Bentiu launches green push as climate change devastates Unity State
Civil society groups in Unity State have launched a large-scale tree planting campaign in Bentiu, stepping up efforts to counter the devastating impacts of climate change that have battered the region for years. The campaign, led by the Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resource (CSCNR), aims to raise awareness on climate adaptation and mobilize communities […]
Muslim women lead push for equality, financial rights in South Sudan
A wave of change is rising in South Sudan as Muslim women step forward to claim their voices, rights, and space within their communities. On August 25, the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) convened a two-day training in Juba aimed at combating violence against Muslim women and enhancing their financial […]
Inter-clan clashes kill 15, injure dozens in Lakes State
Fierce inter-clan fighting in Lakes State has left 15 people dead and more than 50 injured, local authorities confirmed. Moses Maker Magok, Commissioner of Rumbek North County, said the violence erupted among clans in the Nielniel section of Pagut, Padiangbor, and Pamolnyin. “During the clashes, one person was killed in the morning among Pan Ruop, […]
UN to expose how billions stolen fuel South Sudan’s ongoing crisis
The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan will release a report revealing how billions in stolen public funds have fueled conflict, worsened poverty, and deepened the humanitarian crisis. Behind the scenes, billions of dollars meant to rebuild the nation were quietly siphoned away, lining the pockets of government officials while fueling the very […]
Al Sabah on the brink: A children’s hospital in crisis
South Sudan’s main children’s hospital – Al Sabah – is no longer a place of healing. It has become a hazard, said Edmond Yakani, Executive Director of CEPO, who issued a sobering appeal after visiting the facility. “With tears in my eyes,” Yakani said, “I beg our leaders to act.” According to activist Yakani, what […]
Democracy Day: AU urges member states to uphold democracy, good governance
The African Union has used the International Day of Democracy to renew its call on Member States to strengthen democratic institutions, uphold the rule of law, and embrace good governance as foundations for peace and sustainable development on the continent. In a statement issued in Addis Ababa, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf reminded governments […]
WES cabinet approves four suits for ministers as crisis persists
The Council of Ministers of Western Equatoria State convened its first meeting this week under the leadership of the newly appointed Governor James Al Taib and Deputy Governor, alongside six newly sworn-in ministers. The gathering, described as “unique and historic,” marked the start of a new chapter for the state leadership although with old challenges. […]
Council of ministers in Western Equatoria maps out 100-Day action plan
The Council of Ministers in Western Equatoria State has unveiled a 100-day action plan aimed at tackling insecurity, promoting good governance, and strengthening institutions, following its first official meeting under new leadership this week. Chaired by the newly appointed Governor James Al-Taib and Deputy Governor, alongside six sworn-in ministers, the meeting was described as “unique […]
How Dr. Machar’s charges turn country’s judiciary into a punchline
South Sudan’s already fragile justice system is under the microscope after glaring misquotations in the charge sheet against suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar triggered heated debate about the competence, independence, and political neutrality of the country’s judiciary. The case, formally titled Republic of South Sudan vs. Dr. Riek Machar Teny Dhurgon and others, […]
OPINION: South Sudan deserves competent legal stewardship, not academic deceit!
Dear President Salva Kiir Mayardit, Your Excellency, South Sudan is a young nation with a promising future. Its survival and growth rely greatly on its ability to adapt to the current trends premised on the strength of its institutions. Among these institutions, the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs ranks at the top. This places […]
