Survivors demand justice, support at sexual violence conference
South Sudan’s survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) have reiterated their demand for support and justice for the victims. The call was made during the Survivors’ Empowerment Journey conference’s national talks, which were conducted in Juba. The two-day event, hosted by the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare with UN and civil society partners, […]
Economic Cluster greenlights proposed SSP 5.2 trillion Budget
South Sudan’s Economic Cluster, led by Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, has approved a proposed national budget of 5.2 trillion South Sudanese pounds for the fiscal year 2025–2026, an increase of over one trillion pounds compared to the previous year’s budget. The draft budget was presented by the Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Marial […]
Xi Jinping, Congo’s Sassou Nguesso congratulate FOCAC implementation meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of the Congo have both sent congratulatory letters to the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), warmly congratulating the participants on the convening of the meeting. In his letter, Xi Jinping […]
President Kiir orders sweeping financial reforms, warns against corruption
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has tasked the newly appointed Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, with leading reforms to restore best practices and strengthen governance at the Central Bank. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of Dr. Othow and his deputy, Samuel Yanga Mikaya, on Wednesday, President Kiir emphasized the urgent […]
Community tensions prompt Nyamini land demarcation suspension
The Government of Central Equatoria State has suspended all land demarcation activities in Nyamini City, weeks after launching the demarcation and distribution of plots for both residential and commercial purposes. The suspension comes amid rising tensions among local communities over land allocation, forcing authorities to intervene. “In Nyamini, we have about five communities, and there […]
Road that greets the region, yet shames the capital – activist
Edmond Nyakani, Executive Director of CEPO, has made a passionate appeal to South Sudan’s top leadership to urgently rehabilitate a deteriorating two-kilometre stretch of Maram Road that connects Freedom Bridge to the Central Bank Tarmac Road. “This is the first road that regional drivers encounter when entering Juba,” Nyakani said. “It should reflect the dignity […]
SSULA urges parliament to deliver on long-awaited land reform
Pressure mounts on Parliament to pass the overdue land policy as the South Sudan Land Alliance (SSULA) calls for immediate legislative action, warning that prolonged delays in passing the National Land Policy (NLP) are undermining peace, justice, and development across the country. SSULA Chairperson Dorothy Drabuga Ambrose urged lawmakers to treat the policy as a […]
SPLM official defends NBG governor amid call for dismissal
The former secretary for research and training of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Northern Bahr el Ghazal and a prominent member of the party has spoken out in defense of Governor Simon Ober Mawut amid increasing calls for his removal from office. Speaking to Standard Zone News on Wednesday, Jok acknowledged the leadership challenges […]
Public applauds efforts to keep substandard food out of South Sudan
The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has earned public praise for its decisive action in rejecting five trucks carrying substandard food products at the Nimule border. During routine inspections, officials identified two trucks transporting sorghum infested with live insects and three trucks of maize flour containing dangerously high levels of aflatoxin, posing a […]
NGO leader sounds alarm over double tax pressure in South Sudan
Conflicting personal income tax (PIT) demands from both the National Revenue Authority (NRA) and State Revenue Authorities are placing crippling pressure on national NGOs in South Sudan, threatening their ability to continue delivering essential services. The latest warning comes amid a broader and ongoing dispute between Central Equatoria State and the SSNRA over tax collection […]
