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 […]
MSF resumes critical medical activities in Yei River County
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has announced the resumption of its medical activities in Yei County, Central Equatoria State, following a suspension that lasted over three months. The decision comes after a major redesign of the project to incorporate strict security measures. the medical charity suspended operations in Yei, on 5 August 2025, after a period […]
Gender forum in Juba calls for stronger partnerships to empower women
The Central Equatoria State Minister of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare, Zendia Elusia Abu, has urged stronger partnerships between government institutions and civil society organizations to advance women’s empowerment and protection across South Sudan. Speaking at the opening of the National Gender Forum in Juba on Wednesday, Zendia commended South Sudanese women for their resilience […]
Kiir tells new officials to deliver services
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has urged newly appointed government officials to dedicate themselves to serving the interests of the nation, delivering essential services, and promoting peace and unity across South Sudan. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held at the State House in Juba, President Kiir reminded the officials that their new roles come with high […]
Young leaders urged to drive change for a sustainable future
Over a hundred young South Sudanese graduated in Juba on Friday after completing a month-long mentorship program under the Empowering Youth for Sustainable Futures initiative. The mentorship program equipped participants with leadership skills and knowledge in climate action and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) preparing them to champion inclusive and sustainable change in […]
Civil society warns of Gov’t legitimacy crisis over constituency review delays
A civil society signatory to the 2018 peace deal has warned that failure to review electoral constituencies on time could spark a legitimacy crisis for the government ahead of the 2026 polls. In a statement delivered under CEPO’s Pre-Election Domestic Observation Initiative, Executive Director Edmond Yakani cautioned that the government and political parties who signed […]
South Sudan expands diplomatic footprint across region, global partners
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has reaffirmed South Sudan’s growing diplomatic presence across the region and beyond, following a series of high-level engagements throughout October 2025. In its latest media briefing, the Ministry highlighted activities led by President Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, who is currently on an official visit to the United […]
