President Kiir’s office clarifies inclusion of deceased nominee in dialogue committee
The Office of the President has clarified the circumstances surrounding the inclusion of a deceased nominee in the recently constituted leadership body for dialogue on election-related matters under the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). In a statement issued on Monday, Amb. David Amour Majur, Press Secretary in the […]
Central Bank governor pledges measures to resolve cash, liquidity shortages
The Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Damian, has pledged decisive measures to resolve persistent cash and liquidity shortages in the economy. In a press statement issued on January 30, 2026, Governor Ohisa noted that his return comes at a critical time, as South Sudan continues to grapple with severe economic shocks marked […]
Western Bahr el Ghazal governor directs 10% school fee cut
The Governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, Maj. Gen. Sharif Daniel Sharif, has directed all private schools in the state to reduce school fees by 10 percent for the 2026 academic year, following growing concerns from parents over the rising cost of education. The directive was issued after repeated appeals from citizens, with Governor […]
Save the Children suspends aid in Walgak after vehicles seized
Save the Children has temporarily suspended its humanitarian operations in Walgak, Akobo West County, following two separate incidents involving the taking of its clearly marked humanitarian vehicles, the organisation said. In a statement issued on Saturday, Save the Children South Sudan confirmed that earlier this year, three of its vehicles were taken without consent but […]
Kiir forms election committee, excludes Dr. Machar loyalists
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Friday evening issued a presidential order establishing a broad-based leadership committee to conduct dialogue on election-related issues in South Sudan. The new committee includes representatives from SPLM, SPLM-IO (Stephen Par Kuol faction), the National Agenda, the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA), other political parties, former detainees, eminent personalities, and key […]
South Sudan u-turns, rejoins once-abandoned Tumaini peace initiative
South Sudan’s government has reversed its earlier decision to disengage from the Kenya-facilitated Tumaini Peace Initiative, formally rejoining the process in what describe as a significant political U-turn amid mounting regional and international pressure. On January 29, 2026, the Chief Facilitator of the Tumaini Initiative, Lt. Gen. Lazaro Sumbeiywo (Rtd), handed over a Framework for […]
Special court hears digital evidence against Machar, seven SPLM/A-IO officials
The Special Court on the Incident of Nasir on Friday heard testimony from a digital forensics expert presented by the prosecution as it continues the trial of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and senior leaders and members of the SPLM/A-IO. The court, sitting for its 45th session at Freedom Hall, received evidence from Mr. […]
UK court hands life sentence to South Sudanese asylum seeker
A South Sudanese asylum seeker has been sentenced to life imprisonment in the United Kingdom for the brutal murder of a hotel worker in an unprovoked attack at a railway station, according to the BBC. Deng Majek will serve a minimum of 29 years in prison after being convicted of killing Rhiannon Whyte, 27, whom […]
WFP seeks safe access to deliver aid in Jonglei
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has called on all parties to the conflict in South Sudan to urgently halt military operations and allow safe humanitarian access to enable the delivery of life-saving food assistance to hundreds of thousands of people in Jonglei State. WFP warned that escalating insecurity in the region threatens to […]
MSF accuses South Sudan of blocking aid to opposition areas
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has accused the South Sudanese government of deliberately restricting humanitarian and medical access to opposition-held areas in Jonglei State. In a statement released on January 29, MSF said the restrictions, in place since December 2025, have affected key locations including Lankien, Pieri and Akobo, where […]
