Cabinet discusses public servant salaries that remain in coming soon mode
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Friday presided over an extraordinary Cabinet meeting that once again placed the long-standing issue of unpaid and delayed salaries for public servants and members of the organized forces at the center of government deliberations. The meeting, convened in Juba, focused on the timely payment of monthly salaries and the growing […]
South Sudan placed under full U.S. travel ban effective January 2026
South Sudan has been placed under a full travel ban to the United States following a sweeping decision by the administration of President Donald J. Trump to expand U.S. travel and entry restrictions on foreign nationals from dozens of countries worldwide. Under a new Proclamation signed by President Trump on Monday, South Sudan is among […]
Police Chief cancels controversial traffic rules after Public, parliamentary outcry
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Gen. Said Chawul Lom, has revoked a set of newly introduced traffic directives that sparked widespread public concern and sharp criticism from parliament, retaining only the existing ban on vehicles with tinted windows and other established traffic offenses. The now-cancelled measures were issued earlier in the week by the […]
Yei Joint Stars FC signs sponsorship pact worth nearly SSP 80 million per season
Yei Joint Stars Football Club has entered into a landmark sponsorship agreement worth nearly SSP 80 million per season, marking one of the most significant commercial partnerships in the club’s history and signaling a new chapter in its competitive ambitions. The deal brings together three corporate partners, True-Line Africa Limited, Larry Investment Co. Ltd, and […]
Traffic police chief orders ban on tinted vehicle windows
The South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) has issued a new directive banning the use of tinted vehicle windows, right-hand drive vehicles, and public transport vehicles with sliding doors on the left side, as part of a broader effort to enhance road safety and traffic management across the country. The order, issued by Major General […]
Pressure mounts on power provider amid Wau blackouts
Pressure is mounting on electricity providers in Wau as prolonged power outages continue to disrupt businesses, livelihoods, and essential services across the municipality, sparking growing public frustration and calls for accountability. Electricity customers and business owners report that power cuts have persisted for several days in multiple neighborhoods, including Hai Jebel, forcing traders to depend […]
Police vow full protection of lives and property this Christmas
The South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) has assured citizens of their safety ahead of the Christmas festivities, pledging heightened security measures before, during, and after the holiday period to ensure peaceful celebrations across the country. The assurance was made by South Sudan’s National Police Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Monday Anoka, while speaking during the opening […]
Wau residents urge action as cost of living continues to climb
Residents of Wau are increasingly struggling to cope with the rising cost of living as prices of basic commodities continue to surge in local markets, raising fresh concerns about the country’s fragile economic situation. Interviews conducted by Standard Zone News reveal that households are finding it difficult to meet daily needs, with many saying their […]
R-ARCSS-Juba dialogue fails to open after incumbent government boycott
The opening of the Phase Two Joint Stakeholders and R-ARCSS Signatory Parties Dialogue was aborted on its first day after the incumbent SPLM-IG government failed to appear, effectively halting the planned discussions. Participants gathered at the venue, including civil society groups, women mediators, and representatives of several signatory parties to the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement. […]
Women mediators shape political dialogue ahead of key Juba peace summit
Twenty-one South Sudanese women mediators are taking a leading role in advancing the country’s peace process, ahead of a high-level political dialogue scheduled from 15–19 December 2025. Their involvement is being recognized as a crucial step toward building an inclusive and just South Sudan. UN Women, in partnership with the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization […]
