UN chief calls for immediate halt to military operations in South Sudan
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on South Sudan’s leaders and warring parties to immediately halt all military operations. He warned that the escalating violence across the country is deepening civilian suffering and pushing the fragile nation closer to collapse. In a statement issued in New York on January 29, the Secretary-General said he […]
Yakani urges Kiir to act on Kenya’s ceasefire and dialogue call
CEPO Executive Director Edmond Yakani has urged President Salva Kiir to act on Kenya’s call for a ceasefire and inclusive dialogue, warning that South Sudan’s transition remains fragile without decisive leadership. Yakani was responding to official statements issued after President William Ruto’s meeting with South Sudanese government representatives, in which Kenya called for an immediate […]
NBGS assembly passes SSP 40.5 billion budget at 3rd reading
The Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Legislative Assembly has passed a SSP 40.5 billion budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year following its third reading on Tuesday. The budget was tabled by the State Minister of Finance, Dut Akot, and subsequently adopted by the Assembly after deliberations by lawmakers. With its passage, the Appropriation Bill will […]
Why South Sudan’s elections remain in doubt, according to RJMEC
With less than a year remaining before South Sudan’s planned elections, the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) says the country is still far from meeting the minimum conditions required for a credible vote. The warning is contained in RJMEC’s quarterly report covering the period from October 1 to December 31, 2025, which highlights […]
Governor Lobong directs local leaders to lead grassroots peacebuilding
Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has called on county commissioners, city mayors and local administrators to take the lead in grassroots peacebuilding, stressing that sustainable stability begins at the community level. Speaking on Thursday at the opening of a one-day leadership forum in Torit, Governor Lobong said local leaders are the first point […]
EU ambassador tells South Sudan leaders to end fighting
The European Union has expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of violence in South Sudan and called on national leaders to halt hostilities and return to dialogue to fully implement the 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement. Ambassador Pelle Enarsson, Head of the EU Delegation to South Sudan, made the remarks on Wednesday during a federalism […]
Court postpones Dr. Machar case after forensic testimony delayed
The Special Court trying suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused on Wednesday adjourned proceedings until Friday after a technical setback delayed the presentation of key forensic evidence. The 44th session had been scheduled to hear testimony from a foreign forensic expert from South Africa, expected to be the prosecution’s final witness. […]
South Sudan: AU urges immediate de-escalation, respect for peace deal
The African Union (AU) has called on all parties in South Sudan to immediately de-escalate tensions and fully respect the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS), amid growing insecurity in parts of the country. In a statement, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali […]
Adil named 2026 cancer advocacy ambassador
Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has been named the 2026 Cancer Advocacy Ambassador, in recognition of his commitment to advancing cancer awareness, prevention, and treatment in South Sudan. The designation was announced following a meeting in Juba between Governor Adil and the South Sudan Cancer Association Network (SSCAN), led by its Chairperson, Dr. […]
Youth, women urged to take lead in South Sudan politics
Youth and women in South Sudan have been encouraged to actively position themselves for greater political participation as the country prepares for anticipated national elections. The call was made during the Political Minds training program held at the University of Juba, organized by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) under its Raising Civil Voices initiative, with support from […]
