Calls grow to depoliticize South Sudan’s transitional justice process
Stakeholders across South Sudan are urging that the country’s transitional justice process remain free from political interference. This call came at the conclusion of a two-day national conference in Juba focused on selecting commissioners for key justice institutions outlined in the 2018 peace agreement. The conference, held last week, brought together representatives from civil society, […]
Safe childbirth is a right, not a risk – Dr. Janet
A senior South Sudanese health official has urged urgent reforms in the country’s maternal healthcare system, warning that childbirth has become a life-threatening ordeal for thousands of women due to the prevalence of untreated obstetric fistula cases. Dr. Janet Michael, Director General for Midwives and Nurses at the Ministry of Health, made these remarks on […]
CEPO urges urgent faith-based intervention into South Sudan’s deepened political crisis
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) is calling for a third Kagiko Faith-Based Leaders Conference, as South Sudan’s prolonged political transition faces deepening trust deficits among its leaders. CEPO Executive Director Edmund Yakani, in a statement on Saturday, warned that South Sudan’s fragile peace risks collapse unless faith-based leaders urgently step in to mediate […]
Freight forwarders back SSNBS’s role in regulating imports for public safety
The South Sudan Freight Forwarders Association (SSFFA) has expressed strong support for the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) following its recent interception of substandard fuel at the Nimule border point. Earlier this week, SSNBS officials halted 11 trucks carrying fuel that failed to meet East African standards. The trucks, attempting to enter South […]
South Sudan renews pledge to end obstetric fistula by 2030
South Sudan has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating obstetric fistula by 2030 during the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula celebration held Friday at Juba Teaching Hospital. The commemoration, organized under the theme “A Renewed Commitment to Ending Fistula in South Sudan by 2030,” brought together representatives from the Ministry of Health, UNFPA, development partners, […]
Ruto calls for renewed momentum in Tumaini peace talks
Kenyan President William Ruto has called for renewed momentum in the Tumaini Peace Initiative, reaffirming Kenya’s steadfast support for the process despite persistent delays from South Sudanese parties. In a statement issued Thursday, President Ruto said he received a comprehensive briefing at State House Nairobi from the Tumaini Initiative mediators, led by retired Lt. General […]
African Union celebrates Africa Day with children at Juba Orphanage
The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS) marked Africa Day on Friday, May 23, 2025, with a heartwarming visit to Juba Orphanage, celebrating the continent’s heritage with children who represent Africa’s future. Led by Prof. Joram Biswaro, Head of Mission of the African Union in South Sudan, AU Ambassadors donated a range of essential […]
Breaking News: Bahr El-Ghazal University shuts down amid student protests
The University of Bahr El-Ghazal has declared an immediate closure following heated protests over tuition hikes earlier today. The decision was reached during a crucial board meeting chaired by Deputy Vice Chancellor, Dr. Kuel Muail Jok. Students have been ordered to vacate the campus and hostels starting today. The protests erupted in the morning, with […]
NEC prepares Central Equatoria for 2026 elections with new office
National Elections Commission (NEC) has inaugurated its Central Equatoria State High Elections Office, a move to prepare groundwork for the upcoming polls. Speaking during the inauguration, Paulino Lukudu Obede, acting governor of Central Equatoria State, said the new office represents a significant milestone in strengthening democratic institutions within the state. Lukudu further stated that the […]
Opposition divisions cast uncertainty over South Sudan’s legislative future
South Sudan’s parliament is set to reopen in June 2025, but deepening political divisions threaten the stability of legislative proceedings. The ongoing crisis, particularly within the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO), has disrupted parliamentary functions, raising concerns about governance and the future of the peace process, according to an activist. Civil society leader […]
