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 […]
Non-negotiable: Activist demands adherence to 35% women’s quota
A Civil society activist has called out the transitional government for failing to meet the 35% affirmative action quota for women, labeling the inclusion of women in governance as “non-negotiable” for the country’s stability. Speaking at the opening session of a three days National Stakeholders’ Dialogue in Juba, Jackline Nasiwa the Executive Director of Centre […]
Adil is back with immediate statehouse reshuffle
Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has returned to the leadership of Central Equatoria State with unmistakable urgency, unveiling an immediate reshuffle that signals a renewed bid to tighten coordination and strengthen the state’s executive machinery. Within hours of settling back into his office, Governor Adil issued a series of gubernatorial decrees revoking and reassigning key officials, […]
Stakeholders convene to address critical gaps in peace agreement and democratic transition
A National Stakeholders’ Consultative Dialogue is currently underway in Juba, gathering over 80 representatives from government, civil society, faith-based institutions, and development partners. The three-day forum from 19-21 November 2025 aims to address implementation gaps in the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) and chart a […]
Youth demand passage of youth bodies bill and student fund
South Sudanese youth are intensifying calls for the government to urgently pass two critical pieces of legislation the Youth Bodies Bill 2025 and the long-delayed Student Support Fund Bill as the Council of Ministers resumes its official sittings after months of inactivity. Markaz Al Salam (MAS), with support from the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), delivered […]
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. […]
Kiir calls for better services as new Central Bank chiefs sworn in
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday administered the oath of office to Yeni Samuel Costa as the new Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, urging him to act swiftly to resolve the nation’s growing liquidity challenges. Kiir urged the new Central Bank leadership to focus on restoring price stability, strengthening monetary policy, and ensuring […]
South Sudan receives 27 youth repatriated from Ethiopian custody
The Government of South Sudan on Sunday formally received twenty-seven (27) South Sudanese youth who had been held at Mizan Prison in the South-West Region of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, following months of high-level diplomatic engagement between the two neighboring states. The announcement was made in an official statement by Ambassador Apuk Ayuel […]
Regional and national experts rally for health investment at AGOSS gathering
Regional and national health leaders have issued a unified call for greater investment, improved emergency response systems, and stronger protection for medical workers as the Association of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of South Sudan (AGOSS) concluded its 4th Annual Scientific Conference on Sunday in Juba. The high-level gathering, hosted at the Pyramid Hotel, brought together specialists […]
Aweil’s Cicilia Talang dominates track, claims 5000m national title in Juba
Aweil’s rising star Cicilia Aget Talang lit up the track on Saturday with a commanding and confident performance, storming to victory in the women’s 5000m at the ongoing National Athletics Championship in Juba. Running with the composure of a seasoned champion, Talang broke away early from the pack, maintaining a punishing pace that none of […]
