With donors gone, People with Disabilities demand inclusive budget
People with disabilities across South Sudan are calling on parliament to make sure the country’s national budget includes them, especially now that a key donor-supported project that had championed disability inclusion has ended. The group of foreign organizations, which included ZOA, the African Disability Forum, See You Foundation, Light for the World, The Leprosy Mission […]
MSF airdrops life-saving aid to hard-to-reach Jonglei communities
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has carried out emergency airdrops of relief supplies to communities in Fangak County, Jonglei State, cut off by flooding and insecurity. The operation delivered 24 consignments, each weighing up to 100 kilograms, directly to green fields near local health facilities, ensuring vital medical support reaches the most vulnerable populations. “During the […]
Dinka Malual and Arab nomads renew commitment to peaceful coexistence
Authorities in Aweil East County have concluded a two-day post-migration peace conference aimed at reinforcing peaceful coexistence and cooperation between Arab nomadic groups and the Dinka Malual community living along the shared border region. The forum, organized by the State Ministry of Peacebuilding with support from NRC and UNMISS, brought together government officials, traditional leaders, […]
US Embassy condemns alleged SSPDF looting humanitarian supplies in Fangak
The United States Embassy in South Sudan has strongly condemned the looting of humanitarian supplies destined for vulnerable populations in Fangak County, Jonglei State, by alleged South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) troops. In a statement, the Embassy denounced what it described as a troubling pattern of predation targeting those providing life-saving assistance to civilians […]
Governor Mujung orders crackdown on self-deployed tax collectors in Juba
Central Equatoria State Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has ordered a crackdown on self-deployed individuals and groups illegally collecting taxes in Juba and other parts of the state. He described the practice as a serious threat to economic stability and public order, according to a statement published on his official Facebook page. The directive […]
Court adjourns Machar trial to next week to review parties’ objections
The special court hearing the high-profile case against South Sudan’s suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar has once again adjourned the proceedings. The adjournment, now set for Monday, September 29, 2025, is intended to give the bench time to deliberate on objections raised by both sides. Presiding Judge James Alala Deng announced the decision […]
Activist urges protection of defense teams in Dr. Machar’s trials
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO) has issued a strong appeal to national authorities, urging immediate action to ensure the safety and protection of all defense teams involved in ongoing politically sensitive court proceedings. In a public statement, CEPO’s Executive Director, Edmund Yakani, emphasized the importance of safeguarding every individual participating in the judicial […]
Machar legal team calls Nasir case ceasefire violation, CTSAMM jurisdiction
Dr. Riek Machar Teny’s legal team has formally challenged the handling of the Nasir case, describing it as a violation of the ceasefire agreement between the government and the SPLM-IO. Dr. Geri Raimondu, head of Machar’s defense team, insisted that the matter should fall under the mandate of the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring […]
South Sudan launches dual campaign against polio, schistosomiasis
South Sudan’s Ministry of Health has rolled out a nationwide campaign tackling two major public health threats simultaneously—polio and schistosomiasis. Launched on Tuesday in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF, the four-day campaign will run from 23 to 26 September, aiming to reach millions of people across 40 counties. Officials said more […]
UN closely monitors Machar’s treason trial in Juba
The trial of South Sudan’s suspended First Vice President Riek Machar opened under tight security in Juba on Monday, as the United Nations called for the proceedings to meet international standards of justice and transparency. The U.N., through its spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric in New York, confirmed that the peacekeeping mission (UNMISS) was closely monitoring developments […]
