South Sudan steps up Ebola prevention measures at borders and airports
South Sudan says it has intensified Ebola prevention and surveillance measures at border entry points and airports following reported outbreaks of the deadly virus in neighboring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The announcement was made in a press statement issued by Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, who also chairs the Service Delivery Cluster. […]
South Sudan to establish ICT authority as part of media, tech reforms
South Sudan’s government has announced plans to establish a national ICT Authority as part of wider reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s media, communication, and digital technology sectors. The announcement was made by Ateny Wek Ateny during a media workshop in Juba, where he outlined the government’s vision for improving digital governance and supporting responsible […]
EU and 17 embassies reject unilateral amendments to South Sudan peace deal
Seventeen foreign embassies and the European Union have rejected proposed unilateral amendments to South Sudan’s 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement, warning that changes made outside consensus could undermine the country’s fragile peace process and weaken the legitimacy of the transitional government. In a joint statement issued on Tuesday, the diplomatic missions urged South Sudan’s leaders to […]
South Sudan criticizes U.S. visa restrictions on officials and entities
South Sudan government has criticized recent U.S. visa restrictions imposed on members of its transitional government and affiliated entities, warning that the measures could strain diplomatic relations and negatively affect ordinary citizens. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on May 13, 2026, Juba said it received the U.S. […]
South Sudan signs deal with regional drivers to restore cargo movement
The South Sudan government and regional long-distance truck drivers have signed an agreement aimed at ending a two-week strike that disrupted cargo transportation and trade along the vital Juba–Nimule Highway. The agreement followed three days of negotiations between a high-level government delegation and representatives of transport unions from across the region, raising hopes for the […]
El-Merreikh Bentiu edge Al-Ghazala Wau to lift South Sudan cup
El-Merreikh SC Bentiu claimed South Sudan Cup glory with a narrow 2-1 win against Al-Ghazala Wau in a fiercely contested final. The Bentiu-based side delivered a strong performance to claim one of South Sudan football’s biggest domestic honors, with defender Ishamwe Saleh and winger Gaetan Masha finding the back of the net in a thrilling […]
South Sudan’s top artist John Frog beaten and detained in viral video
South Sudanese music star and one of East Africa’s most popular entertainers, John Frog, has been beaten and detained in an incident captured in a viral video circulating widely on social media, sparking shock, debate, and growing public concern. The footage, first shared online by singer Lady Kola, appears to show the artist in a […]
President Kiir brings back Gen. Santino Deng as army chief
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reappointed Gen. Santino Deng Wol as the Chief of Defence Forces of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), marking his return to the country’s top military leadership position following a series of presidential decrees announced on state television. The announcement, broadcast on the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), confirmed […]
South Sudan’s environmental expert warns of biodiversity loss in Sudd Wetlands
A South Sudanese environmental expert has warned of increasing biodiversity loss and mounting ecological pressure on the Sudd Wetlands, one of the largest tropical wetlands in the world. Nyamach Hoth Mai, an environmental expert at the Ministry of Environment, made the remarks during a sideline interview with journalists on Wednesday at the opening of the […]
Gov’t prosecution slams Bol Mel ‘leak report’ as fabricated disinformation
The government’s Investigation and Prosecution Committee handling the case against Bol Mel has strongly rejected a document circulating online under the title “Investigation Committee Leak Report: Bol Mel Electronic Diary,” describing it as fabricated and part of a deliberate disinformation campaign. In an official statement, the Committee said it has no knowledge of any “electronic […]
