South Sudan officials hails Adwa victory, reaffirms Ethiopia ties
South Sudanese leaders and diplomats on Tuesday joined the Ethiopian Embassy in Juba to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the Battle of Adwa, describing the historic triumph as a defining moment for African resistance, unity, and self-determination. Speaking at the event, the Ethiopian Ambassador Delil Kedir, said the victory at Adwa in 1896 went far […]
Soles of the future: Juba youth step into leather manufacturing
In a modest workshop in Juba, the sound of cutting tools and sewing machines marked more than the end of a seven-day training program it signaled the early steps of a youth-driven push to build South Sudan’s own leather and footwear industry. Twenty young people have completed an intensive hands-on course in shoe production, gaining […]
SPLA-IO refutes claims of involvement in Ruweng’s Abiemnhom attack
The SPLM/A-IO has strongly denied allegations linking its forces to the recent attack on Abiemnhom County in the Ruweng Administrative Area, describing the claims as false, misleading, and without factual basis. In a press release issued on March 1, 2025, the opposition movement said it “unequivocally rejects and condemns, in the strongest possible terms,” statements […]
IOM warns funding crisis straining support in Unity
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has warned that a deepening global funding crisis is straining humanitarian support for displaced persons and returnees in Unity State, even as the South Sudan government and partners reaffirm their commitment to assist communities affected by floods and conflict. Amid reduced humanitarian financing, IOM Deputy Director General Ugochi Daniels, […]
Unity State leaders demand immediate release of 3% oil revenue
Leaders in Unity State have called on the national government to immediately release the long-delayed 3 percent petroleum revenue allocated to oil-producing communities, warning that continued withholding of the funds is deepening hardship and undermining trust. The demand was issued during a high-level roundtable in Bentiu organized by the Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resources […]
Nimule shock: Ateny confirms arrest of ex-finance minister Bak
South Sudan’s Minister of Information, Communication, Technology and Postal Services, Ateny Wek Ateny, has confirmed the arrest of former Minister of Finance Bak Barnaba Chol at the Nimule border while allegedly attempting to cross into Uganda. Speaking to the media, Ateny said Dr. Bak was apprehended by security authorities at the border and immediately returned […]
UOPP unveils strategic roadmap for democratic transformation
The Umbrella of Political Parties (UOPP) has unveiled a firm strategic roadmap outlining its political demands and conditions for ending South Sudan’s transitional period and delivering democratic elections in December 2026. The roadmap was adopted at the Juba Strategic Planning Conference held from February 27–28, 2026, at the Grand Hotel in Juba, bringing together members […]
Withdraw politicized court trials, release Dr. Machar — UN rights body tells Juba
The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has called on South Sudan’s government to immediately withdraw what it describes as politicized court trials and release detained opposition figures, including Riek Machar. The group warned that the prosecutions are deepening ethnic divisions and pushing the country toward renewed conflict. Presenting its latest investigative report […]
Hussein Abdelbagi sworn in as Kiir directs renewed focus on basic services
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has sworn in Hussein Abdelbagi Akol as Vice President in charge of the Service Cluster, directing government institutions to intensify the delivery of basic services and place citizens’ livelihoods at the center of national policy and action. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, President Kiir tasked Vice President Abdelbagi with spearheading […]
Lucy Nyaga: “Inclusive education is a right, not charity”
Speaking during the launch of the Inclusive Education Resource Centre at the University of Juba, Lucy Nyaga, International Director Programmes at Light for the World, emphasized that disability inclusion in education is a fundamental right, not a charitable gesture. “Inclusive education is a right, not charity. This resource centre represents dignity, opportunity, and equal access […]
