Yakani condemns killing of Tombura church leader
The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has strongly condemned the recent killing of a Catholic Church leader in Tombura County, Western Equatoria State. In a statement extended to Standard Zone News, Yakani described the killing as a criminal act and a gross violation of human rights. “I would […]
Azande King urges South Sudanese tribes to preserve cultural heritage
The King of the Azande Kingdom, Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue, urged all South Sudanese tribes to actively promote and preserve their cultural heritage as a pathway to national unity and enduring peace. In his address at the opening of the three-day Pojulu Cultural Festival in Juba, the Azande monarch underscored the vital role of cultural […]
Leaders reach consensus to nominate Machar’s replacement
The High-Level Standing Committee (HLSC) overseeing South Sudan’s peace agreement has reached a critical decision to nominate a replacement for detained SPLM-IO chairman Dr. Riek Machar. The decision follows a high-stakes meeting in Juba on Thursday, marking a pivotal shift in the leadership of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In-Opposition (SPLM-IO) by recognizing Stephen Par Kuol […]
UNSC urges unity gov’t to prepare for 2026 poll
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has called on the government of South Sudan to organize an inclusive, transparent, and credible election in December 2026. The Council made the call during its meeting on the status of South Sudan held on May 8, 2025, in which it extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission […]
CES suspends land allotment after residents clash with worshipers
Following a clash between worshippers and residents, Central Equatoria State (CES) has suspended land allotment activities in the disputed area around St. Stephen Church, Munuki. Dispute over the land in question started last month when CES started demolishing structures at the surrounding of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS), asserting that the land belongs […]
Gov’t orders mandatory local currency banking
In a move to address money laundering, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Bank of South Sudan has directed all traders to deposit their bulk cash holdings into banks by noon CAT on Friday, May 9th, 2025. In a circular signed by Dr. Abraham Telar, acting commissioner for Financial Intelligence Unit, the directive is […]
President Kiir urges peace, stability in Eastern Equatoria State
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed Governor Louis Lobong Lojore to ensure peace and stability in Eastern Equatoria State. During a meeting at the State House in Juba, the President emphasized the importance of maintaining security, political harmony, and economic development in the state. Governor Lobong reported that the state remains peaceful, with ongoing efforts […]
VP Taban embarks on peace tour ahead of Catholic centenary
Vice President Taban Deng Gai has embarked on a critical peace mission, traveling by road to Bentiu while addressing communities caught in escalating violence. His journey, meant to represent President Salva Kiir Mayardit at the centenary celebration of the Catholic Church in Bentiu on May 11, 2025, has turned into a pressing effort to calm […]
“I didn’t think that this hospital was going to be bombed”-Survivor
David Charo Kahindi, MSF’s Medical Coordinator in South Sudan, was in Old Fangak the day the hospital was bombed and was part of the team extinguishing the fire and treating and evacuating the wounded patients. Here, he describes what happened. “I had no words to explain to the patients that the hospital was no longer […]
Jadalla Promises a New Era of Peace in Morobo County
Central Equatoria State Governor, Augustino Jadalla Wani, has reassured the people of Morobo County of the government’s unwavering commitment to restoring peace and stability in the region. During a public address in Morobo town, Governor Jadalla emphasized his administration’s dedication to finding lasting solutions to the ongoing violence and instability, stressing the importance of strengthening […]
