AU envoy Kikwete arrives in Juba for peace push
A high-level delegation from the African Union, led by former Tanzanian president Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, arrived in Juba on Wednesday for a three-day mission aimed at reinvigorating South Sudan’s faltering peace process. The visit comes at a critical moment, with the implementation of the 2018 revitalised peace agreement facing persistent delays. Key provisions including security […]
Juba issues stern warning over unauthorized place renaming
Authorities in Central Equatoria State have issued a stern warning against the unauthorized renaming of villages, rivers, streets and other landmarks, cautioning that violators will face legal action. In an administrative circular dated April 8, the Office of the Deputy Governor Paulino Lukudu Obede said the government had observed with “dismay” what it described as […]
Paciko assumes office, pledges unity and reform
South Sudan’s new parliamentary speaker, Joseph Ngere Paciko, stepped into office on Tuesday with a message anchored in unity, reform, and urgency, as the country edges closer to a pivotal phase in its transition. Addressing lawmakers for the first time at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) in Juba, Paciko struck a tone of cautious […]
Hope takes root as Khor Malang shapes future for displaced families
In the quiet outskirts of Khor Malang in Jur River County, a new chapter is unfolding one defined not by displacement, but by renewal. What was once untouched forest land is steadily transforming into an organized settlement, offering a tangible future for hundreds of families who have spent years trapped in uncertainty. At the center […]
South Sudan activist calls on AU to enforce AU-C5 resolutions
A senior South Sudanese civil society activist has called on the African Union (AU) to urgently enforce the resolutions of the AUC5 declaration, warning that delays in implementation risk deepening the country’s political crisis and undermining prospects for lasting peace. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), said time is […]
Over 50 youth gang suspects arrested as Lobong enforces law in Torit
More than 50 youths suspected of involvement in organized gang activity have been arrested in Torit, as authorities in Eastern Equatoria State move to crack down on rising incidents of violence and public disorder. The arrests followed a security operation on Friday, April 3, targeting a group accused of roaming parts of the town armed […]
South Sudan, partner ink first government-funded finance reform deal
South Sudan has signed a $5 million public finance reform deal with the United Nations Development Programme, marking a shift toward government-led management of public resources. The five-year initiative, led by the Ministry of Finance and Planning, is aimed at strengthening financial controls, improving transparency, and enhancing the delivery of basic services such as healthcare […]
Yei, Magwi communities tap honey value chain for growth
Communities in Yei River and Magwi counties are increasingly turning to honey production as a reliable source of income, following a new initiative aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods and building economic resilience across parts of Central and Eastern Equatoria. A total of 140 beneficiaries, including 105 men and 35 women, have received 280 modern Kenya […]
Kiir orders immediate restart of J1 project after 18-month halt
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the immediate resumption of the J1 construction project in Juba, ending an eighteen-month suspension and signaling a renewed push to modernize South Sudan’s administrative infrastructure. The President’s directive follows a high-level meeting with the project’s Oversight Committee, emphasizing that work should continue uninterrupted until completion. To mark the restart, […]
CCM prepares new funding application for $129 million global fund support
The Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) has begun preparations for a new funding application worth $129 million from the Global Fund to support South Sudan’s fight against HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria. Dr. Marial Cuir Khoc, Vice Chair of the CCM and Director General for Programme Coordination at the HIV/AIDS Commission, revealed the development while briefing […]
