Tombura protests escalate as activist warns youth against political manipulation
Protests erupted in Tombura County, Western Equatoria, on Friday as residents accused UNMISS of failing to protect civilians amid ongoing conflict, while a civil society activist urged youth to resist being exploited by political elites. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progressive Organization (CEPO), warned that political manipulation of youth could ignite […]
Revenue Authority Chief issues stern warning on tax exemptions
The Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), Simon Akuei Deng, has issued a stern warning to staff over the granting of tax exemptions, describing the practice as detrimental to national revenue collection. Speaking at a ceremony for the newly appointed Deputy Commissioner General at SSRA headquarters, Deng emphasized that even the President, […]
China unveils global governance initiative to mark UN’s 80th anniversary
As the United Nations prepares to celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2025, China has launched a new proposal, the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), aimed at reshaping the international order to be more equitable, inclusive, and responsive to contemporary challenges. The initiative, unveiled in a detailed concept paper, comes amid growing turbulence in the global landscape […]
South Sudan’s armed youth disarmed UN peacekeepers in ambush
In a humiliating twist that has sent shockwaves through Western Equatoria, UN peacekeepers, the very force deployed to protect civilians, were ambushed and disarmed by a local armed group, who walked away with their weapons. The attack happened Tuesday along the volatile Tambura–Mapuse road. Fighters intercepted a routine UNMISS patrol, forced the blue helmets to […]
Par’s SPLM-IO faction installs Pitia, replacing Oyet as deputy Speaker
The Transitional National Legislative Assembly has entered a new phase of political realignment after Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba on Thursday appointed Ambrose Lomin Pitia as First Deputy Speaker, formally replacing Oyet Nathaniel Perino. The reshuffle is widely interpreted as a triumph for Ambassador Stephen Par Kuol’s SPLM-IO faction in Juba, which recommended Pitia for the […]
Kiir dismisses top spy general, several officials in mini-reshuffle
President Salva Kiir has dismissed a number of senior officials, including the deputy head of the country’s powerful intelligence bureau, in a mini-reshuffle announced Wednesday evening. Lt. Gen. Khalid Butrus Bora, Deputy Director General of the General Intelligence Bureau (GIB) in the National Security Service (NSS), was removed through a presidential decree broadcast on South […]
Waat, Panyar communities seal nine-point peace pact in Cueibet
After years of deadly conflict fueled by disputes over water and grazing land, the Waat and Panyar communities in Cueibet have reached a breakthrough peace agreement that many hopes will finally end a cycle of cattle raids and revenge killings. The accord, signed after two days of dialogue, outlines a nine-point pact that includes establishing […]
Taban Deng hails Juba Auto Show as platform for youth enterprise
Vice President for Infrastructure Cluster, Taban Deng Gai, has praised the Juba Auto Show as a promising platform for youth enterprise, urging financial institutions to back innovative projects that can accelerate South Sudan’s private sector growth. Speaking after a meeting with the Auto Show team led by CEO Mandela Nelson Denis, the Vice President said […]
UN General Assembly urged to act on South Sudan peace stalemate
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has appealed to the United Nations to take decisive action during the upcoming UN General Assembly to rescue South Sudan from a looming political crisis and renewed violence. Edmond Yakani, CEPO’s Executive Director, described the meeting as a “golden opportunity” for the UN Secretary-General and the Chairperson of […]
Parliament halts ministerial summons, fueling fears of hidden agenda
South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has abruptly halted a scheduled sitting meant to summon top government ministers, a move that has drawn sharp public criticism and stoked suspicion of a cover-up. The Tuesday, September 2, 2025 session was expected to compel ministers of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) to present […]
