UNMISS to close Torit office due to funding crisis
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) will close its main field office in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State, a move that has sparked concern from the state government as South Sudan prepares for its first-ever national elections. The news was delivered on Tuesday by the UN’s Acting Deputy Special Representative, Anita Kiki Gbeho, during […]
Minister Atong pushes for WTO seat to boost economy, attract investment
South Sudan’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, made a strong case for the country’s membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO) at a major global conference in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday. Speaking to trade ministers from across the globe at the 16th UNCTAD conference, Minister Atong declared that joining the global trade […]
South Sudan’s youth equipped with tools for democratic future
As South Sudan moves toward its first democratic elections, the nation’s youth are being actively prepared with the tools necessary for meaningful political participation, ensuring their voices are critical for a peaceful and democratic future. On Thursday, October 16, 2025, a “Youth Dialogue on Practical Tools for Public Engagement,” held at the South Sudan Council […]
PAX’s Power of Voice project earns praise for remarkable achievements
After five years of championing grassroots change, the PAX Strengthening Civil Courage or Power of Voices project officially concluded on Tuesday, leaving a legacy of empowered youth leaders, newly appointed female chiefs, and a expansion of the national record of those killed during conflict. At a closing ceremony held at the South Sudan Council of […]
Civil Society leaders call for citizen-led integration in EAC
East African Civil Society Organizations’ Forum (EACSOF) on Monday opened the 2025 CSO Summit in Nairobi , convening regional and international stakeholders to deliberate on the future of citizen-driven integration in the East African Community (EAC). The summit’s theme, “Innovating for Regional Integration in the Digital Age,” underscores the critical role of technology in fostering […]
Dr. Machar in Court; Lawyers battle over trial’s legality
Suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar appeared in a special court in Juba on Monday, his first time being seen in public since his house arrest in March this year. He was seen in a cage alongside seven others as the trial, broadcast live on State-Television, SSBC commenced. Dr. Mchar is facing serious government […]
South Sudan set for above normal rains as region braces for drought
While many countries in the Greater Horn of Africa are being warned to prepare for a dry and difficult end to the year, South Sudan is expecting a different story. A regional climate forecast released on Tuesday by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) predicts that parts of the country, particularly in the […]
South Sudan looks to China to power economic growth and empower small businesses
South Sudan is deepening economic ties with China, looking to one of the global powerhouses as a key partner in building a stable and spurring economic growth. Speaking at a high-level symposium in Juba on Monday, National Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, described the existing relationship between China and South Sudan as […]
Panther takes helm at SSBC amid high hopes for reform
John Madol Panther, a veteran journalist who rose through the ranks of the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), has officially taken the helm as its new Managing Director. He assumes leadership at a critical juncture as the nation prepares for its first general elections in December 2026, that would end the lengthy transitional period. Panther’s […]
AU Peace and Security Council calls for inclusive dialogue in South Sudan
The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) has called for an inclusive, high-level political dialogue leaders in South Sudan to resolve the ongoing political stalemate. The call was made following a three-day visit to Juba from August 10-12, 2025, intended to show solidarity with South Sudanese and reaffirm the AU’s commitment to supporting […]
