Women mediators shape political dialogue ahead of key Juba peace summit
Twenty-one South Sudanese women mediators are taking a leading role in advancing the country’s peace process, ahead of a high-level political dialogue scheduled from 15–19 December 2025. Their involvement is being recognized as a crucial step toward building an inclusive and just South Sudan. UN Women, in partnership with the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization […]
SSPDF given lead security mandate over Heglig in tripartite agreement
A tripartite agreement has been reached between South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), granting the SSPDF primary security responsibility over the Heglig oilfield region (also known as Panthou). The move comes after recent turmoil over control of the strategic facility amid intensifying conflict in neighbouring Sudan. […]
Activist’s open letter to parties to the R-ARCSS
Subject: Statement Condemning the Proposal to Amend the R-ARCSS Instead of the Transitional Constitution. After critically following the news on posted on different media outlets, that (South-sudan-parties-to-amend-2018-peace-deal-official), I express my strong concern and unequivocal opposition to the emerging plan to amend the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South […]
Youth urged to lead safe digital spaces in South Sudan
Young people in South Sudan have been called upon to take the lead in building safe, respectful, and empowering digital spaces as the country marked World Human Rights Day at the University of Juba. The event, held during the ongoing 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, brought together students, ICT experts, development partners, and […]
SPLM-IG, allies endorse 2026 elections without census, constitution
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Government (SPLM-IG) and its allied political parties have endorsed plans to proceed with the December 2026 elections without completing two critical preconditions; the national population census and the permanent constitution-making process. The decision was reached on Wednesday during a high-level meeting chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit with leaders of […]
How traditional birth attendants, midwives unite to save lives in Magwi County
In the hot afternoon, after returning from her farm in Obbo Payam of Magwi County, expectant mother Joska felt sharp waves of pain while peeling her cassava. The pain was serious. She had been sent home from Obbo Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC) just the previous day because her early labour was not active and […]
South Sudanese mediators calls for ceasefire ahead of Dec. 15–19 home dialogue
A coalition of national mediators and stakeholders has issued a strong call for a nationwide ceasefire ahead of next week’s long-awaited joint dialogue between stakeholders and the party’s signatory to the 2018 Peace Agreement. The discussions, scheduled for 15–19 December 2025, are expected to bring political actors together for the most significant homegrown peace engagement […]
Civil society condemns killing of Yei student, demands swift action
The Central Equatoria State Civil Society Network (CESCSN) has strongly condemned the brutal killing of a Senior Three student in Yei River County, calling the attack “ruthless” and a grave violation of fundamental human rights. The victim, Emmanuel Kanjo Kennedy, popularly known as Kennedy, was a student at Immanuel Model Secondary School and a rising […]
SSPDF confirms disarming SAF troops entering border after Heglig clash
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) have confirmed that they disarmed a group of Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) soldiers who crossed the border into Paan Akuach following fierce clashes around the contested Heglig/Panthou oil region. Lieutenant General Johnson Olony, SSPDF Assistant Chief for Mobilization and Disarmament, told reporters that dozens of SAF soldiers fled […]
Magwi commissioner bans tramadol sales, charcoal export
Magwi County Commissioner Pole-pole Benjamin Olum has issued two sweeping local orders banning the sale of Tramadol and the export of charcoal, in a move aimed at curbing rising drug abuse among youth and halting widespread illegal logging in the area. The directives, signed on 8 December 2025, impose strict penalties on pharmacies, drug shops, […]
