Opposition Alliance leaders reject Abdelbagi’s ‘vote Kiir’ message
The South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) has distanced itself from remarks by Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi Akol urging Muslims to vote for President Salva Kiir, exposing fresh divisions within the opposition coalition ahead of the country’s anticipated elections. The controversy erupted after Abdelbagi addressed worshippers during Eid al-Adha celebrations in Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal […]
Chiefs, women leaders undergo training to combat GBV in South Sudan
Traditional chiefs and women leaders from across South Sudan have begun a three-day training program in Juba aimed at strengthening community responses to gender-based violence (GBV), promoting women’s rights, and improving protection mechanisms for vulnerable groups. The workshop, organized by Global Voices Organization South Sudan (GVO), has brought together 30 participants, including 21 traditional chiefs […]
Juba court sets pastor free but leaves worshippers without a church
A court in Juba has acquitted Moru Church leader Canon Oneil Yosia Daima of all charges, ordering his immediate release after finding insufficient evidence to support a conviction. However, while the ruling brought relief to the pastor and his supporters, it left members of the Nyakuron Moru Congregation without a place of worship as the […]
School penalised for cheating as South Sudan announces exam results
The South Sudan National Examinations Council has cancelled the 2025 Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) examination results for a secondary school in Eastern Equatoria State after uncovering what authorities described as a serious breach of examination rules and regulations. The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of General Education and Instruction, Kuyok Abol […]
