Blink and it’s Law: Kiir signs amendment after one-Day passage
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has signed Constitutional Amendment No. 13 into law, just a day after lawmakers passed it, in a rapid process that has drawn criticism over the speed and transparency of the changes. The President’s assent on Wednesday clears the legal pathway for general elections scheduled for 22 December 2026, according […]
South Sudan calls for bigger health budget to reduce donor dependence
South Sudan has called for increased government investment in the health sector to reduce the country’s dependence on external funding and strengthen the delivery of essential health services. The call was made by Minister of Health Luke Thompson Thoan and Dr. Justin Kowac, Chairperson of the South Sudan AIDS Commission, during a health-sector workshop in […]
Juba County suspends illegal boda boda groups over security concerns
Juba County has suspended all illegal, unregistered and unauthorized Boda Boda associations operating within the county, citing public order and security concerns. The order, issued by Juba County Commissioner Samuel Emiliano Wani Pitia, directs the affected associations, including their offices and branches, to cease operations immediately. The suspended groups have also been barred from collecting […]
