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 JEDCO’s 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 prosecution’s final witness a digital forensics expert whose testimony is central to the case. Here are the key takeaways from the day’s 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 state’s 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 “trust and confidence” placed in her during her tenure as the first female […]
AU envoy Kikwete arrives in Juba for peace push
A high-level delegation from the African Union, led by former Tanzanian president Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, arrived in Juba on Wednesday for a three-day mission aimed at reinvigorating South Sudan’s faltering peace process. The visit comes at a critical moment, with the implementation of the 2018 revitalised peace agreement facing persistent delays. Key provisions including security […]
Juba issues stern warning over unauthorized place renaming
Authorities in Central Equatoria State have issued a stern warning against the unauthorized renaming of villages, rivers, streets and other landmarks, cautioning that violators will face legal action. In an administrative circular dated April 8, the Office of the Deputy Governor Paulino Lukudu Obede said the government had observed with “dismay” what it described as […]
Paciko assumes office, pledges unity and reform
South Sudan’s new parliamentary speaker, Joseph Ngere Paciko, stepped into office on Tuesday with a message anchored in unity, reform, and urgency, as the country edges closer to a pivotal phase in its transition. Addressing lawmakers for the first time at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) in Juba, Paciko struck a tone of cautious […]
Hope takes root as Khor Malang shapes future for displaced families
In the quiet outskirts of Khor Malang in Jur River County, a new chapter is unfolding one defined not by displacement, but by renewal. What was once untouched forest land is steadily transforming into an organized settlement, offering a tangible future for hundreds of families who have spent years trapped in uncertainty. At the center […]
South Sudan activist calls on AU to enforce AU-C5 resolutions
A senior South Sudanese civil society activist has called on the African Union (AU) to urgently enforce the resolutions of the AUC5 declaration, warning that delays in implementation risk deepening the country’s political crisis and undermining prospects for lasting peace. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), said time is […]
