By Alan Clement The family of late Steward Soroba Budia has urged South Sudan’s government to honor his political legacy, saying exclusion from national recognition deepens their grief and diminishes his liberation struggle contributions. In a letter dated February 2 and addressed to President Salva Kiir, the family expressed “deep[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku The African Union has put South Sudan’s political class on test, declaring that the time for delay is over and a democratic transition must be delivered by December 2026. In a high-stakes communiqué from its 1326th meeting, the AU Peace and Security Council warned that there[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson The President of Republic of South Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed the Press secretary and the chief administrator in the President office. In a statement issued Tuesday on Presidential Press Unit, the Office of the President publicly informed the citizens about new changes. According to[Read More…]

By Alan Clement South Sudan has tabled an SSP 8.58 trillion national budget for FY 2025/26, projecting a fiscal deficit of SSP 1.58 trillion as the government prioritises stabilisation, debt servicing and salaries. The Government of South Sudan on Tuesday presented its draft national budget for the 2025/26 fiscal year[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku After three years of intensive medical intervention in a region once silenced by civil war, the international medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has announced it will hand over healthcare operations in Kajo-Keji County to the South Sudanese government. The transition marks a pivotal milestone for[Read More…]

By Alan Clement South Sudan faces a worsening mental health crisis fuelled by conflict, displacement and underfunded health services, even as the United Nations urges urgent action to tackle stigma, expand care and promote resilience and recovery. As the UN increasingly frames mental health as a universal human right and[Read More…]

By Alan Clement South Sudan’s deepening water crisis and financing shortfalls have been thrust into sharp focus after the United Nations warned that global progress on the 2030 Agenda is “alarmingly off track.” According to a UN statement, while opening the 2026 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Partnership Forum in[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The special court trying suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven accused has reached 46 sessions with witnesses testifying. On Monday during the 46th session, the last prosecution witness, an expert on digital and forensic presented more evidences. Ratlhogo Peter Calvin, a private forensic investigator[Read More…]

 By Kei Emmanuel Duku A leading South Sudanese think tank is sounding the alarm over “off-budget” spending, warning that bypassing legal financial frameworks risks plunging the nation’s economy into further instability. The Institute of Social Policy and Research (ISPR) has issued a sharp rebuke to the Presidency and the Economic[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku The African Union has issued a stern warning over the disintegrating security landscape in South Sudan, citing a dangerous surge in regional hostilities that threatens to dismantle years of fragile diplomatic progress. In a statement released Tuesday, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf signaled that the[Read More…]

By Alan Clement South Sudan faces hotter-than-average conditions this season, with climate experts warning that rising temperatures could compound drought risks despite forecasts of near-normal rainfall across much of the country. The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), the World Meteorological Organization, and national meteorological agencies have warned South[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The special court trial involving suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused including Puot Kang was adjourned on Wednesday due to technical failures. The 44th session was scheduled to feature testimony from a digital forensic expert. However, the absence of technicians to manage the[Read More…]

By Alan Clement South Sudan is increasingly serving as a humanitarian transit corridor for thousands fleeing the conflict in Sudan’s Kordofan regions. These arrivals often cross the border only to move onward, exposing significant gaps in protection, monitoring, and regional displacement planning. Between December 5 and January 20, an estimated[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson South Sudan Government has pledged to protect the civilians and also offer humanitarian access across the country. In  the press statement issued on Tuesday by the VP for Gender and Youth cluster’s Press Unit, Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior met with Jan Egeland, the Norwegian Refugee Council[Read More…]

By Chol D. Johnson The European Union’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Per Enar Enarsson, has emphasized that securing peace is a prerequisite for long-term investment and development in the country. In the press statement seen on Tuesday following a meeting with the Minister of Energy and Dams, Agok Makur Kur,[Read More…]

By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang and the United States Ambassador to South Sudan, Michael J. Adler has pledged to maintain an open dialogue to foster a more resilient and transparent economic environment in the country. This followed a high-level meeting held between[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan government has distanced itself from alleged inflammatory remarks attributed to Lt. Gen. Johnson Olony Thabo on military operations in northern Jonglei State. Gen Olony was recently rebuked for ordering troops to kill while on mission to SPLA-IO controlled areas. Addressing the media during a[Read More…]

By Alan Clement South Sudan’s government has launched a nationwide scholarship program specifically for orphans and vulnerable children, pledging an equal distribution of slots across all states and administrative areas to ensure regional inclusivity. The initiative was finalized following a high-level meeting between the Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs[Read More…]