South Sudan army chief orders Red Belt militia integration
South Sudan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Paul Nang Majok, has ordered the immediate integration of the Red Belt Militia operating in Bor County into the national army, warning that those who resist will face forcible disarmament. In a directive issued on Sunday through military spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the army chief described […]
Youth leaders demand swift action on delayed policies
Youth leaders and advocates in South Sudan have called on the transitional government to fast-track long-stalled national policies intended to empower young people, warning that continued delays could deepen frustration among the country’s youth majority. The demand was raised during a public policy forum held in Juba on Friday under the theme “Policy Unplugged.” The […]
Inside Kiir–Mashatile talks on revitalised peace deal progress
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday held high-level discussions with South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile, who also serves as Pretoria’s Special Envoy to South Sudan, focusing on the progress and challenges surrounding the implementation of the 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement (R-ARCSS). The meeting, held at the State House in Juba, comes as South Sudan […]
Kiir reinstates Gen. Nang, calls for military discipline
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reinstated Gen. Paul Nang Majok as the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), urging the top military leadership to uphold discipline, professionalism in the service of the nation. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held on Thursday at the State House in Juba, President […]
Can South Sudan shock Senegal’s star-studded lions of Teranga?
The Bright Stars of South Sudan are gearing up for what many are calling their biggest test yet, a daunting showdown against Africa’s football powerhouse, Senegal, a team stacked with European-based stars led by the legendary Sadio Mané. At a press conference in Juba on Thursday, head coach Nicolas Dupuis struck a tone of bold […]
Migrants urged to obey South Sudan laws to avoid conflict with authorities
Government officials have called on migrants living in South Sudan to respect the country’s laws and avoid activities that may lead to conflict with authorities. The Director General for Nationality, Passport, and Migration, Maj. Gen. Elia Kosta Faustino, delivered the message while addressing participants drawn from government institutions, civil society organizations, international partners, and migrant […]
South Sudan signs digital revenue assurance deal with N-Soft
The National Communication Authority (NCA) and the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) have entered into a strategic partnership with N-Soft, a global leader in digital revenue assurance solutions, to enhance transparency and maximize revenue collection in the country’s telecom sector. The agreement, signed on Wednesday, brings together the NCA Director General, Gieth Kon Mathiang, SSRA […]
Jonglei health director survives gun attack on road to Bor
The Director General of the Ministry of Health in Jonglei State, Dr. Reath Koang, narrowly survived an armed attack on Thursday morning after unknown gunmen opened fire on his vehicle in Muggiri, along the road to Bor, the state capital. According to eyewitness accounts, the attack occurred at around 7:30 a.m., when unidentified assailants ambushed […]
Police foil ammunition smuggling attempt at Aweil bus station
Police in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State have blocked an ammunition smuggling attempt after seizing two sacks of AK-47 bullets at the Wau–Juba bus station in Aweil on Tuesday. The ammunition was reportedly being transported to the capital, Juba. State Police Spokesperson Madut Ngong Aleu said officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) uncovered the […]
SSPDF denies civilian killings, blames SPLA-IO in civilian clothes
The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have dismissed recent social media claims accusing government forces of killing civilians in Western Equatoria state. Addressing the media on Wednesday, SSPDF spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang said the allegations were false, emphasizing that civilians were not targeted by the army. “We did not move from house […]
