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…]
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South Sudan Demands Harmonized Trade to Block Dirty Air conditioners and Fridge Imports
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…]
SSPDF seizes 230 guns, 64 pistols in fresh disarmament
The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have seized a substantial cache of weapons during a fresh, house-to-house disarmament operation in Juba City. The disarmament is part of the government’s broader efforts to ensure stability and security across the country. The joint security operation, launched in recent days, yesterday displayed[Read More…]
South Sudan reaffirms humanitarian commitment at global Parliamentary Assembly
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…]
Activist urges judiciary to uphold rule of law
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…]
Juba Seeks Oslo’s Continued Support on Peace, Regional Stability
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…]
East African regulators streamline Human Resource policies
By Alan Clement East African communications regulators have harmonized key human resource policies to align with Rwanda’s updated labor laws and promote regional integration during a three-day meeting in Kigali, Rwanda. In a statement from South Sudan’s National Communication Authority (NCA) which also joined the other regional regulators in the[Read More…]
MISSING: Defense questions the whereabout of individuals
By Yiep Joseph The defense lawyers for Dr. Riek Machar and the seven co-accused have raised fresh questions on the search procedures applied in some residences of the accused. During the Special Court’s 15th session on Monday, the defense team questioned the lead investigator to explain the searching procedures applied[Read More…]
Calm returns to Mapaw after gunfire
By Yiep Joseph After reports of a brief exchange of gunfire at the Mapaw checkpoint on Sunday, calm returned following intervention. Early Sunday morning gunshots were heard toward Mapaw Checkpoint, just along the Juba-Bor Road. The eyewitnesses said that the gunfire came as a result of a misunderstanding between army[Read More…]
70% of South Sudan’s Children Trapped in Hazardous Labor
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…]
President Kiir Heads to UAE to Boost Trade, Woo Investors
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…]
Special court adjourns trials to Monday
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…]
DEFENSE:Raises concern on missing items
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…]
Kiir calls for transparency amidst economic crisis
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…]
SSPDF Recruitment Breaches 2018 Peace Deal, Pushing Ceasefire to Brink
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…]
Authorities Ban Open Bathing Along Gumbo Bridge
By Alan Clement Juba County Commissioner has ordered an immediate halt to open bathing along the River Nile near Gumbo Bridge, citing concerns that the practice negatively affects the country’s national image and public order. The directive follows a strong appeal from Paramount Chief Marino Pitia of Tokiman, who raised[Read More…]
Lainya Executive Director, dies at 60s
By James Innocent The Executive Director of Lainya County in Central Equatoria State, Mr. Clement Suma, has succumbed to injuries. This followed the recent accident on Lainy Yei Road. According to the sources, the late Suma was in his early sixties, a vital time when he was helping the country,[Read More…]
VP Affirms Action Against Obstruction of Aid workers
By Lodu William Odiya Vice President and Chairperson of the Economic Cluster, Dr. Bol Mel has pledged that the government will take firm action against any individuals obstructing humanitarian aid in South Sudan. The commitment was made during a Wednesday meeting with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s (UNMISS)[Read More…]
70 Incidents Reported in September Alone, RJMEC Warns Of ‘Catastrophe’
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has warned that South Sudan’s humanitarian crisis is rapidly escalating toward a “possible full-scale food and nutrition catastrophe,” driven by soaring conflict and a sharp rise in violence against aid workers. According to a report released yesterday, RJMEC[Read More…]
Legislator Demands Overhaul of South Sudan’s Cybercrime Bill
By Kei Emmanuel Duku An opposition legislator, Elizabeth James Bol, delivered a strong rebuke to the Revitalized Transitional National Legislative Assembly (R-TNLA) yesterday, declaring the proposed Cyber Crimes and Computer Misuse Bill 2025 is “long overdue” but fundamentally flawed. James, representing the SPLM-IO Women’s League from Warrap State, took to[Read More…]