South Sudan women seek equality in drafting permanent constitution
South Sudanese women have taken a decisive step to ensure their voices shape the country’s future, formally submitting the Women’s Charter to the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC). The document, crafted after months of consultation with women’s groups, civil society, and development partners, outlines twelve key priorities that women say must be embedded in the […]
Revenue Authority orders immediate halt to use of old financial forms
In a move to prevent misuse and revenue leakages, the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has issued a public notice urging individuals and institutions to stop using outdated financial forms and switch to new customized ones for official transactions. Speaking to the press on Thursday at the SSRA headquarters, Commissioner Simon Akuei Deng said the […]
South Sudan leaders ‘pretend’ to honor peace deal, U.S. warns
The United States on Monday accused South Sudan’s leaders of “pretending” to uphold the 2018 peace agreement while detaining opposition figures and continuing military strikes against civilians. Acting U.S. Representative Dorothy Shea told the UN Security Council that the peace accord “cannot be considered in effect while First Vice President Riek Machar is under house […]
President Kiir hands daughter Adut senior envoy role
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed his daughter, Adut Kiir Mayardit, as Senior Presidential Envoy for Special Programmes, a position previously held by the current Vice President, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel. The post has long been considered influential, serving as a bridge between the presidency and key national programmes. Bol Mel held it before being […]
Political stalemate fuels armed violence across South Sudan – CEPO
South Sudan is grappling with a surge in armed confrontations across several regions, raising fears that the fragile peace achieved under the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) could collapse. Reports indicate that Western Equatoria, Central Equatoria, and parts of Greater Upper Nile have witnessed fresh clashes involving government […]
