Youth present business proposals under WPDI livelihood initiative
Dozens of young South Sudanese entrepreneurs have presented business proposals under a peacebuilding and livelihood initiative spearheaded by the Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI), in a move aimed at empowering youth economically while strengthening community resilience and social cohesion. The business pitching event brought together participants from Juba, Yambio, and Torit who spent the […]
SSPDF chief declares end to fighting as activist calls for dialogue over war
South Sudan’s newly reappointed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Santino Deng Wol, has declared an end to renewed hostilities between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the SPLA-IO, signaling what many observers describe as a fresh opportunity for peace and stability in the country. Speaking after resuming command of the national army, […]
Full Statement: Puot Kang’s second testimony before court
Below is the full statement delivered by Puot Kang during his second appearance before the court, where he addressed the circumstances surrounding the Nasir Incident of March 3–4, 2025, his arrest, detention, and his role in efforts to de-escalate tensions in Upper Nile State. Your Lordships, At this point, I shall address the Nasir Incident […]
Back to the past as Kiir reappoints Koang in Upper Nile State
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Upper Nile State Governor Jacob Dollar Ruot and reappointed former governor James Koang Chol, The decision, announced in a presidential decree, sees Koang take over a position he previously held before being replaced by Dollar in last year’s reshuffle No official reasons have been given for the reshuffle. Until […]
Puot Kang finally speaks after months of prosecution case
After more than seven months of listening to the prosecution and its witnesses, suspened Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol has finally taken the stand, delivering his first detailed defence statement before the Special Court sitting at Freedom Hall in Juba. Appearing as the first accused in the high-profile case linked to Riek Machar and several […]
UNMISS blocked 480 times as U.S. hits out at President Kiir’s leadership
The United States has sharply criticized South Sudan’s leadership following the renewal of the mandate for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), revealing that peacekeeping operations were obstructed hundreds of times in recent months. Addressing the UN Security Council, U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz said the mission recorded more than 480 Status of Forces […]
Igga urges peace and reconciliation at Lo’bonok homecoming
Vice President Dr. James Wani Igga has called on South Sudanese citizens to embrace peace, forgiveness, and reconciliation as the foundation for national unity and sustainable development. Speaking during a thanksgiving and homecoming ceremony held in his honour in Lo’bonok, Central Equatoria State, Dr. Igga urged communities across the country to set aside their differences […]
Kiir oversees oath of new officials, calls for professional conduct
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has presided over the swearing-in of a new group of senior government officials, urging them to uphold professionalism, discipline and accountability in the execution of their duties. The ceremony, held at the State House in Juba on Thursday, brought together newly appointed ministers and senior security officials, who took the oath […]
South Sudan government forms committee to investigate Luri Air crash
The Government of South Sudan has formed a high-level fact-finding committee to investigate the recent aircraft accident involving a Cessna 208B Caravan that crashed in the Luri Mountains in Central Equatoria State. The committee was established through a ministerial order issued by the Minister of Transport, Lt. Gen. Rizik Zakaria Hassan, under the legal framework […]
Youth leader says 16 requests to meet President Kiir not approved
The Chairperson of the South Sudan National Youth Union, Taban Paride Lokasmoi, has expressed frustration over delays in securing a meeting with President Salva Kiir Mayardit. The youth leader revealed that all sixteen of his requests to meet the president remain unanswered. Paride said mounting pressure from young people across the country has made it […]
