Kiir retains Presidential powers as new elections law takes effect
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has signed South Sudan’s amended elections law into force, hours after lawmakers passed it, setting out a new legal framework for the country’s scheduled December 2026 elections. The National Legislature passed the National Elections Act, 2012 (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on Monday before it was sent to President Kiir for assent. The […]
Adil, Lobong meet over security and trade along Juba Torit highway
The governors of Central and Eastern Equatoria states have met to address security and trade concerns affecting the movement of people, livestock and goods along the Juba-Torit highway. Central Equatoria Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony and Eastern Equatoria Governor Louis Lobong Lojore held the meeting as concerns grow over alleged harassment, looting and abduction of livestock […]
CEPO calls for inclusive inter-party dialogue ahead of elections
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has called for an inclusive inter-party dialogue to build political consensus and create conditions for peaceful elections scheduled for December 2026. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of CEPO, said the dialogue should bring together all political parties and stakeholders, including those that signed the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the […]
SpinkBet enters South Sudan market, names John Frog brand ambassador
New sports betting company SpinkBet has entered the South Sudanese market, announcing plans to expand its operations while supporting sports, entertainment and employment opportunities in the country. The company made the announcement in Juba, where its founders, Nadyn Wasife and Mamdouh Aboukhater, introduced SpinkBet as a new platform targeting South Sudan’s growing young population. Wasife […]
Youth urged to reject tribal politics ahead of 2026 elections
The Secretary General of the South Sudan National Youth Union (SSNYU), Emmanuel William, has urged young people to reject tribal politics, vote-buying and political leaders who exploit ethnic divisions ahead of the country’s 2026 elections. Mr William made the call during his opening remarks at a one-day Bi-Annual National Youth Dialogue on Electoral Preparedness, Democratic […]
South Sudan, Uganda sign cross border health pact
South Sudan and Uganda have signed a two-year cross-border health cooperation pact aimed at strengthening disease surveillance, information sharing and joint response to public health threats along the two countries’ shared border. The agreement was signed in Juba by South Sudan’s Minister of Health, Luke Thompson Teny, and Uganda’s Minister of Health, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi. […]
Civil society leader warns of escalating violence in Warrap
A South Sudanese civil society leader has warned that violence in Warrap State is taking a dangerous turn after an armed attack on an SSPDF military barracks left 26 people dead, according to the state government. The attack happened at about 05:00 at the Acong-cong military barracks in Gogrial East County, a facility established to […]
AU welcomes UN resolution promoting equal earth maps worldwide
The African Union has welcomed a United Nations General Assembly resolution encouraging countries and institutions to adopt the Equal Earth projection as a more accurate way of depicting the size of continents on world maps. AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf praised the resolution as an important step towards correcting long-standing distortions in the way […]
Juba County suspends illegal boda boda groups over security concerns
Juba County has suspended all illegal, unregistered and unauthorized Boda Boda associations operating within the county, citing public order and security concerns. The order, issued by Juba County Commissioner Samuel Emiliano Wani Pitia, directs the affected associations, including their offices and branches, to cease operations immediately. The suspended groups have also been barred from collecting […]
Mr. Yai quits quitting, returns to lead South Sudan comedians
The South Sudanese comedian has withdrawn his resignation as Interim President of the South Sudan Comedians’ Union after his fellow comedians refused to let him walk away. According Mr. Yai said he listened to the pleas of his colleagues and agreed to remain in the caretaker position until the union holds its first general election. […]
