CEPO warns South Sudan may miss December 2026 elections

The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has warned that South Sudan risks failing to hold national elections scheduled for December 2026 due to delays in funding and political maneuvers that undermine the country’s electoral preparedness. Speaking on the release of CEPO’s seventh pre-election domestic observation report, covering January to March 2026, Edmond Yakani, Executive […]
Court rejects defense bid to access phones in Dr. Machar Nasir trial

The special court on Wednesday denied the defense request to open the phones of seven co-accused of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar in the ongoing Nasir incident trial. Presiding Judge James Alala Deng said the defense could only review hash values, digital codes used to confirm data integrity, provided by the prosecution’s forensic […]
Unity state urges continued support for conflict and flood victims

Authorities in Unity State have called for sustained commitment from the government and development partners to continue supporting communities affected by conflict and flooding across the state. The appeal was made during a two-day engagement workshop held in Bentiu, where stakeholders emphasized the urgent need for continued assistance to communities facing a growing humanitarian situation […]
CES launches plot showing and road opening in Kapuri Hai Salam

The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has officially launched the long-awaited showing of demarcated areas in Kapuri Hai Sala. Marking a major step toward organized settlement and infrastructure development after more than 15 years of delay. The launch event brought together state officials, community leaders, and residents as authorities began opening roads […]
South Sudan fall to Czech Republic in women’s world cup qualifiers

The women’s national basketball team of South Sudan suffered a heavy defeat after falling 89–52 to Czech Republic in a match of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers. South Sudan struggled to keep pace with the experienced European side throughout the contest, as the Czech Republic dominated both offensively and defensively to secure a […]
UN peacekeepers hold position in Akobo despite evacuation order

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has announced that its peacekeepers will remain in Akobo to continue protecting civilians despite an evacuation directive issued by the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) ahead of planned military operations in the area. In a press release issued on March 9 from Juba, the mission said […]
Ministry, MTN sign MoU to zero-rate e-learning platform

The Ministry of General Education and Instruction in South Sudan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MTN South Sudan and education partners to zero-rate the national e-learning platform, Junub Academy, a move aimed at expanding access to digital learning across the country. The agreement will enable students and teachers to access educational materials […]
Adil calls for transparency as revenue officials take oath

The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has urged newly appointed officials of key revenue institutions to uphold transparency, integrity, and accountability as they assume their duties in office. Speaking during a swearing-in ceremony held at the State Government Secretariat in Juba, the governor called on the new leadership of the State Revenue […]
Stanbic Bank, NBA Africa partner to grow basketball in South Sudan

The Government of South Sudan has praised a partnership between Stanbic Bank South Sudan, NBA Africa and the Luol Deng Foundation aimed at expanding basketball and empowering young people across the country. The officials made the remarks during the finals of the second edition of the Stanbic Jr. NBA League held in Juba, bringing together […]
South Sudan clears stranded trucks at Nimule border, supplies expected in Juba

Stranded cargo trucks at the Nimule border have been cleared following an intervention by the South Sudan Revenue Authority, with supplies expected to reach Juba soon. The delegation, led by SSRA Deputy Commissioner General Solomon Ariik, arrived in Nimule on Sunday and conducted inspections at several key customs facilities, including the Nimule Customs Division and […]