By Alan Clement With 57 weeks left until South Sudan’s December 22, 2026 national election, civil society leaders and UN officials warned that the fragile transition faces mounting threats. They cited rising violence across states, deepening political mistrust, and unresolved legal and logistical gaps flagged by the National Elections Commission[Read More…]
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Women in Yei Raise Concern Over High Bride Price
By James Innocent Women leaders and community representatives in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, have raised concerns over the heavy dowry charges. Several members condemned the use of young girls as sources of income through high bride price. The concerned came in during one marriage negotiations. Hellen Ciama, Chairlady[Read More…]
Suspected land grabbers kill police officer in Sherikat
By Chol D. Johnson Suspected land grabbers have killed two police officers and injured other three in Jebel-Amianin, Gumbo sherikat residential area on Tuesday. During the land operation, it was confirmed that a young female officer was killed with her colleague. Several police officers had been ordered by the operation[Read More…]
South Sudan Launches Health Financing Talks Amid Global Crisis
By Alan Clement South Sudan has opened a high-level dialogue on health financing in Juba, as government leaders and international partners confront the country’s mounting health sector challenges. According to a statement from the Ministry’s communication department, the meeting, organized by the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Finance, and[Read More…]
Election Preparedness Under Strain as Key Institutions Warn of Rising Risks
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s transition faces mounting pressure as election bodies, legal institutions, and civil society warn that delays, insecurity, and shrinking civic space threaten preparations for the 2026 polls. Senior officials from the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC), the National Elections Commission (NEC), the Transitional National Assembly, and[Read More…]
Calm Returns to Torit After Deadly Clashes
By Jacob Onuha Nelson Officials in Eastern Equatoria State (EES) report that calm has returned to Torit following a recent attack and subsequent clashes that left a top police officer dead. The violence came amid reports of fighting between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s[Read More…]
NRC Hands Over Digital Land System to NBGs
By Ngor Deng Matem The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has officially handed over a Computerized Land Data Management System to the government of Northern Bahr el Ghazal (NBGs) marking a major step toward modernizing land administration and improving transparency in the state. The new system is designed to secure land[Read More…]
International Partners Back Peace, urge leaders to take Responsibility
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s leaders face mounting pressure to fast‑track the Revitalised Peace Agreement as the transition nears its end, with the Norwegian Ambassador warning delays could spark renewed conflict and imperil fragile stability. Norway’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Roar Haugsdal, delivered a pointed message at the National Stakeholders’[Read More…]
Bishop Dau: Without Leadership and Resources, Peace in South Sudan Will Fail
By Alan Clement Bishop Dr. Isaiah Dau has warned that South Sudan’s cycle of war will persist unless peace is made a personal priority and backed by courageous leadership and adequate resources. Speaking at the opening of the National Stakeholders’ Consultative Dialogue on Accelerating Peace Initiatives and De-escalating Violence in[Read More…]
Mobile court releases over 57 inmates with minor cases; granting space at the detention facility in Bor
By Peter Kuol Kuch The Mobile Court supported by United Nations Development Programme UNDP which presides courts cases at Bor Prison has released more than 57 inmates with minor cases early this week. According to UNDP, most of the inmates released were sentenced by Bench Court in Bor town. Speaking[Read More…]
UK announces $26 Million support for HSTP in South Sudan
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The United Kingdom (UK) has announced additional $26 million contribution as support to Health Sector Transformation Project (in South Sudan. Speaking to journalists at Al-Sabbah Children’s Hospital on Wednesday, David Ashley, British Ambassador to South Sudan, said the visit to the hospital and Kator Health Care[Read More…]
DIRECTIVES: President directs Minister Makuei to address backlog of cases
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has directed the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Michael Makuei Lueth, to address the backlog of cases in the judiciary. The President made the directive on Wednesday during the swearing-in of newly appointed officials. According to the statement obtained from the president’s press unit,[Read More…]
Minister Ateny vows to protect journalists
By Chol D. Johnson The Minister of Information, Communication, Technology, and Postal Services Ateny Wek Ateny has vowed to protect journalists. The minister made the promise during his reception at the ministerial complex in Juba. In his address, Ateny acknowledged the role of media, adding that his office will remain[Read More…]
By James Innocent Yei River county of Central Equatoria state has graduated at least 120 teachers. The Principal of Yei Teachers Training Institute, Kepo James, has announced the successful graduation of more than 126 teachers. The graduands earned both diplomas and certificates. The institution’s 11th anniversary ceremony held in Yei[Read More…]
OIL: Flow resumes
By Chol D. Johnson South Sudan government through Ministry of Petroleum has announced the resumption of oil shipments after attacks on energy facilities in Sudan. Recently oil companies operating earlier this week shuttered production after targeted drone attacked on oil facilities in Sudan. The suspension was triggered by two separate[Read More…]
Rising Threats to Journalists Trigger Renewed Pressure on Government to Act
By Alan Clement At the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, speakers called for urgent action to halt growing attacks, online harassment, and legal pressures undermining press freedom in South Sudan. Held under the theme “United for Journalists’ Safety in South Sudan: Ending Impunity in the Digital[Read More…]
Fire Razes 88 Shops in Wedwil Refugee Settlement, One Trader Dead
By Hou Akot Hou A devastating fire has destroyed 88 shops in Wedwil refugee settlement, claiming the life of a Sudanese trader. The incident occurred late Friday night at around 11:40 PM, leaving both refugees and host community members counting heavy losses. Police Inspector Philip Agany Deng of Aweil West[Read More…]
Women leader calls for the reopening of Jonglei State assembly after long recess
By Peter Kuol Kuch A woman leader at Jonglei State women association has called for immediate reopening of the Jonglei State assembly following the recess. Jonglei State assembly on recess for nearly a year now and this has concerned citizens to question logics beyond long recess of the law members[Read More…]
Kiir urges Dr. Igga to mobilize more for the 2026 election
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan’s President and SPLM Chairman Salva Kiir Mayardit has urged James Wani Igga and other top party officials to continue with mobilization as elections approach. The president made the remarks during the swearing-in of Dr. James Wani Igga, the first Deputy Chairman of the Sudan People’s[Read More…]
South Sudan Youth and Regulators Spotlight Digital Divide at Global Telecom Summit
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s National Communication Authority (NCA) is making its presence felt at the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC‑25), where officials and youth envoys press for affordable, inclusive connectivity to shape the nation’s digital future. The conference, convened by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the theme[Read More…]