Gen. Olony’s Agwelek-Kitgwang group joins SPLM in Juba
The Agwelek-Kitgwang group led by Gen. Johnson Olony has formally joined the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), with more than 500 members welcomed into the ruling party at a ceremony in Juba. The event brought together senior SPLM officials, including the party’s Secretary-General, Dr. Akol Paul Kordit, Upper Nile State Governor Gen. James Koang and […]
Dr. Machar seeks audio, video recording of his defense testimony
South Sudan’s First Vice President and opposition leader Dr. Riek Machar has asked the court hearing his case to allow audio and video recording of his defense testimony, saying the move would help preserve the proceedings and improve the accuracy of the trial record. Machar initially raised the request while presenting his defense testimony, before […]
Balanda teachers complete training to preserve indigenous language
Teachers from the Balanda Viri community have completed an eight-day introductory language training in Wau, in an effort to strengthen the preservation and teaching of one of South Sudan’s indigenous languages. The training was organised by the Balanda Viri Language Committee with support from the State Ministry of General Education and Instruction. It focused on […]
Dr. Lam Akol: South Sudan not ready for free and air 2026 elections
National Democratic Movement (NDM) leader Dr. Lam Akol has warned that South Sudan is not currently ready to conduct free, fair, credible and peaceful elections in December 2026, calling instead for an inclusive national dialogue to build consensus on the country’s political future. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, NDM Secretary General Bol Joseph […]
RJMEC warns South Sudan peace deal risks collapse
The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has warned the UN Security Council that South Sudan’s revitalised peace agreement is at growing risk of collapse due to a prolonged political and security deadlock, repeated ceasefire violations and slow implementation of key provisions. Delivering a virtual briefing to the Security Council on Wednesday, RJMEC Interim […]
Revenue collection hits SSP 154 billion as South Sudan expands tax base
South Sudan’s domestic revenue collection has surged to SSP 154 billion per month, up from SSP 54 billion, as the government intensifies efforts to strengthen tax administration and reduce dependence on oil income. The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) attributed the increase to a series of institutional reforms introduced under the leadership of Commissioner General […]
Goroyo women want better maternal health services in Juba
Women in Goroyo 2–New Site, a community on the outskirts of Juba, have appealed to the Central Equatoria State Ministry of Health to urgently improve maternal healthcare by training Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) and establishing a public health facility with comprehensive maternity services. The appeal is contained in a petition submitted through Global Voices Organization […]
Kiir calls for patience over Uganda-South Sudan border tensions
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appealed for calm among residents of Central Equatoria State, urging communities to exercise patience as the government works through ongoing border issues with neighbouring Uganda through dialogue. The appeal came on Wednesday after President Kiir received the resolutions of the recent South Sudan-Uganda cross-border meeting from Central Equatoria State Governor […]
Defense tells court security blocked access to Dr. Machar
Lawyers representing suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar told a court on Wednesday that security officials prevented them from meeting their client despite obtaining judicial approval to consult him ahead of his planned defense testimony. The complaint was raised during the 104th session of Machar’s trial at Freedom Hall in Juba, where the defense […]
Lawmakers summon security chiefs over greater Tonj violence
South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has summoned the ministers of defence and interior, along with the governor of Warrap State, to explain the deteriorating security situation in the Greater Tonj area following a surge in deadly intercommunal violence. The decision was reached during Wednesday’s parliamentary sitting after Warrap State lawmaker Kornelio Mawien Dhor […]
