Civil society warns of deadly trend in mining and fishing communities
A civil society leader has raised concerns over a growing wave of violence linked to competition for mining and fishing resources across South Sudan, warning that failure to regulate the sectors could lead to increased loss of life and instability in affected communities. Speaking on behalf of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Executive […]
What to know about Gatwech Lam’s third court testimony
MP Gatwech Lam Puoch, a member of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly representing Nasir County in Upper Nile State and one of the accused persons in the ongoing Nasir incident case, continued his defense testimony before the Special Court on Wednesday, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding his arrest, detention, and prosecution. During the hearing, […]
NEC receives $6m, acquires new headquarters ahead of 2026 elections
The National Election Commission (NEC) has received $6 million from the government to support civic and voter education activities as preparations for South Sudan’s scheduled 2026 elections gather momentum. Speaking in Juba, NEC Chairperson Prof. Abednego Akok Kachuol said the funding will be used to conduct voter awareness and civic education campaigns across the country’s […]
Kiir’s office denies reward claims during Bahr el Ghazal tour
The Office of President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed reports alleging that government officials who accompanied the President on his recent tour of the Bahr el Ghazal region did so with expectations of personal financial rewards or monetary gifts. In a statement issued following the President’s return to Juba on Friday, the presidency said it […]
Court questions Mam Pal Dhuor after conclusion of defence testimony
Following the conclusion of his defence testimony, businessman Mam Pal Dhuor, the second accused in the ongoing Nasir trial, faced a series of questions from the court panel regarding allegations linking him to armed youth, digital communications, financial transactions, and evidence presented by a prosecution witness. One of the court’s first questions concerned allegations that […]
President Kiir returns to Juba after week-long tour of Bahr el Ghazal region
President Salva Kiir Mayardit returned to Juba on Friday after completing a week-long visit to the Bahr el Ghazal region, where he held public rallies and engaged with communities in an effort to promote peace, economic recovery, and preparations for South Sudan’s planned general elections. During the tour, President Kiir visited the towns of Wau, […]
Commissioner Stephen Lowosio shot dead in ambush in Kasengor
South Sudan, June 12, 2026 – Authorities in Eastern Equatoria State have confirmed the killing of Kapoeta East County Commissioner Stephen Lowosio Lomongin in what officials described as a targeted ambush attack in the disputed area of Kasengor. In a statement issued on Thursday, Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore expressed deep sorrow over […]
Children survive on leaves, water Lilies as hunger crisis deepens in Jonglei
Children and families in parts of Jonglei State are surviving on leaves, water lilies and seeds meant for planting as escalating conflict, displacement and flooding drive communities deeper into hunger and push some areas closer to famine, Save the Children has warned. The humanitarian organization said worsening insecurity has severely disrupted aid operations across parts […]
‘I am a businessman, not an intelligence officer,’ accused tells court
The ongoing Nasir case resumed in Juba on Monday with the second accused, businessman Mam Pal Dhuor, continuing his testimony before the court, where he firmly denied allegations that he acted as an intelligence collector or liaison between political figures in Juba and armed youth in Upper Nile State. Dhuor rejected claims linking him to […]
DigiCash, Inkomoko roll out financial inclusion program for small businesses
DigiCash and Inkomoko have launched a new partnership aimed at expanding financial inclusion and increasing access to digital financial services for small businesses and entrepreneurs across South Sudan. The initiative, unveiled in Juba, seeks to address some of the key challenges facing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including limited access to secure financial services, liquidity […]
