What to know from the 61st session in Dr. Machar’s Juba trial
The 61st session of the ongoing trial involving First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar resumed on Wednesday at Freedom Hall, with proceedings focusing on the continued cross-examination of the prosecution’s final witness, digital forensic analyst Peter Rafadi Calvin. The defence team pressed the witness on the scope and reliability of his forensic report, particularly the […]
Norwegian Church Aid leader calls for action on women’s rights in South Sudan
The Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) Country Director, Cathrine Seland, has called for stronger action to protect and promote the rights of women and girls in South Sudan. Speaking during International Women’s Day celebrations in Hai Baraka, Juba, Seland praised the dedication of communities and faith leaders who have been instrumental in advancing gender equality. “It […]
Minister Atong forced to cancel 90-day Crawford Capital Pay review
The South Sudan’s Minister Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, has officially cancelled the 90-day Administrative and Technical Review of the Crawford Capital Pay Digital Payment and E-Service System, following directives from Vice President Dr. James Wani Igga, who also chairs the Economic Cluster. The 90-day review, which was initially announced on March 5, 2026, […]
Women leaders urge Kiir to free Machar, restart inclusive political dialogue
Women leaders in South Sudan have called on President Salva Kiir to facilitate the release of First Vice President Riek Machar Teny and other political detainees as part of efforts to restart an inclusive political dialogue aimed at advancing the country’s fragile peace process. The appeal was made during a gathering of women leaders and […]
CEPO warns South Sudan may miss December 2026 elections
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has warned that South Sudan risks failing to hold national elections scheduled for December 2026 due to delays in funding and political maneuvers that undermine the country’s electoral preparedness. Speaking on the release of CEPO’s seventh pre-election domestic observation report, covering January to March 2026, Edmond Yakani, Executive […]
South Sudan fall to Czech Republic in women’s world cup qualifiers
The women’s national basketball team of South Sudan suffered a heavy defeat after falling 89–52 to Czech Republic in a match of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers. South Sudan struggled to keep pace with the experienced European side throughout the contest, as the Czech Republic dominated both offensively and defensively to secure a […]
Stanbic Bank, NBA Africa partner to grow basketball in South Sudan
The Government of South Sudan has praised a partnership between Stanbic Bank South Sudan, NBA Africa and the Luol Deng Foundation aimed at expanding basketball and empowering young people across the country. The officials made the remarks during the finals of the second edition of the Stanbic Jr. NBA League held in Juba, bringing together […]
Akobo in fear as civil society condemns SSPDF order targeting UNMISS base
Residents of Akobo County in Jonglei State are reportedly gripped by fear following an order by the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) directing the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), humanitarian agencies, and civilians to vacate the area within 72 hours. Civil society activists say the directive has heightened anxiety among local communities […]
President Kiir fires Gloria Lagu, Joseph Waiwai from senior posts
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has officially relieved two senior government officials from their positions, marking a significant leadership reshuffle within South Sudan’s key institutions. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Mrs. Gloria Nyoka Joseph Lagu, who served as Executive Director of the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) and […]
South Sudan’s standards bureau turns back 16 trucks at Nimule border
The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has turned back 16 trucks carrying food consignments at the Nimule Border Station after the goods failed to meet the country’s required national quality standards. According to information shared on the official SSNBS page, inspectors stationed at the Nimule port of entry conducted routine conformity assessment checks […]
