Kiir reconstitutes committee to fast-track Abyei final status talks
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reconstituted a High-Level Committee to accelerate dialogue and finalize the long-standing dispute over the final status of Abyei, a contested region between South Sudan and Sudan. The announcement, made through a presidential decree broadcast on SSBC, signals a renewed political push by Juba to revive stalled negotiations and strengthen diplomatic […]
Top SPLM veteran splits, forms ‘Salvation Movement’ for reform
South Sudan’s political establishment, senior politician Nhial Deng Nhial, a longtime heavyweight of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), has broken ranks to launch his own political party, the South Sudan Salvation Movement (SSSM), promising a new dawn of reform and accountability. Unveiling the new outfit through an 18-page declaration, Nhial accused the SPLM […]
Media returns as Machar, seven co-accused trial resumes Wednesday
The trial of South Sudan’s suspended First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, and seven co-accused is set to resume on Wednesday, following a two-week blackout during which journalists were barred from covering the proceedings. The development comes as the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) confirmed that media coverage of the case has […]
South Sudan army chief orders Red Belt militia integration
South Sudan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Paul Nang Majok, has ordered the immediate integration of the Red Belt Militia operating in Bor County into the national army, warning that those who resist will face forcible disarmament. In a directive issued on Sunday through military spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the army chief described […]
South Sudan coach Dupuis Suspended for 15 days after fiery press conference
The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has suspended national team Head Coach Nicolas Dupuis for fifteen days following his fiery post-match remarks after the Bright Stars’ heavy 5–0 defeat to Senegal in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Friday. In a tense post-match press conference held in Juba, the French tactician was asked by a […]
Senegal crush South Sudan 5–0 in dominant second-half display
Senegal showed their class and power on home soil as they swept past South Sudan 5–0 in a World Cup qualifier thriller on Thursday night, with four goals coming in the second half after a cagey opening 45 minutes. The game began with South Sudan holding firm defensively, frustrating the African champions through compact play […]
Can South Sudan shock Senegal’s star-studded lions of Teranga?
The Bright Stars of South Sudan are gearing up for what many are calling their biggest test yet, a daunting showdown against Africa’s football powerhouse, Senegal, a team stacked with European-based stars led by the legendary Sadio Mané. At a press conference in Juba on Thursday, head coach Nicolas Dupuis struck a tone of bold […]
RJMEC renews call for SPLM-IO detainees release, dialogue resumption
The Revitalised Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has renewed its appeal for the immediate release of SPLM-IO detainees and the resumption of inclusive dialogue between the SPLM/A-IO and the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU). Speaking at the 4th Extraordinary Plenary Meeting in Juba, Interim Chairperson Amb. Maj Gen George Aggrey Owinow (rtd) […]
Freight Forwarders warn of Nimule–Juba highway collapse, urge swift action
The South Sudan Freight Forwarders Association (SSFFA) has warned that the deteriorating Nimule–Juba Highway, the nation’s main trade lifeline, risks becoming impassable without swift government intervention, a scenario that could halt commerce and endanger lives. In a statement to the relevant ministries, the SSFFA warned that the 192-kilometre highway is in “a state of near […]
Senegal’s Mané arrives as South Sudan awaits historic match in Juba
African football icon Sadio Mané has touched down in Juba, signaling the start of Senegal’s preparations for a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier against South Sudan at the Juba National Stadium this Friday. Mané, a former Liverpool star and current Al-Nassr FC forward, is expected to lead Senegal’s attack as the West African […]
