New report warns Lake Victoria, lifeline for 45 million, is under serious threat
A comprehensive new State of the Basin Report (SoBR) for the Lake Victoria Basin has warned that the Lake is under serious threat from pollution, climate change, and population pressure, undermining the food security and economic stability of 45 million people. The report released at the sideline event of the COP30 in Brazil, developed by […]
Back to life: Rubkona Technical College reopens, transforming youth and women’s futures
In a region long scarred by conflict and displacement, the reopening of Rubkona Technical College has emerged as a powerful symbol of recovery and resilience. Once abandoned and converted into a storage warehouse, the centre is now buzzing with life, hope, and ambition as youth and women return to classrooms many for the first time […]
Juba set for explosive action as Republican Athletics Championship returns
The South Sudan Republican Athletics Championship resumes tomorrow, Saturday, in Juba, with eight local athletics federations expected to compete in the fourth edition of the annual event. Speaking to the media on Friday after meeting with the organizing committee, Majok Ayii, President of the South Sudan Athletics Federation (SSAF), confirmed that preparations are complete and […]
Rubkona community hails clean water revival, credits peacebuilding efforts
Local authorities and residents in Rubkona County are celebrating the restoration of clean water sources and strengthened community peace initiatives that are transforming lives in the flood-affected region. Community leaders say the initiative has brought new hope to thousands who previously faced water scarcity, insecurity, and displacement due to conflict and climate shocks. The renewed […]
CIGPJ empowers displaced persons with knowledge on Transitional Justice Laws
The Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace and Justice (CIGPJ), on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, conducted civic education for displaced persons on the Commission for Truth, Healing and Reconciliation (CTHR) and the Compensation and Reparations Authority (CRA) Bills – two key legislations of the country’s transitional justice framework. The civic education, held at the Protection of […]
South Sudan youth join peers across Africa to shape the continent’s future
Nine young South Sudanese leaders have joined hundreds of peers from across Africa at the 2nd All Africa Youth Congress (AAYC 2025) in Nairobi, Kenya a dynamic continental gathering held under the theme “Africa: My Home. My Future.” Organized by the All-Africa Conference of Churches (AACC), the Congress ran from October 31 to November 5, […]
Special court halts Dr. Machar and co-accused trial as power fails in Juba
The Special Court hearing the case against eight senior SPLM/A-IO officials, including First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny and Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol, was on Wednesday adjourned to Friday, November 14, following a sudden electricity outage at the court premises in Juba. The 20th session was scheduled for the three-judge panel to question […]
South Sudan cabinet set to meet again after nine-month pause
South Sudan’s Cabinet is set to resume its weekly sessions on Friday, 14th November 2025, after a nine-month pause that stalled national business, including the passage of the national budget. The announcement came from South Sudan’s Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, in an official letter to the Managing Director of the South […]
Justice minister tables major mining act amendment Bill in TNLA
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Dr. Joseph Geng Akech, on Tuesday tabled the Mining Act 2012 (Amendment) Bill 2025 before the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), marking the beginning of a far-reaching reform process aimed at reshaping South Sudan’s mining sector. Presenting the Bill during its first reading, Dr. Geng said the proposed […]
Police chief reassigns top officers in “special transfer” move
Inspector General of Police Gen. Abraham Manyuat has reassigned thirteen senior officers nationwide in a “special transfer” aimed at tightening command and improving operational effectiveness within the South Sudan National Police Service. The reshuffle affects key departments, state commissioners, and specialized units, marking a major shake-up in the force’s leadership structure. Among the major shifts, […]
