Martyrs’ blood must drive South Sudan towards peace — Yakani
Civil society leader Edmond Yakani has urged South Sudan’s political and military leaders to honour the sacrifices of the country’s martyrs by choosing dialogue, reconciliation and peace over renewed conflict. Speaking during a commemoration of South Sudan’s martyrs, Yakani said those who lost their lives in the struggle for independence sacrificed themselves with the hope […]
Civil society urges Kiir to operationalise truth commission before elections
Civil society leader Edmond Yakani has urged President Salva Kiir to operationalise South Sudan’s Commission for Truth, Healing and Reconciliation before the country holds its planned elections in December 2026. Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO), said the commission is urgently needed to address deep wounds, grievances and divisions […]
Community chairperson candidates face SSP 22 million nomination fee
Aspirants seeking to lead the Ciec Community Association will be required to pay SSP 22 million to contest for the position of Chairperson, after the association’s Independent Electoral Committee (IEC) unveiled nomination fees and officially launched the electoral process ahead of the community’s upcoming leadership elections. In an announcement issued by the committee, the SSP […]
SNV pushes self-reliance agenda for South Sudan’s farmers
Global development organisation SNV is calling for a shift from humanitarian dependence to sustainable economic growth in South Sudan, arguing that empowering farmers with modern skills, technology and market access is the most effective path to tackling chronic food insecurity and rural poverty. Speaking during a media engagement and demonstration visit at the University of […]
Fourteen missing after armed attack on boat in Jonglei
Fourteen passengers remain missing nearly two weeks after suspected armed men attacked a commercial boat travelling along a river in Jonglei State, according to the South Sudan Boat Operators’ Union. The vessel, which was transporting a cargo of gum Arabic from Renk in Upper Nile State, was carrying 18 passengers when it reportedly came under […]
Light for the World expands sports drive to foster peace
Light for the World has expanded its Sports for Peace programme, calling on the government to strengthen partnerships that use sport to promote peace, empower young people and advance the inclusion of persons with disabilities across South Sudan. The initiative was unveiled during a meeting attended by officials from the Ministry of Youth and Sports […]
Kenyan woman gives birth to rare quintuplets after years of waiting
A 26-year-old woman from Marsabit County in northern Kenya has given birth to rare quintuplets after years of struggling to conceive, in a story that has captured the hearts of many across the country. Nchauni Lemoitanit, from Arge Village in Loyangalani Sub-County, delivered five healthy babies three boys and two girls in what is considered […]
Incomplete constitutional bench stalls Ajing Deng hearing
South Sudan’s Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the constitutional petition filed by former Executive Director in the Office of the President, Ajing Deng Ajing, after the Constitutional Panel failed to meet the legal quorum required to hear the case. The hearing, which had been scheduled for 28 July, was postponed to 13 August 2026 at […]
South Sudan ordered to pay Qatar national bank over $1 billion
A United States federal court has ordered South Sudan to pay more than $1.02 billion to Qatar National Bank (QNB), enforcing an international arbitration award over the country’s failure to repay a sovereign loan. The ruling by the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., confirms an award issued by the International Centre for Settlement of […]
Gen. Duop continues defence, tells court his version of events
Lt. Gen. Gabriel Duop Lam on Monday continued presenting his defence before the Court, offering a detailed account of events which he said led to the deterioration of relations between the SSPDF and SPLA-IO before the fighting in Nasir. Addressing the court, Duop recounted an incident at Bou Bridge in Western Equatoria, where he said […]
