New parliament leaders promise reform after Kiir meeting
South Sudan’s newly appointed parliamentary leadership has pledged to restore discipline, transparency, and efficiency within the legislature following a high-level meeting with President Salva Kiir Mayardit. The commitment came after Speaker Rt. Hon. Joseph Ngere Paciko, Deputy Speaker Hon. Abuk Payiti Ayik, and SPLM Chief Whip Hon. Tulio Odongi Ayahu paid a courtesy call on […]
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 […]
Civilians at risk as Akobo clashes intensify, Civil society warns
Civil society organizations across South Sudan have sounded the alarm over escalating violence in Akobo County, warning that intensifying clashes are placing civilian lives in immediate danger and threatening to erode fragile peace gains. In a joint statement issued Tuesday, the groups expressed deep concern over renewed fighting between government forces and opposition elements in […]
UN names Anita Kiki Gbeho special representative for South Sudan
The United Nations has appointed Anita Kiki Gbeho as its new Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, marking a significant leadership transition at a critical moment for the country’s peace process. The announcement was made by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who expressed confidence in Gbeho’s ability […]
Juba residents cry foul over excess electricity charges
Residents in Juba are raising alarm over what they describe as widespread overcharging by electricity Point-of-Sale (POS) agents, despite clear guidelines issued by the Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) limiting commissions to just 2 percent. The growing frustration follows a public notice shared on JEDCO’s official platforms, reiterating that all authorised agents must strictly adhere […]
What you need to know from the 65th session of Nasir trial
The Special Court hearing the case over the Nasir incident convened its 65th session on Thursday at Freedom Hall, with proceedings dominated by a tense cross-examination of the prosecution’s final witness a digital forensics expert whose testimony is central to the case. Here are the key takeaways from the day’s hearing: 1. Focus shifts to […]
Juba issues stern warning over unauthorized place renaming
Authorities in Central Equatoria State have issued a stern warning against the unauthorized renaming of villages, rivers, streets and other landmarks, cautioning that violators will face legal action. In an administrative circular dated April 8, the Office of the Deputy Governor Paulino Lukudu Obede said the government had observed with “dismay” what it described as […]
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 […]
New minister sets top priorities to rescue health sector
South Sudan’s newly appointed Health Minister, Luke Thompson Thoan Teny, has unveiled an ambitious ten-point reform agenda aimed at reviving the country’s struggling health system, pledging urgent action, accountability, and results-driven leadership. In his inaugural remarks, Teny, a lawyer by profession, vowed to serve with integrity and full dedication to improving the health and well-being […]
WBG closes Wau PoC site as families relocate to new homes
Authorities in Western Bahr el Ghazal State have officially closed the Protection of Civilians (PoC) site in Wau as hundreds of internally displaced families begin a new chapter in newly constructed homes in Khor Malang, Jur River County. The closure follows the organized relocation of displaced households from the long-standing PoC site to a purpose-built […]
