Over 50 youth gang suspects arrested as Lobong enforces law in Torit
More than 50 youths suspected of involvement in organized gang activity have been arrested in Torit, as authorities in Eastern Equatoria State move to crack down on rising incidents of violence and public disorder. The arrests followed a security operation on Friday, April 3, targeting a group accused of roaming parts of the town armed […]
Kiir orders immediate restart of J1 project after 18-month halt
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the immediate resumption of the J1 construction project in Juba, ending an eighteen-month suspension and signaling a renewed push to modernize South Sudan’s administrative infrastructure. The President’s directive follows a high-level meeting with the project’s Oversight Committee, emphasizing that work should continue uninterrupted until completion. To mark the restart, […]
CCM prepares new funding application for $129 million global fund support
The Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) has begun preparations for a new funding application worth $129 million from the Global Fund to support South Sudan’s fight against HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria. Dr. Marial Cuir Khoc, Vice Chair of the CCM and Director General for Programme Coordination at the HIV/AIDS Commission, revealed the development while briefing […]
Kuol Manyang seeks U.S. financial rescue, blames youth for downfall
Kuol Manyang Juuk has ignited a storm of debate after appealing to the United States for financial support while placing blame for the country’s economic struggles on what he described as widespread youth “laziness.” Speaking during a requiem mass for the late Bishop Nathaniel Garang Anyieth at All Saints Cathedral in Juba, the senior presidential […]
Hearing-impaired community in Wau seeks practical support as inclusion efforts grow
Members of the deaf community in Wau are calling for urgent, practical support to address persistent barriers in education, healthcare, and access to justice, even as new investments aimed at promoting inclusion begin to take shape across Western Bahr el Ghazal State. Community leaders say recent developments including the construction of disability-friendly centers and offices […]
SPLM/A-IO condemns Jebel Iraq massacre, points finger at SSPDF
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army–In Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) has condemned the killing of civilians in Jebel Iraq, Central Equatoria State, describing the incident as “barbaric and unacceptable.” In a statement issued on Monday, the opposition group said approximately 70 civilians were killed in what it termed a “massacre,” raising fresh concerns over the safety of non-combatants […]
Bari community launches language revival program in Juba
The Bari community in Juba has officially launched a major language revival program aimed at preserving and promoting the Bari language, amid growing concerns that younger generations are losing fluency in their mother tongue. The initiative, unveiled at the Bari Community Centre, brought together top Bari leaders, elders, youth representatives, women, and government officials from […]
South Sudan, Kenya agree to ease trade barriers, fast-track cross-border road
South Sudan and Kenya have agreed on a series of measures to dismantle key trade barriers and accelerate construction of a major cross-border road linking the two countries. The measures were agreed after a five-day bilateral meeting in Juba. The talks, which brought together senior government officials from both nations, focused on improving trade flows, […]
Women’s rights advocates demand action on family law gaps
Women’s rights advocates have issued a strong call for urgent action to address critical gaps in South Sudan’s draft Family Law Bill, warning that delays and weak provisions could undermine efforts to protect women, children, and vulnerable communities. The demands were voiced during a high-level dialogue in Juba convened by the Strategic Initiative for Women […]
Western Equatoria gets first approved budget in five years
Western Equatoria State has, for the first time in nearly five years, secured an approved budget, marking a major shift in its financial governance and planning. Governor Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa on Wednesday signed the 2025/2026 fiscal year budget totaling SSP 49,286,884,305, ending a prolonged period in which the state operated without a formal spending framework. […]
