Taban Deng hails Juba Auto Show as platform for youth enterprise

Vice President for Infrastructure Cluster, Taban Deng Gai, has praised the Juba Auto Show as a promising platform for youth enterprise, urging financial institutions to back innovative projects that can accelerate South Sudan’s private sector growth. Speaking after a meeting with the Auto Show team led by CEO Mandela Nelson Denis, the Vice President said […]

UN General Assembly urged to act on South Sudan peace stalemate

The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has appealed to the United Nations to take decisive action during the upcoming UN General Assembly to rescue South Sudan from a looming political crisis and renewed violence. Edmond Yakani, CEPO’s Executive Director, described the meeting as a “golden opportunity” for the UN Secretary-General and the Chairperson of […]

Parliament halts ministerial summons, fueling fears of hidden agenda

South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has abruptly halted a scheduled sitting meant to summon top government ministers, a move that has drawn sharp public criticism and stoked suspicion of a cover-up. The Tuesday, September 2, 2025 session was expected to compel ministers of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) to present […]

Yakani condemns threats against Jonglei-based activist

Prominent civil society activist Edmund Yakani has condemned threats made against Bol Deng Bol, a fellow activist in Jonglei State, following his outspoken criticisms of state policies. Bol, who resides in Bor town, has recently voiced his concerns that he is being targeted for his advocacy work, which he believes is being misrepresented as a […]

Financial constraints delay passport, ID production, official says

Financial constraints have caused significant delays in the production of national IDs and passports in South Sudan, officials say. Director-General of the Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports, and Immigration, Maj. Gen. Elia Kosta, confirmed that budgetary shortfalls have hindered timely payments to the company responsible for producing the documents. “The delays were largely due […]

Over 50 IDPs trained on village savings and loan associations

Empower Youth Africa (EYA), with support from the UNDP Peace and Community Cohesion Project (PaCC), conducted a five-day intensive training program at the Kor Malang Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp. The initiative focused on Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and aimed to empower the community with essential financial skills. Fifty enthusiastic participants—28 women and […]

SSRA trains staff on e-tax and e-custom Systems

South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) kicked off a new workshop on electronic tax and customs systems on Monday, to modernize revenue collection and enhance institutional performance through digital collection. The training, which runs from September 1st to September 9th, brings together staff from the Domestic Tax and Customs divisions, as well as other departments at […]

Spoilers block South Sudan’s political dialogue, civil society says

Civil society has raised alarm over growing signs that spoilers within South Sudan’s political establishment are obstructing progress towards national dialogue and undermining preparations for the long-promised 2026 elections. Edmond Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), said findings from their pre-election domestic observation show the country is sliding into a […]

Health ministry flags off fresh fight against trachoma

South Sudan’s Ministry of Health has flagged off a fresh campaign against trachoma in Malakal, renewing momentum in the national drive to eliminate neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The campaign was launched last week by Undersecretary Dr. Aniin Ngot Ngot, who also inaugurated the country’s NTD Master Plan (2023–2027) during the visit. The plan serves as […]

Women step up: Jonglei–GPAA forum eyes peace, leadership

The air in Juba was filled with hope, determination, and unity as women from across Jonglei State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) gathered for the Jonglei–GPAA Women’s Conference, a groundbreaking forum dedicated to amplifying women’s voices in peacebuilding and leadership. The conference, held at Boma Hall, Imperial Plaza, brought together influential women leaders, […]

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