Gov’t pledges to settle millions pension arrears after years of silence
After more than a decade of silence, the Government of South Sudan has finally addressed the long-standing issue of unpaid pension arrears, amounting to SSP 43 billion and USD 75 million accumulated since independence in 2011. The announcement was made following a high-level meeting between Vice President and Chairperson of the Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin […]
Targeting of MSF hospital amounts to war crime- UN Commission
The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has strongly condemned the recent aerial bombing of a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hospital in Old Fangak, Jonglei State, labelling it ‘atrocity crime’ that may constitute a war crime under international humanitarian law. The airstrike, which occurred early Saturday, May 3, 2025, destroyed the medical facility. […]
Machar detention prompts AU-IGAD diplomatic intervention
In a renewed effort to defuse growing political tensions in South Sudan, a high-level joint delegation from the African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) met with President Salva Kiir on Monday to push for the revitalization of the peace process, amid the ongoing detention of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar. […]
Kiir urges new security chiefs to tackle national challenges
President Salva Kiir has called on newly appointed top security officials to prioritize addressing the pressing challenges facing South Sudan. During a swearing-in ceremony on Monday, President Kiir urged Madut Dut Yel, the new Presidential Advisor on National Security, and Thoi Chany Reat, the newly appointed Director General of the General Intelligence Bureau, to show […]
OPINION: When Truth-Tellers become targets, democracy suffers
As the world commemorates World Press Freedom Day, South Sudan has a solemn duty to reflect on the state of its press and the treatment of those who work tirelessly to inform, educate, and empower the public. Too often, journalists are seen merely as messengers’ conveyors of news from one point to another. But in […]
Activists demand inclusivity in the AU and IGAD Juba meetings
As the African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson and the IGAD Executive Secretary are in Juba on a peace mission, a civil society leader is calling for genuine and inclusive dialogue to resolve South Sudan’s political conflict. The delegation’s visit comes at a crucial time as tensions persist despite previous visits by special the Special Envoys […]
International pressure mounts on South Sudan after deadly hospital bombing
The bombing of a humanitarian-supported hospital in Old Fangak, Jonglei State, has drawn sharp condemnation from multiple foreign embassies and international organisations, as calls for accountability and peace in South Sudan intensify. In a joint statement released on Monday, the embassies of Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along […]
Juba residents call for proper drainage system as rainwater causes havoc
After two consecutive days of heavy rainfall, residents in several parts of Juba City experienced severe flooding, which caused property damage and the loss of lives due to collapsing structures. According to reports, the rains on Saturday and Sunday resulted in multiple tragedies, including the death of five family members after a concrete wall collapsed […]
SSPDF, SPLA-IO trade blame over deadly road ambush
A blame game has emerged between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) as both sides trade accusations over recent ambushes on commercial vehicles along the Juba–Terekeka Road. The attacks allegedly resulted in the death of a Somali national and the abduction of several others. In a […]
Behind the silence: South Sudanese journalists struggle for access to information
William Maduok, a journalist with KING MEDIA in South Sudan, knows too well the cost of pursuing public interest stories in a country where media freedom is frequently undermined. Last year, he was assigned to investigate a sensitive case involving a powerful institution. Though he withholds its name for fear of reprisal, his experience speaks […]
