Turkey to study South Sudan rail, river, airport projects
South Sudan has taken a major step toward upgrading its transport network after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkish business groups to carry out feasibility studies on railway, river transport, and airport development. The agreement, signed on 13 February 2026 by the Ministry of Transport, marks the start of formal engagement with private […]
US judge postpones termination of South Sudan TPS
A United States federal judge has ordered a delay in the planned termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudanese nationals, allowing beneficiaries to retain their legal protections while a court challenge moves forward. In a signed order, U.S. District Judge Patti B. Saris approved a motion filed by plaintiffs seeking to halt the […]
President Kiir flies to AU summit in Addis Ababa
President President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday departed Juba for Addis Ababa to attend the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Heads of State and Government Summit, where water security and regional stability will dominate discussions. The summit, scheduled to take place at the headquarters of the African Union, is being held under the […]
Judges halt proceedings over ‘disorganised’ forensic evidence
Proceedings in the trial of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny and seven co-accused were abruptly halted on Friday after judges ruled that forensic documents submitted by a prosecution expert were disorganised and failed to correspond with the case file. The Special Court had convened for its 51st session, during which the defence […]
US warns South Sudan against unilateral amendments to peace deal
The United States has warned South Sudan against making unilateral amendments to the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement, saying such actions undermine efforts to stabilize the country. Speaking at the UN Security Council, US Alternate Representative for Special Political Affairs Ambassador Jennifer Locetta said peace remains Washington’s top priority in South Sudan. “The United States’ first […]
Lobong calls for peace, end to harmful traditions at allam festival
Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore on Tuesday used the annual Allam Festival in Obule Village to urge communities to uphold peace, unity, and abandon harmful traditional practices that undermine human dignity. The Governor joined hundreds of residents while traveling from Juba to Torit, making a stopover in Western Torit County after concluding official […]
Court told to send Machar’s devices to China, Vietnam or India
A South African forensic specialist on Wednesday informed the court that encrypted devices seized from Dr. Riek Machar may require overseas intervention to extract evidence in the Nasir case. Appearing as the 13th and final prosecution witness during the court’s 50th session, forensic analyst Ratlhogo Peter Calvin said local investigators have been unable to access […]
Kiir removes SPLM-IO ministers, MPs in Warrap reshuffle
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has sacked three ministers and revoked the appointments of seven members of the State Transitional Legislative Assembly, including the Speaker, in Warrap State, part of a broader reshuffle targeting officials serving under the SPLM-IO ticket. The affected ministers are: Achol Lum (Animal Resources, Fisheries and Tourism), Rose Anyang Ayok (Gender, Child […]
RJMEC calls for UN Security council action on South Sudan leadership crisis
The United Nations Security Council must urgently intensify pressure on South Sudan’s leadership to rescue the fragile 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement, the country’s top peace monitoring body warned. Briefing the Council on Monday, the Interim Chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), Amb. Maj. Gen. George Aggrey Owinow (rtd), said the implementation […]
South Sudan again ranked world’s most corrupt
South Sudan has once again been ranked among the world’s most corrupt countries, tying at the bottom of the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International. The annual index places South Sudan and Somalia as the worst performers globally, with both countries occupying the lowest position among 182 countries assessed worldwide. Other African […]
