US Congressman urges Rubio to push Kiir, Machar toward settlement
A US congressman has urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to intensify American diplomatic efforts to help resolve South Sudan’s prolonged political and security crisis. In a letter dated 25 August, Congressman Rich McCormick called on the US government to use its diplomatic influence to encourage President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar […]
Civil society leader warns of escalating violence in Warrap
A South Sudanese civil society leader has warned that violence in Warrap State is taking a dangerous turn after an armed attack on an SSPDF military barracks left 26 people dead, according to the state government. The attack happened at about 05:00 at the Acong-cong military barracks in Gogrial East County, a facility established to […]
AU welcomes UN resolution promoting equal earth maps worldwide
The African Union has welcomed a United Nations General Assembly resolution encouraging countries and institutions to adopt the Equal Earth projection as a more accurate way of depicting the size of continents on world maps. AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf praised the resolution as an important step towards correcting long-standing distortions in the way […]
Lobong calls for emergency response as drought ravages Eastern Equatoria
Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has called for an urgent humanitarian response as a prolonged dry spell ravages Eastern Equatoria State, threatening food security, livestock and access to water across several counties. Speaking during a visit to a sorghum farm in Kapoeta South County, Lobong said the impact of the drought was becoming increasingly severe, with […]
CES launches digital revenue collection system for Juba city
The Central Equatoria State Government has launched a Digital Revenue Collection System and e-Services for the Juba City Council, in a move aimed at modernising revenue collection and improving public service delivery. Launching the system, Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony said the initiative will replace traditional revenue collection methods with more efficient, accessible and transparent digital […]
SPLM tells aspirants: fight from your constituency for tickets
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has told its election aspirants to return to their constituencies and mobilize grassroots support before seeking party tickets. Speaking at an SPLM fundraising event attended by members of the business community, SPLM Secretary-General Cde. Dr. Akol Paul Koordit said the party would no longer simply endorse candidates without strong […]
Blink and it’s Law: Kiir signs amendment after one-Day passage
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has signed Constitutional Amendment No. 13 into law, just a day after lawmakers passed it, in a rapid process that has drawn criticism over the speed and transparency of the changes. The President’s assent on Wednesday clears the legal pathway for general elections scheduled for 22 December 2026, according […]
South Sudan calls for bigger health budget to reduce donor dependence
South Sudan has called for increased government investment in the health sector to reduce the country’s dependence on external funding and strengthen the delivery of essential health services. The call was made by Minister of Health Luke Thompson Thoan and Dr. Justin Kowac, Chairperson of the South Sudan AIDS Commission, during a health-sector workshop in […]
Juba County suspends illegal boda boda groups over security concerns
Juba County has suspended all illegal, unregistered and unauthorized Boda Boda associations operating within the county, citing public order and security concerns. The order, issued by Juba County Commissioner Samuel Emiliano Wani Pitia, directs the affected associations, including their offices and branches, to cease operations immediately. The suspended groups have also been barred from collecting […]
YWCA South Sudan tackles gender roles holding women back from leadership
The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of South Sudan is taking its gender equality campaign into households, challenging social norms and unequal domestic responsibilities that it says continue to limit women’s participation in leadership, community activities and economic opportunities. The organisation is using the Gender Action Learning System (GALS), a participatory approach that brings women, […]
