By James Innocent Traders in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, have raised concerns over the increasing number of roadblocks along the Kaya-Yei-Juba Road, saying the situation is negatively affecting business operations and driving up the prices of goods. The Chairperson of the Yei Chamber of Commerce, Luwate Justin, said[Read More…]
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South Sudan’s Oil Riches Fail to Lift Citizens from Poverty-World Bank
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s vast oil wealth has failed to translate into citizens prosperity, leaving the country mired in poverty, instability and economic decline, according to the World Bank South Sudan Public Finance Review 2026. The latest World Bank report paints a stark picture of a nation where oil[Read More…]
South Sudan’s currency is collapsing as government borrowing hits 70% of Gross Domestic Product-GDP
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s economy has been pushed into a state of debt distress and unsustainability as a lack of fiscal discipline, accommodated by the monetary and financial sectors, triggers a collapse of the national currency. A new World Bank Group report, titled “A Narrow Path to Recovery:[Read More…]
Authorities condemn Abduction of Humanitarian Workers in Yei River County
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Commissioner of Yei River County, Emmanuel Taban Seme, has issued a strong condemnation following the targeted abduction of humanitarian workers within Central Equatoria State. In an official statement released on February 10, 2026, Commissioner Taban emphasized that these criminal acts directly threaten civilian safety and[Read More…]
Peace Deal on the Brink as UN, R-JMEC Warn of War Risk
By Alan Clement South Sudan risks sliding back into full-scale conflict as political divisions deepen and violence escalates, senior UN and regional peace monitors warned the Security Council Tuesday, raising alarm months before scheduled December elections. Briefing the Council virtually, the Interim Chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation[Read More…]
WHY? Nilepet’s earnings never reach the national budget
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s national oil corporation, Nilepet, has become a financial ghost within the country’s economy, operating without transparency and failing to transfer its earnings to the national budget. A landmark World Bank Group report released in late January 2026, titled “A Narrow Path to Recovery: The[Read More…]
Dr. Machar’s defense team question expert’s report over irregularities Suspended First Vice President
By Yiep Joseph The defense team for Dr. Riek Machar and the seven co-accused have questioned the digital expert report, citing that it contains irregularities. During the 50th session on Wednesday, Ratlhogo Peter Calvin, the South African forensic expert and the last prosecution witness, concluded the presentation of his report.[Read More…]
Kiir dismisses top bank officials
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has relieved two top officials from the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) from their duties. According to the press release posted on the office of the president’s social media platform, the head of state relieved the officials on Monday. Based on the Republican[Read More…]
Adil commends Azande Kingdom, says its revival means cultural preservation
By Yiep Joseph The Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has described the revival of the Azande Kingdom as a major step toward strengthening cultural preservation and promoting national unity. Governor Adil made the remarks in a message to the people of Western Equatoria State as they[Read More…]
Digital expert says unable to investigate Dr. Machar’s devices
By Yiep Joseph The South African digital expert who investigated the phones and electronic devices collected from the 8 accused, testified that he was unable to access Dr. Riek Machar’s devices. Several prosecution witnesses have continued to testify before the special court trying Puot Kang and seven co-accused, including Dr.[Read More…]
Two Killed, Including Local Chief, in Aweil East Land Dispute
By Hou Akot Hou Two people, including a local chief, have been confirmed dead and two others critically injured on Saturday in a land dispute that turned violent in Kunyuk village, Aweil East County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal State. Paul Kuc Akot, Director for Information in the office of Aweil[Read More…]
Minister Affirms Development of Comprehensive Cultural Policies in Unity State
By Chol D. Johnson The National Minister of Culture, Museums, and National Heritage, Sarah Nyanath Elijiah, has affirmed her ministry’s commitment to developing comprehensive policies to support cultural groups in Unity State. In a statement issued on Monday, Nyanath emphasized that the Ministry is working on frameworks to strengthen cultural[Read More…]
South Sudan on the Brink as Food Crisis Deepens Despite Major Aid Push
By Alan Clement South Sudan is edging closer to a large-scale humanitarian catastrophe as food insecurity reaches alarming levels, despite an extensive aid operation by the World Food Programme (WFP), a new situation report has warned. According to the December 2025 WFP South Sudan External Situation Report, 5.86 million people[Read More…]
Gov’t Explores Sustainable and Stable Electricity Supply
By Chol D. Johnson The Ministry of Energy and Dams, led by Minister Agok Makur Kur, has hosted a major Middle East energy company to explore options for a sustainable and stable electricity supply for the country. In a press statement issued on Monday, the ministry’s Press Unit confirmed that[Read More…]
IDPs return to their homes in Pajut, Yuai in Jonglei following improved security-Commissioner
By Peter Kuol Kuch The authorities in Duk County have reported that some internally displaced persons who fled Yuai and Pajut due to clashes between SSPDF and SPLA-IO have started to return to their original homes from Poktap and Duk Padiet following improved security in the area in the recent[Read More…]
GUN : Violence kills over 1000 in 2025
By Alan Clement Gun violence in South Sudan has shifted decisively toward criminality, killing over a thousand people in 2025 and leaving civilians increasingly exposed as firearms become entrenched in everyday life, a new report has found. The findings contained in the Gun Violence Report released by the One Citizen[Read More…]
Top Academic Calls for Emergency Overhaul of Juba Teaching Hospital
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a stinging critique of South Sudan’s healthcare system, one of the country’s leading academic voices has warned that the nation’s premier referral hospital is failing, calling for an immediate management takeover to stop the decay. Speaking during the World Cancer Day celebrations, the Vice Chancellor[Read More…]
Peace Deal Under Threat as 87 Alleged Violations Recorded in a Single Month
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan’s fragile peace agreement is spiraling into a major crisis as military combat and targeted attacks on civilians surge across the country. Official monitors from the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) warned in a new report that a “sustained pattern[Read More…]
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The leadership of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has directed Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, to mobilize and sensitize citizens regarding 2026 elections. According to the statement issued by Governor’s Press unit on Monday, governor Lobong visited juba where he met SPLM Secretary[Read More…]
Ceasefire in Freefall as Alleged R-ARCSS Violations Surge Nationwide
By Chol D. Johnson /Alan Clement South Sudan’s permanent ceasefire is under renewed strain after monitors recorded a sharp rise in alleged violations in January 2026, driven by escalating clashes between signatory forces and mounting civilian harm. The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) said 26[Read More…]