By Yiep Joseph The Special Court trying suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused has dismissed a defense objection and formally admitted a digital forensic report as prosecution evidence. The ruling was delivered during the 56th session of the trial on Monday, following prolonged arguments between the[Read More…]
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UOPP pushes for internal reshuffle, seeks Greater role in Power-sharing deal
By Lodu William Odiya The United Opposition Parties (UOPP) has called for an opportunity to reshuffle its representatives within the transitional government, arguing that the move is necessary to strengthen its participation in the peace implementation process. Speaking to the media over the weekend, Peter Mayen Majongdit, chairperson of the[Read More…]
South Sudan and Uganda Border Dispute: Committee Formed to Ease Yumbe and Kajo-Keji Tensions
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A high-level diplomatic mission has been launched to dismantle years of friction along the volatile frontier between South Sudan and Uganda, marking a major push for stability in Central Equatoria. Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony officially constituted the task force to amicably resolve long-standing border concerns between[Read More…]
Nile Basin: Egypt Slams Lone Country for Holding Regional Water Cooperation ‘Hostage’
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Diplomatic tensions flared at the 20th Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) anniversary in Juba as Egypt’s top water official accused a single member state of paralyzing regional progress, effectively holding the collective interests of over 250 million people hostage to a self-centered political agenda. The high-stakes summit,[Read More…]
South Sudan Wildlife Chief Praises Courts as Judicial Stance on Commercial Poaching Hardens
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s judiciary has launched an unprecedented crackdown on wildlife crimes, signaling a dramatic shift from years of legal stagnation to a robust movement for conservation justice. Khemis Adieng, the Director General of the National Wildlife Service, revealed that the courts have suddenly prioritized environmental cases,[Read More…]
Youth embrace Peace, Unity through Football Tournament
By Chol D.Johnson Youth have renewed calls for peace and unity, using football as a platform to foster solidarity and social cohesion among young people. The appeal was made on Sunday during the first edition of the 2026 Legend Tournament held in Sharikat, an initiative organized by young people to[Read More…]
Power Restoration Efforts Intensify in Yei River County
By James Innocent Emmanuel Taban Seme on Tuesday visited the Yei Electricity Power Station as part of renewed efforts to restore stable electricity supply across Yei River County. During the visit, the Commissioner assessed the condition of the facility and received briefings from technical personnel and members of a state-appointed[Read More…]
Fighting blocks our industry: cease from hostility
By Lodu William Odiya In a call for cessation of hostility in South Sudan, a dancehall artist, Kilama William, AKA Dollar bill Kamkalam music, one of Baridi family star has called on citizen to implement peace. He said the insecurity has greatly affected their artists and the growth of the[Read More…]
Ethiopian Embassy in Juba Marks 130 Years Since Battle of Adwa, Reaffirms Bilateral Ties
By Chol D Johnson The Embassy of Ethiopia in South Sudan on Friday commemorated the 130th anniversary of the historic Battle of Adwa at a ceremony held in Juba, underscoring the enduring significance of the landmark victory in African history. The Battle of Adwa, fought on March 1, 1896, marked[Read More…]
ATTACK Commissioner, Executive Director Killed
By Lodu William Odiya The morning attack on Ruweng Administrative Area has left commissioner and Executive Director dead. The Commissioner of Abiemnhom County and the county’s Executive Director were killed in a pre-dawn attack on Sunday in the Ruweng Administrative Area, authorities have confirmed. Officials accused the White Army militia,[Read More…]
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan, as a whole has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios globally. Recent health estimates put the country’s maternal death rate at roughly 692 deaths per 100,000 live births, far above the global average and international targets and these figures likely understate the true[Read More…]
Young Women Must Not Wait to Be Invited”: Leaders Call for Bold Female Participation
By Chol D. Johnson Senior government officials have urged young women in South Sudan to actively participate in politics emphasizing that leadership is not something to wait for but something to step into. Speaking during Youth engagement Forum, Mary Apayi Ayiga, Second Deputy Chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement,[Read More…]
Tore Community Questions Consultation Process in Lantoto National Park Activities
By James Innocent Leaders from Tore Payam in Yei River County have formally raised concerns over what they describe as insufficient consultation and lack of inclusivity in ongoing activities linked to the establishment and management of Lantoto National Park. During a stakeholders’ meeting held in Yei Town, Tore Community Chairman[Read More…]
Prominent Activist’s Father Seriously Injured in Night Attack as Gang Violence Rises in Yei
By James innocent The father of a senior civil society activist in Greater Yei is recovering after being seriously injured in a late-night attack at his home, in an incident that has heightened concerns over rising gang-related violence in Yei River County. Justo Ludanga Yoasa, a clinical officer and church[Read More…]
Business Community Calls on New Finance Minister to End Black Market Cash Dealings
By Chol D. Johnson The South Sudan Business Community has urged the newly appointed Minister of Finance and Planning, Salvatore Garang Mabiordit, to take immediate measures to curb black market currency dealings and address the ongoing liquidity crisis in the country’s banking sector. Speaking during a press conference on Thursday,[Read More…]
Kiir dismisses VP Josephine, Reappoints Abdelbagi
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has relieved Josephine Lagu Yanga from her position as the vice president and the chairperson for the service cluster. This change was made in a presidential decree read on the state-own South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). Kiir also relieved Hussein Abdelbagi Akol[Read More…]
TUT: Heads election dialogue committee
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed Tut Gatluak Manime as the chairperson for the inter-party high-level steering body for Management of the Political Dialogue on the Way Forward to Elections. The establishment was read on the state-own South Sudan Broadcast Corporation (SSBC) on Thursday. He also[Read More…]
CTSAMVM reiterates call on Parties to cease hostilities
By Lodu William Odiya The Ceasefire & Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring & Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) has urged the parties to signatories to reaffirm commitment to the permanent ceasefire, step back from confrontation and recommit to dialogue. Speaking during the 53rd board meeting yesterday, Maj. Gen. Teshome Anagawe Ayana, Chairperson of[Read More…]
Newly reappointed Finance minister must focus on paying civil servants and Organized forces
As South Sudan paints it Ministry of Finance with new leadership, expectations are high that urgent economic realities will take center stage. With food prices rising across markets in Juba and other states, civil servants are once again bearing the burden of delayed and irregular salaries. The new finance minister[Read More…]
South Sudan law makers Sign Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War
By Chol D. Johnson Members of the Peace and Reconciliation Committee in the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) have signed the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW), reaffirming their commitment to promoting lasting peace in South Sudan. The signing took place in Juba following the second session of[Read More…]