UK Commits £103M to Support South Sudan’s Humanitarian Recovery
The United Kingdom has announced a new £103 million (USD139 million) aid package to support humanitarian, health, and education efforts in South Sudan. British Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, announced the pledge on Thursday, emphasizing that the aid aims to help communities navigate ongoing crises and rebuild after years of instability. “Given the pressing […]
Clashes in Abyei threaten years of peace progress – UN Warns
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) has issued a strong warning following deadly clashes between the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities. According to the press release seen by SZN, UNISFA warned that the fresh violence in the area threatens to unravel over two years of hard-won peace in the disputed region. “On […]
Bloodshed in Tombura: Civil Society demands urgent action to halt ethnic killings
Tambura County in Western Equatoria State is once again the epicenter of deadly violence, with alarming reports of systematic killings, rape, looting, and forced displacement targeting certain community. Over the past week, villages such as Sanakpuru, Bangaru, Zangia, Kutu, and Nabaria have come under attack, forcing hundreds to flee into the forests without food, shelter, […]
Kiir renews call for enhanced border security in Ruweng, citing food needs
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Tuesday renewed his directive for Ruweng Administrative Area to intensify efforts against cross-border crime, stating that improved security is vital for improving food production. The directive was issued during a meeting at the State House, where Ruweng’s Chief Administrator, Stefano Wieu de Mialek, updated the president on the security and […]
Juba insecurity escalates as SPLM official escapes attempted assassination
A senior official of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), James Jok Lual, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Juba over the weekend. Jok, who previously served as SPLM Secretary for Research and Training in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, claimed he was ambushed by armed assailants at around 4:30 PM while on his way […]
Wonduruba elder kneels before CES Governor in heartfelt plea for peace
An elder from Wonduruba Administrative Payam dropped to his knees before Central Equatoria State Governor Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, pleading for an end to the years of violence and instability that have devastated their community. The act, which unfolded over the weekend during a meeting between Wonduruba residents and state leadership, reflected the deep frustration and […]
WES acts on Makana’s call, moves headquarters to Tombura
In a decisive step toward restoring peace in conflict-ridden Tombura County, Acting Governor of Western Equatoria State, Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, has announced the relocation of the state headquarters to the area. Badagbu made the announce during Wednesday’s Independence Day celebration aimed to de-escalate violence and bring government services closer to the affected communities in Tombura […]
Parliament steps in to end South Sudan’s tax dispute
South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly is making a move to sort out the dispute surrounding tax collection across the country. With national and state governments currently clashing over who gets to collect what, the parliamentary finance committee has unveiled a plan to conduct a two-day forum to create a unified tax policy. This, according […]
New governor faces old problem: Land grabbing along Juba roads
The newly appointed Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, is confronting a persistent urban challenge that has outlasted several administrations – the illegal allocation of public land along major roads in Juba. In a firm directive issued this week, Governor Mujung ordered an immediate halt to the unauthorized demarcation and distribution […]
SSRA suspends controversial Juba zoning and taxpayer registration
After facing fierce opposition from Central Equatoria State, South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has temporarily suspended the planned door-to-door taxpayer registration and zoning exercise in Juba City. In a statement on Thursday, SSRA said the decision follows extensive feedback and concerns raised by various stakeholders during the initial stages of implementation. “As a public institution […]
