Long time aspirant Mboriman pledges to put WES on new path
Long-time political aspirant Mboriman Mbory Edward has formally declared his bid for Governor of Western Equatoria State, pledging to pursue what he described as a new path focused on security, development and unity. Mboriman made the declaration at the SPLM National Secretariat in Juba as he entered the party’s primary contest for the governorship ahead […]
South Sudan women face barriers as legal reforms await action
For women seeking political office in South Sudan, the barrier may not be a lack of ambition or experience, but the cost of entering the race. That concern emerged during the High-Level Government and Civil Society Dialogue on Advancing Women’s Rights Through Legal Reform, held under the Justice 4 Her Campaign and organised by Global […]
Rabi Mujung declares bid for Central Equatoria governorship
Former Central Equatoria State Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has declared his candidacy for the governorship of Central Equatoria State. Mujung, who served as governor for less than five months in 2025 before being removed from office, is seeking to return to the state’s top leadership position as the country prepares for the December […]
Kiir, Ramaphosa hold talks on South Sudan’s election preparations
President Salva Kiir and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa have held talks in Pretoria on South Sudan’s preparations for the December 2026 elections, with South Africa agreeing to support several areas of the electoral process. The meeting at the State House focused on technical and logistical needs ahead of the planned 22 December polls, […]
Alek Silvano becomes woman in Warrap’s male-domonited governorship race
Alek Silvano Deng has stepped into the race for Warrap State governor, becoming one of the women seeking the state’s top political office in a contest expected to attract several candidates. Alek, the chairperson of the South Sudan National Movement for Change (SSNMC) in Warrap State and a former member of the State Legislative Assembly, […]
Dr. Machar raises fair trial concerns over nine court rulings
Former First Vice President Riek Machar has raised concerns over nine rulings made by South Sudan’s Special Court in the Nasir case, saying some of the decisions could affect the accused’s right to a fair trial. Machar raised the concerns on Wednesday during the 120th session of the proceedings in Juba, as he delivered his […]
Teenage pregnancy crisis raises concern along Uganda–South Sudan border
Teenage pregnancy remains a major concern in Uganda’s West Nile region, with communities in Terego and surrounding border areas facing persistent challenges linked to child marriage, teenage motherhood and the disruption of girls’ education. The issue is particularly significant in Terego, a district close to South Sudan, where communities on both sides of the border […]
Doctors calls for more blood donation to prevent maternal deaths
Doctors and health professionals in South Sudan are calling for increased blood donations to help prevent maternal deaths caused by severe bleeding after childbirth. The appeal comes as health authorities and partners mark World Postpartum Haemorrhage Day, highlighting postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) as one of the leading causes of maternal death in the country. At Juba […]
Young women, rights groups push for action on Anti-GBV bill
Young women and women’s rights organisations are calling for renewed action to advance South Sudan’s delayed Anti-Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Bill, saying stronger laws are needed to improve women’s access to protection and justice. The call came during a four-day consultative workshop in Juba reviewing progress and challenges surrounding the Anti-GBV Bill, Maputo Protocol and Family […]
Kalisto returns to the streets as Juba cleanup drive continues
Juba County Commissioner Moulana Kalisto Lado Foustino Nyigilo has returned to the streets as he continues his hands on field work, inspecting ongoing cleanup and urban improvement activities across the county. On Monday evening, Kalisto was in Kuburi Haboba, where he met traders, business operators, residents and road users while personally monitoring efforts to improve […]
