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 […]
Displaced families in Juba’s IDP receive emergency food and hygiene Supplies
At least 2,000 vulnerable families in Juba’s Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp III have received much-needed support after IsraAID, with support from MASHAV, distributed emergency humanitarian supplies aimed at easing daily hardship and restoring hope. Each household received basic essential non-food items, including jerrycans for water storage, blankets, mosquito nets, soap, and Aqua Tabs for […]
Lobong expresses shock as Eastern Equatoria misses out on key road projects
A delegation from the Government of Eastern Equatoria State (EES), led by Governor Louis Lobong Lojore, has formally raised concerns over the State’s exclusion from recently approved national road projects. The delegation met the National Minister of Roads and Bridges, Peter Lam Both, in Juba, following a 20 February 2026 Council of Ministers resolution that […]
Kiir removes Barnaba Bak, reappoints Salvatore Garang after five years
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has removed Barnaba Bak Chol as Minister of Finance and Planning and reappointed Salvatore Garang Mabiordit to the post, five years after he was dismissed from the same position. The changes were announced in an executive order read on national television on Monday evening. Garang previously served as finance minister before […]
President Kiir assures UN of full humanitarian access across South Sudan
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has assured the United Nations and humanitarian partners of unrestricted access to all areas in South Sudan, pledging support for aid delivery to communities affected by conflict and displacement. Speaking during a high-level meeting with UN officials in Juba, President Kiir emphasized the government’s commitment to facilitating humanitarian operations and addressing […]
Who runs Juba’s markets? Chamber of commerce leaders clash in public
A bitter public dispute has erupted over the leadership of Juba’s key markets, with rival chamber officials trading accusations, court orders, and counterclaims in a clash that has left traders caught in the middle. At a press conference on Tuesday, Marcello Swaka Lako, Chairperson of the Juba City Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, strongly […]
Nile Basin Initiative seeks common ground on Nile water disputes
The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) has renewed calls for Nile riparian states to embrace cooperation over confrontation as longstanding disputes over water governance remain unresolved. Speaking during the 20th Regional Nile Day celebrations in Juba on Saturday, NBI Executive Director Dr. Eng. Nestor Niyonzima said collaboration among member states is essential for sustainable and peaceful […]
South Sudan turns to gum arabic in shift away from oil dependence
South Sudan has launched a major regional push to revive its gum arabic sector, signaling a strategic shift toward economic diversification as the country seeks alternatives to its oil-dependent economy. The move comes as Juba hosts a five-day Regional Harmonization Meeting of the EASC/TC 005 on Food Additives from February 23–27, 2026, bringing together standards […]
Nile Basin States mark Nile Day, call for inclusive regional cooperation
Nile Basin countries on Sunday renewed calls for inclusive regional cooperation as they marked Nile Day, emphasizing collective leadership, climate action, and equitable management of shared water resources across the basin. Speaking during the 20th Regional Commemoration of Nile Day in Juba, Vice President Josephine Lagu Yanga urged Nile Basin states to strengthen collaboration to […]
