President Kiir seeks stronger diplomacy amidst challenges
President Salva Kiir is pressing Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Monday Semaya Kumba, to intensify efforts in strengthening international relationships. The call, made during a meeting at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday, comes as South Sudan faces diplomatic challenges. A key concern that has strained bilateral relations is the recent decision by […]
Gov’t to airdrop food assistance to displaced in Ulang, Nasir
The government has announced a plan to launch emergency food assistance for internally displaced people (IDPs) affected by the conflict in Ulang and Nasir counties of Upper Nile state. The decision to deliver food to people affected by the conflict came after a meeting between Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol and Humanitarian Affairs Minister Albino […]
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 […]
500 illegal weapons confiscated in Malakal gun search
Authorities in Upper Nile State have seized nearly 500 illegal weapons, including AK-47 rifles and PKM machine guns, following a house-to-house search in Malakal town. The operation, aimed at restoring law and order, focused on disarming unauthorized individuals and reducing security risks. Speaking to Standard Zone News over the phone, Major General Lul Ruai, the […]
Jonglei battles gang violence: Arrests made in street clashes
Authorities in Jonglei State have intensified efforts to curb gang-related violence by launching a crackdown on machete-wielding groups, leading to multiple arrests. Speaking to the media, Lieutenant Akech Mapiou, the police spokesperson, emphasized that criminal gang activities continue to pose a significant security threat in the state. Many of the arrested, police said, were young […]
Church vs. State: Munuki land dispute sparks heated debate
A long-standing land dispute has resurfaced between the government and church leaders in Munuki, igniting concerns over land ownership, development, and religious rights. The controversy came to light after Rev. Paul Samuel Paul of St. Stephen Parish Church accused officials of forcibly entering church property under national security escort, demolishing structures without prior warning. In […]
Civil servants voice frustrations over delayed salaries
Civil servants have expressed growing frustration over delays in their monthly salary payments, citing a lack of government action despite prior assurances. This discontent follows a statement released last month by Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, Vice President and Chairperson of the Economic Clusters, reaffirming the government’s commitment to timely salary payments for civil servants and […]
U.S. grants visas to South Sudan delegation for major IMF, World Bank meetings
The United States has officially granted visas to a high-level South Sudanese delegation set to attend the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C. This development follows a day of discussions between South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Monday Semaya, and the U.S. Ambassador to South […]
Visa fraud carries serious consequences, warns U.S. Embassy
The United States Embassy in South Sudan has issued a stern warning about visa fraud, emphasizing its severe legal repercussions for offenders in the U.S. In a statement obtained by Standard Zone News, the embassy underscored the high security of U.S. visas, asserting that any attempt to counterfeit them would be detected. “The U.S. visa […]
