$8.5 million climate project launched to tackle Bor flood crisis
A major climate resilience project backed by the World Bank has been launched to confront the persistent flooding crisis in Bor Town, offering renewed hope to tens of thousands of residents who face seasonal displacement and loss of livelihoods each year. The $8.5 million Regional Climate Resilience Program (RCRP), set for implementation between 2026 and […]
Kakuwa peace mission wraps up in Yei with signed resolution
A landmark community-led peace initiative concluded in Yei Town on April 11, 2026, as the Kakuwa Community wrapped up a two-day โtwinโ peace mission with the signing of a comprehensive resolution aimed at strengthening unity, stability, and cooperation across the region. The mission, held in Yei popularly known as โSmall Londonโ brought together youth, elders, […]
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By ๐ต๐๐๐๐ ๐ณ๐๐๐๐ ๐ป๐๐๐ People often say that words do not hurt, that โthey are just words.โ Among South Sudanese, this has never been our experience. In our lives, language has always been dense with consequence. A blessing can feel like a roof over oneโs head. A curse can trail a family for years, even […]
UN names Anita Kiki Gbeho special representative for South Sudan
The United Nations has appointed Anita Kiki Gbeho as its new Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, marking a significant leadership transition at a critical moment for the countryโs peace process. The announcement was made by UN Secretary-General Antรณnio Guterres, who expressed confidence in Gbehoโs ability […]
Ministers endorse security reform, livestock development plan
South Sudanโs Council of Ministers has endorsed sweeping reforms targeting both national security coordination and economic transformation, in decisions officials say could reshape key pillars of governance and development. Chaired by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, the Cabinet meeting approved a proposal to amalgamate multiple law enforcement bodies into a single, unified police force an ambitious […]
Juba airport finally activates control tower, air traffic system
After years of dormancy, South Sudan has taken a significant step toward modernising its aviation sector, with authorities confirming the long-awaited activation of the control tower and Air Traffic Management (ATM) system at Juba International Airport. The development marks the end of more than four years during which the ATM system remained idle despite being […]
Juba residents cry foul over excess electricity charges
Residents in Juba are raising alarm over what they describe as widespread overcharging by electricity Point-of-Sale (POS) agents, despite clear guidelines issued by the Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO) limiting commissions to just 2 percent. The growing frustration follows a public notice shared on JEDCOโs official platforms, reiterating that all authorised agents must strictly adhere […]
What you need to know from the 65th session of Nasir trial
The Special Court hearing the case over the Nasir incident convened its 65th session on Thursday at Freedom Hall, with proceedings dominated by a tense cross-examination of the prosecutionโs final witness a digital forensics expert whose testimony is central to the case. Here are the key takeaways from the dayโs hearing: 1. Focus shifts to […]
Juba commissioner sacked, replacement named
The President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, has dismissed the Commissioner of Juba County and immediately appointed a replacement in a move that signals a fresh administrative shift within the stateโs local leadership. In a presidential decree announced on Thursday, Kiir relieved Emmanuel Tete Ezbon of his duties as Commissioner of Juba County. The […]
Ex-speaker thanks Kiir after dramatic exit
Former Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), Jemma Nunu Kumba, has expressed gratitude to President Salva Kiir Mayardit following her dramatic removal from office earlier this week. In an appreciation letter dated April 8, Nunu thanked the president for the โtrust and confidenceโ placed in her during her tenure as the first female […]
