Voice of The Dawn falls silent: Journalist Emmanuel Akile laid to rest in Juba
South Sudan has bid farewell to one of its most respected and recognizable radio voices, as veteran journalist and Eye Radio Dawn Show presenter Emmanuel Joseph Akile was laid to rest on Saturday at his family home in Gurei, on the outskirts of Juba. Akile, 36, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Gudele […]
Trump claims Maduro captured after massive U.S. strike
U.S. President Donald Trump stunned the world with a dramatic announcement, claiming that American forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following what he described as a “large-scale strike against Venezuela.” In a statement delivered in his trademark blunt style, Trump declared that U.S. military forces had successfully carried out an operation that resulted in […]
Central Equatoria State launches EBC TV and CES newspaper
The Government of Central Equatoria State (CES) has launched Equator Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) Television alongside the Central Equatoria State Newspaper, marking a significant step in reviving public media after years of limited operations. The Juba-based launch brought together government officials, journalists, civil society actors, and development partners, highlighting a renewed commitment to access to information, […]
SSOA, SPLM leaders step up political cooperation ahead of 2026 elections
Political collaboration in South Sudan intensified this week as leaders from the SSOA and SPLM held back-to-back high-level meetings to strengthen national unity and prepare for the 2026 elections. The Presidential Advisor and Chairman of the South Sudan Patriotic Movement (SSPM), Dr. Costello Garang Riiny Lual, led the outreach, beginning with an official visit to […]
Unseen Victory: The truth behind South Sudan’s neglected blind football team
Their journey to Kampala began on a crowded bus, not by choice, but because there were no funds for flights. Even after winning a trophy that should have sparked national pride, they returned to Juba the same way: quietly, without fans, cameras, or officials to welcome them. The National Bright Star Men’s Blind Football Team […]
Beyond the frontlines: How women leading peacebuilding in South Sudan through storytelling
By Keji Janefer Mama Dar Al-Salam Ahmed sits inside a bamboo hall in Block 2, Gurei North, where women gather to unburden themselves and rebuild their lives through storytelling. In South Sudan, peace is often debated in political halls, yet some of the country’s most effective peacebuilders work far from these spaces. They are women […]
Machar Trial: Defense and prosecution clash over Nasir evidence
The trial of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon and seven SPLM/A-IO officials grew increasingly contentious on Monday, as defense lawyers and state prosecutors clashed over conflicting testimonies and inconsistencies in the investigation of the Nasir incident. The 27th session at Freedom Hall centered on the defense’s grilling of the prosecution’s first witness, Major […]
State pledges non-interference to keep Terekaka radio independent
The Government of Central Equatoria State has renewed its commitment to safeguarding the independence of Terekaka Radio Station, reaffirming that the community broadcaster must remain a fully people-owned platform, free from political, personal, or group influence. Speaking on behalf of the state leadership, Minister of Information and Communication, Nyarsuk Patrick James, emphasized that strong, community-driven […]
President Samia takes oath after disputed, violent Tanzania vote
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been sworn in for a second term following a highly disputed election marred by violent protests, mass arrests, and a nationwide internet blackout. The swearing-in ceremony, held under tight security at a military parade ground in Dodoma, was closed to the public but broadcast live on state-run TBC. The […]
Civil society warns of Gov’t legitimacy crisis over constituency review delays
A civil society signatory to the 2018 peace deal has warned that failure to review electoral constituencies on time could spark a legitimacy crisis for the government ahead of the 2026 polls. In a statement delivered under CEPO’s Pre-Election Domestic Observation Initiative, Executive Director Edmond Yakani cautioned that the government and political parties who signed […]
