Fear of arrest grows after Garang Deng’s viral political remarks
Tension continued to build in Juba on Wednesday after remarks made by senior diplomat Amb. Garang Deng Aguer triggered widespread political debate and fueled rumors of his possible arrest. The former ambassador came under intense public attention this week after a video of his speech circulated widely across social media platforms, drawing mixed reactions from […]
SSOA boss campaigns for ruling party candidates in shocking political twist
South Sudan’s fragile opposition politics took another dramatic turn this week after Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi openly campaigned for President Salva Kiir Mayardit, triggering fresh confusion and controversy over his political allegiance and the future of the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA). Speaking to Muslim communities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Abdelbagi urged voters to […]
Speaker Paciko promises end to “Cash-in-Bags” politics in parliament
The Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), Joseph Ngere Paciko, has vowed to end what he described as the culture of “cash-in-bags” politics within Parliament, warning lawmakers and parliamentary staff against financial misconduct and practices that undermine accountability. Paciko made the remarks on Wednesday during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly established Parliamentary […]
Health ministry seeks $7.3 million for Ebola response readiness
South Sudan’s Ministry of Health has announced a 90-day emergency preparedness and response budget of approximately $7.3 million aimed at strengthening the country’s readiness against a possible Ebola outbreak. The funding plan comes amid growing regional concerns following reported Ebola cases in neighbouring countries, prompting health authorities to intensify surveillance and prevention measures across South […]
Veteran traditional leader and rainmaker Tito Owaha dies at 99
South Sudan’s veteran traditional leader and respected rainmaker Tito Owaha, popularly known as Beshir, has died at the age of 99, the Imehejek Community in Juba announced on Monday. According to an official statement issued by the community’s Secretary-General, Dominique Oromo Vigilio, King Tito Owaha passed away at 6:00 AM at his palace in Imehejek […]
Puot Kang claims he was asked to abandon Machar in exchange for release
South Sudan’s detained Petroleum Minister, Puot Kang Chol, has told a special court in Juba that he was repeatedly pressured to abandon First Vice President Riek Machar and join a rival political camp in exchange for his freedom. Mr Puot made the allegations on Monday during the 81st session of ongoing court proceedings involving Machar […]
AU calls for release of political detainees, inclusive dialogue in South Sudan
African diplomats have called on South Sudan’s transitional government to release political detainees and ensure an inclusive national dialogue ahead of elections scheduled for December, as the African Union (AU) steps up efforts to support the country’s fragile peace process. The appeal was made during a press conference held in Juba on Sunday ahead of […]
MSF opens cholera treatment centres in Bentiu as cases rise
Medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has opened three cholera treatment centres in Bentiu, Unity State, as part of efforts to contain the spread of the disease and provide lifesaving care to affected communities amid a growing outbreak. The newly established facilities include two 20-bed Cholera Treatment Centres (CTCs) operating at Bentiu State Hospital and […]
Ex-higher education minister Gabriel Changson forms new political group
Former Higher Education Minister Gabriel Changson Chang has unveiled a new political movement, marking a fresh chapter in his long and shifting political career and signaling a formal break from the Federal Democratic Party (FDP). Changson surfaced this week at the High-Level Consultation Meeting on South Sudan held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he […]
“They called us ‘Seven Dogs’ — Puot Kang alleges humiliation in emotional court testimony
Puot Kang Chol, the first accused in the ongoing Special Court case linked to the Nasir conflict, delivered an emotional testimony on Friday, alleging humiliation during detention and accusing senior government officials of fueling the violence that later engulfed parts of Upper Nile State. Resuming his defense before the Special Court in Juba, Puot Kang […]
