South Sudan ordered to pay Qatar national bank over $1 billion
A United States federal court has ordered South Sudan to pay more than $1.02 billion to Qatar National Bank (QNB), enforcing an international arbitration award over the country’s failure to repay a sovereign loan. The ruling by the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., confirms an award issued by the International Centre for Settlement of […]
Gen. Duop continues defence, tells court his version of events
Lt. Gen. Gabriel Duop Lam on Monday continued presenting his defence before the Court, offering a detailed account of events which he said led to the deterioration of relations between the SSPDF and SPLA-IO before the fighting in Nasir. Addressing the court, Duop recounted an incident at Bou Bridge in Western Equatoria, where he said […]
South Sudan basketball star Wenyen Gabriel lands UNHCR role
South Sudanese basketball star Wenyen Gabriel has been appointed a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, becoming the first professional basketball player to take on the global humanitarian role. The 29-year-old, who fled conflict in Sudan as a child before building a career in the NBA and representing South Sudan at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, was unveiled […]
Dr. Machar ordered to remove necktie before court proceedings
The Special Court on Monday ordered suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar to remove his necktie before proceedings could continue, ruling that all accused persons appearing before the court are prohibited from wearing neckties. The directive was issued during the court’s 101st session after Prosecutor Advocate Ajo objected to Dr. Machar’s appearance in a […]
Phone bills rise again as South Sudan’s economy buckles
South Sudanese will pay more to make phone calls, send text messages and access mobile internet after the National Communication Authority (NCA) approved the second phase of a telecommunications tariff exchange rate adjustment, which took effect at midnight on Sunday. The adjustment, implemented by Digitel South Sudan, MTN South Sudan and Zain South Sudan, comes […]
South Sudan rolls out voter awareness campaign
South Sudan has launched a nationwide voter awareness campaign to encourage citizens to participate in the country’s upcoming general elections. The National Elections Commission (NEC) marked the start of the campaign with an awareness procession through Juba, calling on citizens to engage in civic education programmes and familiarize themselves with the electoral process. According to […]
Yakani accuses warring forces of using starvation as a weapon
The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has accused the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the SPLA-IO of using starvation as a weapon of war, following renewed fighting in Northern Jonglei State. In a statement on Thursday, Yakani appealed directly to division, field and area commanders of […]
Matangai women find financial buffer amid land insecurity
Women in Matangai village on the outskirts of Juba are turning to community savings groups as a way to protect their livelihoods amid persistent land disputes, economic uncertainty and the rising cost of living. For many families in the area, owning land remains uncertain. Years of boundary disputes, insecurity and displacement have discouraged long-term investment […]
Uganda, South Sudan hold fresh border security talks
Officials from Uganda and South Sudan have begun fresh bilateral talks aimed at easing tensions along their shared border, with leaders from both countries meeting in Uganda’s West Nile Region to discuss security, border management and economic cooperation. The fifth Uganda–South Sudan Joint Bilateral Meeting opened on Thursday in Arua, bringing together senior government officials, […]
GVO launches male-led campaign against gender based violence
The Global Voices Organization (GVO) has launched a community-based campaign aimed at engaging men and boys in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), bringing together 30 male champions from Gudele and Goroyo II to promote positive masculinity and strengthen community protection efforts. The two-day initiative, held in Goroyo II on the outskirts of […]
