Nimule shock: Ateny confirms arrest of ex-finance minister Bak
South Sudan’s Minister of Information, Communication, Technology and Postal Services, Ateny Wek Ateny, has confirmed the arrest of former Minister of Finance Bak Barnaba Chol at the Nimule border while allegedly attempting to cross into Uganda. Speaking to the media, Ateny said Dr. Bak was apprehended by security authorities at the border and immediately returned […]
UOPP unveils strategic roadmap for democratic transformation
The Umbrella of Political Parties (UOPP) has unveiled a firm strategic roadmap outlining its political demands and conditions for ending South Sudan’s transitional period and delivering democratic elections in December 2026. The roadmap was adopted at the Juba Strategic Planning Conference held from February 27–28, 2026, at the Grand Hotel in Juba, bringing together members […]
Withdraw politicized court trials, release Dr. Machar — UN rights body tells Juba
The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has called on South Sudan’s government to immediately withdraw what it describes as politicized court trials and release detained opposition figures, including Riek Machar. The group warned that the prosecutions are deepening ethnic divisions and pushing the country toward renewed conflict. Presenting its latest investigative report […]
Hussein Abdelbagi sworn in as Kiir directs renewed focus on basic services
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has sworn in Hussein Abdelbagi Akol as Vice President in charge of the Service Cluster, directing government institutions to intensify the delivery of basic services and place citizens’ livelihoods at the center of national policy and action. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, President Kiir tasked Vice President Abdelbagi with spearheading […]
Lucy Nyaga: “Inclusive education is a right, not charity”
Speaking during the launch of the Inclusive Education Resource Centre at the University of Juba, Lucy Nyaga, International Director Programmes at Light for the World, emphasized that disability inclusion in education is a fundamental right, not a charitable gesture. “Inclusive education is a right, not charity. This resource centre represents dignity, opportunity, and equal access […]
South Sudan launches inclusive education resource centre at University of Juba
South Sudan has marked a historic milestone in higher education with the launch of the country’s first Inclusive Education Resource Centre at the University of Juba. Speaking at the launch, Lucy Nyaga, International Director Programmes at Light for the World, described the centre as a turning point for inclusive education in South Sudan. “This launch […]
U.S. tells Juba: Act on peace deal, governance, or face consequences
The United States Department of State, through its Bureau of African Affairs, has issued a sharply worded statement warning that continued U.S. support for South Sudan hinges on immediate and credible action by the transitional government. The statement accuses authorities in Juba of repeatedly failing to meet commitments to both international partners and their own […]
Troika demands justice as SSPDF linked to Pankor massacre
A coalition of international diplomats, including representatives from the European Union, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, has strongly condemned the recent massacre of civilians in Pankor Village, Ayod County. The diplomats stated that the attack was reportedly carried out by forces linked to the South […]
Juba court hands heavy sentences in Shirikat gang rape case
A court in Juba has delivered its long-awaited verdict in the high-profile Shirikat gang rape case involving a 16-year-old girl, sentencing seven convicted individuals to lengthy prison terms in a ruling widely seen as a strong stand against sexual violence and abuse of minors. Presiding Judge Lorin Jaja found Mayen, Kur Ajieth, Kuol Deng, and […]
Young women tipped as pillars of peace and future leadership
Senior government officials and civil society leaders have underscored the central role of young women in shaping South Sudan’s peace, unity, and long-term development, urging them to step confidently into leadership and civic life. The call was made during a youth training and brainstorming session held in Juba, which brought together policymakers, civil society actors, […]
