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, […]
Shocking upset: Africa’s No.1 South Sudan falls to Guinea in Afrobasket opener
Africa’s top-ranked basketball team, South Sudan’s Bright Stars, fell 80-88 to Guinea in their opening game of Afrobasket 2025. The defeat stunned fans and basketball analysts alike, shaking confidence in the Bright Stars’ championship ambitions. South Sudan entered the tournament shorthanded, missing key players such as Carlik Jones, Bul Kuol, JT Thor, Khaman Maluach, Marial […]
Civil Society urges AU to push for inclusive political dialogue in South Sudan
South Sudan’s civil society has called on the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council to intensify efforts in encouraging the country’s leaders to engage in an inclusive political dialogue aimed at ending the current political deadlock. Edmond Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), spoke to reporters following a meeting […]
Gulu chosen as nerve centre for border clashes investigation
South Sudan and Uganda have agreed to form a 14-member joint investigative committee to probe last month’s deadly border clashes, with its base set in Gulu, northern Uganda. The decision followed a high-level meeting in Juba on Saturday between UPDF Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba and SSPDF Chief Gen. Dau Aturjong. According to […]
Teng Deng’s presidential hopes crushed again by SSFF
Teng Yel Deng’s aspirations to become the next president of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) have suffered yet another major setback after the federation’s Appeals Committee upheld his disqualification for the second time. The decision, handed down late Friday, comes amid growing tension and controversy surrounding the SSFF’s electoral process. Teng’s campaign has faced […]
Can James Altaib end bloodshed in crisis-ridden Western Equatoria?
Newly appointed Western Equatoria State governor James Altaib Jazz steps into office carrying the burden of a broken peace and a region plagued by bloodshed. Appointed Thursday night by President Salva Kiir, Altaib replaces Gen. Alfred Futuyo, a senior SPLM-IO figure dismissed in February amid spiraling violence in key counties, Tambura and Yambio where ethnic […]
Jamus SC hires Brazilian coach as spending hike stays unclear
Jamus SC has hired Brazilian veteran Heron Ricardo Ferreira as head coach, furthering its big-spending rebuild despite continued lack of financial disclosure. Ferreira, who brings decades of coaching experience across Africa and Latin America, has signed a one-year contract with the Juba-based side. The agreement was confirmed in Tanzania by Marsal Robin, the club’s Deputy […]
Western envoys repeat demand for Machar’s release, Juba remains defiant
Western powers have once again renewed their call for the immediate release of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and other political detainees, warning that continued repression threatens to unravel South Sudan’s fragile peace accord. In a joint statement, the Embassies of the United States, United Kingdom, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, and Canada condemned recent […]
