Teng vows to restore winning spirit in struggling South Sudan football
The renowned football coach and former international player Teng Deng, who has declared his candidacy for the presidency of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), has pledged to usher in a new era of reform, transparency, and results-oriented leadership in South Sudanese football. Teng, 38, is the only contender in the four-man contest with a […]
Stop governing through crisis: activist slams leaders for using violence to cling to power
Activist Edmond Yakani has accused the country’s leaders of deliberately using violence and instability as a political tool to gain and maintain power, demanding an immediate end to what he called their ‘political immaturity.’ Yakani, the outspoken Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), did not mince words as he condemned a […]
KUBRI internship program launched to bridge youth employment gap in South Sudan
The Ministry of Youth and Sports, in collaboration with UNFPA and Impact Health Organization (IHO), has launched the KUBRI Internship Program, an initiative aimed at connecting university graduates with hands-on experience in public institutions. The launch, held at Glory Regency Hotel’s Jonglei Hall, brought together government officials, development partners, youth leaders, and 45 selected interns. […]
Final warning: CEPO to name individuals behind Tombura ethnic violence
In a bold and emotionally charged address, Edmond Yakani, Executive Director of the civil society organization CEPO, has issued a final warning to powerful elites in Western Equatoria over their alleged involvement in the ongoing ethnic violence in Tombura and surrounding counties. Yakani announced that from September 12 to International Peace Day on September 21, […]
Clashes in Abyei threaten years of peace progress – UN Warns
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) has issued a strong warning following deadly clashes between the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities. According to the press release seen by SZN, UNISFA warned that the fresh violence in the area threatens to unravel over two years of hard-won peace in the disputed region. “On […]
SPLA-IO rebukes phase two rollout, demands leadership release for true peace
The Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) has vehemently rejected the planned implementation of Phase Two of the Transitional Security Arrangements, scheduled to begin on September 1, 2025. This comes days after Presidential Advisor and Head of the National Transitional Committee, Kuol Manyang Juuk, announced that security forces would undergo a three-month training ahead of […]
Analyst questions effectiveness of China-based education training for South Sudanese officials
An analyst has voiced concerns regarding the effectiveness of sending South Sudanese teachers and ministers to China for educational training. Dr. Abraham Kuol Nyuon, Principal of the Graduate College at the University of Juba, argues that the concepts and technology learned in China are not applicable to the realities of classrooms in South Sudan, rendering […]
Floods ravage Payinjiar county, thousands displaced in Unity State
Persistent rains have triggered catastrophic flooding in Payinjiar County, Unity State, submerging entire villages and displacing thousands of residents. According to the report from the ground, homes, schools, and farmlands have been destroyed, forcing families to flee with nothing but the hope of survival. Local authorities alleged that many villages are completely cut off, with […]
Rise in suicide cases troubles Central Equatoria State
Central Equatoria State is experiencing a surge in suicide rates, with twelve incidents reported in the past week alone. This alarming figure was revealed by Leon Abe Brown, the State Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency, following a security meeting chaired by Governor Emmanuel Mujung on Wednesday. “Over the past one week alone, […]
Second Phase of Unified Forces training set for September
Second phase of training for the Necessary Unified Forces is scheduled to commence on September 1, 2025, Senior Presidential Advisor and Head of the National Transitional Committee, Kuol Manyang Juuk announced. The forces will undergo a three-month training and are slated for deployment in December 2025. Kuol said the training of the forces is a […]
