Kiir, Ramaphosa hold talks on South Sudan’s election preparations
President Salva Kiir and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa have held talks in Pretoria on South Sudan’s preparations for the December 2026 elections, with South Africa agreeing to support several areas of the electoral process. The meeting at the State House focused on technical and logistical needs ahead of the planned 22 December polls, […]
Alek Silvano becomes woman in Warrap’s male-domonited governorship race
Alek Silvano Deng has stepped into the race for Warrap State governor, becoming one of the women seeking the state’s top political office in a contest expected to attract several candidates. Alek, the chairperson of the South Sudan National Movement for Change (SSNMC) in Warrap State and a former member of the State Legislative Assembly, […]
Dr. Machar raises fair trial concerns over nine court rulings
Former First Vice President Riek Machar has raised concerns over nine rulings made by South Sudan’s Special Court in the Nasir case, saying some of the decisions could affect the accused’s right to a fair trial. Machar raised the concerns on Wednesday during the 120th session of the proceedings in Juba, as he delivered his […]
Teenage pregnancy crisis raises concern along Uganda–South Sudan border
Teenage pregnancy remains a major concern in Uganda’s West Nile region, with communities in Terego and surrounding border areas facing persistent challenges linked to child marriage, teenage motherhood and the disruption of girls’ education. The issue is particularly significant in Terego, a district close to South Sudan, where communities on both sides of the border […]
Doctors calls for more blood donation to prevent maternal deaths
Doctors and health professionals in South Sudan are calling for increased blood donations to help prevent maternal deaths caused by severe bleeding after childbirth. The appeal comes as health authorities and partners mark World Postpartum Haemorrhage Day, highlighting postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) as one of the leading causes of maternal death in the country. At Juba […]
