World Children’s Day: South Sudan urged to protect children’s rights
UNICEF has urged the Government of South Sudan to increase investment in essential social services to safeguard children’s rights, warning that millions of young people across the country continue to suffer from preventable hardships linked to poverty, conflict, and chronic underfunding of public systems. The call comes as the world marks World Children’s Day, an […]
Court blocks South Sudan oil sale over loan dispute
A London High Court has issued a last-minute injunction preventing the government of South Sudan from selling a crude oil cargo valued at over US$20 million, after BB Energy sought urgent legal action to recover part of a US$100 million loan it extended to the cash-strapped nation earlier this year, according to Global Trade Review […]
Open, honest dialogue is South Sudan’s only path to peace: Norway says
Norway has issued a stark warning to South Sudan’s political leaders, the country now has only one path to prevent renewed conflict open and honest dialogue.” Speaking at a national peace forum in Juba, Norwegian Ambassador to South Sudan , Ambassador Roar Haugsdal said the time for political excuses, delays, and closed-door negotiations has passed. […]
Complainer alleges Machar, White Army carried Nasir attack, method remains unproven
Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused faced tense testimony Friday, with the main complainer claiming plots against SSPDF in Nasir, but unable to specify how the attack occurred. Captain Richard Gachi Apollo, representing the National Security Service, testified that Dr. Machar conspired with the White Army militia and SPLA-IO forces to orchestrate attacks on the […]
Special court halts Dr. Machar and co-accused trial as power fails in Juba
The Special Court hearing the case against eight senior SPLM/A-IO officials, including First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny and Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol, was on Wednesday adjourned to Friday, November 14, following a sudden electricity outage at the court premises in Juba. The 20th session was scheduled for the three-judge panel to question […]
Justice minister tables major mining act amendment Bill in TNLA
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Dr. Joseph Geng Akech, on Tuesday tabled the Mining Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2025 before the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), marking the beginning of a far-reaching reform process aimed at reshaping South Sudan’s mining sector. Presenting the Bill during its first reading, Dr. Geng said the proposed […]
Women leaders demand action on family and anti-GBV bills
Women leaders across South Sudan have issued a powerful communiqué calling on the government to urgently pass the long-delayed Family Bill and Anti-GBV Bill. The group warned that stalled legal reforms continue to undermine women’s rights and protection. The statement came at the close of the National Gender Forum, held from November 5th to 7th […]
Joint forces assert control on disputed fishing islands in Jonglei
A coordinated security operation is underway in Jonglei State, where a joint force comprised of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), police, and the National Security Service (NSS) has moved into a cluster of volatile fishing islands long plagued by inter-communal violence. Saturday’s deployment follows years of tension and deadly confrontations between rival youth […]
MSF resumes critical medical activities in Yei River County
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has announced the resumption of its medical activities in Yei County, Central Equatoria State, following a suspension that lasted over three months. The decision comes after a major redesign of the project to incorporate strict security measures. the medical charity suspended operations in Yei, on 5 August 2025, after a period […]
AU opens Call for international commissioners to join South Sudan truth, reconciliation commission
The African Union (AU) has officially opened applications for three international commissioners to serve on South Sudan’s Commission for Truth, Reconciliation, and Healing (CTRH) marking a major step forward in the country’s long-delayed transitional justice process. Formed under Chapter V of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement (R-ARCSS), the commission is mandated to investigate past human […]
