Why South Sudan’s elections remain in doubt, according to RJMEC
With less than a year remaining before South Sudan’s planned elections, the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) says the country is still far from meeting the minimum conditions required for a credible vote. The warning is contained in RJMEC’s quarterly report covering the period from October 1 to December 31, 2025, which highlights […]
Governor Lobong directs local leaders to lead grassroots peacebuilding
Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has called on county commissioners, city mayors and local administrators to take the lead in grassroots peacebuilding, stressing that sustainable stability begins at the community level. Speaking on Thursday at the opening of a one-day leadership forum in Torit, Governor Lobong said local leaders are the first point […]
EU ambassador tells South Sudan leaders to end fighting
The European Union has expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of violence in South Sudan and called on national leaders to halt hostilities and return to dialogue to fully implement the 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement. Ambassador Pelle Enarsson, Head of the EU Delegation to South Sudan, made the remarks on Wednesday during a federalism […]
Court postpones Dr. Machar case after forensic testimony delayed
The Special Court trying suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused on Wednesday adjourned proceedings until Friday after a technical setback delayed the presentation of key forensic evidence. The 44th session had been scheduled to hear testimony from a foreign forensic expert from South Africa, expected to be the prosecution’s final witness. […]
South Sudan: AU urges immediate de-escalation, respect for peace deal
The African Union (AU) has called on all parties in South Sudan to immediately de-escalate tensions and fully respect the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS), amid growing insecurity in parts of the country. In a statement, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali […]
Adil named 2026 cancer advocacy ambassador
Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has been named the 2026 Cancer Advocacy Ambassador, in recognition of his commitment to advancing cancer awareness, prevention, and treatment in South Sudan. The designation was announced following a meeting in Juba between Governor Adil and the South Sudan Cancer Association Network (SSCAN), led by its Chairperson, Dr. […]
Youth, women urged to take lead in South Sudan politics
Youth and women in South Sudan have been encouraged to actively position themselves for greater political participation as the country prepares for anticipated national elections. The call was made during the Political Minds training program held at the University of Juba, organized by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) under its Raising Civil Voices initiative, with support from […]
South Sudan gov’t throws Gen. Olony under the political bus
South Sudan’s government has publicly distanced itself from one of its senior generals following inflammatory remarks in which he allegedly ordered his forces to spare no life or property during military operations against opposition fighters in northern Jonglei State. In a press briefing held in Juba on January 27, government spokesperson Ateny Wek Ateny said […]
Kiir, Sudan’s Agar discuss peace and bilateral relations
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday held talks with Sudan’s Deputy Chairman of the Sovereign Council, Malik Agar Eyre, focusing on peace, bilateral relations, and regional stability. During the meeting in Juba, Agar delivered a special message from the Chairman of the Sudan Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, underscoring the importance of strengthening cooperation between […]
South Sudan’s trade ministry backs initiative for local cancer treatment
The Ministry of Trade and Industry has expressed strong support for an initiative aimed at establishing affordable, locally based cancer treatment centers in South Sudan. The followed a consultative meeting held today between the Minister, Atong Kuol Manyang, and representatives of the South Sudan Cancer Association Network (SSCAN) and the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization […]
