Kiir’s office denies reward claims during Bahr el Ghazal tour
The Office of President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed reports alleging that government officials who accompanied the President on his recent tour of the Bahr el Ghazal region did so with expectations of personal financial rewards or monetary gifts. In a statement issued following the President’s return to Juba on Friday, the presidency said it […]
Court questions Mam Pal Dhuor after conclusion of defence testimony
Following the conclusion of his defence testimony, businessman Mam Pal Dhuor, the second accused in the ongoing Nasir trial, faced a series of questions from the court panel regarding allegations linking him to armed youth, digital communications, financial transactions, and evidence presented by a prosecution witness. One of the court’s first questions concerned allegations that […]
Commissioner Stephen Lowosio shot dead in ambush in Kasengor
South Sudan, June 12, 2026 – Authorities in Eastern Equatoria State have confirmed the killing of Kapoeta East County Commissioner Stephen Lowosio Lomongin in what officials described as a targeted ambush attack in the disputed area of Kasengor. In a statement issued on Thursday, Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore expressed deep sorrow over […]
NSS threatens arrests over unauthorized security uniforms
South Sudan’s National Security Service (NSS) has warned that individuals found manufacturing, selling, possessing, or wearing official security uniforms without authorization risk arrest and prosecution under the country’s laws. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the Internal Security Bureau (ISB) of the NSS said it had observed an increase in cases involving unauthorized production […]
South Sudanese Christian youth launch Climate YES movement to advocate for climate justice
South Sudanese Christian youth on Saturday launched the Climate Youth Ecumenical Summit (YES), a national faith-based movement aimed at mobilizing young people to respond to the growing impacts of climate change across the country.YES The movement, known as Climate YES, is part of an international Christian youth advocacy network that emerged from the United Nations […]
Juba’s Sherikat residents call for roads, schools and better security
Residents of Sherikat in Juba County are calling on the government, development partners, and humanitarian organizations to urgently improve road infrastructure, expand access to healthcare and education, and strengthen security in underserved communities, citing worsening living conditions and rising insecurity. Community leaders and residents from areas including Kadoro, Jebel Amianini, and Gumbo say poor infrastructure […]
Aweil East youth union demands justice for its detained senior officials
Aweil East County Youth Union has urged authorities to either charge or release senior Northern Bahr el Ghazal officials detained over alleged corruption. The appeal was made during a press briefing in Juba on Sunday, where the youth body urged authorities to uphold constitutional guarantees of due process and the rule of law. Among those […]
Greater Kapoeta communities want accountability from mining companies
Community leaders in Greater Kapoeta have called for greater accountability from mining companies, demanding that local communities benefit from the region’s mineral wealth. The call was made during a two-day forum organized by CSCNR, bringing together stakeholders from across Greater Kapoeta to assess mining activities and review community development commitments. Participants examined the implementation of […]
South Sudan’s oil output hits 174,000 barrels per day
South Sudan’s oil production has climbed to approximately 174,000 barrels per day, marking a significant milestone for the country’s petroleum industry and signaling renewed momentum in a sector that remains the backbone of the national economy. The achievement was announced on Thursday by the Ministry of Petroleum during a ceremony in Juba recognizing the efforts […]
Opposition Alliance leaders reject Abdelbagi’s ‘vote Kiir’ message
The South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) has distanced itself from remarks by Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi Akol urging Muslims to vote for President Salva Kiir, exposing fresh divisions within the opposition coalition ahead of the country’s anticipated elections. The controversy erupted after Abdelbagi addressed worshippers during Eid al-Adha celebrations in Aweil, Northern Bahr el Ghazal […]
