National security releases Joseph Apai after 22 days in detention
Western Equatoria State politician and youth advocate Joseph Apai Arkangelo has been released from National Security Service (NSS) detention after spending 22 days in custody, bringing to an end a case that had drawn attention from supporters and political observers in the state. Apai was arrested on 2 June and released on 24 June 2026. […]
Civil society calls for consensus before South Sudan’s 2026 elections
South Sudanese civil society leaders have called for urgent national consensus ahead of the country’s scheduled elections on 22 December 2026. The appeal was made by the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, following the recent visit of African Union High-Level Representative for the Horn of Africa and the […]
Digitel independence marathon returns for second edition
Telecommunications company Digitel South Sudan has officially launched the second edition of its Independence Marathon, with organizers describing the event as a platform to promote national unity, healthy living and environmental awareness as the country prepares to celebrate its 15th Independence Anniversary. The 10-kilometre race is scheduled to take place on 9 July 2026, starting […]
AU envoy Kikwete briefs Kiir on consultations with South Sudan stakeholders
African Union High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, has briefed President Salva Kiir Mayardit on the outcome of a series of consultations held with key political and institutional stakeholders in South Sudan. According to a statement issued by the Office of the President, the […]
South Sudan schedules general elections for December 2026
South Sudan’s National Elections Commission (NEC) has officially announced that the country’s general elections will be held on 22 December 2026, marking a major step toward conducting the nation’s first elections since independence in 2011. The announcement was made by NEC Chairperson Prof. Abednego Akok Kacuol during a media briefing in Juba on Monday, in […]
Baby shot in head after attack that killed his family to be airlifted to Juba
A five-day-old baby who survived a deadly attack that reportedly killed his parents and older sister in Tonj East County is expected to be transferred to Juba for specialized medical treatment as efforts intensify to secure the logistics required for his evacuation. The infant baby sustained a gunshot wound to the head during an attack […]
CAHO supports income generating activities for vulnerable families
Community Aid for Humanitarian Organization (CAHO) has launched a livelihood support initiative aimed at strengthening income-generating activities and improving the economic resilience of vulnerable families in Terekeka County, Central Equatoria State. The initiative, implemented under CAHO’s Livelihood Inclusion Program, began with the distribution of business-support equipment and livestock to beneficiary groups in Nyori and Reggo […]
Children held for years without trial in Juba Prison, officials say
Hundreds of children detained at South Sudan’s main juvenile correctional facility are facing prolonged detention and delayed access to justice, with some spending up to four years behind bars without appearing before a court, prison authorities have revealed. The concerns were raised during commemorations marking the Day of the African Child at the Juvenile Prison […]
Jamus SC set to build 10,000-seat stadium, integrated sports complex
Jamus Sports Club has announced plans to construct a 10,000-seat international-standard stadium and integrated sports complex in Luri, in what could become one of the most significant privately driven sports infrastructure projects in South Sudan. The announcement was made by the club’s president, Mohand Ahmed, during a press conference in Juba on Tuesday, where the […]
Women’s groups push for gender sensitive constitution
Women’s rights organizations and young female leaders in South Sudan are calling for a gender-sensitive permanent constitution that guarantees equal rights and ensures women have a meaningful voice in shaping the country’s future. The calls emerged during an engagement between young women activists and officials from the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC) and the Referendum […]
