SSPDF orders civilians to vacate SPLA-IO areas in Jonglei
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has ordered civilians to immediately evacuate areas under the control of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army–In Opposition (SPLA-IO) in parts of Jonglei State, citing the need to protect civilians and minimize collateral damage during military operations. In a statement issued on December 30, 2025, by the Directorate of […]
R-ARCSS amendments are political maneuver, not election reform- Yakani
Mr. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has strongly condemned the proposed amendments to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), describing them as a calculated political maneuver rather than a genuine effort to advance election preparedness. Speaking as a stakeholder signatory to […]
Troika capitals renew pressure over South Sudan crisis
The Troika Capitals, comprising the United States, the United Kingdom, and Norway have renewed pressure on South Sudan’s leaders, warning that the country is sliding dangerously back toward widespread conflict due to the continued failure to implement the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). In a joint statement issued […]
South Sudan to hold 2026 elections using 2010 constituencies, without a census
After a 16-year gap without a national population census, South Sudan’s National Elections Commission (NEC) has confirmed that the country will conduct its long-awaited 2026 general elections using the geographical constituency boundaries established during the 2010 elections. The announcement was made Monday in Juba by NEC Chairperson Professor Abednego Akok Kacuol, who said the decision […]
Election watch flags missed electoral deadline on constituency announcement
A civil society leader has raised alarm over what he described as the first major violation of South Sudan’s electoral timeline, warning that the failure to announce geographical constituencies by the legally mandated deadline threatens the credibility of the country’s planned 2026 elections. Speaking under the Election Watch initiative, the Chief Executive Officer of the […]
South Sudan churches call for end to war, release of political detainees
South Sudan’s church leaders have issued a strong Christmas and New Year appeal calling for an immediate end to war, the release of political detainees, and the opening of a new chapter of genuine, inclusive dialogue to rescue the country from deepening violence, economic hardship, and public despair. The message was delivered by The Most […]
Moru Congregation accuses Juba diocese of abuse, asset grabbing
The Moru Congregation has accused the Juba Diocese of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan of abuse of authority, intimidation, and unlawful takeover of church properties, calling for dialogue and the restoration of its autonomous status during a press conference held on Friday evening at St. Thomas Moru Church in Munuki, Juba. The press conference, […]
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 […]
