Central Equatoria State sets SSP94 billion budget cap for 2026/27
The Central Equatoria State Council of Ministers has approved a spending ceiling of more than 94 billion South Sudanese pounds (SSP) for the 2026/27 fiscal year, paving the way for the preparation of the state’s annual budget. The decision was reached during an extraordinary Cabinet meeting chaired by Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony on Tuesday, where […]
OPINION: The role of traditional leaders in peaceful elections
As South Sudan prepares for its upcoming general elections, community cultural and traditional leaders have a critical responsibility to remain neutral, impartial and above partisan politics. Their respected position within society gives them a unique opportunity to unite communities rather than deepen political, ethnic or regional divisions. Traditional leaders are custodians of culture, moral values […]
Gurei Community pledges zero tolerance for gender-based violence
Residents of Gurei North in Juba County have pledged to eliminate gender-based violence (GBV), child marriage and other harmful practices after completing a 13-week community dialogue programme aimed at changing social attitudes and protecting women and girls. The public declaration was made during a community event on Monday, bringing together government officials, traditional and religious […]
South Sudan’s population to reach 20 million by 2030, UN Says
South Sudan’s population is projected to reach nearly 20 million by 2030, fuelled by high fertility rates and an influx of refugees and returning citizens from neighbouring Sudan, according to figures presented during a World Population Day High-Level Dialogue in Juba. The projections were unveiled at an event organised by the Government of South Sudan […]
