Ministers endorse security reform, livestock development plan
South Sudan’s Council of Ministers has endorsed sweeping reforms targeting both national security coordination and economic transformation, in decisions officials say could reshape key pillars of governance and development. Chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, the Cabinet meeting approved a proposal to amalgamate multiple law enforcement bodies into a single, unified police force an ambitious […]
What you need to know from the 65th session of Nasir trial
The Special Court hearing the case over the Nasir incident convened its 65th session on Thursday at Freedom Hall, with proceedings dominated by a tense cross-examination of the prosecution’s final witness a digital forensics expert whose testimony is central to the case. Here are the key takeaways from the day’s hearing: 1. Focus shifts to […]
Juba commissioner sacked, replacement named
The President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, has dismissed the Commissioner of Juba County and immediately appointed a replacement in a move that signals a fresh administrative shift within the state’s local leadership. In a presidential decree announced on Thursday, Kiir relieved Emmanuel Tete Ezbon of his duties as Commissioner of Juba County. The […]
Ex-speaker thanks Kiir after dramatic exit
Former Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), Jemma Nunu Kumba, has expressed gratitude to President Salva Kiir Mayardit following her dramatic removal from office earlier this week. In an appreciation letter dated April 8, Nunu thanked the president for the “trust and confidence” placed in her during her tenure as the first female […]
Juba issues stern warning over unauthorized place renaming
Authorities in Central Equatoria State have issued a stern warning against the unauthorized renaming of villages, rivers, streets and other landmarks, cautioning that violators will face legal action. In an administrative circular dated April 8, the Office of the Deputy Governor Paulino Lukudu Obede said the government had observed with “dismay” what it described as […]
Over 50 youth gang suspects arrested as Lobong enforces law in Torit
More than 50 youths suspected of involvement in organized gang activity have been arrested in Torit, as authorities in Eastern Equatoria State move to crack down on rising incidents of violence and public disorder. The arrests followed a security operation on Friday, April 3, targeting a group accused of roaming parts of the town armed […]
South Sudan, partner ink first government-funded finance reform deal
South Sudan has signed a $5 million public finance reform deal with the United Nations Development Programme, marking a shift toward government-led management of public resources. The five-year initiative, led by the Ministry of Finance and Planning, is aimed at strengthening financial controls, improving transparency, and enhancing the delivery of basic services such as healthcare […]
SPLM drama peaks as MPs pull plug on Speaker Nunu
Members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Parliamentary Caucus have cast a vote of no confidence against Jemma Nunu Kumba in her role as Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA). The decision, reached during a caucus meeting, reflects a significant loss of trust and support from within her own political bloc, with […]
Hearing-impaired community in Wau seeks practical support as inclusion efforts grow
Members of the deaf community in Wau are calling for urgent, practical support to address persistent barriers in education, healthcare, and access to justice, even as new investments aimed at promoting inclusion begin to take shape across Western Bahr el Ghazal State. Community leaders say recent developments including the construction of disability-friendly centers and offices […]
U.S. warns elections cannot be credible without political dialogue
The United States Embassy in South Sudan has cautioned that any forthcoming elections in South Sudan risk lacking credibility unless key political conditions are met, particularly the resumption of inclusive dialogue among parties to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan. In a statement released on Monday, the Embassy said […]
