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split over the leadership of its chairperson, Kornelio Kon Ngu, with eight political parties declaring that they have withdrawn their confidence in him and rejecting his claim to represent the alliance.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 […]
South Sudan refugees face hunger as aid funds run out
More than 650,000 refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan are at risk of losing access to lifesaving food, nutrition and other humanitarian assistance as aid agencies warn of critical funding shortages. The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday that without urgent funding, food and […]
60 killed, 50 wounded in Tonj North clashes
At least 60 people have been killed and 50 others wounded in clashes in Tonj North County, Warrap State, following separate attacks in the Ariec cattle camp in Akop Payam, according to William Wol Mayom Bol, Minister of Information, Warrap State. In a statement issued on Monday, August 10, Bol said the attacks occurred at […]
Dr. Lam Akol: South Sudan not ready for free and air 2026 elections
National Democratic Movement (NDM) leader Dr. Lam Akol has warned that South Sudan is not currently ready to conduct free, fair, credible and peaceful elections in December 2026, calling instead for an inclusive national dialogue to build consensus on the country’s political future. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, NDM Secretary General Bol Joseph […]
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 […]
