Kiir mourns passing of Tanzanian President Samia’s husband
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has expressed condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan. In a condolence message dated September 7, 2026, President Kiir said he received the news of Hafidh Ameir’s passing with deep sorrow, extending his sympathies to President Samia, her family and loved ones. […]
CES launches digital revenue collection system for Juba city
The Central Equatoria State Government has launched a Digital Revenue Collection System and e-Services for the Juba City Council, in a move aimed at modernising revenue collection and improving public service delivery. Launching the system, Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony said the initiative will replace traditional revenue collection methods with more efficient, accessible and transparent digital […]
Juba County suspends illegal boda boda groups over security concerns
Juba County has suspended all illegal, unregistered and unauthorized Boda Boda associations operating within the county, citing public order and security concerns. The order, issued by Juba County Commissioner Samuel Emiliano Wani Pitia, directs the affected associations, including their offices and branches, to cease operations immediately. The suspended groups have also been barred from collecting […]
Mr. Yai quits quitting, returns to lead South Sudan comedians
The South Sudanese comedian has withdrawn his resignation as Interim President of the South Sudan Comedians’ Union after his fellow comedians refused to let him walk away. According Mr. Yai said he listened to the pleas of his colleagues and agreed to remain in the caretaker position until the union holds its first general election. […]
South Sudan parliament shuts media, public out of crucial election debate
South Sudan’s parliament on Tuesday barred journalists and members of the public from a sitting where lawmakers began debating proposed constitutional amendments ahead of the December elections. Speaker Joseph Paciko Ngere ordered the media and public to leave the chamber as lawmakers began the second reading of Constitution Amendment Bill No. 13. Ngere cited national […]
Dry spell deepens hunger crisis in Eastern Equatoria
A prolonged dry spell has disrupted agricultural production in Eastern Equatoria State, worsening food insecurity and contributing to reported hunger-related deaths in some of the worst-affected communities. State Minister of Agriculture Ochola Bosco Oringa said dry conditions between June and July severely affected the first agricultural season, resulting in poor crop yields across several parts […]
49 die as hunger crisis deepens in South Sudan’s Lafon County
At least 49 people have died from hunger-related conditions in Lafon County, authorities say, as a worsening food crisis leaves vulnerable communities struggling to find enough to eat. The county’s Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) says the death toll has risen sharply from an earlier figure of 29, with deaths reported across several payams as […]
Azande kingdom and churches back return to traditional funeral practices
The Azande Kingdom, churches and the Western Equatoria State Government have backed a return to traditional funeral practices, calling for greater respect and dignity during mourning and burial ceremonies. The agreement was reached in Yambio on Monday during a meeting chaired by His Majesty Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue, King of the Azande Kingdom, and attended […]
Nyamini land demarcation declared null and void as community warns buyers
The Yangwara-Pojulu Tijor Community has declared the ongoing demarcation and allocation of plots in the disputed Nyamini area “null and void”, warning buyers and investors against developing land acquired through what it describes as unauthorised transactions. The community says Nyamini is ancestral land belonging to the Yangwara people, particularly the Napija Clan of Ku’da Boma […]
Youth leaders, activists clash with interior minister over youth day venue change
Youth leaders and civil society activists have clashed with South Sudan’s Interior Minister, Gen. Aleu, over the decision to change the venue for the country’s International Youth Day celebration. The celebration had been expected to take place at the Dr John Garang Mausoleum, a site of major historical significance to South Sudan, but was moved […]
