READ: What Gen. Gabriel Duop told the court in his first defence testimony
Lt. Gen. Gabriel Duop Lam, Acting Chief of Staff of the SPLA-IO and Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of the SSPDF, on Monday delivered his first defence testimony before the Special Court hearing the Nasir incident case, denying any involvement in the fighting and describing what he called an unlawful arrest, months of harsh detention, […]
Mind reset for South Sudan: Returning to our default settings
South Sudan stands at a defining moment in its history. The time has come for every citizen to undertake a national mind reset to return to our default settings of unity, patriotism, integrity, hard work, and shared responsibility. Our nation cannot be transformed by leaders alone. Real change begins when ordinary citizens embrace the values […]
No State ceremony as South Sudan marks Martyrs’ Day
South Sudan will commemorate this year’s Martyrs’ Day without an official state-funded ceremony, with the government instead urging communities across the country to organise local remembrance activities amid ongoing economic constraints. The Minister of Culture, Museums and National Heritage, Sarah Nyanath Elijah Yong, announced on Friday that no budget had been allocated for national celebrations […]
UPA tells AU interparty dialogue cannot deliver peace
The United People’s Alliance (UPA), a coalition of South Sudanese opposition movements led by Gen. Pagan Amum, has urged the African Union (AU) not to treat the proposed Interparty Dialogue as a substitute for a genuinely inclusive national political process. In an open letter dated 15 July and addressed to the African Union High-Level Representative […]
MP concludes defence testimony, seeks dismissal of charges
Gatwech Lam Puoch, a member of South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) representing Nasir County under the SPLM-IO, has concluded his defence testimony before the Special Court trying Dr. Riek Machar and his co-accused, asking judges to dismiss the charges against him and reject the prosecution’s digital forensic evidence. Mr. Puoch, the third accused […]
Revenue Authority updates reform committee on Nimule border measures
The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has updated the government’s Ministerial High-Level Committee on Economic Reform on measures being implemented at the Nimule border crossing to strengthen revenue collection and support the country’s ongoing economic reform programme. The briefing was delivered on Monday by the Commissioner General of the SSRA, Ambassador Moun Deng Ajuet, during […]
Sudan rejects South Sudan’s inclusion of Abyei in 2026 elections
Sudan has rejected South Sudan’s decision to include the disputed Abyei Administrative Area among the geographical constituencies for the country’s general elections scheduled for 22 December 2026, according to the Sudan News Agency (SUNA). Citing a statement from Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, SUNA reported that Khartoum considers the move a violation […]
Clock ticking as CEPO warns election plans faltering
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has warned that South Sudan risks falling behind in its preparations for the December 22, 2026 general elections, citing funding shortages, insecurity and unresolved political disputes as major obstacles to a credible vote. Speaking on behalf of the civil society organization, CEPO Executive Director Edmund Yakani said recent […]
Central Bank showdown: Governor and workers at war
A dispute has erupted at the Bank of South Sudan after Governor Johnny Ohisa Damian ordered the dissolution of the Bank of South Sudan Workers’ Trade Union (BoSSWTU), prompting union leaders to reject the decision as unconstitutional and insist the organization remains legally recognized. In an administrative order issued under Section 26(1) of the Bank […]
Israeli Ambassador leads Juba peace 5K marathon
More than 200 runners took part in the Central Equatoria State–Israel 5K Race for Peace and Development in Juba on Sunday, an event aimed at promoting peace, youth participation and healthy living through sport. The race was led by Israeli Ambassador to South Sudan Gershon Kedar, who joined participants alongside Central Equatoria State Minister of […]
