Kiir meets Collo King, calls for national unity ahead of elections
President Salva Kiir on Monday held discussions with the King of the Collo Kingdom, Kuongo Dak Padiet, focusing on national unity, stability, and preparations for the country’s upcoming elections. The meeting brought together the Head of State and the traditional leader in Juba, where both leaders exchanged views on the political and security situation in […]
Gov’t prosecution slams Bol Mel ‘leak report’ as fabricated disinformation
The government’s Investigation and Prosecution Committee handling the case against Bol Mel has strongly rejected a document circulating online under the title “Investigation Committee Leak Report: Bol Mel Electronic Diary,” describing it as fabricated and part of a deliberate disinformation campaign. In an official statement, the Committee said it has no knowledge of any “electronic […]
Dr. Machar Trial: Court fears ‘trial by media,’ rejects defense broadcast bid
A special court in South Sudan on Monday dismissed a defense application seeking live broadcast of proceedings in the ongoing trial of suspended First Vice President Riek Machar, reaffirming its earlier position that hearings will continue without real-time media coverage. The ruling came after defense lawyer Kur Lual Kur petitioned the court last week to […]
No survivors in Juba plane crash, aviation authority confirms
The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has confirmed that there were no survivors following a plane crash that occurred approximately 20 kilometers southwest of Juba on Monday morning. In an official press release, SSCAA said the aircraft involved was a Cessna 208 Caravan, registration 5Y-NOK, operated by CityLink Aviation Ltd. The plane had departed […]
GIZ expands rural food security drive in Yei and Magwi
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has stepped up its rural food security interventions in Yei River County and Magwi County, rolling out a large-scale post-harvest support initiative targeting smallholder farmers. The intervention, implemented through the Community-Driven Rural Development (CDRD) and Improved Living Conditions and Psychosocial Support (ILiPS) projects, has seen the distribution of 21,000 […]
