Rising violence could derail South Sudan elections, activist warns
Hopes for South Sudan’s first peaceful and democratic elections since independence are under growing threat as renewed outbreaks of violence grip parts of the country. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of CEPO, warned that without urgent efforts to end ongoing conflict and implement the 2018 peace agreement, South Sudan is at risk of missing its chance […]
Activist warns of looming crisis as peace implementation stalls
An activist has raised serious concerns over the stagnation of the peace process in South Sudan, warning that continued delays could plunge the country into a leadership legitimacy crisis. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), criticized the warring parties for allowing valuable time to be consumed by conflict instead […]
Airstrike on hospital kills seven, injures dozens
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reported that an airstrike on its hospital in Old Fangak, South Sudan, killed at least seven people and injured 20 others. The attack began early Saturday morning with helicopter gunships bombing the hospital pharmacy and firing on the town, followed by a drone strike on the local market. The bombing severely […]
Calm returns to Tonj South, after deadly inter-communal fights
Calm is gradually returning to Tonj South of Warrap State after deadly inter-communal fighting that claimed fifteen civilians’ lives and 16 others wounded, the government said. Speaking to the Standard Zone new on Friday, the state Information Minister and Government Spokesperson, James Ayiek Bath said clashes between armed civilians have ceased but situation remains tense. […]
Activist: Unpaid salaries undermine workers’ rights and dignity
Activist Edmund Yakani has called on the government to pay all outstanding 2024 salary arrears owed to civil servants and organized forces, The appeal comes following Thursday’s commemoration of International Labour Day marked every May 1st of the year to honor workers’ rights and highlight the importance of fair treatment, safe working conditions, and social […]
Women shoulder family burden amid salary delays
As South Sudan grapples with worsening economic crisis that has left civil servants unpaid for months, women are emerging as a silent force, shouldering the burden of families and communities. For nearly a year, civil servants have faced delayed or absent salaries, a situation attributed to economic instability coupled with disruptions to oil revenues. While […]
Kiir urges workers to maintain dignity amid economic challenges
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir acknowledges hardships faced by public servants and promises improvements in pay, working conditions, and accountability. In his official statement, the president called on workers to uphold dignity, unity, and shared responsibility, despite the ongoing economic hardships and salary delays many continue to face. “I urge all of us to continue […]
Embassy closures show frustration over South Sudan peace delays, activist says
Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has urged South Sudan’s leaders to recommit to the peace process following the closure of some foreign embassies in Juba. In a statement shared with this outlet, Yakani described the recent decisions by some diplomatic missions to shut down under the guise of […]
South Sudan plans new fiber optic link to expand internet access
South Sudan plans to establish a new fiber optic link from Ethiopia to enhance internet access across the country, Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services Minister Michael Makuei Lueth announced Tuesday. Speaking during a panel at the African Innovation Summit in Addis Ababa, Makuei said the project is part of broader efforts to improve South […]
South Sudan resumes crude oil exports after year-long halt
The Government of South Sudan has announced the resumption of crude oil exports to the international market after more than a year of suspension. The export halt was triggered by the outbreak of war in neighboring Sudan, which severely damaged key oil pipelines that transport South Sudan’s crude through Sudan to Port Sudan on the […]
