Judiciary undertakes major reform, restores full 8-hour workday
The Judiciary of South Sudan has announced the restoration of a full eight-hour workday for all staff. The decision marks a departure from the previous practice where court operations often closed by 1 p.m., which made it hard for people to access the courts in the afternoons. In a circular signed by Deng Akol Deng, […]
Economic Cluster greenlights proposed SSP 5.2 trillion Budget
South Sudan’s Economic Cluster, led by Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel, has approved a proposed national budget of 5.2 trillion South Sudanese pounds for the fiscal year 2025–2026, an increase of over one trillion pounds compared to the previous year’s budget. The draft budget was presented by the Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Marial […]
SSFA issues multi-year suspensions to Bentiu FA officials over illegitimate leadership ouster
The South Sudan Football Association (SSFA) has imposed disciplinary sanctions on four officials from the Bentiu Local Football Association for breaching football regulations and attempting to unlawfully impeach the local FA’s board of directors. The suspensions were announced in an official letter signed by SSFA Secretary General, Mr. Victor Lawrence Lual, who stated that the […]
Dreams take flight: Lazarus Peter joins IFK Göteborg in Sweden
South Sudan’s U17 football talent Lazarus Peter has finally seen his dream take flight—literally. Peter, 17, left Juba on Tuesday evening for Sweden, where he will join IFK Göteborg, one of the country’s top-tier football clubs. “His journey hasn’t been easy. The process of securing a visa stretched over a year, with two unsuccessful attempts […]
NILE PET rejects Workers’ Trade Union, urges registration amid strike
The management of Nile Petroleum Corporation (NILE PET) has dismissed the existence of a trade union for its workers, who staged a sit-in strike over delayed salary payments, urging them to register formally. In a statement obtained by Standard Zone News, Wednesday, Nilepet clarified that the Workers Trade Union is not legally recognized within the […]
Community tensions prompt Nyamini land demarcation suspension
The Government of Central Equatoria State has suspended all land demarcation activities in Nyamini City, weeks after launching the demarcation and distribution of plots for both residential and commercial purposes. The suspension comes amid rising tensions among local communities over land allocation, forcing authorities to intervene. “In Nyamini, we have about five communities, and there […]
Calls for clarity on Minister Angelina Teny’s devices seizure
Executive Director of Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), Ter Manyang, has voiced concern over the reported confiscation of communication devices belonging to Interior Minister Angelina Teny, urging the executive to intervene and protect Teny’s privacy, as she is married to First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar. This week, members of the Sudan People’s Liberation […]
Ulang County left without hospital as MSF closes doors following looting
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has permanently closed its hospital in Ulang, Upper Nile State, and withdrawn support to 13 primary health facilities in the area due to safety concerns. The decision follows a violent incident on April 14, 2025, when armed individuals invaded the hospital, threatened staff and patients, and looted the facility. The hospital, […]
Worsening human rights crisis in South Sudan’s conflict – Yakani
The ongoing armed conflict in South Sudan has led to grave human rights violations, with civilians enduring widespread atrocities as warring factions continue to commit shocking acts, including the humiliation and burning of deceased opponents. Mr. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of CEPO, has described the scene a “clear evidence of the erosion of human dignity,” […]
Activist urges government action amid rising killing in Jonglei
Intrepid South Sudan has condemned the recent attack in Bioth-agany, where 13 people lost their lives and dozens were injured in a violent dispute over a fishing ground, involving two communities. Bol Deng Bol, Executive Director of Intrepid South Sudan, strongly condemned the violence, urging both national and state governments to take decisive action to […]
