SPLM official defends NBG governor amid call for dismissal
The former secretary for research and training of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Northern Bahr el Ghazal and a prominent member of the party has spoken out in defense of Governor Simon Ober Mawut amid increasing calls for his removal from office. Speaking to Standard Zone News on Wednesday, Jok acknowledged the leadership challenges […]
Yei Joint Stars FC eyes regional glory with squad upgrades
Yei Joint Stars FC president has pledged to bolster the squad with fresh firepower in preparation for upcoming regional football competitions. The president expressed full commitment to building a team capable of competing beyond national borders. The club, which has shown flashes of brilliance in the domestic league, now aims to make a lasting impression […]
South Sudan’s health sector gets fresh leadership and renewed focus
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the newly appointed Minister of Health, Sarah Cleto Rial, to address the critical challenges facing South Sudan’s health sector, emphasizing the urgent need for reform and improved service delivery. The directive was issued during Minister Sarah’s official swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, where President Kiir described her appointment as well-deserved. […]
Public applauds efforts to keep substandard food out of South Sudan
The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has earned public praise for its decisive action in rejecting five trucks carrying substandard food products at the Nimule border. During routine inspections, officials identified two trucks transporting sorghum infested with live insects and three trucks of maize flour containing dangerously high levels of aflatoxin, posing a […]
All eyes on 2025-26 Financial Bill as Fiscal Year Budget out for public review
For the first time, South Sudanese citizens will have the opportunity to participate in the national budget process as the parliamentary committee for finance engages with civil society ahead of a public hearing on the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget. The preparation process has begun, with civil society organizations receiving a draft copy of the financial […]
Why UNSC should separate individual sanctions from arms embargo
Civil society activist Ter Manyang Gatwech has criticized the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) penholders for conflating arms embargoes with individual sanctions, pointing out various risks associated with these approaches. In a statement to Standard Zone News, Manyang, who leads the Centre for Peace and Advocacy, explained that these two measures serve different purposes, and […]
Twic East: A community that needs no workshops, seminars on elections to go to polls
Juba, South Sudan, (June 1, 2025) – In many parts of the world, civic education on elections often demands countless workshops, seminars, training, and logistical planning – to help citizens understand the voting process and its significance. But in Twic East County of Jonglei State, South Sudan, such measures seem unnecessary. Here, democratic participation is […]
South Sudanese civil society calls for political reconciliation ahead of elections
The Civil society organizations in South Sudan have called for immediate political dialogue to create a conducive environment for the country’s first fair, free, and credible elections. The call was made during a one-day dialogue held in Juba on Thursday which brought together over 60 participants from various regions, including representatives from each state, GPAA, […]
South Sudan’s gold sector faces revenue risks amid illicit mining
A new report by the Civil Society Coalition of Natural Resources (CSCNR) has exposed serious transparency issues and revenue collection risks in South Sudan’s gold mining sector. The study, conducted in collaboration with the Institute of Social Policy and Research (ISPR), highlights how illicit mining practices and weak regulatory oversight are costing the government millions […]
Calls grow to depoliticize South Sudan’s transitional justice process
Stakeholders across South Sudan are urging that the country’s transitional justice process remain free from political interference. This call came at the conclusion of a two-day national conference in Juba focused on selecting commissioners for key justice institutions outlined in the 2018 peace agreement. The conference, held last week, brought together representatives from civil society, […]
