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 […]
Eight suspects detained in Juba over alleged child trafficking
Eight suspects have been detained in connection with an alleged child abduction and trafficking network operating in Suk Darfur residential area, northeast of Juba, according to a statement issued by the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF). Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, SSPDF Spokesperson said its Combat Military Intelligence Operations, Department of Surveillance, uncovered the […]
Kiir orders interim electoral measures amid Sudan’s Abyei voting warning
President Salva Kiir has issued an order introducing interim administrative and electoral arrangements for disputed constituencies involving Abyei, Warrap, Ruweng and Unity states, amid Sudan’s opposition to Abyei’s participation in South Sudan’s upcoming elections. Under the order, Abiemnom will be designated Constituency No. 7, while Abyei Town and its surrounding areas will form Constituency No. […]
Kiir’s administration introduces new travel rules for current and former officials
President Salva Kiir’s administration has introduced new travel requirements for serving and former senior government officials, including mandatory clearance before travelling abroad and written notification for domestic trips. Under the new rules, serving senior officials, including caretaker governors, ministers, deputy ministers and presidential advisers, must obtain written travel permission from the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, […]
Jadalla puts Juba city council on notice over reform agenda
Central Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has urged Juba City Council to fully implement its reform agenda and digital revenue management system, calling for stronger transparency and accountability in revenue collection. The directive followed a presentation on Friday by Caretaker Mayor Christopher Sarafino Wani Swaka, who briefed the governor on the […]
Juba court jails man for two years over fake legal practice
Juba County Court has sentenced James Makwach Ker to two years in prison for practising law without the required legal qualifications. Makwach was convicted under Section 342 of the Penal Code Act, 2008, on impersonation charges. The court also ordered him to surrender his practising licence to the South Sudan Bar Association and immediately close […]
IGAD, AU launch anti-hate speech initiative in Juba
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union (AU) have launched a three-day initiative in Juba to strengthen efforts to combat hate speech and disinformation in South Sudan. The workshop, running from October 13 to 15, 2026, brings together government institutions and development partners to strengthen the National Multi-Agency Coordination Platform to Counter […]
SSPDF says it repelled dawn attack in Mundri West
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) says it has repelled a dawn attack by forces of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) on a military outpost in Bari Boma, Mundri West County, Western Equatoria State. In a statement issued on Monday, October 12, 2026, SSPDF spokesperson Maj. Gen. Rul Ruai said the […]
Opposition forces claim capture of SSPDF position near Mundri
South Sudan’s main armed opposition group, the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO), says its forces have captured a military position belonging to the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) in Bari village, about 15 kilometres southeast of Mundri town in Western Equatoria State. In a statement issued on Monday, October 12, the opposition […]
CES suspends Juba Integrated High School over foreign currency fees
The Central Equatoria State Ministry of General Education and Instruction has suspended Juba Integrated High School, Kadoro Branch, with immediate effect over multiple violations, including charging school fees in foreign currency. In a ministerial order dated October 9, Caretaker Minister Lupai Satimon Andrew said the school failed to meet minimum operating standards, prevented students from […]
