FAO hands over laboratory equipment to support South Sudan bureau of standards
The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards has received laboratory equipment from FAO, significantly strengthening national capacity for quality assurance, food safety, and standards compliance. The equipment was handed over during a formal ceremony in Juba under FAO’s Agricultural Market Value Addition and Trade (AMVAT) Project, an initiative aimed at strengthening market systems, improving product […]
Activist welcomes dialogue, questions credibility without Machar’s SPLM-IO
A prominent civil society activist has welcomed the government’s decision to pursue dialogue as a means of resolving political differences, while warning that the credibility of the ongoing Elections Matters Dialogue could be undermined by the exclusion of the SPLM-IO faction led by First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar. Mr. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of […]
Wau Mayor suspends house rates, school fee orders to ease residents’ burden
The Town Mayor of Wau Municipal Council, Joseph John Andrea, has announced the suspension of house rates collection across Wau Municipality until further notice, citing the need to ease the economic burden on residents. The announcement was made on Wednesday, with the mayor confirming the suspension of Provisional Local Order No. 2/2026, which had mandated […]
Four dead, ten injured in boat accident in Melut county
At least four people have been confirmed dead and ten others injured following a tragic boat accident in Melut County, Upper Nile State, local authorities have told Eye Radio. The incident occurred along the river in Melut, sending shockwaves through the local community as families mourn the sudden loss of their loved ones. The injured […]
President Kiir makes silent changes in military intelligence leadership
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has quietly implemented changes within the leadership of South Sudan’s Military Intelligence, reshuffling top positions without public ceremony or extensive official commentary. According to a presidential decree, Lt. Gen. David Ohucholi has been relieved of his duties as Chief of Military Intelligence (CMI). He has been replaced by Lt. Gen. Abud […]
International community call for immediate cessation of hostilities in South Sudan
The international community has issued a strong call for an immediate cessation of hostilities across South Sudan following renewed violence in Jonglei, Eastern Equatoria, and other parts of the country. The group warned that continued fighting is worsening the humanitarian crisis and threatening fragile peace efforts. In a joint statement, the Embassies of Canada, France, […]
Peace partners threaten to expose anti-peace politicians
Peace partners and civil society stakeholders signatory to the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement have issued a strong warning to political actors accused of undermining dialogue, vowing to publicly name and expose those they say are sabotaging peace efforts for personal and political interests. Speaking in Juba, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress […]
Kiir fires senior officials as his search for solutions continues
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued a series of presidential decrees effecting major changes in the national government and state leadership, relieving several senior officials from their positions. Among those relieved of their duties are James Hoth Mai, Dak Doup Bichiok, and Angelina Teny, who was serving as Minister of Interior. Also removed from office […]
Adut Salva guarantees uninterrupted passport issuance in South Sudan
The Government of South Sudan has pledged to ensure the continuous issuance of passports following years of disruptions that left thousands of citizens stranded without access to essential travel documents. The assurance was given by Adut Salva Kiir, Senior Presidential Envoy for Special Programs, who said the directive to stabilize passport services comes under the […]
UN Commission demands immediate de-escalation of South Sudan fighting
The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has demanded the immediate de-escalation of fighting across the country, warning that renewed hostilities are placing civilians at grave risk and further undermining the already fragile peace process. In a statement, the Commission expressed deep alarm over the deteriorating political and security situation, citing intensified […]
