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 […]
Refugees raise alarm over movement restrictions and access to services
Refugees in South Sudan have called for stronger protection, easier access to essential services and greater recognition of their rights amid concerns over movement restrictions, documentation, registration and livelihoods. The concerns were raised during a refugee dialogue held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the UNHCR Compound in Juba, bringing together refugee representatives, government officials, […]
Control of employee benefits sparks fresh NSIF, employee union clash
A dispute between the National Social Insurance Fund (NSIF) and the National Employees Union of South Sudan (NEUSS) has escalated, with both sides trading accusations over the union’s legal status and its role in a court case challenging aspects of the social insurance system. The latest exchange follows an NSIF statement issued on Monday in […]
Jadalla calls for unity and discipline among caretaker ministers
Central Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani has called on newly appointed caretaker ministers to uphold unity, discipline and teamwork as they take up their responsibilities in the state government. Governor Jadalla made the remarks on Monday while formally installing the caretaker ministers into their respective offices in Juba. He directed the […]
Ruto tells Kiir to seek dialogue, consensus as Kenya backs December polls
Kenyan President William Ruto has urged South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit to pursue dialogue and consensus among political parties ahead of the country’s planned December 2026 general elections. President Ruto made the remarks during bilateral talks with President Kiir at State House in Nairobi on Monday, as Kenya reaffirmed its readiness to support South […]
SPLM opens race for December elections with nomination forms
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has opened its nomination process for aspirants seeking to contest in South Sudan’s planned December 22, 2026 general elections. The ruling party has set October 5 to 9 as the official period for aspirants to collect nomination forms from the SPLM Secretariat at its headquarters in Juba. SPLM Secretary […]
Two SPLM-IO leaders freed after nearly two years in Lakes state custody
Two senior members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) have been released after spending nearly two years in detention in Lakes State. The two officials are Dr. Isaiah Akol Mathiang, Chairperson of the SPLM-IO in Lakes State, and Gai Magok, Chairperson of the movement’s Animal Resources Committee. Their detention followed the Nasir […]
Rejaf West women get machines to expand farming business
Women in Rejaf West, Juba County, have received farming and processing equipment aimed at helping them expand agricultural activities and generate income. The equipment, including grain millers, water pumps and grinding-paste machines, was handed over on Friday by the Network of Empowered Women Peace Actors in South Sudan (NEWPASS), in partnership with the Women’s Peace […]
Kalisto takes oath after accepting Juba county caretaker seat
Newly appointed Juba County Caretaker Commissioner Kalisto Lado has taken the oath of office after accepting the caretaker position, formally beginning his new assignment as Central Equatoria State prepares for the December general elections. Kalisto was among several caretaker officials sworn in on Friday by Central Equatoria State Caretaker Governor Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani. […]
Election readiness under scrutiny as December polls approach — civil society
Civil society and election stakeholders are raising concerns over South Sudan’s preparedness for the scheduled 22 December 2026 general elections, calling for urgent and coordinated action to address remaining institutional, legal, operational, security and civic-space challenges. The concerns were raised following the 2026 South Sudan Country Forum, held in Juba from September 23–24 under the […]
