Peace or Risk? UN warns South Sudan ahead of December elections
South Sudan’s planned December 2026 elections are facing growing risks from renewed violence, shrinking civic space and persistent impunity, the
Magwi commissioner bans tramadol sales, charcoal export
Magwi County Commissioner Pole-pole Benjamin Olum has issued two sweeping local orders banning the sale of Tramadol and the export
USSP forum focuses on democracy and economic opportunity
Political leaders, government officials, civil society representatives, business leaders, women’s groups and youth activists have called for stronger democratic governance,
Activist: Unpaid salaries undermine workers’ rights and dignity
Activist Edmund Yakani has called on the government to pay all outstanding 2024 salary arrears owed to civil servants and
Expert offers roadmap to recover SSP liquidity crisis
As South Sudan struggles with a severe shortage of cash, a leading economist has called on the Minister of Finance
South Sudan ordered to pay Qatar national bank over $1 billion
A United States federal court has ordered South Sudan to pay more than $1.02 billion to Qatar National Bank (QNB),
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
Gov’t to establish market court to hold corrupt dealers accountable
The government has unveiled plans to establish a specialized business court to hold corrupt dealers and tax evaders accountable. This
President Kiir assures UN of full humanitarian access across South Sudan
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has assured the United Nations and humanitarian partners of unrestricted access to all areas in South
Western Equatoria Governor warns traders of jail over banned alcoholic drinks
The Government of Western Equatoria State has issued a renewed warning to traders dealing in prohibited alcoholic beverages, cautioning that
