Yei Joint Stars FC eyes regional glory with squad upgrades
Yei Joint Stars FC president has pledged to bolster the squad with fresh firepower in preparation for upcoming regional football competitions. The president expressed full commitment to building a team capable of competing beyond national borders. The club, which has shown flashes of brilliance in the domestic league, now aims to make a lasting impression […]
Jamus SC land Mungwengi, Kagayo in transfer coup
South Sudanese football giants Jamus SC have taken their transfer business to another level, unveiling two major signings. The club has announced the signings of Josue Manuma Mungwengi of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundian international Shabani Kagayo, both on two-year contracts. The double swoop comes just weeks after Jamus SC wrapped up a […]
Cleto arrives in Juba to assume office despite SPLM-IO controversy
Sarah Cleto, the newly appointed National Minister of Health and former Governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, has arrived in Juba to assume her office, despite ongoing controversies within the fragmented Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In Opposition (SPLM-IO). President Salva Kiir appointed Cleto, a senior member of the SPLM-IO, to the Health Ministry, one […]
Jo Lual Acuil joins Al Ahli Tripoli after BAL MVP season
Jo Lual Acuil, the South Sudanese basketball star, has joined Al Ahli Tripoli from Al Ittihad Alexandria. Prior to this move, he made a significant impact in the 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL) season while playing for Al Ahly Ly. In the final held on June 1, 2024, at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, […]
Historic Triumph: Jamus FC clinches maiden South Sudan Premier League title
Jamus FC Juba has made history by becoming the inaugural champions of the South Sudan Premier League (SSPL), marking a significant milestone in the nation’s football landscape. Established on December 21, 2024, the SSPL is South Sudan’s top professional football league, featuring 14 teams and operating under the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA). The coach […]
South Sudanese civil society calls for political reconciliation ahead of elections
The Civil society organizations in South Sudan have called for immediate political dialogue to create a conducive environment for the country’s first fair, free, and credible elections. The call was made during a one-day dialogue held in Juba on Thursday which brought together over 60 participants from various regions, including representatives from each state, GPAA, […]
Freight forwarders back SSNBS’s role in regulating imports for public safety
The South Sudan Freight Forwarders Association (SSFFA) has expressed strong support for the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) following its recent interception of substandard fuel at the Nimule border point. Earlier this week, SSNBS officials halted 11 trucks carrying fuel that failed to meet East African standards. The trucks, attempting to enter South […]
Shortages in training and resources undermine Police Services, Gen. Enoka
South Sudan’s police force is grappling with severe shortcomings in professional training and essential resources, a crisis that continues to hinder effective law enforcement across the country, according to Maj. Gen. James Monday Enoka. Speaking during the official handover ceremony from his predecessor, Col. John Kassar, Gen. Enoka highlighted that more than 70% of police […]
Kiir orders parliament reopening in early June, budget debates ahead
South Sudan’s National Assembly will reconvene in the first week of June, following months of recess, President Salva Kiir ordered during a meeting with Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba. The directive comes at a critical time as the country faces economic challenges and ongoing political tensions. Parliament initially adjourned in December 2024, leaving several legislative priorities […]
Building safer skies: COMESA hosts Abuja safety targets workshop in Juba
South Sudan has launched a pivotal six-day technical assistance workshop in Juba, focusing on the Abuja Safety Targets a set of aviation safety standards endorsed by the African Union to enhance air transport safety across the continent. The workshop is organized by the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) under the Support to […]
