Dr. Machar seeks audio, video recording of his defense testimony
South Sudan’s First Vice President and opposition leader Dr. Riek Machar has asked the court hearing his case to allow audio and video recording of his defense testimony, saying the move would help preserve the proceedings and improve the accuracy of the trial record. Machar initially raised the request while presenting his defense testimony, before […]
Kiir calls for patience over Uganda-South Sudan border tensions
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appealed for calm among residents of Central Equatoria State, urging communities to exercise patience as the government works through ongoing border issues with neighbouring Uganda through dialogue. The appeal came on Wednesday after President Kiir received the resolutions of the recent South Sudan-Uganda cross-border meeting from Central Equatoria State Governor […]
Defense tells court security blocked access to Dr. Machar
Lawyers representing suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar told a court on Wednesday that security officials prevented them from meeting their client despite obtaining judicial approval to consult him ahead of his planned defense testimony. The complaint was raised during the 104th session of Machar’s trial at Freedom Hall in Juba, where the defense […]
Lawmakers summon security chiefs over greater Tonj violence
South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has summoned the ministers of defence and interior, along with the governor of Warrap State, to explain the deteriorating security situation in the Greater Tonj area following a surge in deadly intercommunal violence. The decision was reached during Wednesday’s parliamentary sitting after Warrap State lawmaker Kornelio Mawien Dhor […]
Police arrest suspected drug dealer in Aweil security operation
Police in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have arrested a suspected drug dealer during a security operation targeting the illegal sale and distribution of narcotics in Aweil Town. The operation was carried out by officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in the Maper Akot and Sakis residential areas, where authorities said they have received […]
Yambio Hospital considers patient fees to keep services running
Health authorities in Western Equatoria State are considering introducing small and affordable patient fees at Yambio State Hospital as financial constraints continue to threaten the delivery of essential healthcare services. The hospital’s Medical Director, Dr. Konjo Samuel, said declining government funding and reduced donor support have left the facility struggling to meet the costs of […]
Gen. Duop urges court to uphold justice over politics
The accused Lt. Gen. Gabriel Duop Lam has urged the Special Court in Juba to remain independent and deliver its verdict without political influence as he concluded his defence in the high-profile trial involving suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and other co-accused. Speaking during the 103rd court session on Monday, Duop appealed to […]
Fourteen missing after armed attack on boat in Jonglei
Fourteen passengers remain missing nearly two weeks after suspected armed men attacked a commercial boat travelling along a river in Jonglei State, according to the South Sudan Boat Operators’ Union. The vessel, which was transporting a cargo of gum Arabic from Renk in Upper Nile State, was carrying 18 passengers when it reportedly came under […]
Light for the World expands sports drive to foster peace
Light for the World has expanded its Sports for Peace programme, calling on the government to strengthen partnerships that use sport to promote peace, empower young people and advance the inclusion of persons with disabilities across South Sudan. The initiative was unveiled during a meeting attended by officials from the Ministry of Youth and Sports […]
Incomplete constitutional bench stalls Ajing Deng hearing
South Sudan’s Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the constitutional petition filed by former Executive Director in the Office of the President, Ajing Deng Ajing, after the Constitutional Panel failed to meet the legal quorum required to hear the case. The hearing, which had been scheduled for 28 July, was postponed to 13 August 2026 at […]
