Juba city council orders roadside vendors to vacate within three days
The Juba City Council has issued a formal legal notice ordering all roadside vendors operating in unauthorized locations to vacate public spaces within three days, effective Friday, 13 February 2026. The directive, issued under the Local Government Act, 2009 and the Council’s municipal bylaws, targets businesses operating from temporary or improvised structures along road reserves, […]
Lukak survives chamber coup as ministries nullify rivals
The Ministries of Justice and Trade have upheld the SSNCCIA leadership under Losidik Lukak Legge, rejecting a rival faction’s claim to power. In a letter dated 13 February 2026, Justice Minister Michael Makuei Lueth declared that an Extraordinary General Assembly meeting held on 30 January 2026 which dissolved Lukak’s executive and installed an interim leadership […]
Female Journalists to cascade skills nationwide, UJOSS
The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) has concluded a two-day Trainers of Trainees (ToT) workshop aimed at strengthening the Female Journalists Network, with plans underway to include the newly trained trainers in future engagements in various states to expand journalism mentorship and capacity-building programs across the country. Speaking during the conclusion of the […]
Turkey to study South Sudan rail, river, airport projects
South Sudan has taken a major step toward upgrading its transport network after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkish business groups to carry out feasibility studies on railway, river transport, and airport development. The agreement, signed on 13 February 2026 by the Ministry of Transport, marks the start of formal engagement with private […]
US judge postpones termination of South Sudan TPS
A United States federal judge has ordered a delay in the planned termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudanese nationals, allowing beneficiaries to retain their legal protections while a court challenge moves forward. In a signed order, U.S. District Judge Patti B. Saris approved a motion filed by plaintiffs seeking to halt the […]
President Kiir flies to AU summit in Addis Ababa
President President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday departed Juba for Addis Ababa to attend the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Heads of State and Government Summit, where water security and regional stability will dominate discussions. The summit, scheduled to take place at the headquarters of the African Union, is being held under the […]
Judges halt proceedings over ‘disorganised’ forensic evidence
Proceedings in the trial of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny and seven co-accused were abruptly halted on Friday after judges ruled that forensic documents submitted by a prosecution expert were disorganised and failed to correspond with the case file. The Special Court had convened for its 51st session, during which the defence […]
US warns South Sudan against unilateral amendments to peace deal
The United States has warned South Sudan against making unilateral amendments to the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement, saying such actions undermine efforts to stabilize the country. Speaking at the UN Security Council, US Alternate Representative for Special Political Affairs Ambassador Jennifer Locetta said peace remains Washington’s top priority in South Sudan. “The United States’ first […]
Lobong calls for peace, end to harmful traditions at allam festival
Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore on Tuesday used the annual Allam Festival in Obule Village to urge communities to uphold peace, unity, and abandon harmful traditional practices that undermine human dignity. The Governor joined hundreds of residents while traveling from Juba to Torit, making a stopover in Western Torit County after concluding official […]
Court told to send Machar’s devices to China, Vietnam or India
A South African forensic specialist on Wednesday informed the court that encrypted devices seized from Dr. Riek Machar may require overseas intervention to extract evidence in the Nasir case. Appearing as the 13th and final prosecution witness during the court’s 50th session, forensic analyst Ratlhogo Peter Calvin said local investigators have been unable to access […]
