By Chol D. Johnson The Vice President and the SPLM party 1st Deputy Chairperson, James Wani Igga has urged the part members to embrace discipline, unity and organization in order to win the election. Speaking on Thursday during the Swearing ceremony of newly appointed secretaries and deputies of the Sudan[Read More…]

By Alan Clement The Upper Nile State government has revealed plans to shift operations to Nasir, and urged civilians to return. Senior state officials began arriving in Nasir County on Tuesday, March 17, ahead of Governor Jacob Dollar Ruot, who was expected to reach the area on Wednesday as part[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson The South Sudan Civil Society Alliance (SSCSA) has urged the government to prioritize civilian protection and take effective steps to curb ongoing violence. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Deputy Chairperson Dabek Mabior Arok stressed the need for urgent measures to safeguard civilians. “We call on[Read More…]

By Fatuma Asha A South Sudanese Civil Society Activist has appealed to the AU C5 plus leadership to stand in solidarity and firmly with South Sudanese on the implementation of the AU C5 plus resolutions. Activist Edmond Yakani, Executive Director for CEPO made the appeal following President Salva Kiir’s bilateral[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph As the trial of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused continues, defense lawyers have questioned a digital expert over photos and videos they say are not relevant to the case. The current and previous sessions have focused on the cross-examination of South African[Read More…]

By Alan Clement In a strategic move to boost governance and standards, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with UNDP, has launched a 40‑day training programme to prepare the next generation of South Sudanese diplomats. According to a statement from the Foreign Affairs Ministry, the programme, coordinated through the Diplomatic Institute[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Anita Kiki Gbeho, has called for a coordinated plan between the government and partners to address the challenges facing displaced communities. According to a press statement issued on Tuesday by the Ministry of[Read More…]

By Alan Clement Central and northern parts of South Sudan are expected to face dangerous heat conditions this week, even as southern areas receive above-normal rainfall, according to a new regional weather outlook. The weekly forecast issued by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) indicated that temperatures above[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan’s government has released a statement citing that the on-going military operations in some parts of the country is a response to the security threats from opposition forces. This is in response to leaders from the South Sudan Council of Churches regarding political, security and[Read More…]

 Yiep Joseph and Alan Clement The Government of South Sudan has rejected church appeals for the release of opposition leader Dr. Riek Machar, stressing that only the courts have authority over his case. In a statement issued from the Office of the President on March 17, the government responded to[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The special court hearing the case of Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused on Monday dismissed a defense objection over a document containing hash values presented by a digital forensic expert. During the 60th session, digital forensic expert Ratlhogo Peter Calvin Rafadi presented the document as instructed[Read More…]

By Alan Clement The Ambassadors of Ethiopia and Japan in South Sudan have met to review progress in implementing the country’s peace agreement and called for coordinated international support as preparations continue for elections expected in 2026. During the discussion between Delil Kedir, Ambassador of Ethiopia to South Sudan, and[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has left for South Africa on an official visit to hold talks with his counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa. ‎In a statement  that was released by the presidential press unit, President Kiir would hold discussions with President Ramaphosa to deepen the historical relations and[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Monday Semaya K. Kumba held a discussion with the Ambassador of Canada to South Sudan, Joanne Minns, focusing on strengthening cooperation in humanitarian assistance, peace, and stability in the country. In a statement that was released by the Foreign[Read More…]

By Alan Clement South Sudan’s unpaid salaries and worsening economic hardship are rooted in collapsing oil revenues, senior SPLM party leaders admitted, urging a shift to agriculture and mining as citizens struggle with rising costs and stalled services. At the opening of the SPLM Central Equatoria State expanded meeting, Vice[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) National Youth League has received a donation of motorcycles and books from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China. According to the Youth league leader, the help will strengthen the youth wing’s activities as the ruling party intensifies grassroots mobilization[Read More…]