Sudan’s RSF strikes Port Sudan fuel depots for second time
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a second drone strike within 48 hours on Port Sudan’s fuel depots, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing civil war. The attack, which targeted vital infrastructure in the eastern city, resulted in large fires and thick plumes of smoke as emergency teams worked to contain the blaze. […]
OPINION: When Truth-Tellers become targets, democracy suffers
As the world commemorates World Press Freedom Day, South Sudan has a solemn duty to reflect on the state of its press and the treatment of those who work tirelessly to inform, educate, and empower the public. Too often, journalists are seen merely as messengers’ conveyors of news from one point to another. But in […]
Rising violence could derail South Sudan elections, activist warns
Hopes for South Sudan’s first peaceful and democratic elections since independence are under growing threat as renewed outbreaks of violence grip parts of the country. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of CEPO, warned that without urgent efforts to end ongoing conflict and implement the 2018 peace agreement, South Sudan is at risk of missing its chance […]
Airstrike on hospital kills seven, injures dozens
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reported that an airstrike on its hospital in Old Fangak, South Sudan, killed at least seven people and injured 20 others. The attack began early Saturday morning with helicopter gunships bombing the hospital pharmacy and firing on the town, followed by a drone strike on the local market. The bombing severely […]
Sudan’s military leader Al-Burhan appoints new acting Prime, and foreign Ministers
Sudan’s military chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan has named Dafallah Al-Haj Ali as acting prime minister and Omer Mohamed Ahmed Siddiq as foreign minister, filling top leadership vacancies amid the country’s devastating conflict. The move follows a prolonged power vacuum after Abdalla Hamdok’s 2022 resignation post-coup. Al-Haj Ali and Siddiq, both seasoned diplomats, join a caretaker […]
Faith and property: Church battles State over land seizure
The Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) and Central Equatoria State (CES) government are locked in a serious land dispute marked by allegations of illegal land intrusion, property destruction, and threats against church leaders. The dispute began early this month when CES started demolishing structures around St. Stephen Church in Munuki, asserting that the land […]
SPLM-IO criticizes Lomuro’s divisive ethnic profiling remarks
The Deputy Chairman of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO), Oyet Nathaniel, has strongly condemned recent remarks made by South Sudan’s Minister of Cabinet Affairs Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro. In a press conference on Saturday in Juba, Lomuro categorized Nasir, Ulang, Akobo, Nyirol, Uror, Fangak, Ayod, Rubkona, and Panyijiar as “hostile” towards the […]
Church leaders call for peace in tribute to Pope Francis
At a religious gathering in South Sudan, Archbishop Justin Badi Arama called on the nation to embrace love, unity, and reconciliation, reflecting the values exemplified by Pope Francis. Speaking to a diverse congregation, Archbishop Arama emphasized the importance of healing and forgiveness in a country still grappling with the scars of conflict and division. “Let […]
Kawaja, Sawat wins historic medals for South Sudan
South Sudan’s athletes Abur Kawaja and Samuel Sawat scooped historic medals at the Eastern Africa U18 & U20 Championships held in Zanzibar. Athlete Abur Kawaja won silver medal in the 100m, his first-ever medal for the country at regional stage. While Samuel Sawat earned bronze medal in 800m after finishing third in the same competition. […]
Clash of the titans: Silver X fires back at DJ Cent with new diss track ‘Kelib Dusu Kara’
The South Sudanese music scene is on fire, A heated rivalry between Silver X, the Australia-based music icon, and Juba based star DJ Cent Mr. No Rest has taken center stage, capturing the attention of fans across the globe. It all started when DJ Cent took to social media with bold claims, boasting that he’s […]
