US warns Kiir’s actions risk destabilizing South Sudan further
The United States has warned that actions by Salva Kiir could further destabilise South Sudan, amid rising concern over military operations and civilian safety. Addressing the United Nations Security Council, US diplomat Ambassador Jennifer Locetta delivered a sharply critical assessment of the government’s conduct, arguing that the country’s crisis is no longer about a lack […]
Lady Kola vs Comments: Singer deletes song after online chaos
What started as a music drop quickly turned into a digital showdown, and in the end, the comment section won. Singer Lady Kola has pulled off what fans are calling a “clean disappearance” of her latest track Raan Amok, after online reactions spiraled from casual listening to full-blown drama. Within hours of release, the song’s […]
New parliament leaders promise reform after Kiir meeting
South Sudan’s newly appointed parliamentary leadership has pledged to restore discipline, transparency, and efficiency within the legislature following a high-level meeting with President Salva Kiir Mayardit. The commitment came after Speaker Rt. Hon. Joseph Ngere Paciko, Deputy Speaker Hon. Abuk Payiti Ayik, and SPLM Chief Whip Hon. Tulio Odongi Ayahu paid a courtesy call on […]
UK envoy meets TNLA Speaker, calls for inclusive dialogue ahead of polls
UK Ambassador David Ashley has called on South Sudan’s parliament to spearhead inclusive dialogue before elections. The envoy’s remarks came after meeting Rt. Hon. Joseph Ngere Paciko in Juba, where he congratulated him on his appointment and expressed hope for a more stable and democratic future. The discussions between the two leaders focused on the […]
UN names Anita Kiki Gbeho special representative for South Sudan
The United Nations has appointed Anita Kiki Gbeho as its new Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, marking a significant leadership transition at a critical moment for the country’s peace process. The announcement was made by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who expressed confidence in Gbeho’s ability […]
Ministers endorse security reform, livestock development plan
South Sudan’s Council of Ministers has endorsed sweeping reforms targeting both national security coordination and economic transformation, in decisions officials say could reshape key pillars of governance and development. Chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, the Cabinet meeting approved a proposal to amalgamate multiple law enforcement bodies into a single, unified police force an ambitious […]
What you need to know from the 65th session of Nasir trial
The Special Court hearing the case over the Nasir incident convened its 65th session on Thursday at Freedom Hall, with proceedings dominated by a tense cross-examination of the prosecution’s final witness a digital forensics expert whose testimony is central to the case. Here are the key takeaways from the day’s hearing: 1. Focus shifts to […]
AU envoy Kikwete arrives in Juba for peace push
A high-level delegation from the African Union, led by former Tanzanian president Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, arrived in Juba on Wednesday for a three-day mission aimed at reinvigorating South Sudan’s faltering peace process. The visit comes at a critical moment, with the implementation of the 2018 revitalised peace agreement facing persistent delays. Key provisions including security […]
Paciko assumes office, pledges unity and reform
South Sudan’s new parliamentary speaker, Joseph Ngere Paciko, stepped into office on Tuesday with a message anchored in unity, reform, and urgency, as the country edges closer to a pivotal phase in its transition. Addressing lawmakers for the first time at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) in Juba, Paciko struck a tone of cautious […]
South Sudan activist calls on AU to enforce AU-C5 resolutions
A senior South Sudanese civil society activist has called on the African Union (AU) to urgently enforce the resolutions of the AUC5 declaration, warning that delays in implementation risk deepening the country’s political crisis and undermining prospects for lasting peace. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), said time is […]
