Yakani condemns killing of Tombura church leader
The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has strongly condemned the recent killing of a Catholic Church leader in Tombura County, Western Equatoria State. In a statement extended to Standard Zone News, Yakani described the killing as a criminal act and a gross violation of human rights. “I would […]
Azande King urges South Sudanese tribes to preserve cultural heritage
The King of the Azande Kingdom, Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue, urged all South Sudanese tribes to actively promote and preserve their cultural heritage as a pathway to national unity and enduring peace. In his address at the opening of the three-day Pojulu Cultural Festival in Juba, the Azande monarch underscored the vital role of cultural […]
Unity in diversity shines at Juba’s Pojulu cultural festival
The 2025 Pojulu Cultural Festival in Juba has electrified the city, offering a refreshing escape from economic challenges and political tensions. Held at Rocky City’s playground, the three-day event has drawn thousands of citizens, offering a much-needed respite from the nation’s economic challenges and political tensions. Thousands of South Sudanese, mostly youths adorned in traditional […]
Quartet demands immediate end to hostilities in South Sudan
A coalition of regional and international bodies has issued a joint statement expressing alarm over the escalating political and security crisis in South Sudan. The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), and the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), […]
UNSC urges unity gov’t to prepare for 2026 poll
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has called on the government of South Sudan to organize an inclusive, transparent, and credible election in December 2026. The Council made the call during its meeting on the status of South Sudan held on May 8, 2025, in which it extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission […]
CES suspends land allotment after residents clash with worshipers
Following a clash between worshippers and residents, Central Equatoria State (CES) has suspended land allotment activities in the disputed area around St. Stephen Church, Munuki. Dispute over the land in question started last month when CES started demolishing structures at the surrounding of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS), asserting that the land belongs […]
Gov’t orders mandatory local currency banking
In a move to address money laundering, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Bank of South Sudan has directed all traders to deposit their bulk cash holdings into banks by noon CAT on Friday, May 9th, 2025. In a circular signed by Dr. Abraham Telar, acting commissioner for Financial Intelligence Unit, the directive is […]
President Kiir urges peace, stability in Eastern Equatoria State
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed Governor Louis Lobong Lojore to ensure peace and stability in Eastern Equatoria State. During a meeting at the State House in Juba, the President emphasized the importance of maintaining security, political harmony, and economic development in the state. Governor Lobong reported that the state remains peaceful, with ongoing efforts […]
VP Taban embarks on peace tour ahead of Catholic centenary
Vice President Taban Deng Gai has embarked on a critical peace mission, traveling by road to Bentiu while addressing communities caught in escalating violence. His journey, meant to represent President Salva Kiir Mayardit at the centenary celebration of the Catholic Church in Bentiu on May 11, 2025, has turned into a pressing effort to calm […]
Jadalla Promises a New Era of Peace in Morobo County
Central Equatoria State Governor, Augustino Jadalla Wani, has reassured the people of Morobo County of the government’s unwavering commitment to restoring peace and stability in the region. During a public address in Morobo town, Governor Jadalla emphasized his administration’s dedication to finding lasting solutions to the ongoing violence and instability, stressing the importance of strengthening […]
