SPLM-IO split widens as Par suspends dozens of officials
The internal crisis within the SPLM-IO has escalated further after Interim Chairman, Stephen Par Kuol suspended 11 senior party members from Western Bahr el Ghazal State, deepening the divide in an already fractured movement. The reason for the suspension has not been disclosed. However, the suspensions were believed to have been directed at personnel who […]
Two lost in Morobo Ambush amid rising insecurity
Morobo County in Central Equatoria State is facing a surge in insecurity incidents following two tragic road ambushes this week. On Tuesday, July 1st, a boda boda rider, commonly known as Munu, was killed near an area known as Kanja. The following day, on July 2nd, gunmen targeted a South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) […]
Abyei faces a cholera emergency amid national decline in cases
As South Sudan’s national cholera figures begin to show signs of improvement, the Abyei Special Administrative Area is facing a rapidly escalating health emergency. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has issued a stark warning that the outbreak in Abyei could spiral out of control unless urgent water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions are implemented immediately. Health […]
Mundri’s rising artist Chaka Boom passes away
The South Sudanese music industry is in shock following the death of Chaka Boom, a vibrant artist and son of Greater Mundri. Chaka Boom, widely celebrated for his unique sound and deep cultural roots, passed away recently, marking a significant loss for the entertainment scene in the Western Equatoria State’s region. His contributions to Greater […]
GPAA chief vows to recover abducted children as pillar of peace
Peter Guzulu Maze, Chief Administrator of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), has pledged to intensify efforts to recover abducted children and women as part of a broader commitment to peace and reconciliation in South Sudan’s conflict-affected regions. Speaking at the Inter-Communal Governance Structures (ICGS) forum held Tuesday in Juba, Guzulu emphasized that the recovery […]
Revenue chaos sparks, SSRA push for new tax law
The Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), Simon Akuei Deng, has spoken out for the first time on the growing tension over tax collection between national and state governments, revealing plans to introduce a new Tax Procedure Act to address the confusion. Speaking to reporters at the SSRA headquarters in Juba on […]
Night riders under fire as motorbike thefts shake Wau town
A wave of motorbike thefts and violent attacks has left residents of Wau town in Western Bahr el Ghazal State gripped by fear, as boda-boda riders become prime targets for criminals operating under the cover of darkness. The latest incident occurred in the Zagolona area, where a commercial motorcyclist was shot during a nighttime ambush, […]
Cholera curve flattens in South Sudan amid vaccination push
Health officials in South Sudan have confirmed a significant decline in new cholera cases, signaling progress in the fight against the country’s worst outbreak on record. Since late 2024, the epidemic has infected more than 77,000 people and claimed nearly 1,400 lives. “This cholera outbreak is the biggest South Sudan has ever experienced,” said Dr. […]
Juba security forces arrest 623 in sweeping anti-gang operation
Security forces in Juba have arrested at least 623 suspected members of criminal gangs in a large-scale operation aimed at restoring public safety, Central Equatoria State’s Deputy Governor Paulino Lukudo has confirmed. The suspects are allegedly affiliated with notorious groups such as 4SG Slime, West Cost, ODA, Killers Gang, Black Devils, and others. According to […]
Women’s bloc urges government crackdown on gangs’ sexual violence
The Women Bloc of South Sudan has issued a forceful call for government action following the gang rape of a young girl in Sherikat, a suburb of Juba. Describing the attack as a national crisis, the group urged a comprehensive crackdown on gang-related sexual violence and rising insecurity in the capital. Speaking at a press […]
