Governor Lobong suspends Torit commissioner, appoints caretaker
Eastern Equatoria State Governor Gen. Louis Lobong Lojore has indefinitely suspended the Commissioner of Torit County, Hon. Lokang Charles Italian, and appointed a caretaker to take over the administration of the county with immediate effect. The decision was announced through Gubernatorial Decree No. 13/2026, signed on 15 July 2026. The decree states that the suspension […]
Sudan court orders deportation of 23 South Sudanese
A criminal court in Al Dabbah in Sudan’s Northern State has ordered the deportation of 23 South Sudanese nationals, raising concerns among hundreds of South Sudanese residents who fear they could also be forced to leave the area. According to preliminary information, the court issued the deportation order after the 23 individuals were arrested from […]
Revenue Authority updates reform committee on Nimule border measures
The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has updated the government’s Ministerial High-Level Committee on Economic Reform on measures being implemented at the Nimule border crossing to strengthen revenue collection and support the country’s ongoing economic reform programme. The briefing was delivered on Monday by the Commissioner General of the SSRA, Ambassador Moun Deng Ajuet, during […]
Sudan rejects South Sudan’s inclusion of Abyei in 2026 elections
Sudan has rejected South Sudan’s decision to include the disputed Abyei Administrative Area among the geographical constituencies for the country’s general elections scheduled for 22 December 2026, according to the Sudan News Agency (SUNA). Citing a statement from Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, SUNA reported that Khartoum considers the move a violation […]
From awareness to action: RYSA inspires youth to stand for human rights
Hundreds of young people in Rumbek East, Lakes State, are championing human rights and call for an end to early marriage, forced marriage and gender-based violence. For the past few years, many families across the country have continued to grapple with the devastating effects of forced marriage and gender-based violence, practices that rob women and […]
Central Bank showdown: Governor and workers at war
A dispute has erupted at the Bank of South Sudan after Governor Johnny Ohisa Damian ordered the dissolution of the Bank of South Sudan Workers’ Trade Union (BoSSWTU), prompting union leaders to reject the decision as unconstitutional and insist the organization remains legally recognized. In an administrative order issued under Section 26(1) of the Bank […]
South Sudan orders end to illegal tax waivers
South Sudan has ordered an end to illegal tax waivers as part of a wider effort to increase domestic revenue and curb the misuse of tax exemption privileges. The directive follows a Republican Decree issued by President Salva Kiir Mayardit on 6 July, establishing a high-level ministerial committee to review and revoke all tax exemptions […]
Armed ambush leaves cattle trader dead in Yei
A cattle trader has been killed in an armed ambush outside Yei Town, raising fresh concerns over the safety of traders travelling along roads in Yei River County. The attack occurred on Saturday as two cattle traders were travelling by motorcycle to Tore Payam to purchase cattle, according to the Deputy Inspector of Police in […]
Three minors arrested over death of 19-year-old in Warrap State
Police in Warrap State have arrested three minors in connection with the death of a 19-year-old man whose body was found in a swamp between Athiim and Panyokdit villages. The deceased has been identified as Liai Manyang Liai. According to police, his family alerted authorities after reporting that three children had been seen chasing him […]
Eastern Equatoria MPs receive one month’s salary after two years
Members of the Eastern Equatoria State Transitional Legislative Assembly have received one month’s salary covering April 2024, more than two years after the payment was due, highlighting the prolonged financial challenges facing public institutions in the state. The delayed payment was announced on Monday by the Assembly’s spokesperson, Charles Longnolyia, who informed lawmakers to report […]
