Calm returns to Tonj South, after deadly inter-communal fights
Calm is gradually returning to Tonj South of Warrap State after deadly inter-communal fighting that claimed fifteen civilians’ lives and 16 others wounded, the government said. Speaking to the Standard Zone new on Friday, the state Information Minister and Government Spokesperson, James Ayiek Bath said clashes between armed civilians have ceased but situation remains tense. […]
Embassy closures show frustration over South Sudan peace delays, activist says
Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has urged South Sudan’s leaders to recommit to the peace process following the closure of some foreign embassies in Juba. In a statement shared with this outlet, Yakani described the recent decisions by some diplomatic missions to shut down under the guise of […]
South Sudan plans new fiber optic link to expand internet access
South Sudan plans to establish a new fiber optic link from Ethiopia to enhance internet access across the country, Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services Minister Michael Makuei Lueth announced Tuesday. Speaking during a panel at the African Innovation Summit in Addis Ababa, Makuei said the project is part of broader efforts to improve South […]
Faith and property: Church battles State over land seizure
The Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) and Central Equatoria State (CES) government are locked in a serious land dispute marked by allegations of illegal land intrusion, property destruction, and threats against church leaders. The dispute began early this month when CES started demolishing structures around St. Stephen Church in Munuki, asserting that the land […]
Chaos as economic debate heats up at National Trade Forum
A heated exchange over how to address South Sudan’s fragile economy and soaring market prices took center stage at the National Trade Forum held on Monday at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Juba. Tensions flared after Ladu Lukak, Chairperson of the South Sudan Chamber of Commerce, and Onyoti Adigo, Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, clashed […]
VP Taban proposes firing squad for corrupt officials
South Sudan’s First Vice President and Chairperson of the Infrastructure Cluster, Taban Deng Gai, has proposed a radical measure of executing corrupt government officials by firing squad. Speaking during closing of National Trade Forum on Monday, April 28, in Juba, Taban framed the extreme proposal as a necessary step to combat the rampant corruption he […]
South Sudan’s rising star Khaman Maluach declared for 2025 NBA Draft
By Denilson Deneki South Sudanese basketball sensation Khaman Maluach has officially declared for the 2025 NBA Draft, scheduled for June 25–26, marking a significant milestone in the young star’s journey from conflict-torn roots to global recognition. Standing at an imposing 7-foot-2, the 18-year-old center has emerged as one of the most promising talents out of […]
SPLM/A-IO Oyet faction embraces dialogue, demands Machar’s immediate release
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) faction led by Nathaniel Oyet has condemned government plans to replace detained opposition leader Dr. Riek Machar, while expressing openness to renewed dialogue to revive the peace process. Despite deep divisions within the SPLM/A-IO, Dr. Machar and several key members remain under detention, drawing repeated calls for […]
Why Juba favors legal action over dialogue with fractured SPLM-IO
The transitional government has shifted its approach to resolving disagreements with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-In Opposition (SPLM/A-IO), opting for legal proceedings over further dialogue. Government spokesperson Michael Makuei, said on Saturday, April 26, that this decision follows a series of unsuccessful dialogues which led to the recent clashes in Nasir and Ulang counties of […]
Gov’t halts Nairobi Tumaini Initiative to address internal peace challenges
The government has announced its decision to pause the Nairobi peace talks, known as the Tumaini Initiative, to prioritize resolving internal peace hurdles stemming from the 2018 revitalized agreement. Speaking to the media on Saturday, government spokesperson Michael Makuei highlighted that internal divisions within the main opposition, a key signatory of the peace agreement, are […]
