President Kiir urges unity as new leaders take oath in Juba
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir presided over a high-profile swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed government officials in Juba on Wednesday, calling on the people of South Sudan to remain calm, united, and focused on sustaining peace. Among those sworn in was Peter Chaleman Cawach, a respected member of the National Transitional Legislative Assembly and an […]
Judge’s illness stalls high-profile Dr. Machar case
The trial of suspended First Vice President Riek Machar and seven co-accused members of the SPLM/A-IO has been postponed to Monday, 30 March 2026. During a brief court session in Juba on Wednesday morning, presiding judge Stephen Simon Binjigwa said the adjournment was due to the illness of Isaac Pur Majok, one of the three […]
Aid surge in Jonglei as MSF steps up emergency response
A surge in humanitarian assistance is underway in parts of Jonglei and Upper Nile states, as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) steps up emergency operations to support thousands of people displaced by ongoing insecurity, flooding, and limited access to basic services. In Chuil, a remote area of Jonglei state, MSF has significantly expanded its healthcare response, […]
South Sudan faces persistent maternal death crisis, doctors warn
Doctors in Juba are raising alarm over what they describe as a persistent and largely preventable maternal death crisis, as the country continues to record some of the highest rates of women dying during pregnancy and childbirth. Health specialists warn that despite some progress in recent years, South Sudan remains among the worst-affected countries globally, […]
South Sudan bets on homegrown coaches to rebuild struggling football sector
South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) is turning inward in a bid to revive the country’s struggling game, placing emphasis on developing local coaching talent as both a practical necessity and a long-term reform strategy. The shift comes after 24 candidates completed a four-month CAF B Licence coaching course in Juba last week, the first major […]
A month of change: Communities urged to hold on to Ramadan values
Thousands of worshippers gathered in mosques and open prayer grounds across South Sudan to mark the end of Ramadan, as religious leaders used the moment to deliver a message that unity, compassion, and discipline practiced during the fasting month must not end with Eid. From the capital Juba to other towns, sermons and speeches focused […]
Juba Bari community moves to revive fading language
In Juba, members of the Bari community have launched a grassroots initiative to rescue their language from what they describe as a steady and alarming decline, particularly among younger generations growing up in urban areas. The effort, led by the Bari Language Education Centre under the Bari Community Centre, brings together around 40 volunteers men […]
Kiir dismisses Biem, returns Manytuil as Unity Governor
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Unity State governor Justice Riek Biem Top and reappointed former governor Joseph Nguen Manytuil in a late-night decree announced on Monday. The decision, read on the state broadcaster South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation, did not provide reasons for the abrupt leadership change in the oil-rich Unity State. Justice Biem had […]
President Kiir directs action after high-level economic briefing
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed government institutions to align priorities following a high-level briefing on the country’s economic, political, and security situation. The update was delivered on Monday by Vice President and Economic Cluster Chair, James Wani Igga, who outlined ongoing efforts to stabilize the economy, address security concerns, and prepare for upcoming elections. […]
High rates of child abuse reported in Kuda Boma
Community leaders in Kuda Boma of Juba County have raised alarm over a surge in cases of child abuse, early marriage, and sexual violence affecting girls and women in the area. Speaking during a community engagement, Grace Kani, a women’s leader in Kuda, strongly condemned the rising incidents, warning that young girls are now living […]
