News| SPLM-IO demands unconditional release of Dr. Riek Machar to save peace deal
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has called for immediate and unconditional release of its leader, Dr. Riek Machar, identifying his continued detention as the primary roadblock to saving the revitalized peace agreement from total collapse. Machar, a key signatory to the peace agreement and the First Vice President, has been in detention […]
Women farmers power Rubkona’s shift to resilient agriculture
Women in Pakur Boma, Rubkona Payam, are emerging as the driving force behind a major shift toward climate-resilient agriculture, helping communities rebuild livelihoods shattered by years of flooding and conflict. Across the area, women farmers are adopting new techniques and resilient crop varieties that allow them to survive recurrent floods while boosting household food supplies. […]
Western Equatoria governor replaces senior officials in major shake-up
Western Equatoria State Governor James Alteib has carried out a sweeping overhaul of the state’s leadership, dismissing a wide range of senior officials and appointing new figures to key government positions. In a gubernatorial decree issued from the state secretariat, the governor relieved the Mayor of Yambio Municipality and multiple Directors-General from major ministries, including […]
South Sudan’s consultative dialogue opens as parties seek consensus
South Sudan’s home-based stakeholders and political parties have officially opened the long-awaited Consultative Dialogue in Juba, with the ruling SPLM-IG and its allied political groups leading the first phase of discussions. Speaking during Monday’s opening session, SPLM Second Deputy Chairperson Mary Apayi Ayiga described the dialogue as a critical undertaking as the country prepares for […]
Elections or No Elections: Commission outlines conditions for 2026 vote
With approximately a year remaining before the scheduled conduct of the country’s first general elections since independence, National Election Commission (NEC) has stated that polls cannot be held in 2026 unless political compromises are made immediately. Speaking at the National Stakeholders Dialogue in Juba, last week, Ahou Malou, the NEC’s Director for Budget and Planning, […]
Activist Yakani confirms delegate lists, sets dates for crucial peace dialogue meetings
Activist Edmond Yakani has confirmed that all major signatories to the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement have submitted their delegate lists ahead of two crucial phases of the national dialogue, set to begin tomorrow (Monday). In a recorded audio shared to Standard Zone News (SZN), Yakani said the stakeholders who signed the 2018 agreement have reaffirmed […]
Tristar extends SSFF partnership, urges transparent fund management
Tristar has renewed its one-year support to the South Sudan Football Federation, coupling the extension with a strong call for clearer, more accountable handling of football development funds. The renewed agreement, signed over the weekend, commits $250,000 toward the Bright Stars’ head coach, technical staff, and essential training equipment. The extension reinforces Tristar’s position as […]
Digitel, SSAF ink 10-Year deal to drive South Sudan athletics forward
Digitel Telecommunications and the South Sudan Athletics Federation (SSAF) have signed a landmark 10-year partnership aimed at driving the growth of athletics and empowering young athletes across the country. The agreement was formalized during a ceremony in Juba attended by Digitel executives, SSAF officials, athletes, and media representatives. SSAF Secretary-General Adv. Marco AkoL hailed the […]
British envoy decries rising violence, urges national dialogue
The United Kingdom’s Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, has issued a stark warning over escalating violence across the country, urging political leaders to embrace genuine national dialogue or risk deepening humanitarian and economic collapse. Speaking at the closing session of the National Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Friday, Ashley condemned renewed fighting that has displaced nearly […]
Mobile court launched in Aweil West to ease legal access
The Judiciary of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched a mobile circuit court in Nyamlell to expand access to justice for remote communities. The new court marks a significant step toward improving legal service delivery across the state, addressing the long-standing challenges faced by residents […]
