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 […]
SSPDF soldier among 12 arrested in Juba gang crackdown
In a joint operation targeting gangs in Juba, police have arrested at least 12 suspected criminals, including an active soldier in the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF). The raid in Gumbo Shirikat residential area uncovered an accumulation of criminal tools, including a pistol, master keys used for breaking into properties, and crude weapons like […]
Merit or bias? Ministry stands by India scholarships
South Sudan’s Ministry of Higher Education is standing firm on its recent selection of students awarded scholarships to study in India. The ministry insists the process was rooted in academic merit, not regional or gender-based considerations, despite growing criticism over the overwhelming representation of students from one region and the near absence of female beneficiaries. […]
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 […]
Family of jailed critic urges Governor Uber to fulfill pardon promise
The family of Mr. Dut Kuot Akook, a government critic jailed for defamation, has appealed to Northern Bahr el Ghazal Governor Simon Uber Mawut to honor his public promise of releasing him. Dut Kuot, a former employee of the state’s Ministry of Finance, has spent over 14 months behind bars following a fallout with Governor […]
Warrap State rolls out mobile court to restore rule of law
The government of Warrap State has announced the establishment of competent mobile courts aimed at restoring the rule of law and delivering justice to underserved communities. A delegation of judges led by the President of the High Court, Justice Malou Yel Akook, arrived in Kuacjok on Monday to meet with Governor Bol Wek Agoth and […]
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 […]
Stay away from protests, Nairobi embassy warns South Sudanese
The South Sudan Embassy in Nairobi has cautioned citizens residing in Kenya to stay away from the ongoing protests, warning that any involvement could lead to severe legal repercussions. The advisory, issued on Monday, comes as Kenya struggles to contain escalating, youth-led demonstrations fueled by rising living costs, corruption, and police brutality. “We remind our […]
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 […]
Police point to parents in Juba’s rising gang crisis
The South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) has blamed parental neglect for the growing wave of youth gang activity in Juba. According to police spokesperson Maj. Gen. James Monday Enoka, many of the young people arrested in recent operations lacked proper guidance at home, which he says has contributed to their involvement in criminal behavior. […]
