Complainer alleges Machar, White Army carried Nasir attack, method remains unproven
Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused faced tense testimony Friday, with the main complainer claiming plots against SSPDF in Nasir, but unable to specify how the attack occurred. Captain Richard Gachi Apollo, representing the National Security Service, testified that Dr. Machar conspired with the White Army militia and SPLA-IO forces to orchestrate attacks on the […]
UNMISS hands over first phase of Juba Airport apron expansion to SSCAA
The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has officially received Phase One of the apron expansion project at Juba International Airport from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The handover, conducted today at the airport, signals a turning point in efforts to boost operational efficiency, reduce aircraft congestion, and prepare the nation for […]
Special court halts Dr. Machar and co-accused trial as power fails in Juba
The Special Court hearing the case against eight senior SPLM/A-IO officials, including First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny and Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol, was on Wednesday adjourned to Friday, November 14, following a sudden electricity outage at the court premises in Juba. The 20th session was scheduled for the three-judge panel to question […]
Justice minister tables major mining act amendment Bill in TNLA
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Dr. Joseph Geng Akech, on Tuesday tabled the Mining Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2025 before the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), marking the beginning of a far-reaching reform process aimed at reshaping South Sudan’s mining sector. Presenting the Bill during its first reading, Dr. Geng said the proposed […]
Police chief reassigns top officers in “special transfer” move
Inspector General of Police Gen. Abraham Manyuat has reassigned thirteen senior officers nationwide in a “special transfer” aimed at tightening command and improving operational effectiveness within the South Sudan National Police Service. The reshuffle affects key departments, state commissioners, and specialized units, marking a major shake-up in the force’s leadership structure. Among the major shifts, […]
Kiir fires undersecretary after less than a week in office
President Salva Kiir has dismissed the undersecretary at the Ministry of Petroleum barely a week after appointing him, marking yet another dramatic twist in an already turbulent oil sector. State broadcaster SSBC broke the news late Monday, revealing that Eng. Chol Thon Abel had been relieved of his duties barely a week after taking office […]
About 249 women entrepreneurs receive grants in Juba
The Ministry of Gender awarded grants to 249 women entrepreneurs today in Juba under the SSWSEEP program, marking a major step toward economic empowerment. The signing ceremony, hosted by the Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare (MGCSW), marks a significant step toward economic independence and enterprise-driven growth for women across the country. Beneficiaries of […]
Joint forces assert control on disputed fishing islands in Jonglei
A coordinated security operation is underway in Jonglei State, where a joint force comprised of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), police, and the National Security Service (NSS) has moved into a cluster of volatile fishing islands long plagued by inter-communal violence. Saturday’s deployment follows years of tension and deadly confrontations between rival youth […]
Floods force closure of 70 schools across Jonglei State
About 70 schools in four counties of Jonglei State have been forced to close due to flooding, displacement, and structural damage. State Minister of General Education, Samuel Ador Thon, said that out of 512 primary schools across the state, many are still struggling to operate, with some learners forced to attend classes under trees. “In […]
Security forces step up hunt for missing children in Central Equatoria
Security forces in Central Equatoria State have intensified operations to track down and rescue abducted children following a directive from the State Council of Ministers to strengthen vigilance against child kidnapping and gang-related activities. The decision was made on Thursday during a cabinet meeting chaired by Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel at the State […]
