OPINION: When Truth-Tellers become targets, democracy suffers
As the world commemorates World Press Freedom Day, South Sudan has a solemn duty to reflect on the state of its press and the treatment of those who work tirelessly to inform, educate, and empower the public. Too often, journalists are seen merely as messengers’ conveyors of news from one point to another. But in […]
Activists demand inclusivity in the AU and IGAD Juba meetings
As the African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson and the IGAD Executive Secretary are in Juba on a peace mission, a civil society leader is calling for genuine and inclusive dialogue to resolve South Sudan’s political conflict. The delegation’s visit comes at a crucial time as tensions persist despite previous visits by special the Special Envoys […]
International pressure mounts on South Sudan after deadly hospital bombing
The bombing of a humanitarian-supported hospital in Old Fangak, Jonglei State, has drawn sharp condemnation from multiple foreign embassies and international organisations, as calls for accountability and peace in South Sudan intensify. In a joint statement released on Monday, the embassies of Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along […]
Juba City lawmakers approve six-month financial report
The Juba City Legislative Council has officially endorsed the six-month financial report for the 2024–2025 fiscal year, outlining revenue collection, expenditures, and key challenges faced by the Juba City Council administration. During the council session, Deputy Mayor for Administration and Finance, Thiik Thiik Mayardit, stressed the importance of transparency and collective responsibility in managing public […]
Juba residents call for proper drainage system as rainwater causes havoc
After two consecutive days of heavy rainfall, residents in several parts of Juba City experienced severe flooding, which caused property damage and the loss of lives due to collapsing structures. According to reports, the rains on Saturday and Sunday resulted in multiple tragedies, including the death of five family members after a concrete wall collapsed […]
SSPDF, SPLA-IO trade blame over deadly road ambush
A blame game has emerged between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) as both sides trade accusations over recent ambushes on commercial vehicles along the Juba–Terekeka Road. The attacks allegedly resulted in the death of a Somali national and the abduction of several others. In a […]
Behind the silence: South Sudanese journalists struggle for access to information
William Maduok, a journalist with KING MEDIA in South Sudan, knows too well the cost of pursuing public interest stories in a country where media freedom is frequently undermined. Last year, he was assigned to investigate a sensitive case involving a powerful institution. Though he withholds its name for fear of reprisal, his experience speaks […]
Peace monitoring body condemns devastating airstrike on MSF Hospital
A devastating airstrike on Old Fangak County in Jonglei State over the weekend has drawn strong condemnation from the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC). The bombing destroyed market and the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hospital, killing several civilians and injured many others, the charity provider, MSF said in a statement on Saturday. In […]
AU and IGAD to visit South Sudan in bid to revive peace process
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, and the Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, are expected to arrive in Juba on Monday for a joint high-level mission aimed at de-escalating tensions and reviving South Sudan’s fragile peace process. The two leaders will engage with key […]
