International pressure mounts on South Sudan after deadly hospital bombing
The bombing of a humanitarian-supported hospital in Old Fangak, Jonglei State, has drawn sharp condemnation from multiple foreign embassies and international organisations, as calls for accountability and peace in South Sudan intensify. In a joint statement released on Monday, the embassies of Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along […]
Juba City lawmakers approve six-month financial report
The Juba City Legislative Council has officially endorsed the six-month financial report for the 2024–2025 fiscal year, outlining revenue collection, expenditures, and key challenges faced by the Juba City Council administration. During the council session, Deputy Mayor for Administration and Finance, Thiik Thiik Mayardit, stressed the importance of transparency and collective responsibility in managing public […]
Juba residents call for proper drainage system as rainwater causes havoc
After two consecutive days of heavy rainfall, residents in several parts of Juba City experienced severe flooding, which caused property damage and the loss of lives due to collapsing structures. According to reports, the rains on Saturday and Sunday resulted in multiple tragedies, including the death of five family members after a concrete wall collapsed […]
SSPDF, SPLA-IO trade blame over deadly road ambush
A blame game has emerged between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) as both sides trade accusations over recent ambushes on commercial vehicles along the Juba–Terekeka Road. The attacks allegedly resulted in the death of a Somali national and the abduction of several others. In a […]
Behind the silence: South Sudanese journalists struggle for access to information
William Maduok, a journalist with KING MEDIA in South Sudan, knows too well the cost of pursuing public interest stories in a country where media freedom is frequently undermined. Last year, he was assigned to investigate a sensitive case involving a powerful institution. Though he withholds its name for fear of reprisal, his experience speaks […]
Peace monitoring body condemns devastating airstrike on MSF Hospital
A devastating airstrike on Old Fangak County in Jonglei State over the weekend has drawn strong condemnation from the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC). The bombing destroyed market and the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hospital, killing several civilians and injured many others, the charity provider, MSF said in a statement on Saturday. In […]
AU and IGAD to visit South Sudan in bid to revive peace process
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, and the Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, are expected to arrive in Juba on Monday for a joint high-level mission aimed at de-escalating tensions and reviving South Sudan’s fragile peace process. The two leaders will engage with key […]
Rising violence could derail South Sudan elections, activist warns
Hopes for South Sudan’s first peaceful and democratic elections since independence are under growing threat as renewed outbreaks of violence grip parts of the country. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of CEPO, warned that without urgent efforts to end ongoing conflict and implement the 2018 peace agreement, South Sudan is at risk of missing its chance […]
Activist warns of looming crisis as peace implementation stalls
An activist has raised serious concerns over the stagnation of the peace process in South Sudan, warning that continued delays could plunge the country into a leadership legitimacy crisis. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), criticized the warring parties for allowing valuable time to be consumed by conflict instead […]
Airstrike on hospital kills seven, injures dozens
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reported that an airstrike on its hospital in Old Fangak, South Sudan, killed at least seven people and injured 20 others. The attack began early Saturday morning with helicopter gunships bombing the hospital pharmacy and firing on the town, followed by a drone strike on the local market. The bombing severely […]
