President Kiir fires Gloria Lagu, Joseph Waiwai from senior posts
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has officially relieved two senior government officials from their positions, marking a significant leadership reshuffle within South Sudan’s key institutions. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Mrs. Gloria Nyoka Joseph Lagu, who served as Executive Director of the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) and […]
South Sudan’s standards bureau turns back 16 trucks at Nimule border
The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has turned back 16 trucks carrying food consignments at the Nimule Border Station after the goods failed to meet the country’s required national quality standards. According to information shared on the official SSNBS page, inspectors stationed at the Nimule port of entry conducted routine conformity assessment checks […]
Civil society raises concerns over women’s role in upcoming elections
Civil society organizations in South Sudan have expressed concern over the limited participation of women in political leadership and the potential risks that could undermine their involvement as the country prepares for its anticipated national elections. The concerns were raised during a press briefing held in Juba by representatives of the Gender Observatory Platform, a […]
South Sudan celebrates 96% pass rate in primary school exams
South Sudan is celebrating a remarkable achievement in its education sector as the Ministry of General Education and Instruction officially released the results of the 2025 Primary School Examinations. Announcing the results, Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok, the Minister of General Education and Instruction, revealed that the national pass rate stood at an impressive 96.4 percent. […]
Rights group urges legal compliance in gold-for-road project
The Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resources (CSCNR) has called for greater transparency and strict adherence to the law in the government’s newly approved “Gold-for-Road” infrastructure project, warning of potential financial, environmental, and sovereignty risks if safeguards are not observed. In a press statement issued Tuesday, the coalition questioned the decision to use South Sudan’s […]
South Sudan gov’t confirms mass casualties in Abiemnom violence
The Government of the Republic of South Sudan has confirmed mass casualties following a deadly early-morning attack on Abiemnom County in the Ruweng Administrative Area, describing the incident as a “barbaric” and “cowardly” act of violence against civilians and public officials. In a statement issued on Monday by the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology & […]
South Sudan officials hails Adwa victory, reaffirms Ethiopia ties
South Sudanese leaders and diplomats on Tuesday joined the Ethiopian Embassy in Juba to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the Battle of Adwa, describing the historic triumph as a defining moment for African resistance, unity, and self-determination. Speaking at the event, the Ethiopian Ambassador Delil Kedir, said the victory at Adwa in 1896 went far […]
SPLA-IO refutes claims of involvement in Ruweng’s Abiemnhom attack
The SPLM/A-IO has strongly denied allegations linking its forces to the recent attack on Abiemnhom County in the Ruweng Administrative Area, describing the claims as false, misleading, and without factual basis. In a press release issued on March 1, 2025, the opposition movement said it “unequivocally rejects and condemns, in the strongest possible terms,” statements […]
IOM warns funding crisis straining support in Unity
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has warned that a deepening global funding crisis is straining humanitarian support for displaced persons and returnees in Unity State, even as the South Sudan government and partners reaffirm their commitment to assist communities affected by floods and conflict. Amid reduced humanitarian financing, IOM Deputy Director General Ugochi Daniels, […]
Unity State leaders demand immediate release of 3% oil revenue
Leaders in Unity State have called on the national government to immediately release the long-delayed 3 percent petroleum revenue allocated to oil-producing communities, warning that continued withholding of the funds is deepening hardship and undermining trust. The demand was issued during a high-level roundtable in Bentiu organized by the Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resources […]
