South Sudan rolls out malaria vaccine to protect children
South Sudan has begun rolling out the R21 malaria vaccine, a move health officials say will shield thousands of young lives from one of the country’s deadliest diseases. “Every child deserves a childhood free from malaria. The R21 vaccine will protect more children from sickness and death, enabling them to survive, thrive, and shape the […]
AU Peace and Security Council calls for inclusive dialogue in South Sudan
The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) has called for an inclusive, high-level political dialogue leaders in South Sudan to resolve the ongoing political stalemate. The call was made following a three-day visit to Juba from August 10-12, 2025, intended to show solidarity with South Sudanese and reaffirm the AU’s commitment to supporting […]
Elections are the only democratic path to power, NDM insists
With the 2026 elections approaching, the National Democratic Movement (NDM) has called on South Sudan’s political parties to commit to democracy as the only legitimate path to power, stating that credible elections are essential for the nation’s future. The demand was a key item of a communique released Tuesday following the party’s Ninth National Leadership […]
CEPO threatens gov’t with lawsuit over 35% women’s quota violation
A prominent civil society organization is threatening to sue the transitional government over failure to meet the 35% quota for women in leadership positions, as mandated by the 2018 peace agreement. The Community Empowerment Progress Organization (CEPO) is giving the government a three-month ultimatum to rectify what it describes as “absolute violation” of women’s rights […]
Civil Aviation Authority enforces removal of illegal Juba Airport occupants
After weeks of warnings, the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has commenced the forceful removal of numerous illegal shipping containers and makeshift stalls that have occupied Juba Airport’s land for years. This cleanup follows the elapse of final ultimatum issued last Friday by SSCAA Director General John Woja Elinana, who stated that the authority’s […]
Israeli strike kills five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza
Five Al Jazeera journalists were killed on Sunday in an Israeli strike near the main gate of Al-Shifa Hospital, the broadcaster said. The dead include correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh, and cameramen Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal, and Moamen Aliwa. The network said they were in a tent used by reporters when the strike occurred. […]
Gulu chosen as nerve centre for border clashes investigation
South Sudan and Uganda have agreed to form a 14-member joint investigative committee to probe last month’s deadly border clashes, with its base set in Gulu, northern Uganda. The decision followed a high-level meeting in Juba on Saturday between UPDF Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba and SSPDF Chief Gen. Dau Aturjong. According to […]
Economic crisis fuels illegal arms trade in South Sudan – CEPO
South Sudan’s deepening economic crisis, which has resulted in more than a year of unpaid salaries for organized forces, is driving a surge in illegal arms trading, with dangerous consequences for peace and stability, the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has warned. CEPO Executive Director Edmund Yakani said the worsening financial hardship is pushing […]
Tombura under siege: Activist warns of growing terror and ethnic killings
The Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmond Yakani, has issued an urgent plea to President Salva Kiir and top security officials to intervene in what he describes as a “city of terror” unfolding in Tombura County, Western Equatoria State. Speaking on Sunday, Yakani said worshippers in Tombura town were forced to […]
Teng Deng’s presidential hopes crushed again by SSFF
Teng Yel Deng’s aspirations to become the next president of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) have suffered yet another major setback after the federation’s Appeals Committee upheld his disqualification for the second time. The decision, handed down late Friday, comes amid growing tension and controversy surrounding the SSFF’s electoral process. Teng’s campaign has faced […]
