a historic push to empower local communities, a proposed amendment to South Sudan’s mining law seeks to grant community landholders effective rejection power over mineral exploration and extraction on their land. This drastic shift was announced yesterday as the South Sudan Mining Act 2012 for[Read More…]

 By Alan Clement The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) is facing renewed calls for members to stop taking guns to the house of the chamber. Some of the members raised concerned that some Members of Parliament move into chamber with their body guards or weapons despites being told to leave[Read More…]

By Alan Clement The South Sudan National Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to human rights and impartiality, following a courtesy visit from an ICRC delegation led by Mrs. Florence Gillette. According to a statement from the Police service, Inspector General Gen. Abraham Manyuat Peter, held discussions focused on enhancing[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The Special Court has adjourned the trial of Suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused to Wednesday, 12, 2025. After re-examination of the investigator by the prosecution team following the recent cross-examination by the defense, the judge adjourned the session. During the 18 sessions[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku With six million lives on the line, the devastating food crisis in South Sudan hit center stage as the latest IPC report was launched. Top humanitarian officials didn’t mince words, delivering a stark and urgent demand for the government to move past mere promises and immediately[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph As the trials for Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused enter the session of witnesses, the prosecution team has requested the special court to grant protection. This request followed the completion of Cross-examination last week by the defense team. The request for the protection of witnesses as[Read More…]

 By Kei Emmanuel Duku A scary report of South Sudan’s food security revealed that a staggering 90% of the population is struggling with low meal frequency, a stark indicator of a deepening hunger crisis. Speaking at the launch of the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report in Juba,[Read More…]

By Alan Clement The Deputy Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, David Yau Yau, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering a free and inclusive media landscape in South Sudan. The Deputy Minister made the remarks during a media related event in Juba organized by stakeholders. Yau Yau[Read More…]