Juba insecurity escalates as SPLM official escapes attempted assassination
A senior official of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), James Jok Lual, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Juba over the weekend. Jok, who previously served as SPLM Secretary for Research and Training in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, claimed he was ambushed by armed assailants at around 4:30 PM while on his way […]
Mayom women mourn conflict losses, light peace candles
Women of Mayom county, Unity State lit candles and shed silent tears for loved ones lost in recent communal violence. At a prayer event dedicated to peace, healing, and reconciliation, Teresa Nyerieka Manytuil gave a moving reflection on the burden borne by women. Ms. Nyerieka stated that if those driving the conflict truly understood the […]
BoSS recognizes Mobile Money as legal payment method
Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has officially recognized mobile money as a valid and legal form of payment for goods and services. The move, BOSS said, aligns with the bank’s strategic plan for 2023-2027, which intends to increase the use of mobile money services among the adult population to 30% by 2027. In a statement […]
Malakal receives educational boost as UN and EU hand over key facilities
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on Thursday, handed over a newly rehabilitated Malakal Vocational Training Centre and Joshua Primary School to Upper Nile State authorities. Funded by the European Union (EU), the project aims to support long-term recovery in displacement-affected regions of South Sudan. The events were attended […]
UDF marks anniversary with bold call for full peace deal implementation
The United Democratic Front (UDF) has marked its first anniversary since official registration with a strong call for unity among the signatories of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), and swift full implementation of the deal ahead of the country’s landmark elections. Speaking during a press conference held […]
Beauty and battle into the wild heart of Nimule: A day on the frontlines of conservation
Nimule is a sanctuary—home to elephants, antelopes, hippopotamus, various bird species, warthogs, fish (with rhinos and giraffes now extinct). But poaching, disease, and human encroachment are relentless. The beautiful yet complicated scenery of the park—bordered by Uganda and divided by the Nile, with Gordon Hill rising on one side and a highway slicing through—offers both […]
UNMISS deputy head Guang Cong appointed horn of Africa envoy
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed UNMISS Deputy Head, Mr. Guang Cong, as his new Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, succeeding Hanna Serwaa Tetteh of Ghana. Mr. Cong brings a wealth of diplomatic and field experience to the role, with more than 23 years of service in various United Nations peace operations […]
EU and partners roll out major support program for South Sudanese civil society
The European Union and its implementing partners have launched a major new initiative aimed at strengthening civil society across South Sudan. The Supporting Civil Society Empowerment in South Sudan (SUCCESS) project was unveiled Thursday in Juba, bringing together key development actors and government officials in a show of renewed commitment to grassroots empowerment. The € […]
South Sudan’s peace deal faces challenges, monitors warn
South Sudan’s 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement is at risk of collapse due to mounting political tensions, unlawful detentions, and violations of the power-sharing arrangements, according to the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC). In a strongly worded quarterly report released Thursday, the RJMEC Interim Chairperson, Ambassador Maj. Gen. George Aggrey Owinow sounded the alarm, […]
SSPDF soldier among 12 arrested in Juba gang crackdown
In a joint operation targeting gangs in Juba, police have arrested at least 12 suspected criminals, including an active soldier in the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF). The raid in Gumbo Shirikat residential area uncovered an accumulation of criminal tools, including a pistol, master keys used for breaking into properties, and crude weapons like […]
