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 […]
Apuk Youth want answers over deadly attack on Gogrial East cattle camp
Apuk Youth Union in Juba has called on the government to probe the deadly attack on the cattle camp in Gogrial East County, which resulted in the deaths of 22 people, including five girls. In a statement signed by the Youth leader Agany Geng Ayiei, the attackers allegedly committed acts of wanton destruction of property, […]
President Kiir sacks, appoints officials in latest move
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has relieved and appointed key officials across various ministries in a decisive move to reshape South Sudan’s governance. These strategic changes reflect the administration’s ongoing efforts to streamline leadership and enhance efficiency in government operations. Among the relieved officials is Gabriel Changson Chang, who previously served as Minister of Higher Education, […]
Activist condemns fresh Attack in Abyei, calls on communities to uphold dialogue
The Executive Director for Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) Edmund Yakani has condemned the recent attacks in Abyei Administrative Area that left eight people dead. The activist call followed a fresh attack on the residents of Abyei which was alleged to have been carried out by the armed Misseriya youth. At least eight people […]
CEPO blasts unlawful charges and mistreatment at border posts
Travelers entering and exiting South Sudan, particularly citizens of East African Community (EAC) member states, are reportedly facing unlawful charges and mistreatment at immigration checkpoints, sparking outrage from civil society. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) and Chairperson of the East African Civil Society Organizations Forum, has condemned the […]
Gov’t tells closed media houses to resolve legal issues
By Jenifer J. Ogawi and John Akoon Amidst growing concerns over press freedom, particularly in the lead-up to upcoming elections, the government is urging media outlets that have been shut down due to legal conflicts to address their issues through official channels. Government spokesperson Michael Makuei delivered the message during commemoration of World Press Freedom […]
Gov’t pledges to settle millions pension arrears after years of silence
After more than a decade of silence, the Government of South Sudan has finally addressed the long-standing issue of unpaid pension arrears, amounting to SSP 43 billion and USD 75 million accumulated since independence in 2011. The announcement was made following a high-level meeting between Vice President and Chairperson of the Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin […]
Targeting of MSF hospital amounts to war crime- UN Commission
The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has strongly condemned the recent aerial bombing of a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hospital in Old Fangak, Jonglei State, labelling it ‘atrocity crime’ that may constitute a war crime under international humanitarian law. The airstrike, which occurred early Saturday, May 3, 2025, destroyed the medical facility. […]
