RJMEC urges parliament to guard against unilateral peace deal changes
South Sudanโs peace monitoring body has called on lawmakers to take a firm stand against any unilateral alterations to the countryโs fragile peace agreement, warning that such actions could erode trust and jeopardize the path toward elections in 2026. In its JanuaryโMarch 2026 report, the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) urged the Transitional […]
South Sudan: US warns UN peacekeeping missions must adapt or close
The US warned that UN peacekeeping missions must adapt or face closure, citing frustration with long-running operations in fragile states like South Sudan. Speaking at the Council, US representative Ambassador Jennifer Locetta said peacekeeping missions were never intended to be permanent fixtures, stressing that they should help countries navigate crises only until they are able […]
Witness admits no direct evidence linking Dr. Machar to attack
The 67th court session on the Nasir case took a significant turn on Monday after the prosecutionโs final witness conceded there was no direct forensic evidence connecting Dr. Riek Machar to the alleged March 2025 attack on SSPDF forces. The session, held at Freedom Hall, focused heavily on the continued cross-examination of South African digital […]
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By ๐ต๐๐๐๐ ๐ณ๐๐๐๐ ๐ป๐๐๐ People often say that words do not hurt, that โthey are just words.โ Among South Sudanese, this has never been our experience. In our lives, language has always been dense with consequence. A blessing can feel like a roof over oneโs head. A curse can trail a family for years, even […]
Hope takes root as Khor Malang shapes future for displaced families
In the quiet outskirts of Khor Malang in Jur River County, a new chapter is unfolding one defined not by displacement, but by renewal. What was once untouched forest land is steadily transforming into an organized settlement, offering a tangible future for hundreds of families who have spent years trapped in uncertainty. At the center […]
South Sudan peace process under severe strain, CTSAMVM tells CTC meeting
South Sudanโs 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 worldโs most corrupt
South Sudan has once again been ranked among the worldโs 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
Mรฉdecins Sans Frontiรจres (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 Sudanโs energy minister promises improved electricity supply, full coverage of Juba
The Minister of Energy and Dams, Agok Makur Kur Agok, has reaffirmed the governmentโs 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, Jubaโs 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 countryโs revenue […]
