South Sudan opposition alliance snubs Kenya-led national consensus charter
The South Sudan Opposition Movements Alliance (SSOMA) has formally rejected a proposed peace framework led by Kenya, saying it risks legitimizing the country’s political status quo rather than addressing the root causes of its decade-long conflict, according to a media report. The alliance, led by General Thomas Cirillo, said in a position paper dated February […]
Kiir repeats peace pledge at AU summit
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has once again pledged to restore peace and stability in South Sudan and Sudan as he joined fellow African leaders at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. The gathering marked the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government. Held under the theme “Assuring Sustainable Water […]
Juba city council orders roadside vendors to vacate within three days
The Juba City Council has issued a formal legal notice ordering all roadside vendors operating in unauthorized locations to vacate public spaces within three days, effective Friday, 13 February 2026. The directive, issued under the Local Government Act, 2009 and the Council’s municipal bylaws, targets businesses operating from temporary or improvised structures along road reserves, […]
US judge postpones termination of South Sudan TPS
A United States federal judge has ordered a delay in the planned termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudanese nationals, allowing beneficiaries to retain their legal protections while a court challenge moves forward. In a signed order, U.S. District Judge Patti B. Saris approved a motion filed by plaintiffs seeking to halt the […]
President Kiir flies to AU summit in Addis Ababa
President President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday departed Juba for Addis Ababa to attend the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Heads of State and Government Summit, where water security and regional stability will dominate discussions. The summit, scheduled to take place at the headquarters of the African Union, is being held under the […]
Judges halt proceedings over ‘disorganised’ forensic evidence
Proceedings in the trial of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny and seven co-accused were abruptly halted on Friday after judges ruled that forensic documents submitted by a prosecution expert were disorganised and failed to correspond with the case file. The Special Court had convened for its 51st session, during which the defence […]
Court told to send Machar’s devices to China, Vietnam or India
A South African forensic specialist on Wednesday informed the court that encrypted devices seized from Dr. Riek Machar may require overseas intervention to extract evidence in the Nasir case. Appearing as the 13th and final prosecution witness during the court’s 50th session, forensic analyst Ratlhogo Peter Calvin said local investigators have been unable to access […]
Kiir removes SPLM-IO ministers, MPs in Warrap reshuffle
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has sacked three ministers and revoked the appointments of seven members of the State Transitional Legislative Assembly, including the Speaker, in Warrap State, part of a broader reshuffle targeting officials serving under the SPLM-IO ticket. The affected ministers are: Achol Lum (Animal Resources, Fisheries and Tourism), Rose Anyang Ayok (Gender, Child […]
Warrap takes the Lion’s share of SSP 548.9bn state allocations
Warrap State is set to take the lion’s share of state transfers in South Sudan’s draft 2025/26 national budget, receiving 38.16 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) out of a proposed 548.94bn SSP earmarked for states and administrative areas, according to budget figures seen by SZN. The allocation places Warrap ahead of all other states, with […]
Minister resigns, says system betrayed public trust
The Cabinet Affairs Minister of Upper Nile State, David Nyang Kueth, has resigned from office, citing a deepening political crisis that he said has eroded public trust and made it impossible for him to continue serving with integrity. In his resignation letter, Nyang Kueth pointed to persistent violence, displacement, and institutional neglect across the country, […]
