Inside Machar court session as defense challenges testimony
The Special Court established trying First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven senior SPLM/A-IO officials convened its 26th session on Friday, with the defense mounting its most direct challenge yet to the prosecution’s first witness. Major Peter Malual Deng, a Legal Advisor in the SSPDF and the initial witness for the prosecution, faced hours […]
South Sudan clinches second win in FIBA world cup qualifiers
South Sudan’s national basketball team has continued its strong start in the FIBA World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers, securing a convincing 109–79 victory over Cape Verde on Friday. This win follows South Sudan’s opening triumph against Libya in Tunisia, where the Bright Stars defeated the Libyan side 79–55, giving the team two wins in as […]
South Sudan’s home dialogue continues as FDS call for inclusive peace efforts
Dialogue aimed at restoring trust and implementing the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) continued this week, with Former Political Detainees (FDS) engaging in constructive discussions with women mediators and other stakeholders. Akot Dut Ajieno, Member of Parliament at South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) and representative of […]
Police in Northern Bahr el Ghazal receive motorbikes to improve GBV case handling
The Special Protection Unit (SPU) of the South Sudan National Police Service in Northern Bahr el Ghazal has received three motorbikes from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to strengthen the investigation and response to gender-based violence (GBV) across the state. The motorbikes, donated with support from the Government of Japan, aim to improve mobility […]
OPP: Lack of political will, funding gaps stalling peace agreement
Coalition of Other Political Parties (OPP) has identified lack of political will, funding gaps, and breakdown in cohesion among signatories as the primary factors paralyzing the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS). The R-ARCSS signed on September 12, 2018, in Addis Ababa, established […]
Beyond expectation: Smiles return as wasting support rescues lives in Rubkona
In the flood-affected vicinities of Rubkona County in Unity state, where families rely almost entirely on humanitarian assistance, a new dawn is unfolding as young mothers find hope in local nutrition support. For many years now, the area has continued to face severe malnutrition emergencies, with families grappling with food insecurity and limited health care, […]
Hope flows again in Rubkona as vital water sources come back to life
For 45-year-old Rebecca Nyagok, the simple act of fetching water used to be a daily risk. Like many women in Rubkona County of Unity state, the mother of six was forced to trek three to four hours to River Namu because local water points had collapsed. The journey exposed them to severe dangers. “Some of […]
OPINION: Why South Sudan’s church must raise its voice for peace now
The Church has always stood at the heart of South Sudan’s struggle, hope, and identity. In a nation wounded by conflict, mistrust, and political fragmentation, the Church remains one of the few institutions that still enjoys trust across communities, tribes, and political divides. Because of this, it carries a unique and urgent responsibility to champion […]
Church, State leaders call for peace, unity, and stability
Senior church and government leaders have renewed appeals for unity, moral leadership, and national stability as the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) convenes its annual House of Bishops Meeting in Juba. The gathering, led by Most Rev. Dr. Justin Badi Arama, Archbishop and Primate of the ECSS, brought together bishops from across the country […]
Court hears casualty, equipment claims in Nasir case
The Special Court handling the Nasir incident case involving First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon and seven other SPLM/A (IO) officials convened its 25th session at Freedom Hall on Wednesday, hearing detailed claims of casualties, destroyed equipment, and alleged operational failures presented by the prosecution’s first witness. Major Peter Malual Deng, a Legal Advisor […]
