Warrap takes the Lion’s share of SSP 548.9bn state allocations
Warrap State is set to take the lion’s share of state transfers in South Sudan’s draft 2025/26 national budget, receiving 38.16 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) out of a proposed 548.94bn SSP earmarked for states and administrative areas, according to budget figures seen by SZN. The allocation places Warrap ahead of all other states, with […]
Election budget delays threaten December 2026 Polls– activist warns
Delays in releasing election funds could jeopardize South Sudan’s December 2026 polls, activist Edmond Yakani has warned, saying the National Election Commission has received just six percent of its approved budget. Speaking after parliamentary deliberations, CEPO’s Edmond Yakani said the NEC is operating on just six percent of its approved election budget. Nyakani said the […]
Minister resigns, says system betrayed public trust
The Cabinet Affairs Minister of Upper Nile State, David Nyang Kueth, has resigned from office, citing a deepening political crisis that he said has eroded public trust and made it impossible for him to continue serving with integrity. In his resignation letter, Nyang Kueth pointed to persistent violence, displacement, and institutional neglect across the country, […]
Drama in special court as Dr. Machar’s devices defy forensic expert
A forensic expert has told a special court in Juba that investigators were unable to access mobile phones and electronic devices belonging to Dr Riek Machar because the required passwords and a related computer were not provided. Testifying on Monday, forensic analyst Ratlhogo Peter Calvin Rafhadi said the absence of passwords made it impossible to […]
MSF denies operating in Walgak amid SSPDF accusations
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has rejected allegations by the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) linking the medical organisation to the execution of prisoners of war (POWs) in Walgak, Akobo County, Jonglei State. In a statement responding to the army’s demand for explanation and accountability, MSF said it does not operate in Walgak and has […]
Report flags weak women’s representation in South Sudan parties
A new gender audit has found that women remain significantly underrepresented in South Sudan’s political parties, despite longstanding commitments to inclusive governance and equal participation. The findings were presented during the launch of the Gender Audit of Political Parties, Internal Policies and Mapping of Women Leaders report in Juba, where stakeholders renewed calls for reforms […]
U.S. court jails South Sudanese activist Peter Biar Ajak
A U.S. federal court has sentenced South Sudanese academic and activist Dr. Peter Biar Ajak to 46 months in prison after convicting him on charges related to the illegal purchase and attempted export of weapons from the United States. The sentencing, delivered on February 6, 2026, follows a prolonged and closely watched legal battle that […]
Presidential advisor Tut Gatluak heads Kiir’s special mission to Doha
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has tasked his Presidential Security Advisor, Tut Gatluak Manime, with leading a special delegation to Qatar as part of efforts to enhance political and economic ties between South Sudan and the Gulf state. The high-level delegation includes officials from the ministries of Finance, Petroleum, Transport and other relevant government bodies, signaling […]
Western embassies condemn looting of WFP food convoy in Upper Nile
Western embassies and the European Union have condemned the attack and looting of a WFP river convoy in Upper Nile State, warning the incident threatens life-saving humanitarian operations. In a joint statement, the embassies of Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Delegation of the European Union […]
Who fired who? NDM falls into open chaos
The National Democratic Movement (NDM) has plunged into one of the most dramatic internal crises in its short political life, with rival factions publicly firing, unfiring, and re-firing each other in a spectacle that has left even seasoned political observers struggling to keep score. The chaos erupted when a splinter group within the party convened […]
