South Sudan officials call for responsible, lawful media freedom
South Sudanese leaders, diplomats, and media experts have called for clearer laws and stronger ethical standards to safeguard freedom of expression while curbing hate speech and misinformation. The appeal was made during a national dialogue themed “Media and the Law: Understanding the Line Between Freedom of Speech and Hate Speech in South Sudan,” held in […]
Over 60 dead in deadly bus collision on Kampala–Gulu Road
At least 63 people have been confirmed dead following a horrific multi-vehicle crash that occurred shortly after midnight on the Kampala–Gulu highway in western Uganda, police said Wednesday. In a statement released on social media, the Uganda Police Force said the accident involved four vehicles, including two passenger buses traveling in opposite directions, which collided […]
Starford International College earns full University accreditation
The Government of South Sudan has officially upgraded Starford International University College to a fully accredited university, following the issuance of Ministerial Order No. (23) 2025 by the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Madut Biar Yel. The order, issued in Juba on October 21, 2025, and signed by the Minister in his capacity […]
MTN South Sudan launches “Sukuran Junubin” promotion to reward 4million subscribers
MTN South Sudan has unveiled a new customer reward campaign dubbed “Sukuran Junubin”, as part of celebrations marking the company’s milestone of reaching four million active subscribers nationwide. Speaking at the official launch in Juba, Henry Njoroge, MTN’s Chief Marketing Officer, announced that the telecom giant will invest 400 million South Sudanese Pounds in the […]
UNMISS to close Torit office due to funding crisis
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) will close its main field office in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State, a move that has sparked concern from the state government as South Sudan prepares for its first-ever national elections. The news was delivered on Tuesday by the UN’s Acting Deputy Special Representative, Anita Kiki Gbeho, during […]
Minister Atong pushes for WTO seat to boost economy, attract investment
South Sudan’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Atong Kuol Manyang, made a strong case for the country’s membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO) at a major global conference in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday. Speaking to trade ministers from across the globe at the 16th UNCTAD conference, Minister Atong declared that joining the global trade […]
Peace advocates threaten legal action against SSPDF, SPLM-IO over ongoing clashes
South Sudan’s peace advocates have condemned renewed fighting between government and opposition forces in Unity State, warning they may take legal action against the warring parties for breaching the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement. Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) Executive Director Edmond Yakani said on Tuesday that the recent clashes in Ropkona County, which left […]
Yakani urges Juba Mayor to end random taxes, restore cleanliness
The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmond Yakani, has called on Juba’s new city leadership to urgently address the widespread problem of random tax collections and improve the city’s deteriorating sanitation standards. In a public statement welcoming the newly appointed Juba City Mayor and deputy mayors, Yakani said residents are […]
Where distance once killed, new health centre now save lives
For years, residents of Wau municipality in Western Bahr el Ghazal State lived with a silent fear that illness or childbirth could turn fatal before help arrived. The long journeys to the nearest hospital in Wau town often cost lives, especially among mothers and children in remote villages. Today, that story is changing. Two newly […]
Speaker suspends pay for absentee MPs in Western Equatoria
The Speaker of the Western Equatoria State Transitional Legislative Assembly (WESTLA), Rt. Hon. Ann Tuna Richard, has issued an order suspending the emoluments of Members of Parliament who have failed to attend ten consecutive sittings without official permission. The directive, announced on Monday, applies to lawmakers from nearly all political parties that are signatories to […]
