Court rejects defense bid to access phones in Dr. Machar Nasir trial
The special court on Wednesday denied the defense request to open the phones of seven co-accused of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar in the ongoing Nasir incident trial. Presiding Judge James Alala Deng said the defense could only review hash values, digital codes used to confirm data integrity, provided by the prosecution’s forensic […]
UN peacekeepers hold position in Akobo despite evacuation order
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has announced that its peacekeepers will remain in Akobo to continue protecting civilians despite an evacuation directive issued by the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) ahead of planned military operations in the area. In a press release issued on March 9 from Juba, the mission said […]
Adil calls for transparency as revenue officials take oath
The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has urged newly appointed officials of key revenue institutions to uphold transparency, integrity, and accountability as they assume their duties in office. Speaking during a swearing-in ceremony held at the State Government Secretariat in Juba, the governor called on the new leadership of the State Revenue […]
South Sudan clears stranded trucks at Nimule border, supplies expected in Juba
Stranded cargo trucks at the Nimule border have been cleared following an intervention by the South Sudan Revenue Authority, with supplies expected to reach Juba soon. The delegation, led by SSRA Deputy Commissioner General Solomon Ariik, arrived in Nimule on Sunday and conducted inspections at several key customs facilities, including the Nimule Customs Division and […]
Iran names Khamenei’s son Mojtaba as supreme leader
Iran’s clerical body, the Assembly of Experts, has named Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader, following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, who was killed in recent U.S.–Israeli strikes that escalated tensions across the Middle East. The 56-year-old cleric becomes only the third Supreme Leader in the history of the Islamic Republic, […]
SSPDF orders UNMISS, NGOs, civilians out of Akobo within 72 hours
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has ordered UNMISS personnel, humanitarian organizations, and civilians in Akobo to vacate the town and surrounding areas within 72 hours, following the next phase of military operations in the region. According to a press release issued by Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the Director for Media & Press […]
South Sudan, China discuss strengthening trade and investment ties
The Republic of South Sudan and the People’s Republic of China held high-level discussions in Juba today aimed at deepening trade cooperation and fostering investment opportunities between the two nations. The meeting, led by Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk, South Sudan’s National Minister of Trade and Industry, welcomed the Ambassador of China to South Sudan along […]
Kiir orders Abiemnhom probe, pushes service cluster reforms
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed government institutions to strengthen coordination and address operational challenges affecting ministries under the Service Cluster, while also ordering an investigation into the recent violence in Abiemnhom County of the Ruweng Administrative Area. The directives followed a briefing at the State House by Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, […]
South Sudan gov’t confirms mass casualties in Abiemnom violence
The Government of the Republic of South Sudan has confirmed mass casualties following a deadly early-morning attack on Abiemnom County in the Ruweng Administrative Area, describing the incident as a “barbaric” and “cowardly” act of violence against civilians and public officials. In a statement issued on Monday by the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology & […]
SPLA-IO refutes claims of involvement in Ruweng’s Abiemnhom attack
The SPLM/A-IO has strongly denied allegations linking its forces to the recent attack on Abiemnhom County in the Ruweng Administrative Area, describing the claims as false, misleading, and without factual basis. In a press release issued on March 1, 2025, the opposition movement said it “unequivocally rejects and condemns, in the strongest possible terms,” statements […]
