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…]
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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…]
Muslim Community Receives Ramadan Food Aid from Turkish People
By Chol D. Johnson The Muslim community in Juba has received Ramadan food aid packages from the Turkish people in a humanitarian gesture aimed at supporting vulnerable families during the holy month. The food distribution was organized by the Embassy of Turkey in Juba in collaboration with the Turkish Cooperation[Read More…]
CES Security Team Recovers Over 53 Stolen Cattle in Yei
By James Innocent Authorities in Central Equatoria State said more than 53 head of cattle reported stolen in Goja Boma, Yei River County, have been recovered following a security operation. State officials said the operation was carried out by the Central Equatoria security team in coordination with local authorities in[Read More…]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Anchors $2.5M Health Plan on Global Standards
By Alan Clement Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has approved a $2.5 million health operational budget for the 2025/26 financial year, anchoring its plan on internationally recognized health system building blocks to strengthen accountability and service delivery. According to the governor’s office, the decision was made at the Third Council[Read More…]
Juba city council orders removal of abandoned vehicle along the street
By Lodu William Odiya The Juba City Council has issued a seven-day ultimatum to vehicle owners who have abandoned their cars along streets in the capital, ordering them to remove the vehicles or face legal action. Addressing journalists during a press conference at the council headquarter on Friday, Juba City[Read More…]
ROADS:Ministers Approves USD 2 billion
By Lodu William Odiya The Council of Ministers in its regular meeting chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit has endorsed a 2 billion United states dollars road development project. According to a statement that was released by the presidential press unit on, Officials described the initiative as a historic move[Read More…]
WES governor pledges transition from culture of war to peace in the state
By Lodu William Odiya The Governor of Western Equatoria State (WES), Badagbu Daniel has pledged to transition the from culture of war to peace in the state. In a statement released the governor’s press unit on Thursday, the remark followed a courtesy visit of the Governor Daniel to Vice President[Read More…]
BoSS Governor Faces Lawmakers Over Persistent Liquidity Crisis
By Alan Clement Central Bank Governor Johnny Ohisa Damian has on Wednesday defended South Sudan’s monetary policy before lawmakers, amid rising concerns over liquidity shortages disrupting commercial banks and the wider economy. In a Bank of South Sudan statement, Governor Ohisa appeared before the Finance and Planning Committee of the[Read More…]
Health Minister Calls for Government-Led Strategy to Tackle Health Challenges
By Chol D. Johnson Sarah Cleto Rial, National Minister of Health, has called for an urgent and comprehensive government-led strategy to address critical health challenges facing South Sudan. In a statement issued Thursday by the Ministry’s press unit, Cleto stressed the need for stronger government leadership to confront persistent problems[Read More…]
CES Governor calls on Youth League to embark on youth mass mobilization
By Chol D. Johnson The Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has called on the National Youth League chairperson to embark on youth mass mobilization. In a press statement issued on Thursday by the state governor’s press unit, Governor Emmanuel Adil, called on Youth League leadership to embark on[Read More…]
WARNING :No Political Interference in Dr. Machar’s Case
By Yiep Joseph and Lodu William Odiya The government of South Sudan has reaffirmed that only the special court in Juba has the mandate to determine the case of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused. Dr. Machar and the seven others face charges including murder, conspiracy,[Read More…]
Diplomatic missions call on gov’t to take action to end escalating conflict
By Alan Clement A disturbing pattern of targeted killings against humanitarian workers has emerged across South Sudan, prompting sharp condemnation from international partners and raising urgent questions about the safety of aid delivery in one of the world’s most fragile states. In a joint statement from eight diplomatic missions including[Read More…]
CTSAMVM Urges Parties to Recommit to South Sudan Ceasefire
By Chol D. Johnson The Chairperson of the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM), Teshome Anagawe Ayana, has urged all signatory parties and security mechanisms to recommit to the Permanent Ceasefire in South Sudan. Speaking during the CTSAMVM Technical Committee meeting on Thursday in Juba, Anagawe[Read More…]