President Kiir congratulates newly ordained Catholic priests in Juba
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has congratulated three newly ordained Catholic priests as they begin their ministry and service to the people of South Sudan. President Kiir made the remarks on Sunday after attending Holy Mass at St Theresa Cathedral, commonly known as Kator Cathedral, in Juba. The Mass was presided over by Rev. Fr. Nelson […]
Kator county court given exclusive jurisdiction over Juba city cases
South Sudan’s Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court, Dr. Benjamin Baak Deng, has designated Kator County Court in Central Equatoria State to exclusively handle cases currently pending before the Juba City Council. The decision was issued through Administrative Order No. 2/2026, dated August 12, 2026, following a recommendation submitted by Juba City Mayor […]
Gen. Olony’s Agwelek-Kitgwang group joins SPLM in Juba
The Agwelek-Kitgwang group led by Gen. Johnson Olony has formally joined the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), with more than 500 members welcomed into the ruling party at a ceremony in Juba. The event brought together senior SPLM officials, including the party’s Secretary-General, Dr. Akol Paul Kordit, Upper Nile State Governor Gen. James Koang and […]
New chemical firm opens in South Sudan, eyes local processing
TELLO General Trading Co. Ltd has officially launched operations in South Sudan, pledging to supply industrial grade chemicals to key sectors while working toward establishing local chemical processing within the next six months. The company, which was unveiled during a launch ceremony at Imperial Plaza Hotel in Juba, says it aims to serve industries including […]
Kabu South residents carry patients on wheelbarrows, Chief says
Residents of Kabu South, a fast-growing settlement on the outskirts of Juba, say the absence of roads, healthcare facilities, schools and clean water has left thousands struggling to access even the most basic public services, with patients often transported to hospital on wheelbarrows during medical emergencies. The concerns were raised during a Community Care Programme […]
Israeli Ambassador leads Juba peace 5K marathon
More than 200 runners took part in the Central Equatoria State–Israel 5K Race for Peace and Development in Juba on Sunday, an event aimed at promoting peace, youth participation and healthy living through sport. The race was led by Israeli Ambassador to South Sudan Gershon Kedar, who joined participants alongside Central Equatoria State Minister of […]
How women fleeing Sudan’s war are finding hope through business
In the crowded markets of Juba, beneath rows of iron-sheet stalls and dusty roadside shops, the sounds of trade carry through the morning heat women calling out prices, motorcycles weaving through traffic, and customers bargaining over vegetables, clothes, and cooking oil. Among the traders is Najuwa Hamad Bujun, a Sudanese mother and trained nurse who […]
Buse gets royal treatment from Mundari community
It was not a coronation, but it certainly felt like one. The dusty plains of Kworijik transformed into a stage of celebration as thousands from the Mundari community and beyond gathered in a spectacle that blended culture, pride, and unmistakable pageantry all in honor of their “son,” Bush Buse. From the moment he arrived, the […]
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 […]
Bari community launches language revival program in Juba
The Bari community in Juba has officially launched a major language revival program aimed at preserving and promoting the Bari language, amid growing concerns that younger generations are losing fluency in their mother tongue. The initiative, unveiled at the Bari Community Centre, brought together top Bari leaders, elders, youth representatives, women, and government officials from […]
