UN closely monitors Machar’s treason trial in Juba
The trial of South Sudan’s suspended First Vice President Riek Machar opened under tight security in Juba on Monday, as the United Nations called for the proceedings to meet international standards of justice and transparency. The U.N., through its spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric in New York, confirmed that the peacekeeping mission (UNMISS) was closely monitoring developments […]
South Sudan records 507 suicides in first eight months – report reveals
South Sudan recorded 507 suicide cases between January and August 2025, according to a new survey by the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO). The civil society group warned that unless urgent action is taken, the numbers could climb further due to economic hardship, social pressures, and political instability. Releasing the report in Juba, CEPO’s […]
VP Nyandeng: Sports leaders doing better than politicians in South Sudan
South Sudan’s Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng Malek has praised the nation’s sports leaders, saying they are achieving more for the country than many politicians. Speaking at the swearing-in and inauguration ceremony of the newly elected South Sudan National Olympic Committee (SSNOC) Executive Board in Juba, VP Nyandeng highlighted the vital role of sports in nation-building, […]
UN to expose how billions stolen fuel South Sudan’s ongoing crisis
The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan will release a report revealing how billions in stolen public funds have fueled conflict, worsened poverty, and deepened the humanitarian crisis. Behind the scenes, billions of dollars meant to rebuild the nation were quietly siphoned away, lining the pockets of government officials while fueling the very […]
SPLM-IO condemns Machar suspension, warns of peace deal collapse
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-In-Opposition (SPLM-IO) has condemned the suspension of its leader, First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and Petroleum Minister Puot Kang, warning that the move threatens to collapse South Sudan’s fragile peace deal. On September 11, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs announced plans to arraign Dr. Machar and other SPLM-IO […]
Suicide cases surge in Central Equatoria as 11 dies in a week
A dark cloud hangs over Central Equatoria after state officials revealed that 11 people took their own lives in just one week, most of them young people battling drug abuse and the weight of unspoken struggles. The shocking figure was made public on Tuesday during the weekly security committee meeting chaired by Governor Lt. Gen. […]
Yei Joint Star fight back to beat JKU Princess 4-2 in CECAFA Qualifiers
South Sudan’s Yei Joint Stars produced a breathtaking turnaround to defeat Zanzibar’s JKU Princess 4-2 in a thrilling Group C clash of the CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA qualifiers on Monday. JKU Princess stunned the South Sudanese side with lightning-fast goals in the opening minutes. Winfrida Mathias struck inside the first minute and doubled the […]
South Sudan sink at home as Wissa inspires DR Congo win
South Sudan’s Bright Stars suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to DR Congo in Juba on Thursday, a result that tightened the Leopards’ grip at the top of their World Cup qualifying group. Cedric Bakambu put the visitors ahead early, striking twice in the 13th and 34th minutes to silence the home crowd. The Real Betis […]
China unveils global governance initiative to mark UN’s 80th anniversary
As the United Nations prepares to celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2025, China has launched a new proposal, the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), aimed at reshaping the international order to be more equitable, inclusive, and responsive to contemporary challenges. The initiative, unveiled in a detailed concept paper, comes amid growing turbulence in the global landscape […]
South Sudan’s armed youth disarmed UN peacekeepers in ambush
In a humiliating twist that has sent shockwaves through Western Equatoria, UN peacekeepers, the very force deployed to protect civilians, were ambushed and disarmed by a local armed group, who walked away with their weapons. The attack happened Tuesday along the volatile Tambura–Mapuse road. Fighters intercepted a routine UNMISS patrol, forced the blue helmets to […]
