MP proposes roundtable dialogue on political uncertainty
Concerned by the current political uncertainty, Dr. Aldo Ajou Deng, a legislator in South Sudan’s transitional National Legislature [Council of States], has proposed a national roundtable dialogue involving all political party leaders. In a statement obtained by Standard Zone News, Deng who represents Northern Bahr el Ghazal State believes this dialogue is essential to safeguard […]
CEPO Launches ‘No Return to War’ Campaign Across South Sudan
Juba, South Sudan – The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has announced the launch of a nationwide campaign dubbed “No Return to War”, urging citizens and leaders alike to recommit to peace and stability as the country continues to face political and security challenges. In a statement shared with the media on Sunday, CEPO […]
Government Deploys Judges to Leer After a Decade
For the first time in over a decade, residents of Leer County in South Sudan’s Unity State are set to receive long-overdue access to justice through a mobile court initiative, scheduled to run from 15 April to 9 May 2025. This critical initiative is a collaborative effort between the Judiciary of South Sudan, the Ministry […]
Activist urges Upper Nile communities to embrace peaceful co-existence
Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has called upon various communities in Malakal town and other areas of Upper Nile to embrace peaceful coexistence and promote a spirit of unity. The appeal follows reports of division, revenge killings, and targeted killings in parts of Upper Nile. “As a civil […]
Foreign Minister Semaya Urges U.S. to Reconsider Visa Ban on South Sudanese
South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Monday Semaya K. Kumba, has appealed to the United States to reconsider its recent decision to revoke visas for all South Sudanese passport holders. The Minister made the appeal during a meeting on Saturday with U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan, Michael J. Adler. According to a […]
VP Bol denounce ‘unverified’ letter expelling US Ambassador from South Sudan
The Office of the Vice President(VP) and Chairperson of Economic Cluster Dr. Bejamin Bol Mel has denounced a concocted letter alleging expulsion of US Ambassador from South Sudan. According to the statement posted on the office of the Vice President social media page Citizen are urged to considered the said letter fake. On Saturday, a […]
MTN Secures 15-Year License to Operate in South Sudan, Signals Robust Telecom Growth
In a landmark development poised to reshape South Sudan’s digital landscape, the National Communication Authority (NCA) has awarded MTN South Sudan a new 15-year operating license, paving the way for enhanced telecom services and expanded digital connectivity across the country. The signing ceremony, held at NCA headquarters in Juba, brought together top government and corporate […]
Kiir to Semaya: Advance South Sudan’s foreign policy
President Salva Kiir has tasked newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Monday Semaya Kumba, to actively promote South Sudan’s foreign policy objectives and project country’s good image. In a statement obtained by Standard Zone News, President Kiir made this appeal on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of Ambassador Semaya, where he […]
Over 2,000 SSOA forces join gov’t
At least 2,434 forces from the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) in Greater Equatoria have defected to the government on Friday. The troops, who were part of the unified forces trained at seven key centres – Lologo, Rajaf, Awenjobol, Muni, Agot Makur, Maridi, and Rambur – graduated on August 30, 2022, during Phase One of […]
Mounting Pressure on Speaker Nunu to Reopen Parliament Amid National Crisis
As South Sudan grapples with persistent political conflict, an escalating economic crisis, and fragile peace efforts, public attention is increasingly turning to the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), whose doors remain closed despite expectations for its reopening. Calls are growing from lawmakers, civil society organizations, and political figures for Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba to urgently […]
