U.S. court jails South Sudanese activist Peter Biar Ajak
A U.S. federal court has sentenced South Sudanese academic and activist Dr. Peter Biar Ajak to 46 months in prison after convicting him on charges related to the illegal purchase and attempted export of weapons from the United States. The sentencing, delivered on February 6, 2026, follows a prolonged and closely watched legal battle that […]
Presidential advisor Tut Gatluak heads Kiir’s special mission to Doha
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has tasked his Presidential Security Advisor, Tut Gatluak Manime, with leading a special delegation to Qatar as part of efforts to enhance political and economic ties between South Sudan and the Gulf state. The high-level delegation includes officials from the ministries of Finance, Petroleum, Transport and other relevant government bodies, signaling […]
Western embassies condemn looting of WFP food convoy in Upper Nile
Western embassies and the European Union have condemned the attack and looting of a WFP river convoy in Upper Nile State, warning the incident threatens life-saving humanitarian operations. In a joint statement, the embassies of Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Delegation of the European Union […]
SSFF, CCPA align efforts for grassroots football growth
The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) and the Cross Cultures Project Association (CCPA) have aligned efforts to reignite grassroots football development following a high-level meeting in Juba. SSFF President Francis Amin Michael and Secretary General Bak Athian Bak met with a CCPA delegation led by Managing Director Anders Levinsen and Country Director Lat Tungwar to […]
NDM removed founder Dr. Lam Akol in bitter power struggle
The National Democratic Movement (NDM) has announced the removal of its founding chairman, Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin, in what party leaders describe as the culmination of a prolonged internal crisis marked by alleged violations of party rules and growing leadership rifts. In a statement issued following a press conference held on Tuesday, a splinter faction […]
SSRA cancels non-humanitarian tax exemptions at Mombasa port
The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has suspended all non-humanitarian tax exemptions at the Port of Mombasa as part of broader government efforts to strengthen fiscal discipline and boost domestic revenue collection. According to a statement published on the SSRA Office Facebook page, the directive was issued on Tuesday by the Commissioner General of SSRA, […]
CES governor Adil reconstitutes state town planning board
The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has issued a gubernatorial order reconstituting the Town Planning Board under the State Ministry of Housing, Lands and Public Utilities. The order, issued on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, is aimed at strengthening urban planning, land administration, and public utilities management across the state, particularly in Juba […]
South Sudan tables SSP 7 trillion budget for FY 2025/26
The Government of South Sudan has tabled a national budget totaling SSP 7 trillion for the 2025/26 fiscal year, outlining a stabilisation-focused spending plan aimed at restoring economic order after a turbulent year marked by oil disruptions, inflation, and cash shortages. Presenting the budget before the Transitional National Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, Minister of Finance […]
Gen. Simon Gatwech dumps Port Sudan–Juba peace deal
Gen. Simon Gatwech Dual, leader of the SPLM/A-IO Kit-Gwang faction, has announced his withdrawal from the Port Sudan–Juba peace agreement, accusing the South Sudanese government of failing to honour its commitments and of resuming military operations against his forces. In a letter dated February 2, 2026, Gatwech formally notified Sudanese authorities of his decision to […]
Central Bank governor pledges measures to resolve cash, liquidity shortages
The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Damian, has pledged decisive measures to resolve persistent cash and liquidity shortages in the economy. In a press statement issued on January 30, 2026, Governor Ohisa noted that his return comes at a critical time, as South Sudan continues to grapple with severe economic shocks marked […]
