UK envoy urges South Sudan to cut aid dependence, take health ownership
British Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, has urged the government to substantially increase its domestic investment in the health sector, warning that the country’s overwhelming reliance on international aid is no longer sustainable. Ashley delivered the message on Tuesday while addressing the 2025 National Health Summit in Juba, where he spoke on behalf of […]
Government arrives after fire finishes devastating Customs market
A high-level government delegation from both national and state levels visited Customs Market yesterday, but only after flames had already consumed dozens of shops. Traders watched helplessly as the fire raged for nearly two hours, spreading uncontrollably while firefighters arrived late and were unable to contain the blaze. Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony, accompanied by National […]
Activists call for safer digital spaces for women amidst rising online abuse
As South Sudan joins global commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, rights groups are sounding the alarm over the escalating threat of digital violence targeting women and girls in the country. The call was made during a high-level dialogue convened by the Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace, and Justice (CIGPJ) on […]
Inside Machar court session as defense challenges testimony
The Special Court established trying First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven senior SPLM/A-IO officials convened its 26th session on Friday, with the defense mounting its most direct challenge yet to the prosecution’s first witness. Major Peter Malual Deng, a Legal Advisor in the SSPDF and the initial witness for the prosecution, faced hours […]
South Sudan clinches second win in FIBA world cup qualifiers
South Sudan’s national basketball team has continued its strong start in the FIBA World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers, securing a convincing 109–79 victory over Cape Verde on Friday. This win follows South Sudan’s opening triumph against Libya in Tunisia, where the Bright Stars defeated the Libyan side 79–55, giving the team two wins in as […]
News| CTSAMVM chair urges parties to recommit to dialogue, respect the ceasefire
CTSAMVM Chair Maj. Gen. Teshome Anagawe Ayana has called on all parties to return to dialogue and uphold the Permanent Ceasefire, warning that escalating violence is putting civilians at greater risk. Speaking during the Extraordinary CTSAMVM Board Meeting in Juba, Maj. Gen. Teshome said the security landscape has deteriorated significantly since violent clashes erupted in […]
News| SPLM-IO demands unconditional release of Dr. Riek Machar to save peace deal
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has called for immediate and unconditional release of its leader, Dr. Riek Machar, identifying his continued detention as the primary roadblock to saving the revitalized peace agreement from total collapse. Machar, a key signatory to the peace agreement and the First Vice President, has been in detention […]
Women farmers power Rubkona’s shift to resilient agriculture
Women in Pakur Boma, Rubkona Payam, are emerging as the driving force behind a major shift toward climate-resilient agriculture, helping communities rebuild livelihoods shattered by years of flooding and conflict. Across the area, women farmers are adopting new techniques and resilient crop varieties that allow them to survive recurrent floods while boosting household food supplies. […]
Digitel, SSAF ink 10-Year deal to drive South Sudan athletics forward
Digitel Telecommunications and the South Sudan Athletics Federation (SSAF) have signed a landmark 10-year partnership aimed at driving the growth of athletics and empowering young athletes across the country. The agreement was formalized during a ceremony in Juba attended by Digitel executives, SSAF officials, athletes, and media representatives. SSAF Secretary-General Adv. Marco AkoL hailed the […]
British envoy decries rising violence, urges national dialogue
The United Kingdom’s Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, has issued a stark warning over escalating violence across the country, urging political leaders to embrace genuine national dialogue or risk deepening humanitarian and economic collapse. Speaking at the closing session of the National Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Friday, Ashley condemned renewed fighting that has displaced nearly […]
