UN names Anita Kiki Gbeho special representative for South Sudan
The United Nations has appointed Anita Kiki Gbeho as its new Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, marking a significant leadership transition at a critical moment for the country’s peace process. The announcement was made by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who expressed confidence in Gbeho’s ability […]
Ministers endorse security reform, livestock development plan
South Sudan’s Council of Ministers has endorsed sweeping reforms targeting both national security coordination and economic transformation, in decisions officials say could reshape key pillars of governance and development. Chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, the Cabinet meeting approved a proposal to amalgamate multiple law enforcement bodies into a single, unified police force an ambitious […]
Juba airport finally activates control tower, air traffic system
After years of dormancy, South Sudan has taken a significant step toward modernising its aviation sector, with authorities confirming the long-awaited activation of the control tower and Air Traffic Management (ATM) system at Juba International Airport. The development marks the end of more than four years during which the ATM system remained idle despite being […]
AU envoy Kikwete arrives in Juba for peace push
A high-level delegation from the African Union, led by former Tanzanian president Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, arrived in Juba on Wednesday for a three-day mission aimed at reinvigorating South Sudan’s faltering peace process. The visit comes at a critical moment, with the implementation of the 2018 revitalised peace agreement facing persistent delays. Key provisions including security […]
Juba issues stern warning over unauthorized place renaming
Authorities in Central Equatoria State have issued a stern warning against the unauthorized renaming of villages, rivers, streets and other landmarks, cautioning that violators will face legal action. In an administrative circular dated April 8, the Office of the Deputy Governor Paulino Lukudu Obede said the government had observed with “dismay” what it described as […]
South Sudan activist calls on AU to enforce AU-C5 resolutions
A senior South Sudanese civil society activist has called on the African Union (AU) to urgently enforce the resolutions of the AUC5 declaration, warning that delays in implementation risk deepening the country’s political crisis and undermining prospects for lasting peace. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), said time is […]
SPLM drama peaks as MPs pull plug on Speaker Nunu
Members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) Parliamentary Caucus have cast a vote of no confidence against Jemma Nunu Kumba in her role as Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA). The decision, reached during a caucus meeting, reflects a significant loss of trust and support from within her own political bloc, with […]
South Sudan bets on homegrown coaches to rebuild struggling football sector
South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) is turning inward in a bid to revive the country’s struggling game, placing emphasis on developing local coaching talent as both a practical necessity and a long-term reform strategy. The shift comes after 24 candidates completed a four-month CAF B Licence coaching course in Juba last week, the first major […]
A month of change: Communities urged to hold on to Ramadan values
Thousands of worshippers gathered in mosques and open prayer grounds across South Sudan to mark the end of Ramadan, as religious leaders used the moment to deliver a message that unity, compassion, and discipline practiced during the fasting month must not end with Eid. From the capital Juba to other towns, sermons and speeches focused […]
Juba Bari community moves to revive fading language
In Juba, members of the Bari community have launched a grassroots initiative to rescue their language from what they describe as a steady and alarming decline, particularly among younger generations growing up in urban areas. The effort, led by the Bari Language Education Centre under the Bari Community Centre, brings together around 40 volunteers men […]
