SPLM slams Nhial Deng Nhial, labels his new party disappointing
South Sudan’s ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has sharply criticized former presidential affairs minister Nhial Deng Nhial following his announcement of a new political party, describing the move as “disappointing” and “politically disingenuous.” In a statement issued Tuesday, SPLM Acting Secretary for Political Affairs, Kuol Atem, said Nhial’s decision to break away from the […]
South Sudan officials call for responsible, lawful media freedom
South Sudanese leaders, diplomats, and media experts have called for clearer laws and stronger ethical standards to safeguard freedom of expression while curbing hate speech and misinformation. The appeal was made during a national dialogue themed “Media and the Law: Understanding the Line Between Freedom of Speech and Hate Speech in South Sudan,” held in […]
Over 60 dead in deadly bus collision on Kampala–Gulu Road
At least 63 people have been confirmed dead following a horrific multi-vehicle crash that occurred shortly after midnight on the Kampala–Gulu highway in western Uganda, police said Wednesday. In a statement released on social media, the Uganda Police Force said the accident involved four vehicles, including two passenger buses traveling in opposite directions, which collided […]
Starford International College earns full University accreditation
The Government of South Sudan has officially upgraded Starford International University College to a fully accredited university, following the issuance of Ministerial Order No. (23) 2025 by the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Madut Biar Yel. The order, issued in Juba on October 21, 2025, and signed by the Minister in his capacity […]
MTN South Sudan launches “Sukuran Junubin” promotion to reward 4million subscribers
MTN South Sudan has unveiled a new customer reward campaign dubbed “Sukuran Junubin”, as part of celebrations marking the company’s milestone of reaching four million active subscribers nationwide. Speaking at the official launch in Juba, Henry Njoroge, MTN’s Chief Marketing Officer, announced that the telecom giant will invest 400 million South Sudanese Pounds in the […]
