Cleto arrives in Juba to assume office despite SPLM-IO controversy
Sarah Cleto, the newly appointed National Minister of Health and former Governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, has arrived in Juba to assume her office, despite ongoing controversies within the fragmented Sudan People’s Liberation Movement In Opposition (SPLM-IO). President Salva Kiir appointed Cleto, a senior member of the SPLM-IO, to the Health Ministry, one […]
Jo Lual Acuil joins Al Ahli Tripoli after BAL MVP season
Jo Lual Acuil, the South Sudanese basketball star, has joined Al Ahli Tripoli from Al Ittihad Alexandria. Prior to this move, he made a significant impact in the 2024 Basketball Africa League (BAL) season while playing for Al Ahly Ly. In the final held on June 1, 2024, at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, […]
Historic Triumph: Jamus FC clinches maiden South Sudan Premier League title
Jamus FC Juba has made history by becoming the inaugural champions of the South Sudan Premier League (SSPL), marking a significant milestone in the nation’s football landscape. Established on December 21, 2024, the SSPL is South Sudan’s top professional football league, featuring 14 teams and operating under the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA). The coach […]
South Sudanese civil society calls for political reconciliation ahead of elections
The Civil society organizations in South Sudan have called for immediate political dialogue to create a conducive environment for the country’s first fair, free, and credible elections. The call was made during a one-day dialogue held in Juba on Thursday which brought together over 60 participants from various regions, including representatives from each state, GPAA, […]
Freight forwarders back SSNBS’s role in regulating imports for public safety
The South Sudan Freight Forwarders Association (SSFFA) has expressed strong support for the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) following its recent interception of substandard fuel at the Nimule border point. Earlier this week, SSNBS officials halted 11 trucks carrying fuel that failed to meet East African standards. The trucks, attempting to enter South […]
Shortages in training and resources undermine Police Services, Gen. Enoka
South Sudan’s police force is grappling with severe shortcomings in professional training and essential resources, a crisis that continues to hinder effective law enforcement across the country, according to Maj. Gen. James Monday Enoka. Speaking during the official handover ceremony from his predecessor, Col. John Kassar, Gen. Enoka highlighted that more than 70% of police […]
Kiir orders parliament reopening in early June, budget debates ahead
South Sudan’s National Assembly will reconvene in the first week of June, following months of recess, President Salva Kiir ordered during a meeting with Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba. The directive comes at a critical time as the country faces economic challenges and ongoing political tensions. Parliament initially adjourned in December 2024, leaving several legislative priorities […]
Building safer skies: COMESA hosts Abuja safety targets workshop in Juba
South Sudan has launched a pivotal six-day technical assistance workshop in Juba, focusing on the Abuja Safety Targets a set of aviation safety standards endorsed by the African Union to enhance air transport safety across the continent. The workshop is organized by the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) under the Support to […]
Kiir, Nyandeng discuss Uganda engagement amid tensions
President Salva Kiir met with Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng at the State House to discuss recent political and socio-economic developments in South Sudan. Vice President Nyandeng briefed the President on her recent official visit to Uganda, where she held talks with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Their discussions in Kampala focused on strengthening bilateral relations, regional […]
South Sudan, Uganda, and CAR launch ambitious 1,100km trade corridor project
South Sudan, Uganda, and the Central African Republic (CAR) have agreed to co-develop a massive 1,100-kilometre highway project to boost trade and integration across East and Central Africa. The announcement was made during a high-level summit hosted by President Yoweri Museveni at Fort Portal State Lodge on May 16, where leaders unveiled the long-anticipated infrastructure […]
