Kiir fires health minister in latest presidential decree
President Salva Kiir has relieved Sarah Cleto Rial of her duties as Minister of Health and appointed Luke Thomson Thoan Teny as her successor, in a major government reshuffle announced this evening. The changes come as part of a series of presidential decrees affecting key ministries and administrative positions across the country. The presidential decree, […]
Women’s rights advocates demand action on family law gaps
Women’s rights advocates have issued a strong call for urgent action to address critical gaps in South Sudan’s draft Family Law Bill, warning that delays and weak provisions could undermine efforts to protect women, children, and vulnerable communities. The demands were voiced during a high-level dialogue in Juba convened by the Strategic Initiative for Women […]
Lakes State youth activists push for nonviolent approaches to resolve local conflicts
In a bid to address local conflicts and amplify the voices of young people in Lakes state, the youth in Rumbek are taking the lead in promoting nonviolent approaches to ensure lasting peace and stability in the area. Between March 24 and 26 this year, the Rumbek Youth and Sports Association (RYSA) conducted a series […]
CES mourns nine lives lost in Lu’bajo stream disaster
Authorities in Central Equatoria State (CES) are mourning the loss of nine people who died in a tragic incident at Lu’bajo stream in Kajo-Keji County following heavy rains. The victims, described as mourners, were reportedly on their way to attend a funeral when they were swept away by rising floodwaters triggered by relentless rainfall. In […]
Western Equatoria gets first approved budget in five years
Western Equatoria State has, for the first time in nearly five years, secured an approved budget, marking a major shift in its financial governance and planning. Governor Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa on Wednesday signed the 2025/2026 fiscal year budget totaling SSP 49,286,884,305, ending a prolonged period in which the state operated without a formal spending framework. […]
Juba launches major waste campaign ahead of rainy season
Authorities in Juba have intensified efforts to tackle mounting waste and sanitation challenges, launching a major clean-up campaign aimed at reducing public health risks as the rainy season approaches. Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony on Wednesday led the rollout of dustbins in Jebel Market, a key commercial hub identified as one of the […]
South Sudan’s ceasefire under threat as violations persist, CTSAMVM reports
The Permanent Ceasefire in South Sudan remains under severe strain as ongoing violence and repeated ceasefire violations continue to undermine the peace process. At the CTSAMVM Technical Committee, Maj. Gen. Teshome Anagawe Ayana, Chairperson of CTSAMVM, warned that South Sudan’s ceasefire remains under threat. He highlighted recent violence, including a coordinated 1 March attack in […]
President Kiir urges unity as new leaders take oath in Juba
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir presided over a high-profile swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed government officials in Juba on Wednesday, calling on the people of South Sudan to remain calm, united, and focused on sustaining peace. Among those sworn in was Peter Chaleman Cawach, a respected member of the National Transitional Legislative Assembly and an […]
Judge’s illness stalls high-profile Dr. Machar case
The trial of suspended First Vice President Riek Machar and seven co-accused members of the SPLM/A-IO has been postponed to Monday, 30 March 2026. During a brief court session in Juba on Wednesday morning, presiding judge Stephen Simon Binjigwa said the adjournment was due to the illness of Isaac Pur Majok, one of the three […]
Aid surge in Jonglei as MSF steps up emergency response
A surge in humanitarian assistance is underway in parts of Jonglei and Upper Nile states, as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) steps up emergency operations to support thousands of people displaced by ongoing insecurity, flooding, and limited access to basic services. In Chuil, a remote area of Jonglei state, MSF has significantly expanded its healthcare response, […]
