Disability rights groups demand accessible and inclusive electoral process
Disability rights organisations have called for urgent measures to ensure women with disabilities are fully included in South Sudan’s electoral process. The group says credible and peaceful elections cannot be achieved while a significant section of the population remains excluded from political participation. The appeal was made on Monday during an engagement with the Political […]
Put country above tribal interests Board Member of Media Authority told
A newly appointed member of the Media Authority Board, David John Kumuri has been urged to prioritize national service over tribal interests and to uphold unity, professionalism, and inclusivity in the discharge of their duties. Speaking during a Thanksgiving ceremony held on Saturday in Juba to celebrate his appointment as a board member of the […]
Yei Joint Stars seek national backing for CECAFA title bid
South Sudan women’s football champions Yei Joint Stars have appealed for nationwide support as they prepare for the 2026 CECAFA Women’s Club Championship in Rwanda, saying they are determined to deliver the country’s best performance yet in the regional competition. Club President Engineer Lemi Stephen James William said the team has strengthened its squad by […]
Troika says peace process cannot continue without Machar’s participation
The United States has said South Sudan’s peace process cannot move forward credibly without the participation of First Vice President Riek Machar, warning that genuine dialogue is impossible while the opposition leader remains under house arrest and faces trial. Speaking on behalf of the United States and its Troika partners, Norway and the United Kingdom, […]
Expert casts doubt on government’s new economic reform committee
A South Sudanese economist has questioned whether the government’s newly established High-Level Ministerial Committee on Economic Reform has the technical capacity needed to steer the country out of its prolonged economic crisis. Dr. Abraham Maliet said while the creation of the committee signals the government’s intention to tackle mounting economic challenges, ministers alone cannot deliver […]
UN Women equips grassroots organizations to advance women’s rights
UN Women has provided office equipment to three women-led organizations in South Sudan in a move aimed at strengthening grassroots institutions working to promote women’s rights, gender equality and protection services across the country. The support, announced during a handover ceremony in Juba, is part of UN Women’s Promoting Localized Gender Accountability to Address Inequality […]
South Sudan seeks stronger digital policies to support economic growth
South Sudan has renewed its push to strengthen digital governance policies, with government officials and technology stakeholders saying improved regulation, cybersecurity and digital inclusion are essential to unlocking economic growth and expanding access to online services. The call came during the South Sudan Internet Governance Forum (SSIGF) 2026, which brought together representatives from government institutions, […]
Political Parties Council registers 39 parties for future elections
The Political Parties Council (PPC) has officially registered 39 political parties, granting them legal recognition and eligibility to participate in South Sudan’s future electoral processes under the country’s Political Parties Act. The announcement marks a key milestone in the country’s ongoing electoral preparations as South Sudan continues implementing its transitional roadmap ahead of long-delayed general […]
Yakani says parliament bypassed peace agreement amendment process
Civil society activist Edmund Yakani has questioned the legality of South Sudan’s parliament’s approval of amendments to the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement, arguing that lawmakers bypassed the procedures set out in the accord for making changes. Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), said the amendments should have first been […]
Security service warns deliberate fake news spreaders face arrest
South Sudan’s National Security Service (NSS) has warned that individuals who deliberately create or spread fake news and misinformation on social media could face arrest. The warning was issued by NSS spokesperson John David Kumuri, who said the agency has deployed advanced digital forensic technology capable of identifying and tracing people responsible for producing and […]
