Munuki striker Faizo detained in blackmail probe, identity dispute
Munuki SC forward Faisam “Faizo” Luhachimba has been moved to Juba Central Prison after his second arrest in a blackmail case his girlfriend filed. Faizo was previously held at Munuki Police Station, then at Kubri Habo, and now faces imminent court proceedings. The ex-striker of Kator FC and Al-Hurriya FC confronts both criminal charges and […]
Editorial: South Sudan’s critical moment has come to choose unity or ruin
South Sudan stands at a decisive crossroads, where political will and international resolve must align to prevent a return to devastating conflict. At the heart of this fragile moment is the long-delayed implementation of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement, which continues to stall due to deep-seated mistrust among the ruling elites and lack of political […]
Road that greets the region, yet shames the capital – activist
Edmond Nyakani, Executive Director of CEPO, has made a passionate appeal to South Sudan’s top leadership to urgently rehabilitate a deteriorating two-kilometre stretch of Maram Road that connects Freedom Bridge to the Central Bank Tarmac Road. “This is the first road that regional drivers encounter when entering Juba,” Nyakani said. “It should reflect the dignity […]
Kiir reconstitutes peace committee, Machar’s camp rejects as deal violation
President Salva Kiir has reconstituted a High-Level Ad Hoc Committee to accelerate the implementation of outstanding tasks in South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement. The announcement was broadcasted on Wednesday via the state-owned SSBC. The 31-member committee, drawn from various political parties and stakeholders, will oversee the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of […]
NBGS lawmakers push for assembly reopening in face of executive delays
The Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Assembly has remained inactive, with its sessions suspended for about three months since March 2025. However, lawmakers had anticipated that the assembly would resume on June 1, 2025, with a primary focus on the fiscal year budget preparation ahead of the next financial year comes July 1, 2025. The […]
Coach Yor sets CECAFA tone with squad announcement
The South Sudan women’s national football team will officially begin preparations for the CECAFA 2025 Women’s Senior Championship, set to take place later this year in Tanzania. Head coach Simon James Yor announced a 30-player provisional squad on Wednesday, signaling the start of the team’s training camp. The tournament, organized by the Council for East […]
SSULA urges parliament to deliver on long-awaited land reform
Pressure mounts on Parliament to pass the overdue land policy as the South Sudan Land Alliance (SSULA) calls for immediate legislative action, warning that prolonged delays in passing the National Land Policy (NLP) are undermining peace, justice, and development across the country. SSULA Chairperson Dorothy Drabuga Ambrose urged lawmakers to treat the policy as a […]
SPLM official defends NBG governor amid call for dismissal
The former secretary for research and training of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Northern Bahr el Ghazal and a prominent member of the party has spoken out in defense of Governor Simon Ober Mawut amid increasing calls for his removal from office. Speaking to Standard Zone News on Wednesday, Jok acknowledged the leadership challenges […]
Yei Joint Stars FC eyes regional glory with squad upgrades
Yei Joint Stars FC president has pledged to bolster the squad with fresh firepower in preparation for upcoming regional football competitions. The president expressed full commitment to building a team capable of competing beyond national borders. The club, which has shown flashes of brilliance in the domestic league, now aims to make a lasting impression […]
South Sudan’s health sector gets fresh leadership and renewed focus
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed the newly appointed Minister of Health, Sarah Cleto Rial, to address the critical challenges facing South Sudan’s health sector, emphasizing the urgent need for reform and improved service delivery. The directive was issued during Minister Sarah’s official swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, where President Kiir described her appointment as well-deserved. […]
