Kiir orders defence university as South Sudan counts down to elections
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has ordered the establishment of the National Defence University (NDU), an institution expected to provide specialised military education and professional training in South Sudan. The proposed university is intended to serve as a centre for advanced learning in military affairs, equipping personnel with specialised knowledge and skills in defence, security and […]
Upper Nile Race: Nyanan throws her hat into the governorship contest
Ferida Philip Nyanan has entered the race for the governorship of Upper Nile State, bringing a new female contender into the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM)’s contest for one of South Sudan’s key state leadership positions. Nyanan declared her intention in Juba on Friday, saying she would seek the party’s flag bearer position ahead […]
Refugees raise alarm over movement restrictions and access to services
Refugees in South Sudan have called for stronger protection, easier access to essential services and greater recognition of their rights amid concerns over movement restrictions, documentation, registration and livelihoods. The concerns were raised during a refugee dialogue held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the UNHCR Compound in Juba, bringing together refugee representatives, government officials, […]
AU urges restraint amid rising Ethiopia, Eritrea-Egypt tension
The African Union Commission has called on Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to exercise maximum restraint as tensions between the three countries continue to rise, warning against actions or statements that could further escalate the situation and undermine regional stability. The AU’s statement comes amid renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia, where Ethiopian federal forces are battling […]
When her father could no longer pay, Gemeiza kept searching for a way
When Gemeiza Kakule Kwajok sat her Senior Four examinations in 2021, she knew exactly what she wanted next: university. What she did not know was how she would get there. Her family had little money. Her father had supported her education from primary school through secondary school, but by the time her results were released, […]
South Sudan roads ministry headquarters hit by fire
A fire has broken out at the headquarters of South Sudan’s Ministry of Road and Bridges in the Ministries complex in Juba. Firefighters have been deployed to the scene as emergency crews work to contain the blaze. The cause of the fire is not yet known. There are also no confirmed reports so far of […]
UJoSS election goes offside as Juba court suspends vote
The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJoSS) election has gone offside after the High Court suspended the vote just days before journalists were due to elect new office bearers. The elections had been scheduled for Thursday, 17 September, but the court intervention has placed the process on hold amid a dispute over the union’s […]
Oil Workers’ Unions take labour ministry circular to court
Oil workers’ unions have filed an appeal with the Court of Appeal challenging General Circular No. 5/2026 issued by the Ministry of Labour over the remittance of social insurance contributions. The case was filed by unions representing workers at Dar Petroleum Operating Company (DPOC), Greater Pioneer Operating Company (GPOC), and the South Sudan Petroleum Operating […]
Kiir establishes national committee to prevent Ebola entry
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has established a national Ebola Preparedness Committee tasked with strengthening the country’s preparedness and preventive measures to ensure the Ebola virus does not enter South Sudan. The committee brings together senior government officials, health authorities, security institutions, academia, religious leaders and civil society representatives to coordinate national efforts on surveillance, prevention, […]
Kornelio Kon faces political revolt as alliance withdraws support
South Sudan’s National Alliance of Political Parties has split over the leadership of its chairperson, Kornelio Kon Ngu, with eight political parties declaring that they have withdrawn their confidence in him and rejecting his claim to represent the alliance. The move comes days after Kon, who is also the Third Deputy Speaker of the Transitional […]
