Investigator ties Dr. Machar to Nasir garrison deaths through neglect
On Monday, Maj. Gen. Basilio Thomas Wani, the lead investigator in the Nasir garrison attack case, accused Dr. Riek Machar, the suspended First Vice President, of failing to prevent a deadly assault that left more than 250 South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) soldiers dead. Wani told the special court that Machar, as Commander-in-Chief of […]
Pain reopens with hotel doors: Family demands justice for three late sisters
When South Sudan’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Joseph Geng Akech, signed the order to reopen Juba’s Freedom Hotel, he described it as a matter of law, correcting what he called an “unnecessary and unlawful” closure. But for the family of the three sisters who died there in March, the decision has reopened not […]
Rising Nile leaves 926,000 South Sudanese trapped in floodwaters
Families are wading through waist-deep waters, schools stand submerged, and entire villages have vanished under the swelling Nile as floods continue to devastate communities across South Sudan — affecting nearly a million people, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). As of October 17, more than 926,000 people have been […]
Youth, activists welcome passed policy but demand urgent implementation steps
Youth leaders and activists in South Sudan have welcomed the passage of the National Youth Development Policy 2025 by the Revitalized Transitional National Legislature, but emphasized the urgent need for swift implementation to turn the policy’s promises into tangible benefits. The policy provides a national framework aimed at empowering young people through enhanced political participation, […]
Report says 78% of South Sudan soldiers face mental health crisis
A new study within South Sudan’s Ministry of Defence has sounded the alarm over a mental health emergency among the country’s armed forces, revealing that more than 78% of soldiers and veterans are battling mental health challenges ranging from trauma and anxiety to depression. The shocking figures were disclosed by Dr. Michael Deng Demonychol, a […]
Investigator tells court: Suspended minister sent $30,000 to white army
A lead investigator on Friday delivered explosive testimony linking South Sudan’s suspended Petroleum Minister, Puot Kang Chuol, to a militia attack that left hundreds of soldiers dead in Nasir earlier this year. In a tense session of the special high court, Maj. Gen. Basilio Thomas Wani, the Police Commissioner of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, […]
Tonj politics on fire: Graduates rebel against community boss
The Tonj community in Juba is witnessing political drama worthy of a soap opera, after its graduates’ union dramatically withdrew confidence in the community leadership of Mr. Andrew Kuac Mayol, accusing him of turning a neutral cultural umbrella into a political megaphone. The rift erupted after Mr. Mayol, the Overall Chairperson of the Tonj Community, […]
Floods ravage nearly 300 homes in Gogrial East
Floods have destroyed nearly 300 houses in Gogrial East County, displacing hundreds of residents and leaving families in desperate need of humanitarian assistance. According to Mayardit FM, authorities in Mangol Payam reported that at least 268 households have been affected by the flooding, with 40 more houses collapsing this week in Mayen Jur, the headquarters […]
Gen. Nang gets Kiir’s re-blessing as new South Sudan army chief
President Salva Kiir Mayardit, the Commander-in-Chief of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), has reappointed Dr. Paul Nang Majok as the Chief of Defence Forces, calling on the army to remain apolitical and focused on defending the nation. Speaking during the leadership handover ceremony at the Military Headquarters in Bilpham, President Kiir directed the […]
South Sudan’s youth equipped with tools for democratic future
As South Sudan moves toward its first democratic elections, the nation’s youth are being actively prepared with the tools necessary for meaningful political participation, ensuring their voices are critical for a peaceful and democratic future. On Thursday, October 16, 2025, a “Youth Dialogue on Practical Tools for Public Engagement,” held at the South Sudan Council […]
