Police chief threatens dismissal for politically active officers
South Sudan’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Lt. General Abraham Manyuat, has issued a stern warning to police personnel against involvement in politics, stressing the importance of neutrality in law enforcement. Speaking during the inauguration of newly rehabilitated Border Police offices, the IGP reminded officers that any deviation from their nonpartisan mandate will not be […]
CPA, Opposition urge government to end cabinet silence
The Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) has called on all parties to South Sudan’s peace agreement to urgently resume cabinet sittings, which have stalled since March. The organization says the continued absence of cabinet meetings is worsening the country’s political and economic challenges. In a press statement issued Friday, CPA Executive Director Ter Manyang […]
NEC: 2026 election hinges on political decisions on constitution, census
As South Sudan gears up for its first democratic elections, the National Election Commission (NEC) has emphasized that the success of the 2026 elections hinges on key decisions from political parties regarding the permanent constitution and the population census. During a media briefing on Friday, Gabriel Bol Deng, the Secretary of the NEC, explained that […]
Pressure mounts on government to reopen Radio Jonglei
Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) has joined the chorus of civil society calling on authorities in Jonglei State to reopen Radio Jonglei, abruptly shut down this week. The station, broadcasting at 95.9 FM in Bor, was closed on Sunday after it aired a song that addressed ongoing intercommunal conflicts in the state. […]
Worship war: Moru congregation rejects suspension of priests
The Moru congregations in Western Equatoria State have rejected Juba Diocese’s decision to suspend their priests, calling the action unjustified and a clear overreach of authority. This rejection comes amid rising tension and an apparent leadership wrangle within the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, after Primate Dr. Justin Badi Arama, Archbishop of Juba, suspended 20 […]
Survivors demand justice, support at sexual violence conference
South Sudan’s survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) have reiterated their demand for support and justice for the victims. The call was made during the Survivors’ Empowerment Journey conference’s national talks, which were conducted in Juba. The two-day event, hosted by the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare with UN and civil society partners, […]
Judiciary undertakes major reform, restores full 8-hour workday
The Judiciary of South Sudan has announced the restoration of a full eight-hour workday for all staff. The decision marks a departure from the previous practice where court operations often closed by 1 p.m., which made it hard for people to access the courts in the afternoons. In a circular signed by Deng Akol Deng, […]
Economic Cluster greenlights proposed SSP 5.2 trillion Budget
South Sudan’s Economic Cluster, led by Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, has approved a proposed national budget of 5.2 trillion South Sudanese pounds for the fiscal year 2025–2026, an increase of over one trillion pounds compared to the previous year’s budget. The draft budget was presented by the Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Marial […]
SSFA issues multi-year suspensions to Bentiu FA officials over illegitimate leadership ouster
The South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) has imposed disciplinary sanctions on four officials from the Bentiu Local Football Association for breaching football regulations and attempting to unlawfully impeach the local FA’s board of directors. The suspensions were announced in an official letter signed by SSFA Secretary General, Mr. Victor Lawrence Lual, who stated that the […]
NILE PET rejects Workers’ Trade Union, urges registration amid strike
The management of Nile Petroleum Corporation (NILE PET) has dismissed the existence of a trade union for its workers, who staged a sit-in strike over delayed salary payments, urging them to register formally. In a statement obtained by Standard Zone News, Wednesday, Nilepet clarified that the Workers Trade Union is not legally recognized within the […]
