U.S. reiterates call for justice in Christopher Allen case
On the eighth anniversary of American journalist Christopher Allen’s death, the U.S. Embassy has renewed its call for a credible and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his killing and the disrespectful treatment of his remains. Allen, who was covering the civil conflict between the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) and SPLA-in-Opposition in 2017, was […]
SSFF suspends referees from Juba community football matches
The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has suspended all international and national referees from officiating in community football matches within Juba, following another violent scene that erupted during a peace tournament at Buluk Playground. The suspension, announced on Tuesday by SSFF’s Referees Department, came after referees were physically attacked by fans during the tense match […]
South Sudan leaders ‘pretend’ to honor peace deal, U.S. warns
The United States on Monday accused South Sudan’s leaders of “pretending” to uphold the 2018 peace agreement while detaining opposition figures and continuing military strikes against civilians. Acting U.S. Representative Dorothy Shea told the UN Security Council that the peace accord “cannot be considered in effect while First Vice President Riek Machar is under house […]
Over 11,000 students left behind in 2024 exams
More than 11,000 students have failed the 2024 Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) examinations in South Sudan, raising concerns about persistent gaps in the country’s education system. According to the Ministry of General Education and Instruction, 11,378 candidates, representing 23.7 percent of those examined, did not meet the minimum pass requirements. The figure includes 6,573 […]
South Sudan releases 2024 secondary exam results
The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has officially released the long-awaited results of the 2024 Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) examinations. “I am delighted to inform the nation that the South Sudan National Examinations Council has finally processed the results of the 2024 exams. I profoundly apologize for the unprecedented delay and pledge that […]
South Sudan faces risk of renewed widespread violence, UN says
South Sudan risks sliding back into widespread conflict as peace gains erode amid renewed fighting, stalled reforms, and a worsening humanitarian crisis, a senior UN official warned on Monday. UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Martha Pobee, told the UN Security Council that repeated military offensives, political deadlock, and unilateral actions by parties to the Revitalised […]
Isaac Lemi elected Kakuwa community leader, defeats veteran politician
In a peaceful election held at Nyakuron Cultural Centre on Saturday, Dada Isaac Lemi emerged as the new leader of the Kakuwa Community in South Sudan, unseating longtime politician Jacob Aligo Lo-Ladu. Lemi, who serves as Director of Administration and Logistics at the National Communication Authority, won with 191 votes against Aligo’s 102. Aligo, a […]
Hani Breva returns with soulful “Chide” music video
South Sudanese sensation Hani Breva is back, and she’s turning up the heat with her brand-new music video, “Chide.” The title, taken from the Moru language, translates to “Cold” in English, perfectly capturing the emotional depth of the track. In “Chide,” Hani tells a story of love and longing, capturing the chill of missing someone […]
Is Kiir’s political shake-up a path to peace or conflict?
President Salva Kiir’s removal of top SPLM-IO leaders from the transitional legislature has triggered a storm of criticism from the opposition and civil society, with warnings that the move could weaken the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement instead of strengthening it. Among those removed is First Deputy Speaker of the National Legislative Assembly, Oyet Nathaniel, the […]
South Sudan, Israel signs MoU hours after Gaza resettlement denial
South Sudan and Israel formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Bilateral Consultations on Wednesday, just hours after the South Sudanese government dismissed reports that it was considering hosting Palestinians displaced from Gaza. The signing ceremony took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Juba. Ambassador Monday Semaya K. Kumba, […]
