Quartet demands immediate end to hostilities in South Sudan
A coalition of regional and international bodies has issued a joint statement expressing alarm over the escalating political and security crisis in South Sudan. The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), and the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), […]
Leaders reach consensus to nominate Machar’s replacement
The High-Level Standing Committee (HLSC) overseeing South Sudan’s peace agreement has reached a critical decision to nominate a replacement for detained SPLM-IO chairman Dr. Riek Machar. The decision follows a high-stakes meeting in Juba on Thursday, marking a pivotal shift in the leadership of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In-Opposition (SPLM-IO) by recognizing Stephen Par Kuol […]
Land dispute turns violent: Church members vs. residents
A long-simmering land dispute between St. Stephen Episcopal Church members and residents of Munuki Hai Gezira reached a boiling point on Thursday morning, as tensions escalated into violence. In response to the conflict, the Diocesan Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS), Rev. Justin Badi Arama, declared one month of prayer […]
Media framework under review to support free and fair elections
As South Sudan prepares for its 2025 general elections, media professionals, civil society representatives, and government officials convened in Juba to validate a comprehensive media strategy aimed at ensuring transparency and informed electoral participation. Speaking at the National Media Strategy Validation Workshop, Deputy Minister of Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services, David Yau Yau Jankuchi […]
SSPDF declines to comment on bombings in Jonglei, Unity State
South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has declined to comment on the ongoing ‘strategic bombing raids’ in Fangak and Mayom Counties of Jonglei and Unity States, respectively. On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, an airstrike, reportedly carried out by an Antonov aircraft, struck a grazing area near Mayom County in Unity State. Initial reports indicate no […]
International pressure mounts on South Sudan after deadly hospital bombing
The bombing of a humanitarian-supported hospital in Old Fangak, Jonglei State, has drawn sharp condemnation from multiple foreign embassies and international organisations, as calls for accountability and peace in South Sudan intensify. In a joint statement released on Monday, the embassies of Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along […]
Juba City lawmakers approve six-month financial report
The Juba City Legislative Council has officially endorsed the six-month financial report for the 2024–2025 fiscal year, outlining revenue collection, expenditures, and key challenges faced by the Juba City Council administration. During the council session, Deputy Mayor for Administration and Finance, Thiik Thiik Mayardit, stressed the importance of transparency and collective responsibility in managing public […]
SSPDF, SPLA-IO trade blame over deadly road ambush
A blame game has emerged between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) as both sides trade accusations over recent ambushes on commercial vehicles along the Juba–Terekeka Road. The attacks allegedly resulted in the death of a Somali national and the abduction of several others. In a […]
AU and IGAD to visit South Sudan in bid to revive peace process
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, and the Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, are expected to arrive in Juba on Monday for a joint high-level mission aimed at de-escalating tensions and reviving South Sudan’s fragile peace process. The two leaders will engage with key […]
Women shoulder family burden amid salary delays
As South Sudan grapples with worsening economic crisis that has left civil servants unpaid for months, women are emerging as a silent force, shouldering the burden of families and communities. For nearly a year, civil servants have faced delayed or absent salaries, a situation attributed to economic instability coupled with disruptions to oil revenues. While […]
