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 […]
Nimule shock: Ateny confirms arrest of ex-finance minister Bak
South Sudan’s Minister of Information, Communication, Technology and Postal Services, Ateny Wek Ateny, has confirmed the arrest of former Minister of Finance Bak Barnaba Chol at the Nimule border while allegedly attempting to cross into Uganda. Speaking to the media, Ateny said Dr. Bak was apprehended by security authorities at the border and immediately returned […]
Hussein Abdelbagi sworn in as Kiir directs renewed focus on basic services
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has sworn in Hussein Abdelbagi Akol as Vice President in charge of the Service Cluster, directing government institutions to intensify the delivery of basic services and place citizens’ livelihoods at the center of national policy and action. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, President Kiir tasked Vice President Abdelbagi with spearheading […]
Troika demands justice as SSPDF linked to Pankor massacre
A coalition of international diplomats, including representatives from the European Union, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, has strongly condemned the recent massacre of civilians in Pankor Village, Ayod County. The diplomats stated that the attack was reportedly carried out by forces linked to the South […]
Josephine Lagu fired as Kiir brings back Hussein Abdelbagi as Vice President
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has once again shaken the political table, sacking Josephine Joseph Lagu and reinstating Hussein Abdelbagi Akol as Vice President in a sudden reshuffle that sent ripples through Juba’s power corridors. The move, announced on Thursday evening on SSBC, ends Lagu’s tenure as Vice President for the Services Cluster and marks […]
CTSAMVM cuts monitoring teams amid funding crisis
The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) has reduced its monitoring and verification teams from six to three due to severe funding shortages. The latest development raises concerns over its ability to effectively oversee the ceasefire at a time of escalating violence across South Sudan. CTSAMVM Chairperson Teshome Anagawe Ayana said […]
Special court delays Dr. Machar trial over evidence dispute
The Special Court hearing the case against suspended First Vice President Riek Machar and seven co-accused members of the SPLM-IO has adjourned proceedings to February 25 following a dispute over the admissibility of prosecution evidence. Chief Judge James Alala said the tribunal required additional time to review objections raised by the defence, which challenged a […]
Youth union leader engages VP Lagu on youth policy agenda
Youth representatives on Tuesday urged Vice President Josephine Lagu Yanga to prioritize youth-focused reforms during high-level talks in Juba. The delegation, led by SSNYU leadership under the guidance of Taban Paride, said the meeting focused on practical policy interventions needed to address the growing socio-economic challenges facing the country’s youth, particularly in Juba and other […]
Kiir directs SPLM secretariat to audit party assets ahead of elections
President Salva Kiir has ordered the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement Secretariat to conduct a comprehensive audit of all party assets and investments, both locally and abroad, as the ruling party steps up preparations for the upcoming general elections. The directive was issued after President Kiir, who chairs the SPLM, received a detailed progress report from […]
Defense, prosecution clash over forensic evidence as court issues rights ruling
The Special Court hearing the Nasir Incident case involving suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and SPLM/A (IO) members saw heated legal arguments over disputed digital forensic evidence, while the court also issued a decisive ruling upholding detainees’ constitutional rights. The court, sitting for its 52nd session at Freedom Hall, heard testimony from South […]
