Civil society demands inclusive deal as inter party dialogue nears conclusion

Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has called on delegates to South Sudan’s Inter-Party Political Dialogue on Election Matters to adopt inclusive resolutions that address electoral preparedness, political consensus and the country’s ongoing transition from conflict to peace. Edmond Nyakani, CEPO’s executive director, made the appeal ahead of the expected conclusion of the dialogue, urging […]
SSPDF says it repelled dawn attack in Mundri West

The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) says it has repelled a dawn attack by forces of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) on a military outpost in Bari Boma, Mundri West County, Western Equatoria State. In a statement issued on Monday, October 12, 2026, SSPDF spokesperson Maj. Gen. Rul Ruai said the […]
Opposition forces claim capture of SSPDF position near Mundri

South Sudan’s main armed opposition group, the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO), says its forces have captured a military position belonging to the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) in Bari village, about 15 kilometres southeast of Mundri town in Western Equatoria State. In a statement issued on Monday, October 12, the opposition […]
CES suspends Juba Integrated High School over foreign currency fees

The Central Equatoria State Ministry of General Education and Instruction has suspended Juba Integrated High School, Kadoro Branch, with immediate effect over multiple violations, including charging school fees in foreign currency. In a ministerial order dated October 9, Caretaker Minister Lupai Satimon Andrew said the school failed to meet minimum operating standards, prevented students from […]