Spoilers block South Sudan’s political dialogue, civil society says
Civil society has raised alarm over growing signs that spoilers within South Sudan’s political establishment are obstructing progress towards national dialogue and undermining preparations for the long-promised 2026 elections. Edmond Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), said findings from their pre-election domestic observation show the country is sliding into a […]
Warrap’s fattening season faces new scrutiny after consecutive deaths
Warrap State is grappling with growing unease after another young man died during the fattening competition, the second fatality reported within just over a week. The latest victim, Bak Wol Agor, passed away on Friday at Majok-tong cattle camp while competing in the annual ritual, only days after 28-year-old Mayol Akeer died in nearby Gogrial […]
South Sudan honors boxing heritage and rising talent
South Sudan celebrated World Boxing Day on Wednesday with a special focus on honoring the nation’s boxing heritage and spotlighting rising talent in the sport. The event also marked the 8th anniversary of the South Sudan Boxing Federation. Held in the capital, Juba, the celebration brought together veteran South Sudanese boxers who once represented Sudan […]
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 […]
