Regional court to hear South Sudan’s $1.05 billion airline debt case
The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) will on October 30 begin hearing a $1.05 billion lawsuit against the government of South Sudan, accused of breaching a binding payment agreement with a local airline company. The case, Reference No. 16 of 2025, pits South Sudan Supreme Airlines Co. Ltd. and Pan African Law Chambers LLP […]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal halts lawsuit against Jonglei state over traders’ attacks
Authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal have halted a planned lawsuit against Jonglei State following violent attacks on traders in Bor Town last month. Acting Minister of Information, Bol Akuar Gamar, confirmed that the initiative to raise funds for legal action had been officially canceled. “The ongoing fundraising initiative to pursue legal action against the […]
Rights group calls for sign language access in constitution-making forums
A consortium of civil society groups has urged South Sudan’s constitutional review body to prioritize sign language interpretation and accessibility measures in all public forums. The group warned that the ongoing constitution-making process risks excluding citizens with hearing impairments. The Constitution Making and Democratic Engagement Consortium (CMDEC) said many civic education sessions and consultation meetings […]
Jonglei government orders crackdown on Red Belt vigilantes in Bor
The Jonglei State government has ordered a full-scale security crackdown on the notorious Red Belt vigilante group following a deadly weekend shooting in Bor that left one person dead and several others injured. The directive, issued after an emergency security meeting, comes amid growing public outcry over the group’s escalating violence and alleged involvement in […]
Youth minister calls on students to promote harmony and cultural diversity
South Sudan’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Mary Nawai Martin, has urged South Sudanese students in Uganda to embrace unity, harmony, and cultural diversity as pillars of nation-building, while preserving a shared sense of identity. Speaking during the South Sudanese Students’ Cultural Gala held in Kampala, the minister encouraged the youth to use their cultural […]
Personal documents of late Dr. John Garang seized at Entebbe airport
Ugandan authorities have intercepted personal documents belonging to the late South Sudanese leader Dr. John Garang de Mabior at Entebbe International Airport, raising questions about attempts to smuggle sensitive historical materials out of the country. According to Uganda Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango, two German nationals and one Ugandan were stopped after attempting to leave Uganda […]
Over 30 South Sudan women regain hope after fistula surgery
For more than 30 South Sudanese women, life has taken a transformative turn after receiving successful obstetric fistula surgeries at Juba Teaching Hospital. Once stigmatized and isolated by this debilitating childbirth injury, these women are now stepping into a future filled with hope, health, and renewed opportunity, thanks to a two-week medical campaign supported by […]
South Sudan Leaders urged to prioritize family planning to safeguard women’s futures
Lawmakers and policymakers have been urged to make family planning a national priority as South Sudan joined the global community in commemorating World Contraception Day. Stakeholders say urgent action is needed to improve access to services and information, which remain limited for many women and young people across the country. At an event held at […]
Over 438 civilians killed in South Sudan armed clashes between April–June 2025: UN Report
A new United Nations report has revealed a sharp rise in civilian casualties in South Sudan amid ongoing armed clashes. Between April and June 2025, at least 438 civilians were killed or injured, marking a 204 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The report, published by the United Nations Mission in South […]
South Sudan’s President Kiir orders Juba power tariff reduction
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has directed a reduction in electricity tariffs in Juba, aiming to make power more affordable for households and businesses while safeguarding investor interests. The announcement comes after growing public concern over high electricity costs in the capital. Under the new rates, households consuming less than 100 kilowatt-hours per month will […]
