Kiir reconstitutes peace committee, Machar’s camp rejects as deal violation
President Salva Kiir has reconstituted a High-Level Ad Hoc Committee to accelerate the implementation of outstanding tasks in South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement. The announcement was broadcasted on Wednesday via the state-owned SSBC. The 31-member committee, drawn from various political parties and stakeholders, will oversee the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of […]
NBGS lawmakers push for assembly reopening in face of executive delays
The Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Assembly has remained inactive, with its sessions suspended for about three months since March 2025. However, lawmakers had anticipated that the assembly would resume on June 1, 2025, with a primary focus on the fiscal year budget preparation ahead of the next financial year comes July 1, 2025. The […]
Coach Yor sets CECAFA tone with squad announcement
The South Sudan women’s national football team will officially begin preparations for the CECAFA 2025 Women’s Senior Championship, set to take place later this year in Tanzania. Head coach Simon James Yor announced a 30-player provisional squad on Wednesday, signaling the start of the team’s training camp. The tournament, organized by the Council for East […]
SSULA urges parliament to deliver on long-awaited land reform
Pressure mounts on Parliament to pass the overdue land policy as the South Sudan Land Alliance (SSULA) calls for immediate legislative action, warning that prolonged delays in passing the National Land Policy (NLP) are undermining peace, justice, and development across the country. SSULA Chairperson Dorothy Drabuga Ambrose urged lawmakers to treat the policy as a […]
SPLM official defends NBG governor amid call for dismissal
The former secretary for research and training of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Northern Bahr el Ghazal and a prominent member of the party has spoken out in defense of Governor Simon Ober Mawut amid increasing calls for his removal from office. Speaking to Standard Zone News on Wednesday, Jok acknowledged the leadership challenges […]
South Sudan’s health sector gets fresh leadership and renewed focus
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the newly appointed Minister of Health, Sarah Cleto Rial, to address the critical challenges facing South Sudan’s health sector, emphasizing the urgent need for reform and improved service delivery. The directive was issued during Minister Sarah’s official swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, where President Kiir described her appointment as well-deserved. […]
Jamus SC land Mungwengi, Kagayo in transfer coup
South Sudanese football giants Jamus SC have taken their transfer business to another level, unveiling two major signings. The club has announced the signings of Josue Manuma Mungwengi of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundian international Shabani Kagayo, both on two-year contracts. The double swoop comes just weeks after Jamus SC wrapped up a […]
Public applauds efforts to keep substandard food out of South Sudan
The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has earned public praise for its decisive action in rejecting five trucks carrying substandard food products at the Nimule border. During routine inspections, officials identified two trucks transporting sorghum infested with live insects and three trucks of maize flour containing dangerously high levels of aflatoxin, posing a […]
Judicial accountability in focus as Yakani appeals for change
Civil society activist Edmund Yakani has urged South Sudan’s judiciary to prioritize accountability and independence, calling on newly appointed Chief Justice Dr. Benjamin Baak Deng and his deputy to spearhead meaningful reforms. Yakani’s remarks come after President Salva Kiir emphasized the need for transparency and efficient justice delivery in a recent address during Dr. Baak’s […]
All eyes on 2025-26 Financial Bill as Fiscal Year Budget out for public review
For the first time, South Sudanese citizens will have the opportunity to participate in the national budget process as the parliamentary committee for finance engages with civil society ahead of a public hearing on the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget. The preparation process has begun, with civil society organizations receiving a draft copy of the financial […]
