By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has tasked the newly appointed finance Minister to take urgent actions to address the country’s economic crisis. In a statement that was released by the presidential press unit yesterday, Kiir during the swearing in ceremony of the new Minister, President Kiir called[Read More…]
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Dr. Machar’s lawyers reject admissibility of forensic report, cites key reasons
By Yiep Joseph Lawyers representing suspended First Vice President Riek Machar and other co-accused on Wednesday formally challenged the admissibility of a digital forensic report presented by the prosecution before the Special Court. The objection was raised during the 54th court session after prosecutors sought to have the main forensic[Read More…]
Nile Basin Nations Urged to Decentralize Water Management to Local Communities
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A radical overhaul of Nile River governance is required to move power away from centralized authorities and into the hands of local communities, women, and youth to ensure the survival of the shared waterway. During the 20th Nile Basin Initiative celebration held in Juba, officials argued[Read More…]
Veteran Broadcaster and Church Elder James Ojullu Okony Passes Away in Juba
By Peter Kuol Kuch Mr. James Ojullu Okony, a respected broadcaster, church elder, and former forestry officer, has passed away after a prolonged battle with illness. His son, Dr. Owety Ojulu Okony, confirmed that his father died on Monday, February 23, 2026, in Juba, where he had been receiving medical[Read More…]
Juba IDPs raise concern over deteriorating health issues
By Lodu William Odiya Internal Displaces Person (IDPs) have raised concern over deteriorating health concern issues in Juba III protection of civilian site (POC). This concern was raised during a distribution ceremony of food and non-food item organized by ISRAAID at the POC yesterday. Makul Gatluak, chairperson of the IDP’s[Read More…]
Bor county Commissioner engages chiefs to recover suspected abducted children
By Peter Kuol Kuch The Commissioner of Bor County pledged that he has started to engage the local chiefs in his County about the seven children and three women who are claimed to have been abducted from Gurumuuk and Macabol early this month. According to authorities from Pibor, the children[Read More…]
The Wedding the State Tried to Stop: One Woman’s Battle Against Domestic and Political Abuse
By Kei Emmanuel Duku A high-profile Juba wedding scheduled for Valentine’s Day was forced into a dramatic standoff after security officials and community leaders intervened to halt the ceremony, citing political insecurity and tribal tensions. Josephine Adhet Deng, the woman at the center of the controversy, has broken her silence[Read More…]
ISRAAID donates food, non-food items to Juba IDPs
By Lodu William Odiya ISRAAID through the government of Isreal has distributed emergency humanitarian aid, including food and non-food items, to the IDPs and vulnerable host communities in Juba III POC. This contribution aims to supporting vulnerable communities and collaborate with local communities to promote environments where the right to[Read More…]
Youths Unite for Peace and Cultural Revival at Vibrant Yei Integration Festival
By James Innocent Youth leaders, community elders, civil society actors and county officials gathered in Yei River County on 24 February 2026 for a youth cultural integration event aimed at promoting peace, unity and cultural preservation. The event was organized by the Organization for Non-Violence and Development (ONAD) in collaboration[Read More…]
South Sudan Mourns Bishop Nathaniel Garang, ‘Liberation Icon’
By Chol D. Johnson The Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) and the nation mourn the passing of Bishop Nathaniel Garang Anyieth, who departed on Tuesday morning, February 24, in Nairobi, Kenya. Archbishop and Primate of ECSS, Justin Badi Arama, expressed profound sorrow in a press statement, describing Bishop Garang[Read More…]
Dallaire Institute Trains Civil Society in Yei to Strengthen Fight Against Child Recruitment
By James Innocent The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing the recruitment and use of children in armed violence following a four-day training held in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. The training, conducted in partnership with Dallaire Institute children peace security that[Read More…]
Call for Auditing Surfaces as Chamber of Commerce Leadership Wrangles Continue
By Yiep Joseph Fresh calls for an audit have emerged amid ongoing leadership wrangles within the South Sudan Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (SSCCIA) and its branches. The disputes began following an attempted impeachment of Lado Lukak, the long-serving chairperson of the national chamber. However, after intervention by the[Read More…]
Wildlife Act 2026: South Sudan Overhauls Conservation Laws to Combat Illegal Trade
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan has enacted a sweeping new legal framework to safeguard its vast natural landscapes, marking what conservationists describe as a definitive turning point for environmental preservation. The signing of the Wildlife Conservation and Protected Areas Act, 2026, by President Salva Kiir on February 18, 2026,[Read More…]
Lasu Payam Marks Second Peace and Cultural Festival, Calls for Unity and Development in Tokori
By James Innocent Community leaders, local authorities and residents gathered in Tokori Boma on Monday as Lasu Payam officially launched its second annual Peace Conference and Cultural Festival, an initiative aimed at promoting reconciliation, cultural preservation and socio-economic recovery in the area. The five-day event, running from February 23 to[Read More…]
Court Adjourns Dr. Machar’s Trial Over Dispute on Forensic Report
By Yiep Joseph The special court trying suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused on Friday adjourned proceedings to allow judges to review objections raised by the defense against a digital forensic report. The adjournment followed a challenge by defense lawyers to the admissibility of portions of[Read More…]
SSHRDN Calls for End to Discriminatory Practices Silencing Women
By Chol D. Johnson The South Sudan Human Rights Defenders Network (SSHRDN) on Friday called for urgent action to dismantle discriminatory practices that silence women’s voices and limit their participation in decision-making processes across the country. Speaking during the second edition of the Dialogue for Policy Influence for Better Women’s[Read More…]
Gov’t Pledges to Invest in Youth as Foundation for SDGs
By Chol D. Johnson The government has reaffirmed its commitment to investing in young people as a foundation for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and strengthening humanitarian response efforts. This is according to a statement issued Friday by the Ministry of Public Service and Human Resource Development. The statement[Read More…]
EU-IOM Back Climate Resilience in Flood-Hit Rubkona, Reintegration in Yei
By Alan Clement The European Union and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have launched a new initiative to help displaced communities in South Sudan rebuild safely and with dignity, focusing on climate‑hit Rubkona County and recovery‑driven Yei River County. According to a statement from EU South Sudan, the programme,[Read More…]
ACCOUNTABILITY: Parliament Urged to block Proposed $2 Billion Road Deal
By Yiep Joseph A civil society activist has called on members of parliament to block the $2 billion roads project endorsed by the Cabinet, citing concerns over transparency and accountability. On Friday, the Council of Ministers, chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, approved a $2 billion road development project reportedly[Read More…]
South Sudan Assumes NEL-COM Chairmanship: Pledges Unity, Sustainable Nile Cooperation
By Alan Clement In a landmark development for regional cooperation, the Republic of South Sudan has officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Nile Equatorial Council of Ministers (NEL-COM), marking a historic first for the young nation. According to the ministry’s communication department, the announcement was made on Friday, February 20,[Read More…]