South Sudan peace process under severe strain, CTSAMVM tells CTC meeting
South Sudan’s peace process is under severe strain, the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) told the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Committee (CTC) meeting as it resumed its sittings after nearly a year without convening. Opening the session, CTSAMVM chairperson Maj. Gen. Tashome Anagawe Ayana said the meeting was taking place […]
South Sudan again ranked world’s most corrupt
South Sudan has once again been ranked among the world’s most corrupt countries, tying at the bottom of the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International. The annual index places South Sudan and Somalia as the worst performers globally, with both countries occupying the lowest position among 182 countries assessed worldwide. Other African […]
MSF evacuates staff from Akobo as security situation deteriorates
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has evacuated critical staff members from its healthcare facility in Akobo County, Jonglei State, following a sharp deterioration in the security situation in the area. The evacuation took place on 24 January after MSF received a clear instruction from relevant authorities and conducted its own […]
South Sudan’s energy minister promises improved electricity supply, full coverage of Juba
The Minister of Energy and Dams, Agok Makur Kur Agok, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving electricity supply and achieving full power coverage across Juba. The minister made the remarks on Thursday during an official visit to the facilities of Ezra Group of Companies, Juba’s main electricity supplier. Accompanied by a technical team from […]
Kiir directs NRA boss to ensure efficient tax and revenue collection
President Salva Kiir has instructed the Management of the National Revenue Authority (NRA) to step up efforts in revenue collection and ensure strict compliance with existing laws and regulations. The directive came on Wednesday following a briefing from Commissioner General of the NRA, William Anyuon Kuol, on progress, challenges, and opportunities in the country’s revenue […]
Yakani condemns SSPDF, SPLA-IO interference in Bentiu POC
The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Mr. Edmund Yakani, has strongly condemned what he described as deliberate interference by elements linked to the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army–In Opposition (SPLA-IO) in the Protection of Civilians (POC) site in Bentiu, Unity State. He warned […]
South Sudanese activist renews ceasefire call as fighting intensifies in Jonglei
South Sudanese civil society activist Edmund Yakani has renewed urgent calls for an immediate ceasefire and inclusive political dialogue, warning that escalating clashes between government and opposition forces in Jonglei State could plunge the country back into full-scale war. Speaking at the start of the new year, Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for […]
Voice of The Dawn falls silent: Journalist Emmanuel Akile laid to rest in Juba
South Sudan has bid farewell to one of its most respected and recognizable radio voices, as veteran journalist and Eye Radio Dawn Show presenter Emmanuel Joseph Akile was laid to rest on Saturday at his family home in Gurei, on the outskirts of Juba. Akile, 36, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Gudele […]
Yakani urges Kiir to begin reconciliation by releasing political detainees
The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Mr. Edmund Yakani, has urged President Salva Kiir Mayardit to translate his Christmas message of peace, forgiveness and reconciliation into concrete action, calling for the immediate release of political detainees as a starting point for genuine national healing. Reacting to President Kiir’s Christmas address, […]
Kiir, allies approve peace changes without Machar’s SPLM-IO
The Presidency in Juba unanimously endorsed changes to key peace agreement clauses to pave the way for elections, proceeding without Machar-led SPLM-IO. The Juba session brought together the Presidency and allied parties but went ahead without Machar’s SPLM-IO, raising concerns over inclusivity and consensus. According to a communiqué drafted following last week’s Presidency meeting, the […]
