U.S. announces visa restrictions on South Sudan officials, sanctions Crawford Capital Ltd
The United States has announced visa restrictions on members of South Sudan’s transitional government and imposed sanctions on Crawford Capital Ltd., accusing officials and affiliated entities of corruption, undermining the peace process, and fueling instability in the country. In a statement released on Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was taking action […]
Malek accuses Makuei of meddling in USAP affairs
Joseph Malek Arop on Tuesday accused senior government officials, including Justice Minister Michael Makuei Lueth, of interfering in the internal affairs of the United Sudan African Party (USAP) and attempting to remove him from office through what he described as unconstitutional means. Speaking during a press conference at the party’s headquarters in Juba, Malek claimed […]
Lawmakers remember Justice Riiny during parliamentary tribute
Members of South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), government officials, members of the judiciary, relatives, friends, and mourners gathered in Juba to pay their final respects to the late Justice Ambrose Riiny Thiik during an emotional parliamentary tribute session. The solemn ceremony at the national parliament saw lawmakers lining up beside the casket of […]
Kiir and Museveni hold strategic talks on security and power
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday held high-level talks with Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between South Sudan and Uganda. The meeting focused on key political, economic, and security issues affecting the two neighboring countries and the wider region. According to officials, the two leaders discussed ways to deepen cooperation […]
America turns up heat on Kiir government over peace violations
The United States has intensified pressure on President Salva Kiir’s government over alleged violations of South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement, warning that continued delays, political crackdowns, and unilateral decisions risk undermining the country’s fragile transition and damaging international confidence. The warning came during a two-day visit to Juba by the U.S. State Department’s Senior Bureau […]
Drama in parliament as SPLM-IO walks out over peace amendments
Tensions flared inside South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly on Monday after lawmakers from the opposition Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) staged a dramatic walkout in protest against proposed amendments to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). The protest briefly disrupted parliamentary proceedings after Justice and Constitutional Affairs […]
South Sudan signs deal with regional drivers to restore cargo movement
The South Sudan government and regional long-distance truck drivers have signed an agreement aimed at ending a two-week strike that disrupted cargo transportation and trade along the vital Juba–Nimule Highway. The agreement followed three days of negotiations between a high-level government delegation and representatives of transport unions from across the region, raising hopes for the […]
Kiir, Guelleh discuss bilateral ties after inauguration ceremony
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Saturday held bilateral talks with Djibouti’s President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh following the latter’s inauguration for a sixth term in office, as the two leaders reaffirmed commitments to strengthening relations between their countries. The meeting came shortly after President Kiir joined several African heads of state and regional leaders at the […]
El-Merreikh Bentiu edge Al-Ghazala Wau to lift South Sudan cup
El-Merreikh SC Bentiu claimed South Sudan Cup glory with a narrow 2-1 win against Al-Ghazala Wau in a fiercely contested final. The Bentiu-based side delivered a strong performance to claim one of South Sudan football’s biggest domestic honors, with defender Ishamwe Saleh and winger Gaetan Masha finding the back of the net in a thrilling […]
Young women encouraged to rise in politics and peacebuilding
Young women in South Sudan have been urged to actively participate in politics, leadership, and peacebuilding ahead of the anticipated 2026 elections during a three-day women’s leadership workshop supported by UN Women in Juba. Speaking at the closing ceremony on Friday, Pia Philip Michael encouraged participants to take bold steps in pursuing leadership opportunities, saying […]
