Kator county court given exclusive jurisdiction over Juba city cases
South Sudan’s Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court, Dr. Benjamin Baak Deng, has designated Kator County Court in Central Equatoria State to exclusively handle cases currently pending before the Juba City Council. The decision was issued through Administrative Order No. 2/2026, dated August 12, 2026, following a recommendation submitted by Juba City Mayor […]
South Sudan refugees face hunger as aid funds run out
More than 650,000 refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan are at risk of losing access to lifesaving food, nutrition and other humanitarian assistance as aid agencies warn of critical funding shortages. The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday that without urgent funding, food and […]
MTN launches Shabab Nation to connect and empower South Sudan’s youth
MTN South Sudan has launched a new youth-focused initiative aimed at connecting, empowering and creating opportunities for young people across the country. The telecommunications company unveiled MTN Shabab Nation on 13 August 2026, coinciding with International Youth Day, describing it as a youth community and lifestyle platform targeting people aged between 15 and 25. MTN […]
TRIBUTE: In a sea of corruption and an uncaring elite
A Tribute to Kosti Manibe Ngai The passing of Kosti Manibe Ngai is more than the loss of a distinguished South Sudanese public servant. It is the passing of one of the diminishing representatives of a generation that once embodied a very different promise for South Sudan. Kosti belonged to the mother SPLM—the liberation movement […]
Live to improve, not to impress: A call to South Sudanese youth
South Sudanese youth, live to improve, not to impress. Our nation does not need a generation that only talks about change; it needs a generation that is prepared to be the change. We have a responsibility to prove that South Sudan can rise again. Our challenges may be many, but our potential is greater. Let […]
South Sudan embassy in Nairobi shut again over rent debt
South Sudan’s embassy in Nairobi has reportedly been shut again over outstanding rent arrears, disrupting consular services for South Sudanese living, studying and travelling in Kenya. The reported closure has left citizens facing difficulties accessing essential services, including travel documents and other consular assistance. Details on the amount of the latest arrears and how long […]
Wani Igga lays foundation for newly established University of Yei
South Sudan’s Vice-President James Wani Igga has launched the University of Yei project, laying the foundation stone for the new public institution approved by President Salva Kiir. Mr Igga, who is also deputy chairman of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), said the government had allocated funds to develop the university with President Kiir’s […]
U.S. shifts South Sudan visa processing to Uganda
The United States has ended routine visa services at its Embassy in Juba and shifted visa processing for South Sudan to regional centres, with Kampala, Uganda designated as the processing hub. The change took effect on August 1, 2026, as part of a broader restructuring of U.S. visa operations across Africa that affects 25 diplomatic […]
South Sudan responds to Canada’s embassy move to Ethiopia
South Sudan says it will maintain diplomatic engagement with Canada after Ottawa temporarily suspended operations at its embassy in Juba. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said it was aware of the decision by the Canadian side and would continue working with the Canadian government through existing […]
South Korea faces international scrutiny over religious freedom
South Korea is facing growing international scrutiny over religious freedom and freedom of expression following a press conference in Seoul by several international rights and religious-freedom organisations. Human Rights Without Frontiers (HRWF), CAP Liberté de Conscience, FOREF, CESNUR and Bitter Winter raised concerns about the treatment of religious minorities and the detention of elderly religious […]
