SPLM-IO condemns Machar suspension, warns of peace deal collapse
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-In-Opposition (SPLM-IO) has condemned the suspension of its leader, First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and Petroleum Minister Puot Kang, warning that the move threatens to collapse South Sudan’s fragile peace deal. On September 11, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs announced plans to arraign Dr. Machar and other SPLM-IO […]
South Sudanese marathon star arrives in Tokyo for World Championships
South Sudan’s long-distance runner Atalena Napule has arrived in Tokyo, Japan, ahead of her participation in the prestigious World Athletics Championships Tokyo25. Napule touched down at Narita International Airport on Friday, where she was warmly welcomed by Ambassador Gabriel Deng, representing the South Sudan Embassy in Japan, together with officials from the Tokyo25 Local Organizing […]
Church leaders launch new peace push to rescue faltering pact
South Sudan’s most senior church leaders have launched a new peace push, calling on the nation’s political leadership to move from mere rhetoric to actionable commitments to rescue the country’s faltering peace process. In a statement released after a high-level summit in Kenya, the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) warned that the nation stands […]
CEPO tracks violations in Tombura County, delays naming spoilers
In a powerful and urgent address, Edmond Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), declared a pivotal moment in the organization’s campaign to expose those responsible for violence and instability in Tombura County, Western Equatoria State. Speaking on what he called “D-Day,” Yakani announced CEPO’s intention to name individuals deemed spoilers […]
Witch hunt or Justice? SPLM-IO’s Machar, Kang face treason charges
South Sudan is once again at the edge of political turmoil after President Salva Kiir Mayardit suspended his First Vice President and long-time rival, Dr. Riek Machar, alongside Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chuol, accusing them of treason, murder, and crimes against humanity. The announcement came in a late-evening decree read on state-owned SSBC, citing constitutional […]
Stakeholders urge parties to honor peace deal
Stakeholders in South Sudan’s peace deal are urging signatories of the 2018 peace agreement to honor their commitments as the country faces significant political and security hurdles. Following a two-day meeting from September 9-10 to review the current political and security situation in the country, a group of 12 stakeholders called for all parties to […]
Greater Pibor declares emergency as floods devastate communities
The Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) has declared a state of emergency after weeks of torrential rains unleashed severe flooding that has displaced thousands of people and destroyed key infrastructure. In an official statement on Wednesday, David Ngiro Yangkon, Chairperson of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), described the situation as catastrophic, saying communities are […]
Government, SSBF pledge to nurture next generation of hoopers
South Sudan’s basketball dream has gained fresh momentum after the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the South Sudan Basketball Federation (SSBF) pledged to work hand in hand to develop the next generation of hoopers. The pledge came during a meeting on Thursday between the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mary Nawai Martin, and SSBF […]
Suicide cases surge in Central Equatoria as 11 dies in a week
A dark cloud hangs over Central Equatoria after state officials revealed that 11 people took their own lives in just one week, most of them young people battling drug abuse and the weight of unspoken struggles. The shocking figure was made public on Tuesday during the weekly security committee meeting chaired by Governor Lt. Gen. […]
Opposition alliance demands transparency in Minister Achok’s corruption case
The South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State has urged Governor Simon Uber Mawut to ensure transparency and accountability in the ongoing corruption saga involving the suspended State Minister of Roads and Bridges, Carolina Achok Akot. In a statement seen by Standard Zone News, SSOA chairperson Edward Nyuol Arop acknowledged the […]
