Non-negotiable: Activist demands adherence to 35% women’s quota
A Civil society activist has called out the transitional government for failing to meet the 35% affirmative action quota for women, labeling the inclusion of women in governance as “non-negotiable” for the country’s stability. Speaking at the opening session of a three days National Stakeholders’ Dialogue in Juba, Jackline Nasiwa the Executive Director of Centre […]
Adil is back with immediate statehouse reshuffle
Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has returned to the leadership of Central Equatoria State with unmistakable urgency, unveiling an immediate reshuffle that signals a renewed bid to tighten coordination and strengthen the state’s executive machinery. Within hours of settling back into his office, Governor Adil issued a series of gubernatorial decrees revoking and reassigning key officials, […]
Stakeholders convene to address critical gaps in peace agreement and democratic transition
A National Stakeholders’ Consultative Dialogue is currently underway in Juba, gathering over 80 representatives from government, civil society, faith-based institutions, and development partners. The three-day forum from 19-21 November 2025 aims to address implementation gaps in the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) and chart a […]
Youth demand passage of youth bodies bill and student fund
South Sudanese youth are intensifying calls for the government to urgently pass two critical pieces of legislation the Youth Bodies Bill 2025 and the long-delayed Student Support Fund Bill as the Council of Ministers resumes its official sittings after months of inactivity. Markaz Al Salam (MAS), with support from the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), delivered […]
Open, honest dialogue is South Sudan’s only path to peace: Norway says
Norway has issued a stark warning to South Sudan’s political leaders, the country now has only one path to prevent renewed conflict open and honest dialogue.” Speaking at a national peace forum in Juba, Norwegian Ambassador to South Sudan , Ambassador Roar Haugsdal said the time for political excuses, delays, and closed-door negotiations has passed. […]
Back again, Kiir orders repeat appointees to work hard
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on reappointed government officials to dedicate themselves fully to service delivery and address the pressing challenges facing South Sudan. Speaking during a swearing-in ceremony held in Juba on Wednesday, the President urged the returning officials to work tirelessly and channel their experience toward improving the lives of citizens. The […]
Yeni Costa vows to restore confidence as he assumes Central Bank leadership
The newly appointed Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Yeni Samuel Costa, officially took charge on Monday, telling staff at the bank’s headquarters in Juba that he had returned “to settle an issue,” a declaration that drew applause and cheers from employees. Yeni, a veteran banker with 38 years of service, replaces Dr. […]
Kiir calls for better services as new Central Bank chiefs sworn in
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday administered the oath of office to Yeni Samuel Costa as the new Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, urging him to act swiftly to resolve the nation’s growing liquidity challenges. Kiir urged the new Central Bank leadership to focus on restoring price stability, strengthening monetary policy, and ensuring […]
South Sudan receives 27 youth repatriated from Ethiopian custody
The Government of South Sudan on Sunday formally received twenty-seven (27) South Sudanese youth who had been held at Mizan Prison in the South-West Region of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, following months of high-level diplomatic engagement between the two neighboring states. The announcement was made in an official statement by Ambassador Apuk Ayuel […]
AGOSS urges lawmakers to pass key health Bills and budget increase
The Association of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of South Sudan (AGOSS) has called on the government to urgently increase national health sector financing and expedite the passage of long-pending professional health bills. They group said, both steps are critical to reversing the country’s alarming maternal mortality trends. The appeal was issued during the association’s 4th Annual […]
