New governor faces old problem: Land grabbing along Juba roads
The newly appointed Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, is confronting a persistent urban challenge that has outlasted several administrations – the illegal allocation of public land along major roads in Juba. In a firm directive issued this week, Governor Mujung ordered an immediate halt to the unauthorized demarcation and distribution […]
Police point to parents in Juba’s rising gang crisis
The South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) has blamed parental neglect for the growing wave of youth gang activity in Juba. According to police spokesperson Maj. Gen. James Monday Enoka, many of the young people arrested in recent operations lacked proper guidance at home, which he says has contributed to their involvement in criminal behavior. […]
The return of the rainmaker: Mayen Akech rises as Ariath Makueidit’s spiritual heir
In the heart of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, a powerful spiritual awakening is stirring. On June 23, 2025, in the Apuoth section of Mabil Village, Aweil East County, a young man named Mayen Akech Koot emerged as a new African Traditional Spiritual leader, proclaiming himself the spiritual successor to the legendary prophet Ariath Makueidit. […]
CES government directs chamber to regulate market prices
The Central Equatoria State (CES) government has tasked the state Chamber of Commerce with regulating market prices, following public outcry over persistent price hikes. The directive comes amid the ongoing depreciation of the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) against foreign currencies, particularly the US dollar, which continues to drive commodity prices higher. Combined with salary delays […]
Music star Cocosan and crew survive scary night crash in Juba
South Sudanese music star Cocosan and three others are lucky to be alive after surviving a late-night car crash in Juba that could have ended in tragedy. The group made up of artists Santiolo Y, Akir Leben, and Amadi FM Station Manager Billy Samson was returning from the emotional funeral of the late singer Chaka […]
SSRA suspends controversial Juba zoning and taxpayer registration
After facing fierce opposition from Central Equatoria State, South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has temporarily suspended the planned door-to-door taxpayer registration and zoning exercise in Juba City. In a statement on Thursday, SSRA said the decision follows extensive feedback and concerns raised by various stakeholders during the initial stages of implementation. “As a public institution […]
Hundreds abandon SPLM-IO over leadership concerns
More than 400 members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) have defected to the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), citing growing frustration over internal divisions and what they described as a lack of inclusive leadership. The group, led by Kiir Deng Mou, was officially welcomed during a ceremony in Bentiu, where Unity State […]
Tax war: Central Equatoria rejects NRA’s zoning plan, citing constitutional overreach
A fresh battle over revenue collection in Juba is brewing as Central Equatoria State (CES) government is standing its ground, rejecting a move by the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) to carve up Juba into tax zones. The decision, made during a weekly Council of Ministers meeting on Thursday, chaired by Governor Rabi Mujung Emannuel, […]
Inspiring next generation: Second season of Stanbic Jr. NBA League kicks off
Second season of the Stanbic Jr. National Basketball Association (NBA) league commenced last week at the Nimra Talata Basketball Stadium in Juba. This league, designed for boys and girls aged 16 and under, is a collaborative effort primarily between Stanbic Bank and NBA Africa, with the Luol Deng Foundation serving as the implementing partner. This […]
ANALYSIS: How South Sudan became a default destination for U.S. deportees
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision permitting the deportation of eight migrants from an American military base in Djibouti to South Sudan has flashed alarm among human rights advocates and legal observers alike. While the ruling may appear to resolve a narrow procedural dispute, it raises broader questions about how powerful states use fragile nations […]
