Kiir, Nyandeng discuss Uganda engagement amid tensions
President Salva Kiir met with Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng at the State House to discuss recent political and socio-economic developments in South Sudan. Vice President Nyandeng briefed the President on her recent official visit to Uganda, where she held talks with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Their discussions in Kampala focused on strengthening bilateral relations, regional […]
Decades of uncertainty end as Gudele residents secure land ownership
Residents of Gudele Block 9 Extension are finally seeing their decades-long struggle for land ownership come to an end, a dream some never hoped to realize. Recently, the Ministry of Housing and Public Utilities in Central Equatoria State launched a long-awaited land plot allocation program, granting legal recognition to residents who have lived in the […]
Modernization through cultivation: China’s lesson for South Sudan
As South Sudan wrestles with recurring conflict, hunger, and underdevelopment, one civil society leader believes the key to peace and progress may be found in the furrows of farmland, drawing a compelling comparison with China’s path to modernization. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), invited for a learning visit […]
Activist condemns arbitrary arrests of critics in NBGs
Civil society activist, Ter Manyang Gatwech, has condemned what he described as arbitrary arrest of critics in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, urging the governor to respect the 8th Governors Forum’s call for full adherence to human rights. In an interview with the Standard Zone News on Monday, Manyang, who heads the Centre for Peace […]
Activist urges Kiir to act as intercommunal violence devastates Tonj
The Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has issued a strong appeal to President Salva Kiir, urging swift and decisive action to curb the deadly wave of intercommunal violence in Warrap State. Yakani’ made the call on Sunday, following the recent killing, burning, and destroying of properties in Tonj, Warrap […]
CEPO urges diaspora to acknowledge UNMISS efforts
The Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has issued a strong statement calling on South Sudanese in the diaspora to stop spreading misinformation about the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Emphasizing the critical role the peacekeeping mission plays in maintaining peace and protecting civilians, he said “Some South […]
South Sudan, Uganda, and CAR launch ambitious 1,100km trade corridor project
South Sudan, Uganda, and the Central African Republic (CAR) have agreed to co-develop a massive 1,100-kilometre highway project to boost trade and integration across East and Central Africa. The announcement was made during a high-level summit hosted by President Yoweri Museveni at Fort Portal State Lodge on May 16, where leaders unveiled the long-anticipated infrastructure […]
South Sudan U-20 women soar with 8–0 victory over Djibouti, advance to next round
The South Sudan U-20 women’s football team secured an 8–0 victory over Djibouti in the second leg of their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier. This commanding win, combined with their first-leg performance, propelled them into the next round of the qualifiers. Goal Scorers: This achievement not only underscores the team’s growing prowess but also […]
A legendary love story that revived tradition: Bush Buse and Dr. Mercy Ali Malou’s historic union
On May 16, 2021, in the heart of Juba, a celebration unlike any other took place; a traditional wedding that became legendary across South Sudan, Africa, and even the globe. The union of Bush Buse and Dr. Mercy Ali Malou, both proud representatives of the Mundari tribe, not only showcased their love but also revitalized […]
Ethiopia boosts South Sudanese scholarships to 645 in historic education deal
In a landmark move to strengthen regional ties and invest in youth development, Ethiopia has announced a major expansion of its scholarship program for South Sudanese students, from 150 to an impressive 645 for the 2024/2025 academic year. The announcement was made during a high-level meeting on Thursday, 15th May 2025, between Ethiopia’s Ambassador to […]
