CEPO pushes for inclusion of persons with disabilities in 2026 election process
As South Sudan inches towards its historic first national election in December 2026, Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) is urging political leaders and electoral bodies to prioritize the inclusion and representation of persons with disabilities in the democratic process. In a statement, Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of CEPO, stressed the importance of ensuring that […]
South Sudan struggles to curb smuggling along its border
South Sudan is grappling with waves of smuggled substandard and intoxicated goods, posing serious health risks to its citizens. Recent reports highlight the alarming ways these items are secretly transported into the country, concealed beneath legitimate imports in trucks at border entry points. Simon Akuei Deng, Commissioner of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), has […]
NEC urges action as South Sudan struggles with election awareness
With less than 17 months remaining until South Sudan’s national elections in December 2026, the National Election Commission (NEC) has raised concerns that 80% of the population remains unaware of the electoral process. NEC has vowed to intensify civic education efforts to ensure public understanding and participation. Speaking to the media, NEC Secretary Gabriel Bol […]
Cholera claims lives in Abyei as infections skyrocket
A deadly cholera outbreak has struck Abyei, infecting 104 people and claiming 10 lives, marking the first reported cases in the region since last year. Earlier this year, cholera spread across various parts of South Sudan, but Abyei remained unaffected until the first case was recorded over the weekend. State Minister of Health Dr. Ayom […]
East African nations agree on ICT cooperation framework
Experts from across East Africa have adopted 17 guidelines to harmonize and regulate information, communication, and technology (ICT) services. The agreements were formalized in a communiqué at the close of the first Advisory Council and 30th Annual Assembly of the East African Communications Organization (EACO), held in Juba, South Sudan, from June 9th to 13th, […]
Deng Kuir triumphs in hotly contested TEYA leadership poll
Deng William Kuir has been elected Chairperson of the Twic East Youth Association (TEYA) for the 2025–2027 term, following a closely contested and peaceful election in Juba on Sunday. The election drew high voter turnout from all payams of Twic East County. Kuir, the flagbearer of the Twic East Forward (TEF) camp, emerged victorious on […]
Police chief threatens dismissal for politically active officers
South Sudan’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Lt. General Abraham Manyuat, has issued a stern warning to police personnel against involvement in politics, stressing the importance of neutrality in law enforcement. Speaking during the inauguration of newly rehabilitated Border Police offices, the IGP reminded officers that any deviation from their nonpartisan mandate will not be […]
CPA, Opposition urge government to end cabinet silence
The Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) has called on all parties to South Sudan’s peace agreement to urgently resume cabinet sittings, which have stalled since March. The organization says the continued absence of cabinet meetings is worsening the country’s political and economic challenges. In a press statement issued Friday, CPA Executive Director Ter Manyang […]
NEC: 2026 election hinges on political decisions on constitution, census
As South Sudan gears up for its first democratic elections, the National Election Commission (NEC) has emphasized that the success of the 2026 elections hinges on key decisions from political parties regarding the permanent constitution and the population census. During a media briefing on Friday, Gabriel Bol Deng, the Secretary of the NEC, explained that […]
Pressure mounts on government to reopen Radio Jonglei
Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) has joined the chorus of civil society calling on authorities in Jonglei State to reopen Radio Jonglei, abruptly shut down this week. The station, broadcasting at 95.9 FM in Bor, was closed on Sunday after it aired a song that addressed ongoing intercommunal conflicts in the state. […]
