UK envoy urges South Sudan to cut aid dependence, take health ownership
British Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, has urged the government to substantially increase its domestic investment in the health sector, warning that the country’s overwhelming reliance on international aid is no longer sustainable. Ashley delivered the message on Tuesday while addressing the 2025 National Health Summit in Juba, where he spoke on behalf of […]
Government arrives after fire finishes devastating Customs market
A high-level government delegation from both national and state levels visited Customs Market yesterday, but only after flames had already consumed dozens of shops. Traders watched helplessly as the fire raged for nearly two hours, spreading uncontrollably while firefighters arrived late and were unable to contain the blaze. Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony, accompanied by National […]
Western Equatoria governor replaces senior officials in major shake-up
Western Equatoria State Governor James Alteib has carried out a sweeping overhaul of the state’s leadership, dismissing a wide range of senior officials and appointing new figures to key government positions. In a gubernatorial decree issued from the state secretariat, the governor relieved the Mayor of Yambio Municipality and multiple Directors-General from major ministries, including […]
South Sudan’s consultative dialogue opens as parties seek consensus
South Sudan’s home-based stakeholders and political parties have officially opened the long-awaited Consultative Dialogue in Juba, with the ruling SPLM-IG and its allied political groups leading the first phase of discussions. Speaking during Monday’s opening session, SPLM Second Deputy Chairperson Mary Apayi Ayiga described the dialogue as a critical undertaking as the country prepares for […]
Activist Yakani confirms delegate lists, sets dates for crucial peace dialogue meetings
Activist Edmond Yakani has confirmed that all major signatories to the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement have submitted their delegate lists ahead of two crucial phases of the national dialogue, set to begin tomorrow (Monday). In a recorded audio shared to Standard Zone News (SZN), Yakani said the stakeholders who signed the 2018 agreement have reaffirmed […]
Kiir fires his trusted vice President Bol Mel, stripping him of every title and ranks
In one of the most sweeping political shake-ups in recent years, South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed Dr Benjamin Bol Mel from his position as Vice President and First Deputy Chairman of the SPLM, stripping him of all government and party responsibilities. The presidential decree, announced on state-run SSBC Wednesday night, also demoted Bol […]
South Sudan issues new order regulating gold trade and export
The Government of South Sudan has issued a new ministerial order tightening regulations on the buying, selling, and exporting of gold across the country. The directive, known as Ministerial Order No. 04/2025, was signed by Martin Gama Abucha, Minister of Mining, and officially came into effect on November 6, 2025. According to the order, only […]
South Sudan launches $17 million schools project targeting 200,000 children
South Sudan has launched a landmark education initiative aimed at protecting over 200,000 schoolchildren from the escalating effects of climate change, including floods, droughts, and extreme heat that continue to disrupt learning across the country. Speaking during the launch in Juba, Vice President Josephine Lagu described the project as “a promise to the children of […]
Libya One clinch double titles at inter-schools’ tournament
Jubilation filled Juba National Stadium on Wednesday as Libya One School achieved a remarkable double, winning both the boys’ and girls’ finals at the South Sudan Inter-Schools Football Tournament. The much-anticipated event drew crowds of students, parents, and football lovers, who cheered passionately as the young talents battled under the slogan “For Equality and Justice.” […]
Kiir salutes late Bona Malwal, pioneer in politics and journalism
South Sudan is mourning the passing of Hon. Bona Malwal Madut Ring, a veteran politician, journalist, and elder statesman who played a pivotal role in the country’s political and media landscape. He was 97. President Salva Kiir Mayardit expressed profound sorrow over the loss of his “beloved brother and elder statesman.” On behalf of the […]
