Court told to send Machar’s devices to China, Vietnam or India
A South African forensic specialist on Wednesday informed the court that encrypted devices seized from Dr. Riek Machar may require overseas intervention to extract evidence in the Nasir case. Appearing as the 13th and final prosecution witness during the court’s 50th session, forensic analyst Ratlhogo Peter Calvin said local investigators have been unable to access […]
Kiir removes SPLM-IO ministers, MPs in Warrap reshuffle
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has sacked three ministers and revoked the appointments of seven members of the State Transitional Legislative Assembly, including the Speaker, in Warrap State, part of a broader reshuffle targeting officials serving under the SPLM-IO ticket. The affected ministers are: Achol Lum (Animal Resources, Fisheries and Tourism), Rose Anyang Ayok (Gender, Child […]
RJMEC calls for UN Security council action on South Sudan leadership crisis
The United Nations Security Council must urgently intensify pressure on South Sudan’s leadership to rescue the fragile 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement, the country’s top peace monitoring body warned. Briefing the Council on Monday, the Interim Chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), Amb. Maj. Gen. George Aggrey Owinow (rtd), said the implementation […]
South Sudan again ranked world’s most corrupt
South Sudan has once again been ranked among the world’s most corrupt countries, tying at the bottom of the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International. The annual index places South Sudan and Somalia as the worst performers globally, with both countries occupying the lowest position among 182 countries assessed worldwide. Other African […]
Warrap takes the Lion’s share of SSP 548.9bn state allocations
Warrap State is set to take the lion’s share of state transfers in South Sudan’s draft 2025/26 national budget, receiving 38.16 billion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) out of a proposed 548.94bn SSP earmarked for states and administrative areas, according to budget figures seen by SZN. The allocation places Warrap ahead of all other states, with […]
Election budget delays threaten December 2026 Polls– activist warns
Delays in releasing election funds could jeopardize South Sudan’s December 2026 polls, activist Edmond Yakani has warned, saying the National Election Commission has received just six percent of its approved budget. Speaking after parliamentary deliberations, CEPO’s Edmond Yakani said the NEC is operating on just six percent of its approved election budget. Nyakani said the […]
Minister resigns, says system betrayed public trust
The Cabinet Affairs Minister of Upper Nile State, David Nyang Kueth, has resigned from office, citing a deepening political crisis that he said has eroded public trust and made it impossible for him to continue serving with integrity. In his resignation letter, Nyang Kueth pointed to persistent violence, displacement, and institutional neglect across the country, […]
Drama in special court as Dr. Machar’s devices defy forensic expert
A forensic expert has told a special court in Juba that investigators were unable to access mobile phones and electronic devices belonging to Dr Riek Machar because the required passwords and a related computer were not provided. Testifying on Monday, forensic analyst Ratlhogo Peter Calvin Rafhadi said the absence of passwords made it impossible to […]
MSF denies operating in Walgak amid SSPDF accusations
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has rejected allegations by the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) linking the medical organisation to the execution of prisoners of war (POWs) in Walgak, Akobo County, Jonglei State. In a statement responding to the army’s demand for explanation and accountability, MSF said it does not operate in Walgak and has […]
Report flags weak women’s representation in South Sudan parties
A new gender audit has found that women remain significantly underrepresented in South Sudan’s political parties, despite longstanding commitments to inclusive governance and equal participation. The findings were presented during the launch of the Gender Audit of Political Parties, Internal Policies and Mapping of Women Leaders report in Juba, where stakeholders renewed calls for reforms […]
