NSS threatens arrests over unauthorized security uniforms
South Sudan’s National Security Service (NSS) has warned that individuals found manufacturing, selling, possessing, or wearing official security uniforms without authorization risk arrest and prosecution under the country’s laws. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the Internal Security Bureau (ISB) of the NSS said it had observed an increase in cases involving unauthorized production […]
South Sudanese Christian youth launch Climate YES movement to advocate for climate justice
South Sudanese Christian youth on Saturday launched the Climate Youth Ecumenical Summit (YES), a national faith-based movement aimed at mobilizing young people to respond to the growing impacts of climate change across the country.YES The movement, known as Climate YES, is part of an international Christian youth advocacy network that emerged from the United Nations […]
Juba’s Sherikat residents call for roads, schools and better security
Residents of Sherikat in Juba County are calling on the government, development partners, and humanitarian organizations to urgently improve road infrastructure, expand access to healthcare and education, and strengthen security in underserved communities, citing worsening living conditions and rising insecurity. Community leaders and residents from areas including Kadoro, Jebel Amianini, and Gumbo say poor infrastructure […]
‘I am a businessman, not an intelligence officer,’ accused tells court
The ongoing Nasir case resumed in Juba on Monday with the second accused, businessman Mam Pal Dhuor, continuing his testimony before the court, where he firmly denied allegations that he acted as an intelligence collector or liaison between political figures in Juba and armed youth in Upper Nile State. Dhuor rejected claims linking him to […]
Aweil East youth union demands justice for its detained senior officials
Aweil East County Youth Union has urged authorities to either charge or release senior Northern Bahr el Ghazal officials detained over alleged corruption. The appeal was made during a press briefing in Juba on Sunday, where the youth body urged authorities to uphold constitutional guarantees of due process and the rule of law. Among those […]
Greater Kapoeta communities want accountability from mining companies
Community leaders in Greater Kapoeta have called for greater accountability from mining companies, demanding that local communities benefit from the region’s mineral wealth. The call was made during a two-day forum organized by CSCNR, bringing together stakeholders from across Greater Kapoeta to assess mining activities and review community development commitments. Participants examined the implementation of […]
DigiCash, Inkomoko roll out financial inclusion program for small businesses
DigiCash and Inkomoko have launched a new partnership aimed at expanding financial inclusion and increasing access to digital financial services for small businesses and entrepreneurs across South Sudan. The initiative, unveiled in Juba, seeks to address some of the key challenges facing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including limited access to secure financial services, liquidity […]
Read Mam Pal Dhuor’s full testimony before the court
The following is the testimony delivered by businessman Mam Pal Dhuor, the second accused in the ongoing case, during a court session held on June 5, 2026. Testifying through a court interpreter, Dhuor recounted the circumstances of his arrest and detention and responded to allegations that he facilitated financial transactions used to support armed youth […]
Battle for Youth support heats up in NBGs, as cash and motorbikes flow
A fierce contest to win the hearts and minds of Young people in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state is unfolding with senior government officials pouring millions of pounds into youth organizations in what many critics see as a bid to regain influence and rebuild political Support. The latest show of generosity came during a Youth […]
Kiir reaffirms peace deal commitment during Wau visit
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the full implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement, declaring that peace remains the country’s highest priority. Speaking before thousands of residents who gathered at Wau Stadium on Friday, President Kiir said his administration remains determined to deliver lasting peace and stability across the country despite […]
