Freight forwarders back SSNBS’s role in regulating imports for public safety
The South Sudan Freight Forwarders Association (SSFFA) has expressed strong support for the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) following its recent interception of substandard fuel at the Nimule border point. Earlier this week, SSNBS officials halted 11 trucks carrying fuel that failed to meet East African standards. The trucks, attempting to enter South […]
South Sudan renews pledge to end obstetric fistula by 2030
South Sudan has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating obstetric fistula by 2030 during the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula celebration held Friday at Juba Teaching Hospital. The commemoration, organized under the theme “A Renewed Commitment to Ending Fistula in South Sudan by 2030,” brought together representatives from the Ministry of Health, UNFPA, development partners, […]
African Union celebrates Africa Day with children at Juba Orphanage
The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS) marked Africa Day on Friday, May 23, 2025, with a heartwarming visit to Juba Orphanage, celebrating the continent’s heritage with children who represent Africa’s future. Led by Prof. Joram Biswaro, Head of Mission of the African Union in South Sudan, AU Ambassadors donated a range of essential […]
Breaking News: Bahr El-Ghazal University shuts down amid student protests
The University of Bahr El-Ghazal has declared an immediate closure following heated protests over tuition hikes earlier today. The decision was reached during a crucial board meeting chaired by Deputy Vice Chancellor, Dr. Kuel Muail Jok. Students have been ordered to vacate the campus and hostels starting today. The protests erupted in the morning, with […]
Above-normal rains threaten South Sudan with renewed flooding crisis
After grappling with successive years of floods, South Sudan is once again on the edge of imminent flooding, as a new seasonal weather outlook indicates a likelihood of above-normal rainfall, particularly in eastern parts of the country. The forecast, released by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) during the 70th Greater Horn of […]
VP Bol vows to support Kiir’s promise of no return to war
Vice President for Economic Cluster and First Deputy Chairperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Dr. Bejamin Bol Mel, has pledged his commitment to ensuring South Sudan does not return to war. “For us to be successful, we must support the implementation of His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit’s vision, especially to never take […]
Kiir ushers in a new era of leadership for SPLM
South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir Mayardit has called for a new generation of leaders to step forward while honoring the legacy of the country’s founders. Speaking at SPLM headquarters during the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed party deputies, Kiir emphasized unity and service. “I am proud to officially welcome a new generation of leadership, the […]
Shortages in training and resources undermine Police Services, Gen. Enoka
South Sudan’s police force is grappling with severe shortcomings in professional training and essential resources, a crisis that continues to hinder effective law enforcement across the country, according to Maj. Gen. James Monday Enoka. Speaking during the official handover ceremony from his predecessor, Col. John Kassar, Gen. Enoka highlighted that more than 70% of police […]
Imposing Par as SPLM-IO leader will create more problems, MP warns
A Member of Parliament representing Cueibet County, Lakes State, in the national assembly under the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO), has warned that promoting Stephen Par Kuol to lead the party will only create more problems. In an interview with The Standard Zone News on Wednesday, Juol Nhomngek asserted that Mr. Par, who […]
SPLM-IO MP supports parliament’s resumption, calls for quorum clarity
A member of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO), loyal to Dr. Riek Machar, has welcomed President Salva Kiir’s decision to reopen parliament amid ongoing political tensions. Juol Nhomngek Gec, an MP representing Cueibet County in Lakes State under the SPLM-IO ticket, told Standard Zone News on Wednesday that his party’s lawmakers will […]
