Yakani urges Juba Mayor to end random taxes, restore cleanliness
The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmond Yakani, has called on Juba’s new city leadership to urgently address the widespread problem of random tax collections and improve the city’s deteriorating sanitation standards. In a public statement welcoming the newly appointed Juba City Mayor and deputy mayors, Yakani said residents are […]
South Sudan’s youth equipped with tools for democratic future
As South Sudan moves toward its first democratic elections, the nation’s youth are being actively prepared with the tools necessary for meaningful political participation, ensuring their voices are critical for a peaceful and democratic future. On Thursday, October 16, 2025, a “Youth Dialogue on Practical Tools for Public Engagement,” held at the South Sudan Council […]
Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga dies at 80 in India
Kenya’s veteran opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80 while undergoing medical treatment in India. The event that has sent shockwaves across Kenya’s political landscape and the wider African region. According to Indian police, Odinga collapsed early Wednesday morning while taking a walk with his sister, daughter, […]
Top SPLM veteran splits, forms ‘Salvation Movement’ for reform
South Sudan’s political establishment, senior politician Nhial Deng Nhial, a longtime heavyweight of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), has broken ranks to launch his own political party, the South Sudan Salvation Movement (SSSM), promising a new dawn of reform and accountability. Unveiling the new outfit through an 18-page declaration, Nhial accused the SPLM […]
South Sudan nabs 17 Eritrean nationals in human trafficking crackdown
The Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports and Immigration has confirmed the arrest of 17 Eritrean nationals who illegally entered South Sudan while attempting to cross the country’s northern border. According to the Director General of Immigration, Maj. Gen. Elia Kosta, the arrests occurred in two separate operations in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, near […]
Residents of Aweil Centre celebrate clean water breakthrough
Joy and relief swept through communities in Aweil Centre County as residents of Longwurkech and Dong Abel villages celebrated the commissioning of two newly constructed water yards, marking a major step toward solving years of chronic water shortages in the area. The facilities, built with funding from the Government of Germany through the Deutsche Gesellschaft […]
South Sudan mourns legendary journalist Michael Koma
South Sudan’s media fraternity is mourning the death of veteran journalist Michael Koma, who passed away after a short illness. Koma, known for his fearless reporting and commitment to truth, served as editor for several leading newspapers, including Juba Monitor, The Witness, and The Dawn. The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) described his […]
Juba hosts Uganda’s 63rd Independence Day celebration
The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in South Sudan hosted a colorful reception in Juba on Friday evening to commemorate Uganda’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, marking six decades of freedom, resilience, and regional partnership. Held at the Pyramid Continental Hotel, the event brought together senior government officials, diplomats, and representatives from regional and international organizations […]
South Sudan army chief orders Red Belt militia integration
South Sudan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Paul Nang Majok, has ordered the immediate integration of the Red Belt Militia operating in Bor County into the national army, warning that those who resist will face forcible disarmament. In a directive issued on Sunday through military spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the army chief described […]
Can South Sudan shock Senegal’s star-studded lions of Teranga?
The Bright Stars of South Sudan are gearing up for what many are calling their biggest test yet, a daunting showdown against Africa’s football powerhouse, Senegal, a team stacked with European-based stars led by the legendary Sadio Mané. At a press conference in Juba on Thursday, head coach Nicolas Dupuis struck a tone of bold […]
