South Sudan court rejects Machar’s request to present video evidence
A special court in Juba has rejected a request by former First Vice President Riek Machar to present video footage of public statements made by senior government officials before and after his arrest. The ruling was delivered on Friday during the 123rd session of the Special Court on the Incident of Nasir, where Machar and […]
Kiir hands new officials a fresh mandate to improve service delivery
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has sworn in five newly appointed government officials, urging them to strengthen institutional performance, improve public service delivery and contribute to peace and national stability. The swearing-in ceremony took place in Juba on Friday, following their appointments to various government positions. Those sworn into office include Presidential Advisor on International Relations […]
SPLM primaries: Ezekiel Lul, Rebecca Joshua Lose as new faces emerge
Two familiar political figures, Ezekiel Lul Gatkuoth and Rebecca Joshua Okwaci, have reportedly lost their bids in the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) primaries, as new contenders emerge in the party’s internal selection process ahead of the December 22 general elections. Gatkuoth lost the contest for the National Legislative Assembly seat representing Longechuk County, […]
Juba County boss rolls out bridge lighting project
Juba County caretaker commissioner Moulana Kalisto Lado Faustino Nyigilo Wani has launched a lighting project at Freedom Bridge aimed at improving nighttime security and visibility for motorists and pedestrians. The project is being implemented by Light House General Trading and Investment Co. Ltd in collaboration with Juba County authorities. Speaking during the launch on Thursday, […]
Sudan army says deadly Abyei strike targeted fuel tankers supplying RSF
The Sudanese army has confirmed carrying out a drone strike on Amiet Common Market in the disputed Abyei Area, claiming it targeted fuel tankers allegedly supplying the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as local authorities reported more than 220 deaths. The attack occurred on Monday, October 19, hitting the market’s fuel-selling section and triggering a […]
South Sudan caretaker ministers get extra ministries to manage
South Sudan’s caretaker government has assigned acting responsibilities to ministers to oversee national ministries without caretaker ministers under a new order issued by Caretaker Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, on October 20, 2026. Ministerial Order No. AM-01/2026 directs Under-Secretaries to continue managing the day-to-day operations of their respective ministries under the supervision […]
Kalisto Lado threatens $5,000 fine, three months’ jail for damaging street light poles
The Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County, Moulana Kalisto Lado Faustino Nyigilo Wani, has warned reckless drivers against damaging street light poles, threatening a fine of $5,000 and three months’ imprisonment for offenders. The warning came on Tuesday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the installation of solar street lights along Bilpam Road, a project aimed at […]
South Sudan accuses Sudanese army of attacking Amiet market as death toll reaches 73
South Sudan has condemned a drone attack on Amiet Market in the Abyei Area, accusing the Sudanese Armed Forces of carrying out the strike as reports put the confirmed death toll at 73. In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said the attack targeted multiple locations within Amiet […]
NSS graduates 500 personnel in Paloch to strengthen oilfield security
The National Security Service (NSS) has graduated approximately 500 personnel in Paloch, Upper Nile State, in a move aimed at strengthening security in oil-producing areas and maintaining stability as South Sudan prepares for its upcoming general elections. The graduation ceremony was held on Sunday, 18 October 2026, and attended by the Acting Commissioner of Melut […]
Par Kuol’s SPLM-IO hit by resignation of 20 senior officials
The SPLM-IO faction led by Interim Chairman Stephen Par Kuol has suffered a major political setback after 20 senior officials and representatives announced their collective resignation from the party, according to a letter dated October 16, 2026. In the letter addressed to Par Kuol and copied to the faction’s Secretary-General, Agok Makur Kur, the group […]
