Western Bahr el Ghazal recruits 1,010 police ahead of elections
The Western Bahr el Ghazal State Police Service has recruited 1,010 new police officers, including 135 women, in a move aimed at strengthening law enforcement and enhancing security ahead of South Sudan’s December 2026 general elections. The recruitment exercise, conducted at the State Police Headquarters in Wau on Wednesday, saw 875 men and 135 women […]
South Sudan, IFAD unveil $41.8 million agriculture initiative
South Sudan and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have launched a US$41.8 million agriculture project to improve food security and strengthen the livelihoods of more than 110,000 people. The initiative seeks to tackle the root causes of food insecurity and rural poverty by increasing agricultural productivity, expanding market access and strengthening local institutions […]
Central Equatoria State sets SSP94 billion budget cap for 2026/27
The Central Equatoria State Council of Ministers has approved a spending ceiling of more than 94 billion South Sudanese pounds (SSP) for the 2026/27 fiscal year, paving the way for the preparation of the state’s annual budget. The decision was reached during an extraordinary Cabinet meeting chaired by Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony on Tuesday, where […]
READ: What Gen. Gabriel Duop told the court in his first defence testimony
Lt. Gen. Gabriel Duop Lam, Acting Chief of Staff of the SPLA-IO and Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of the SSPDF, on Monday delivered his first defence testimony before the Special Court hearing the Nasir incident case, denying any involvement in the fighting and describing what he called an unlawful arrest, months of harsh detention, […]
Mogos and Jie communities sign peace deal in Kapoeta East
The Mogos and Jie communities have signed a peace agreement aimed at ending revenge killings and cattle raids in Kapoeta East County, Eastern Equatoria State. The agreement was reached during a peace dialogue chaired by Governor Louis Lobong Lojore, bringing together elders, chiefs, youth representatives and traditional leaders from Lotuba/Lotiyan and Naliwatom bomas. Under the […]
Church warns elections without trust could trigger constitutional crisis
South Sudan’s Catholic bishops have warned that holding the country’s planned December elections without political dialogue, mutual trust and full implementation of the 2018 peace agreement could plunge the country into a constitutional and transitional crisis. In a communiqué issued after their annual plenary meeting in Juba from 15 to 17 July, the bishops said […]
Western Equatoria to return 30 recovered cattle to Mundari owners
Western Equatoria State Governor Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa has directed the commissioners of Mundri East and Mundri West counties to ensure that 30 recovered cattle belonging to the Mundari community of Central Equatoria State are returned to their rightful owners. Governor described the move as an important step towards restoring trust and strengthening peaceful coexistence. Speaking […]
Top comedian warns South Sudan’s economic pain is worsening
One of South Sudan’s best-known comedians, Rocka Ringo, has issued a public appeal to the government, warning that the country’s worsening economic hardship is pushing millions of citizens deeper into poverty and demanding a clear roadmap to address the soaring cost of living. In an open letter addressed to government officials and shared on social […]
South Sudan opens new Juba Airport terminal
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has officially inaugurated the new Terminal Three at Juba International Airport, marking a major milestone in South Sudan’s efforts to modernize its aviation infrastructure and improve international air transport services. The commissioning ceremony, held on Thursday in Juba, brought together senior government officials, diplomats, aviation stakeholders and development partners to witness […]
MP concludes defence testimony, seeks dismissal of charges
Gatwech Lam Puoch, a member of South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) representing Nasir County under the SPLM-IO, has concluded his defence testimony before the Special Court trying Dr. Riek Machar and his co-accused, asking judges to dismiss the charges against him and reject the prosecution’s digital forensic evidence. Mr. Puoch, the third accused […]
