South Sudan defence minister pledges to end child recruitment
South Sudan’s Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs Gen. Chol Thon Balok has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ending the recruitment and use of children by armed forces and armed groups, saying no commander will be allowed to involve children in conflict. Speaking at the opening of the 20th National Conference on the implementation of […]
South Sudan records no Ebola cases, ministry reassures public
The Ministry of Health has reassured the public that South Sudan has not recorded any confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), despite outbreaks reported in parts of the region, saying the country has significantly strengthened its preparedness measures to prevent any possible importation of the virus. Speaking during a press conference in Juba on […]
Civil society reviews women’s leadership advocacy strategies
Civil society organizations have renewed their commitment to strengthening advocacy for women’s participation in leadership and decision making following a one-day refresher training that examined the challenges limiting women’s representation in public office and governance. Speaking during the training, Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) Project Officer Nemisho Joye Bage said the forum enabled civil society […]
South Sudan announces incremental increase in telecom charges
South Sudan has announced an incremental increase in telecommunications charges, with authorities saying the move is necessary to sustain mobile network operations and prevent disruptions to essential communication services across the country. The National Communication Authority (NCA) announced on Thursday that the revised rates will take effect from midnight on June 26, 2026, following months […]
Civil society calls for consensus before South Sudan’s 2026 elections
South Sudanese civil society leaders have called for urgent national consensus ahead of the country’s scheduled elections on 22 December 2026. The appeal was made by the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, following the recent visit of African Union High-Level Representative for the Horn of Africa and the […]
South Sudan schedules general elections for December 2026
South Sudan’s National Elections Commission (NEC) has officially announced that the country’s general elections will be held on 22 December 2026, marking a major step toward conducting the nation’s first elections since independence in 2011. The announcement was made by NEC Chairperson Prof. Abednego Akok Kacuol during a media briefing in Juba on Monday, in […]
El-Merriekh SC Bentiu appoints Jean Claude Loboko as head coach
El-Merriekh Sporting Club Bentiu has officially appointed French-born Congolese tactician Jean Claude Loboko as its new head coach, signaling the start of a new chapter for the club ahead of the upcoming football season. The appointment was announced during a ceremony attended by club officials, sponsors, media representatives, and invited guests, where Loboko was formally […]
Jamus SC set to build 10,000-seat stadium, integrated sports complex
Jamus Sports Club has announced plans to construct a 10,000-seat international-standard stadium and integrated sports complex in Luri, in what could become one of the most significant privately driven sports infrastructure projects in South Sudan. The announcement was made by the club’s president, Mohand Ahmed, during a press conference in Juba on Tuesday, where the […]
Trump and Pakistan’s Sharif announce US-Iran agreement
U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have announced that the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and easing tensions across the Middle East. Sharif said the agreement was reached following intensive negotiations and that both sides had committed to the “immediate and […]
Nasir Trial: Third accused says he was fulfilling constitutional duty
The third accused in the ongoing Nasir trial, Member of Parliament Gatwech Lam Puoch, on Thursday told the court that his actions regarding tensions in Nasir County were part of his constitutional responsibilities as an elected representative and were aimed at preventing violence rather than inciting it. Taking the stand during the 87th session of […]
