Akon’s bank account hits low notes in divorce saga
Grammy-nominated singer and producer Akon is now facing a hit bigger than any chart-topper; a €100 million divorce demand that’s making global headlines and memes faster than you can say “Locked Up.” After 29 years of marriage, Akon’s longtime wife Tomeka Thiam has decided to call it quits, but not quietly. Court documents show she’s […]
Inside Kiir–Mashatile talks on revitalised peace deal progress
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday held high-level discussions with South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile, who also serves as Pretoria’s Special Envoy to South Sudan, focusing on the progress and challenges surrounding the implementation of the 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement (R-ARCSS). The meeting, held at the State House in Juba, comes as South Sudan […]
Kiir reinstates Gen. Nang, calls for military discipline
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reinstated Gen. Paul Nang Majok as the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), urging the top military leadership to uphold discipline, professionalism in the service of the nation. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held on Thursday at the State House in Juba, President […]
South Sudan signs digital revenue assurance deal with N-Soft
The National Communication Authority (NCA) and the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) have entered into a strategic partnership with N-Soft, a global leader in digital revenue assurance solutions, to enhance transparency and maximize revenue collection in the country’s telecom sector. The agreement, signed on Wednesday, brings together the NCA Director General, Gieth Kon Mathiang, SSRA […]
Jonglei health director survives gun attack on road to Bor
The Director General of the Ministry of Health in Jonglei State, Dr. Reath Koang, narrowly survived an armed attack on Thursday morning after unknown gunmen opened fire on his vehicle in Muggiri, along the road to Bor, the state capital. According to eyewitness accounts, the attack occurred at around 7:30 a.m., when unidentified assailants ambushed […]
Police foil ammunition smuggling attempt at Aweil bus station
Police in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have blocked an ammunition smuggling attempt after seizing two sacks of AK-47 bullets at the Wau–Juba bus station in Aweil on Tuesday. The ammunition was reportedly being transported to the capital, Juba. State Police Spokesperson Madut Ngong Aleu said officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) uncovered the […]
SSPDF denies civilian killings, blames SPLA-IO in civilian clothes
The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have dismissed recent social media claims accusing government forces of killing civilians in Western Equatoria state. Addressing the media on Wednesday, SSPDF spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang said the allegations were false, emphasizing that civilians were not targeted by the army. “We did not move from house […]
Over 14 killed, several injured in Abyei forces clash
At least 14 people were confirmed dead and several others wounded following violent clashes on Monday between members of the Special Protection Force (VIP) of the unified forces in Athony village, Alal County, within the Abyei Special Administrative Area. According to a press statement issued by the Minister of Information, Culture, Youth, and Sports, Yohana […]
Media barred, phones banned as Dr. Machar trial continues
The politically sensitive trial of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and several senior SPLM-IO officials resumed Wednesday under sweeping new restrictions, with private media barred from entering the courtroom and individuals carrying smartphones turned away at the door. The special court, convened in Juba to examine serious political and security-related allegations against Machar and […]
ICC convicts Sudanese militia leader Ali Kushayb of war crimes in Darfur
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday convicted notorious Sudanese militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, of multiple war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the Darfur conflict more than two decades ago. Kushayb was found guilty on charges including rape, murder, torture, and pillaging, committed between August 2003 […]
