South Sudan ordered to pay Qatar national bank over $1 billion
A United States federal court has ordered South Sudan to pay more than $1.02 billion to Qatar National Bank (QNB), enforcing an international arbitration award over the country’s failure to repay a sovereign loan. The ruling by the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., confirms an award issued by the International Centre for Settlement of […]
Upper Nile slashes adviser posts, recalls Juba based ministers to state
Upper Nile State’s Council of Ministers has approved a series of administrative reforms, including a sharp reduction in the number of technical advisers and an order directing cabinet ministers currently in Juba to return immediately to Malakal. The decisions were adopted during the Council of Ministers’ first regular sitting of 2026, chaired by Governor Lt. […]
South Sudan boxing president seeks greater support for sport
South Sudan Boxing Federation President Tereza Athian Abdulbagi has called for greater recognition and investment in boxing, saying the sport has the potential to produce champions and unite young people if given stronger support. Speaking during the Independence Day Boxing Championship in Juba over the weekend, Athian urged government institutions, private companies and the public […]
CEPO: Without inclusive dialogue, credible elections are unlikely
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has warned that South Sudan’s planned elections are unlikely to be peaceful, credible, or non-violent unless political leaders first commit to an inclusive national dialogue that brings together all stakeholders to build consensus on the country’s political transition. Speaking on Saturday, CEPO Executive Director Edmund Yakani expressed concern […]
Digitel independence marathon returns for second edition
Telecommunications company Digitel South Sudan has officially launched the second edition of its Independence Marathon, with organizers describing the event as a platform to promote national unity, healthy living and environmental awareness as the country prepares to celebrate its 15th Independence Anniversary. The 10-kilometre race is scheduled to take place on 9 July 2026, starting […]
Puot Kang tells court why he believes Stephen Par was released
Detained senior SPLM-IO official and suspended Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol has told a court in Juba why he believes fellow opposition leader Stephen Par Kuol was released shortly after his arrest while others remained in detention. Appearing before the court during proceedings related to his detention, Puot recounted the events surrounding the arrest of […]
How memory of the liberation struggle brought Kiir and William Garang together again
There are moments in life that quietly remind people how time changes everything and how some friendships survive war, pain, separation, and history itself. For many South Sudanese, Major General William Deng Garang is not just another name from the liberation era. He is one of the men who walked through the harsh years of […]
Puot continues court testimony on alleged communications and funding claims
Puot Kang Chol on Wednesday resumed his testimony before the court, continuing his response to allegations presented by the prosecution concerning alleged communications, funding claims, and digital evidence linked to the Nasir incident. During the 79th session of the proceedings held at Freedom Hall in Juba, Puot Kang rejected several claims presented by the prosecution […]
Speaker Ngere Paciko calls on church to pray for South Sudan’s leaders
The Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Joseph Ngere Paciko, has called on the Church to pray for South Sudan’s leaders, urging unity, peace, and moral responsibility in national leadership. He made the appeal on Sunday during a speech at St. Andrew’s Parish Church in Juba while addressing the Moru Congregation. Ngere said he […]
RJMEC urges parliament to guard against unilateral peace deal changes
South Sudan’s peace monitoring body has called on lawmakers to take a firm stand against any unilateral alterations to the country’s fragile peace agreement, warning that such actions could erode trust and jeopardize the path toward elections in 2026. In its January–March 2026 report, the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) urged the Transitional […]
