Migrants urged to obey South Sudan laws to avoid conflict with authorities
Government officials have called on migrants living in South Sudan to respect the country’s laws and avoid activities that may lead to conflict with authorities. The Director General for Nationality, Passport, and Migration, Maj. Gen. Elia Kosta Faustino, delivered the message while addressing participants drawn from government institutions, civil society organizations, international partners, and migrant […]
Freight Forwarders warn of Nimule–Juba highway collapse, urge swift action
The South Sudan Freight Forwarders Association (SSFFA) has warned that the deteriorating Nimule–Juba Highway, the nation’s main trade lifeline, risks becoming impassable without swift government intervention, a scenario that could halt commerce and endanger lives. In a statement to the relevant ministries, the SSFFA warned that the 192-kilometre highway is in “a state of near […]
Ezra agrees to slash Juba electricity tariffs from 1st November
Ezra Construction and Development Group has announced that it will comply with President Salva Kiir’s directive to cut electricity tariffs in Juba, with the new pricing expected to take effect on November 1, 2025. The decision follows weeks of uncertainty and public debate after the company initially resisted the presidential order. The announcement marks a […]
Thousands displaced in Negaro County after armed clashes and looting
More than 7,000 civilians have been displaced in Negaro County following a violent assault by Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) forces on a South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) barracks. The attack, which erupted late last week in the county’s administrative center, triggered widespread panic and forced families to flee into surrounding bushes and […]
Rights group calls for sign language access in constitution-making forums
A consortium of civil society groups has urged South Sudan’s constitutional review body to prioritize sign language interpretation and accessibility measures in all public forums. The group warned that the ongoing constitution-making process risks excluding citizens with hearing impairments. The Constitution Making and Democratic Engagement Consortium (CMDEC) said many civic education sessions and consultation meetings […]
Jonglei government orders crackdown on Red Belt vigilantes in Bor
The Jonglei State government has ordered a full-scale security crackdown on the notorious Red Belt vigilante group following a deadly weekend shooting in Bor that left one person dead and several others injured. The directive, issued after an emergency security meeting, comes amid growing public outcry over the group’s escalating violence and alleged involvement in […]
Personal documents of late Dr. John Garang seized at Entebbe airport
Ugandan authorities have intercepted personal documents belonging to the late South Sudanese leader Dr. John Garang de Mabior at Entebbe International Airport, raising questions about attempts to smuggle sensitive historical materials out of the country. According to Uganda Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango, two German nationals and one Ugandan were stopped after attempting to leave Uganda […]
Adut Kiir, Governor Mujung visit Juba Central prison, free minor crime inmates
Senior Presidential Envoy for Special Programs, Adut Salva Kiir, accompanied by H.E. Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, Governor of Central Equatoria State, on Friday visited Juba Central Prison to address inmate concerns and facilitate the release of those convicted of minor crimes. Hon. Adut urged inmates to remain respectful, productive, and hopeful, stressing that they […]
With donors gone, People with Disabilities demand inclusive budget
People with disabilities across South Sudan are calling on parliament to make sure the country’s national budget includes them, especially now that a key donor-supported project that had championed disability inclusion has ended. The group of foreign organizations, which included ZOA, the African Disability Forum, See You Foundation, Light for the World, The Leprosy Mission […]
Bentiu internally displaced persons protest Machar prosecution
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Bentiu took to the streets on Thursday, staging a massive protest against the ongoing trial of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and several of his political and military allies. The demonstrators, many of whom have lived in displacement camps since the civil conflict erupted in 2013, say the […]
