By Alan Clement South Sudan and much of the Horn of Africa risk missing the 2030 development deadline as crippling debt, high borrowing costs and a broken global finance system block investment in basic services, a new UN-backed report warns. The Sustainable Development Report 2025, identified lack of fiscal space[Read More…]
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Senior Presidential Envoy’s delegation visits Returnees and Displaced populations from Sudan
By Chol D. Johnson A Senior Presidential Envoy’s delegation on Monday visited returnees and displaced populations from Sudan in Renk County, Upper Nile State. The delegation arrived in Renk to assess the situation of refugees and displaced people and to assure affected populations of the government’s support. The delegation from[Read More…]
Kiir directs Parliament to continue with sessions despites plan for recess
By Alan Clement President Salva Kiir Mayardit has ordered an extension of the current parliamentary session, citing urgent national matters. Among the matters at hand are budget pressures, electoral preparations, and proposed changes to the peace agreement. According to the Presidency, the directive was issued during a meeting between President[Read More…]
South Sudan Pushes Water Security at Nile Governance Talks
By Alan Clement South Sudan has joined high-level regional meetings in Bujumbura as the country seeks solutions to persistent flooding, severe electricity shortages, and mounting climate pressures. According to a statement from the Ministry’s communication department, South Sudan is participating in the Joint Nile Governance Meetings as part of its[Read More…]
Two killed following elopement incident in Warrap
By Hou Akot Hou Police in Warrap State have confirmed that two people were killed and four suspects arrested following an elopement incident that turned violent in Tonj South County on Monday. Brigadier Marko Mawien Madut, the police inspector in Tonj South, explained that the conflict began after a young[Read More…]
Saving Mothers, Fighting Malaria: South Sudan’s Twin Health Push
By Alan Clement In a bid to save mothers, newborns and strengthen resilience against malaria, South Sudan has launched twin health initiatives tackling maternal care and malaria at the National Health Summit 2025. According to a statement from the Health Ministry’s communication department, at the National Health Summit 2025 in[Read More…]
Eyes on Gov’t as trades remain stranded after fire outbreak
By Chol D. Johnson Traders count losses after fire consumed the larger part of the Custom market. The popular market known for serving a huge population of Juba with varieties of goods was burnt to ashes on Monday. Although the investigation is still underway to find the total losses incurred[Read More…]
INSPECTION : Office to office search for work permit
By Alan Clement In a move to safeguard national employment and uphold fair labour practices, South Sudan’s Ministry of Labour has ordered strict enforcement of work permit regulations for foreign workers, warning of nationwide inspections and penalties. The directive issued on December 3 under Article 46(3) of South Sudan’s Labour[Read More…]
Gov’t Adil, Road Minister meets to fast-track road projects
By Yiep Joseph Central Equatorial State (CES) governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony and the Minister of roads and bridges discussed initiatives to speed up road rehabilitation in the coming year. According to the statement from the governor’s press unit, the two leaders on Thursday discussed the way forward to improving road[Read More…]
AfDB Pushes Horn of Africa Corridor Linking South Sudan to Ethiopia, Djibouti
By Alan Clement South Sudan is poised for major infrastructure gains as the African Development Bank (AfDB) confirmed feasibility studies for electricity imports from Ethiopia and a new transport corridor linking Juba to Djibouti via Ethiopia. In a statement from the Ministry of Finance and Planning communication department, the plans[Read More…]
Southern Unity Counties Emerge from Conflict: Donor Mission Observes RSRTF Success in Building Local Resilience
By Kei Emmanuel Duku In a powerful demonstration that peace dividends are taking root in one of South Sudan’s most fragile regions, a high-level international delegation visited Leer and Mayendit in Southern Unity on November 26, 2025. The mission, led by UN Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG), Resident[Read More…]
Parliament Warns of Systemic Neglect After Lokabang’s Passing
By Alan Clement South Sudan’s lawmakers mourning Hon. Rev. Scopas Taban Lokabang Namoi have warned that his death exposes systemic neglect of members’ health and welfare, underscoring the worsening medical and economic conditions facing the nation. Foreign Affairs Committee Chairperson Joseph Malual used the solemn sitting to highlight MPs’ welfare[Read More…]
South Sudan Tightens Labour Law Enforcement to Protect Local Jobs
By Alan Clement In a move to safeguard national employment and uphold fair labour practices, South Sudan’s Ministry of Labour has ordered strict enforcement of work permit regulations for foreign workers, warning of nationwide inspections and penalties. The directive issued on December 3 under Article 46(3) of South Sudan’s Labour[Read More…]
NEC : Declares 102 constituencies for coming elections
By Yiep Joseph/Lodu William Odiya As the country continue with the election preparations, the National Election Commission (NEC) has announced vital step inline with the peace agreement. On Monday, NEC leadership declared its readiness to conduction election as stated in the roadmap and as agreed by the parties to the[Read More…]
Witness says SPLA-IO demands $20,000 for his release
By Yiep Joseph As the court trying Puot Kang and seven co-accused continues with the hearing of witnesses, a series of revelations continue to flows. This case is one of the high-profile cases handled by the country’s judiciary, as it involved the suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny[Read More…]
Kiir Challenge youth to rise as nations service providers
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has challenged the youth who have been placed in leadership positions to take up the challenge and meet the expectations of the people. Kiir made the remark during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority,[Read More…]
Leaders Challenged to End Political Stalemates as Christmas Message Targets ‘Tribal Disputes’
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Metropolitan Archbishop of Juba, Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Martin Mulla, has issued a sharp Christmas ultimatum to South Sudan’s top leadership, demanding an end to the “tribal feuds” and “political stalemates” that have paralyzed the nation’s progress. In his festive message issued yesterday, the Cardinal directly[Read More…]
SSCC calls on government to free opponents as act of Forgiveness
By Kei Emmanuel Duke The South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has issued a stinging demand for the government to lead by example by immediately releasing all political opponents currently facing trial in Juba, framing the gesture as a non-negotiable step toward national healing. In a powerful press statement released[Read More…]
Jonglei state government starts road rehabilitation in Bor town
By Chol D. Johnson Jonglei State Government have started pressing forward with road rehabilitation works in Bor County on Monday as the Christmas season approaches. The road rehabilitation ensured that communities can connect more easily during this festive period. In a statement issued by the state’s press unit, the initiative[Read More…]
Terekeka Authorities Authorize Cross-Camp Searches in Cattle Raiding Clampdown
By Alan Clement Terekeka County Commissioner, Dr. Emmanuel Loku Lodu has ordered a firm crackdown on cattle raiding, authorizing chiefs to inspect cattle camps for stolen livestock to restore security and stability in Dollo Payam. According to the county’s press unit, the directive followed the commissioner’s visit to cattle camp[Read More…]