Abdelbagi meets community, prepares to brief Kiir before parliament appearance
Vice President for the Services Cluster Hussein Abdelbagi Akol has met with representatives of the Rumbek Community Council as he prepares to brief President Salva Kiir and appear before parliament over the controversial allocation of Rumbek Senior Secondary School premises. The meeting, held in Juba, comes amid mounting pressure on the Vice President following the […]
New survey exposes gaps in child and women’s well-being in South Sudan
A new nationwide survey has revealed deep and persistent inequalities affecting children and women across South Sudan, underscoring major gaps in health, education, nutrition and access to basic services despite modest progress in some areas. Findings from the 2025 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in partnership with […]
Parliament summons finance, public service ministers over pension accountability failures
Lawmakers in Juba have summoned the ministers responsible for finance and public service to explain persistent concerns over pension remittances, in a move that signals growing parliamentary pressure on the government’s handling of retirement funds. The decision was announced on Monday during a sitting of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, presided over by Speaker Joseph […]
Nasir trial: Prosecution concludes re-examination of final witness
The Special Court on the Incident of Nasir on Monday concluded the re-examination of its final witness, marking a significant procedural step in the ongoing trial involving senior figures linked to the SPLM/A-IO, including First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar. The 70th session of the court, held at Freedom Hall in Juba, focused on the […]
Parliament summons ministers over Rumbek school land saga
Lawmakers in Transitional National Legislative Assembly are set to summon senior government ministers to explain a controversial decision to allocate part of the land belonging to Rumbek National Secondary School to Rumbek University of Science and Technology. The move follows growing public debate and political concern over the fate of one of the country’s oldest […]
Lady Kola vs Comments: Singer deletes song after online chaos
What started as a music drop quickly turned into a digital showdown, and in the end, the comment section won. Singer Lady Kola has pulled off what fans are calling a “clean disappearance” of her latest track Raan Amok, after online reactions spiraled from casual listening to full-blown drama. Within hours of release, the song’s […]
Troika backs AU mediation, calls for immediate dialogue
The Troika countries, alongside key international partners, have thrown their support behind African Union-led mediation efforts while calling for an immediate ceasefire and inclusive political dialogue to end the escalating violence in northern Jonglei State. In a joint statement issued on April 17, the diplomatic missions of Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Norway, the Netherlands, the […]
UK envoy meets TNLA Speaker, calls for inclusive dialogue ahead of polls
UK Ambassador David Ashley has called on South Sudan’s parliament to spearhead inclusive dialogue before elections. The envoy’s remarks came after meeting Rt. Hon. Joseph Ngere Paciko in Juba, where he congratulated him on his appointment and expressed hope for a more stable and democratic future. The discussions between the two leaders focused on the […]
Security goes after top tax officials in $2M probe
South Sudan’s National Security Service (NSS) has moved to investigate senior officials within the South Sudan National Revenue Authority over the alleged withdrawal of more than $2 million, in a development that has intensified scrutiny over financial management in key government institutions. The security agency has formally requested the release of three high-ranking officials from […]
Civilians at risk as Akobo clashes intensify, Civil society warns
Civil society organizations across South Sudan have sounded the alarm over escalating violence in Akobo County, warning that intensifying clashes are placing civilian lives in immediate danger and threatening to erode fragile peace gains. In a joint statement issued Tuesday, the groups expressed deep concern over renewed fighting between government forces and opposition elements in […]
