Mundri children pay price as renewed fighting cripples schools, safety
Renewed fighting between South Sudan’s opposing forces has left a generation of children in Mundri East County paying a heavy price. Since clashes erupted in late September, schools have been closed, communities displaced, and the safety of children severely compromised, leaving families and educators desperate for a return to peace. The clashes that began in […]
After months of advocacy on employment matters: Youth volunteer becomes Rumbek town mayor
For months, the Rumbek Youth and Sports Association (RYSA) has been at the forefront of a spirited campaign, urging the Lakes State government to prioritize youth employment. Their message was simple but powerful: talented, educated young people across the state remain idle not because they lack skills, but due to lack of opportunities. In most […]
UK envoy urges South Sudan to cut aid dependence, take health ownership
British Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, has urged the government to substantially increase its domestic investment in the health sector, warning that the country’s overwhelming reliance on international aid is no longer sustainable. Ashley delivered the message on Tuesday while addressing the 2025 National Health Summit in Juba, where he spoke on behalf of […]
Nimule one-stop border post gets €10 million boost from EU
The construction of the long-awaited Nimule One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) has received a major push after the European Union approved €10 million in new funding to support the project, TradeMark Africa and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) announced this week. The financing, secured through TradeMark Africa in partnership with UNOPS, aims to […]
Kiir pledges full support to traders hit by custom market blaze
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has conveyed deep regret over the fire that devastated Nyakuron/Custom Market on Monday evening, assuring full government support to traders affected by the tragedy. The inferno, which started around 6:00 PM on 1 December 2025, destroyed dozens of shops and goods worth millions, dealing a severe blow to families who relied […]
Unseen Victory: The truth behind South Sudan’s neglected blind football team
Their journey to Kampala began on a crowded bus, not by choice, but because there were no funds for flights. Even after winning a trophy that should have sparked national pride, they returned to Juba the same way: quietly, without fans, cameras, or officials to welcome them. The National Bright Star Men’s Blind Football Team […]
Government arrives after fire finishes devastating Customs market
A high-level government delegation from both national and state levels visited Customs Market yesterday, but only after flames had already consumed dozens of shops. Traders watched helplessly as the fire raged for nearly two hours, spreading uncontrollably while firefighters arrived late and were unable to contain the blaze. Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony, accompanied by National […]
Machar Trial: Defense and prosecution clash over Nasir evidence
The trial of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon and seven SPLM/A-IO officials grew increasingly contentious on Monday, as defense lawyers and state prosecutors clashed over conflicting testimonies and inconsistencies in the investigation of the Nasir incident. The 27th session at Freedom Hall centered on the defense’s grilling of the prosecution’s first witness, Major […]
Yei mobile court to begin proceedings tomorrow, Tuesday
A mobile court will commence proceedings in Yei River County, Central Equatoria, from 2–16 December 2025, as part of South Sudan’s ongoing efforts to extend judicial services to areas without permanent courts, according to a letter issued by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The initiative is being implemented by South Sudan’s Judiciary […]
OPINION| Political actors must unite to salvage our ailing nation — the case of CES and other States
South Sudan is standing at a defining moment. Across the nation, political mistrust, economic hardship, security concerns, weakened institutions, and declining public confidence continue to erode the foundations of peace and development. At such a critical juncture, unity among political actors is not simply desirable, it is essential. And nowhere is this urgency more visible […]
