Minister seeks land, support for women-girl safe spaces across state
The Central Equatoria State Minister of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, Elizabeth Pita, has called for urgent government and partner support to secure land and resources for the construction of women- and girl-friendly safe spaces across the state. Speaking during a meeting at the Ministry in Juba, Pita emphasized that the initiative is critical to […]
Abdelbagi meets community, prepares to brief Kiir before parliament appearance
Vice President for the Services Cluster Hussein Abdelbagi Akol has met with representatives of the Rumbek Community Council as he prepares to brief President Salva Kiir and appear before parliament over the controversial allocation of Rumbek Senior Secondary School premises. The meeting, held in Juba, comes amid mounting pressure on the Vice President following the […]
New survey exposes gaps in child and women’s well-being in South Sudan
A new nationwide survey has revealed deep and persistent inequalities affecting children and women across South Sudan, underscoring major gaps in health, education, nutrition and access to basic services despite modest progress in some areas. Findings from the 2025 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in partnership with […]
Nasir trial: Prosecution concludes re-examination of final witness
The Special Court on the Incident of Nasir on Monday concluded the re-examination of its final witness, marking a significant procedural step in the ongoing trial involving senior figures linked to the SPLM/A-IO, including First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar. The 70th session of the court, held at Freedom Hall in Juba, focused on the […]
Lady Kola vs Comments: Singer deletes song after online chaos
What started as a music drop quickly turned into a digital showdown, and in the end, the comment section won. Singer Lady Kola has pulled off what fans are calling a “clean disappearance” of her latest track Raan Amok, after online reactions spiraled from casual listening to full-blown drama. Within hours of release, the song’s […]
South Sudan activist warns against rising hate speech on social media
A leading civil society figure has warned of a rising wave of hate speech and misinformation on social media platforms in South Sudan, saying the trend is contributing to division and worsening insecurity. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), said platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and Clubhouse are increasingly […]
New gold refinery opens in Juba
A new gold refinery has officially opened in Juba, marking a significant step toward strengthening South Sudan’s mining sector through local processing and value addition. The facility, launched by Black Rock Africa LTD under the Braxim Gold Refinery project, is expected to reduce reliance on raw mineral exports and increase the country’s ability to benefit […]
Central Equatoria declares open door for investors
The Central Equatoria State Government has officially reaffirmed its Open-Door Policy, signaling a renewed commitment to welcoming investors and expanding economic opportunities across the State. The move forms part of a broader strategy aimed at boosting growth, creating employment, and strengthening local development. The declaration was made during the State Council of Ministers’ ordinary sitting, […]
South Sudan: US warns UN peacekeeping missions must adapt or close
The US warned that UN peacekeeping missions must adapt or face closure, citing frustration with long-running operations in fragile states like South Sudan. Speaking at the Council, US representative Ambassador Jennifer Locetta said peacekeeping missions were never intended to be permanent fixtures, stressing that they should help countries navigate crises only until they are able […]
No press statement on Akobo yet, SSPDF spokesperson says
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has announced that it will not immediately issue a press statement regarding the recent military engagements in Akobo County, citing the rapidly evolving security situation on the ground. In a brief notice released on Tuesday, the SSPDF spokesperson, Lul Ruai Koang, said the army is still assessing developments […]
