Regional and national experts rally for health investment at AGOSS gathering
Regional and national health leaders have issued a unified call for greater investment, improved emergency response systems, and stronger protection for medical workers as the Association of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of South Sudan (AGOSS) concluded its 4th Annual Scientific Conference on Sunday in Juba. The high-level gathering, hosted at the Pyramid Hotel, brought together specialists […]
AGOSS urges lawmakers to pass key health Bills and budget increase
The Association of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of South Sudan (AGOSS) has called on the government to urgently increase national health sector financing and expedite the passage of long-pending professional health bills. They group said, both steps are critical to reversing the country’s alarming maternal mortality trends. The appeal was issued during the association’s 4th Annual […]
South Sudan approves SSP7 trillion budget for 2025–2026 Fiscal Year
The Council of Ministers on Friday approved South Sudan’s 2025–2026 fiscal year budget totaling SSP7 trillion, during an ordinary session chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit. The Cabinet has directed the Minister of Finance and Planning to table the budget before Parliament for further debate and final endorsement. Government spokesperson Michael Makuei Lueth noted that […]
Rubkona community hails clean water revival, credits peacebuilding efforts
Local authorities and residents in Rubkona County are celebrating the restoration of clean water sources and strengthened community peace initiatives that are transforming lives in the flood-affected region. Community leaders say the initiative has brought new hope to thousands who previously faced water scarcity, insecurity, and displacement due to conflict and climate shocks. The renewed […]
CIGPJ empowers displaced persons with knowledge on Transitional Justice Laws
The Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace and Justice (CIGPJ), on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, conducted civic education for displaced persons on the Commission for Truth, Healing and Reconciliation (CTHR) and the Compensation and Reparations Authority (CRA) Bills – two key legislations of the country’s transitional justice framework. The civic education, held at the Protection of […]
Special court halts Dr. Machar and co-accused trial as power fails in Juba
The Special Court hearing the case against eight senior SPLM/A-IO officials, including First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny and Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol, was on Wednesday adjourned to Friday, November 14, following a sudden electricity outage at the court premises in Juba. The 20th session was scheduled for the three-judge panel to question […]
Police chief reassigns top officers in “special transfer” move
Inspector General of Police Gen. Abraham Manyuat has reassigned thirteen senior officers nationwide in a “special transfer” aimed at tightening command and improving operational effectiveness within the South Sudan National Police Service. The reshuffle affects key departments, state commissioners, and specialized units, marking a major shake-up in the force’s leadership structure. Among the major shifts, […]
Stakeholders launch inclusive consultative dialogue to revive peace agreement
Civil society activist Edmund Yakani has announced a new series of inclusive consultative dialogues aimed at reviving implementation of the 2018 Peace Agreement. Yakani, who serves as CEPO’s Executive Director, noted the process seeks to ease the political impasse and reinforce trust among the agreement’s signatories. “As we have informed you before, we stakeholders committed […]
South Sudan issues new order regulating gold trade and export
The Government of South Sudan has issued a new ministerial order tightening regulations on the buying, selling, and exporting of gold across the country. The directive, known as Ministerial Order No. 04/2025, was signed by Martin Gama Abucha, Minister of Mining, and officially came into effect on November 6, 2025. According to the order, only […]
Security forces step up hunt for missing children in Central Equatoria
Security forces in Central Equatoria State have intensified operations to track down and rescue abducted children following a directive from the State Council of Ministers to strengthen vigilance against child kidnapping and gang-related activities. The decision was made on Thursday during a cabinet meeting chaired by Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel at the State […]
