Sudan’s military leader Al-Burhan appoints new acting Prime, and foreign Ministers
Sudan’s military chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan has named Dafallah Al-Haj Ali as acting prime minister and Omer Mohamed Ahmed Siddiq as foreign minister, filling top leadership vacancies amid the country’s devastating conflict. The move follows a prolonged power vacuum after Abdalla Hamdok’s 2022 resignation post-coup. Al-Haj Ali and Siddiq, both seasoned diplomats, join a caretaker […]
Faith and property: Church battles State over land seizure
The Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) and Central Equatoria State (CES) government are locked in a serious land dispute marked by allegations of illegal land intrusion, property destruction, and threats against church leaders. The dispute began early this month when CES started demolishing structures around St. Stephen Church in Munuki, asserting that the land […]
SPLM-IO criticizes Lomuro’s divisive ethnic profiling remarks
The Deputy Chairman of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO), Oyet Nathaniel, has strongly condemned recent remarks made by South Sudan’s Minister of Cabinet Affairs Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro. In a press conference on Saturday in Juba, Lomuro categorized Nasir, Ulang, Akobo, Nyirol, Uror, Fangak, Ayod, Rubkona, and Panyijiar as “hostile” towards the […]
Church leaders call for peace in tribute to Pope Francis
At a religious gathering in South Sudan, Archbishop Justin Badi Arama called on the nation to embrace love, unity, and reconciliation, reflecting the values exemplified by Pope Francis. Speaking to a diverse congregation, Archbishop Arama emphasized the importance of healing and forgiveness in a country still grappling with the scars of conflict and division. “Let […]
Kawaja, Sawat wins historic medals for South Sudan
South Sudan’s athletes Abur Kawaja and Samuel Sawat scooped historic medals at the Eastern Africa U18 & U20 Championships held in Zanzibar. Athlete Abur Kawaja won silver medal in the 100m, his first-ever medal for the country at regional stage. While Samuel Sawat earned bronze medal in 800m after finishing third in the same competition. […]
Clash of the titans: Silver X fires back at DJ Cent with new diss track ‘Kelib Dusu Kara’
The South Sudanese music scene is on fire, A heated rivalry between Silver X, the Australia-based music icon, and Juba based star DJ Cent Mr. No Rest has taken center stage, capturing the attention of fans across the globe. It all started when DJ Cent took to social media with bold claims, boasting that he’s […]
President Kiir pays tribute to late Pope Francis at Vatican Embassy in Juba
President Salva Kiir visited the Vatican Embassy in Juba to honor the late Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday. Signing the condolence letter, Kiir praised the Pope’s legacy of peace and his deep connection to South Sudan. The Pope, who visited the country in 2023 and made a historic peace appeal in 2019, […]
Chan David scores 5 as El Merriekh Bentiu smash Al Merriekh Renk 10-0
Al-Merriekh Bentiu put on a goal-scoring clinic, thrashing Al-Merriekh Renk 10-0 in a stunning away performance. The star of the game was Chan David, who bagged four goals in a blistering first half, scoring in the 4th, 8th, 25th and 40th minutes. Bentiu dominated from the start, tearing through Renk’s defense with ease. The home […]
Pope Francis has died age 88
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and head of the Catholic Church, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed his death following a prolonged hospitalization due to respiratory complications, including double pneumonia. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced the Pope’s passing at 7:35 a.m. local time […]
Yei Joint Stars crush Kator FC 20-0 in record-breaking Women’s Cup victory
The reigning champions of South Sudan’s Women’s Cup Yei Joint Stars delivered an unforgettable performance, scoring 10 goals in each half to completely dismantle Kator FC with a superb 20-0 final score. First half end with 10 goals and 10 more in the second. The “Super Queens” played with power and passion, turning the pitch […]
