Mr. Yai quits quitting, returns to lead South Sudan comedians
The South Sudanese comedian has withdrawn his resignation as Interim President of the South Sudan Comedians’ Union after his fellow comedians refused to let him walk away. According Mr. Yai said he listened to the pleas of his colleagues and agreed to remain in the caretaker position until the union holds its first general election. […]
South Sudan parliament shuts media, public out of crucial election debate
South Sudan’s parliament on Tuesday barred journalists and members of the public from a sitting where lawmakers began debating proposed constitutional amendments ahead of the December elections. Speaker Joseph Paciko Ngere ordered the media and public to leave the chamber as lawmakers began the second reading of Constitution Amendment Bill No. 13. Ngere cited national […]
Yakani accuses political elites of fueling Abyei-Twic dispute
Civil society activist Edmund Yakani has accused unnamed political elites of exploiting a boundary dispute between communities in the Abyei Administrative Area and Twic Mayardit County of Warrap State to fuel tensions ahead of South Sudan’s planned December 2026 elections. Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), urged President Salva […]
Dry spell deepens hunger crisis in Eastern Equatoria
A prolonged dry spell has disrupted agricultural production in Eastern Equatoria State, worsening food insecurity and contributing to reported hunger-related deaths in some of the worst-affected communities. State Minister of Agriculture Ochola Bosco Oringa said dry conditions between June and July severely affected the first agricultural season, resulting in poor crop yields across several parts […]
EABC pushes South Sudan to become regional trade, investment hub
South Sudan has been urged to accelerate the implementation of its East African Community (EAC) commitments and position itself as a regional hub for investment, production, manufacturing and trade. The call was made during the EABC CEO’s Trade and Investment Roundtable, held in Juba convened by the East African Business Council (EABC) in partnership with […]
SPLM, Opposition Alliance leader exchange criticism ahead of elections
Political tensions have risen between South Sudan’s ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and opposition alliance leader Kornelio Kon Ngu after the two sides exchanged criticism over the SPLM’s political identity and activities ahead of the country’s planned elections. Kon, who chairs the National Alliance of Political Parties and serves as the Third Deputy Speaker […]
Kornelio Kon faces political revolt as alliance withdraws support
South Sudan’s National Alliance of Political Parties has split over the leadership of its chairperson, Kornelio Kon Ngu, with eight political parties declaring that they have withdrawn their confidence in him and rejecting his claim to represent the alliance. The move comes days after Kon, who is also the Third Deputy Speaker of the Transitional […]
Kiir sacks deputy justice minister, names replacement
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has removed Joseph Malek Arop as Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and appointed a replacement. In a presidential decree read on the state broadcaster SSBC, President Kiir appointed Molana Dr William Othon Awer as the new Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. Dr Awer replaces Mr Arop, who […]
Adil removes pension fund chief, appoints successor
Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has removed the executive director of the State Pension Fund Authority and appointed a successor, according to a gubernatorial decree. The governor relieved Dwoki Moses Ismail of his position and appointed Kobojo Alison Edward as the new executive director. The changes were made under Article 99, Sub-Article 2(a) […]
South Sudan opens Global Logistics convention as stakeholders push regional integration
South Sudan has opened the three-day Global Logistics Convention 2026 in Juba, with regional and international stakeholders calling for stronger transport networks, improved trade facilitation and deeper cooperation to unlock Africa’s economic potential. The convention, hosted at the Pyramid Continental Hotel under the theme “Transport and Logistics as a Catalyst for Africa’s Integrated and Sustainable […]
