Who fired who? NDM falls into open chaos
The National Democratic Movement (NDM) has plunged into one of the most dramatic internal crises in its short political life, with rival factions publicly firing, unfiring, and re-firing each other in a spectacle that has left even seasoned political observers struggling to keep score. The chaos erupted when a splinter group within the party convened […]
Norwegian Church Aid launches $2.9m agriculture project in South Sudan
Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) has launched a new 2.9 million US dollar agriculture programme aimed at strengthening food production, market access and rural incomes as South Sudan grapples with widespread food insecurity. The Agri Hub programme, which will run until November 2026, is funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy and will be implemented by a […]
Again, health care targeted as MSF hospital bombarded in Jonglei
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has condemned a renewed attack on humanitarian health care after its hospital in Lankien, Jonglei State, was hit by an airstrike carried out by South Sudan government forces during the night of Tuesday, 3 February 2026. MSF said one staff member sustained minor injuries during the bombardment, while the hospital’s main […]
South Sudan doctors push for early screening to fight cancer
Senior medical experts in South Sudan have renewed calls for early cancer screening, warning that late diagnosis is fueling the country’s growing cancer burden. Speaking during the World Cancer Day 2026 commemoration and a media orientation on accurate cancer reporting, organized by the South Sudan Cancer Network (SSCN) in partnership with the Community Empowerment for […]
AU peace council calls for immediate halt to South Sudan hostilities
The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) has called for an immediate and unconditional cessation of hostilities in South Sudan, expressing deep concern over the slow implementation of the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). The call was made following the PSC’s 1326th meeting held on […]
Leadership battle escalates in South Sudan chamber of commerce
A growing power struggle has erupted within the South Sudan National Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (SSNCCIA), as rival factions clash over claims to the institution’s leadership. The dispute intensified after businessman Bona Bol Bol Arech was reported to have been elected Interim Chairperson in a controversial General Assembly meeting claims that the sitting […]
President Kiir’s office clarifies inclusion of deceased nominee in dialogue committee
The Office of the President has clarified the circumstances surrounding the inclusion of a deceased nominee in the recently constituted leadership body for dialogue on election-related matters under the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). In a statement issued on Monday, Amb. David Amour Majur, Press Secretary in the […]
South Sudan u-turns, rejoins once-abandoned Tumaini peace initiative
South Sudan’s government has reversed its earlier decision to disengage from the Kenya-facilitated Tumaini Peace Initiative, formally rejoining the process in what describe as a significant political U-turn amid mounting regional and international pressure. On January 29, 2026, the Chief Facilitator of the Tumaini Initiative, Lt. Gen. Lazaro Sumbeiywo (Rtd), handed over a Framework for […]
Special court hears digital evidence against Machar, seven SPLM/A-IO officials
The Special Court on the Incident of Nasir on Friday heard testimony from a digital forensics expert presented by the prosecution as it continues the trial of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and senior leaders and members of the SPLM/A-IO. The court, sitting for its 45th session at Freedom Hall, received evidence from Mr. […]
MSF accuses South Sudan of blocking aid to opposition areas
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has accused the South Sudanese government of deliberately restricting humanitarian and medical access to opposition-held areas in Jonglei State. In a statement released on January 29, MSF said the restrictions, in place since December 2025, have affected key locations including Lankien, Pieri and Akobo, where […]
