Public applauds efforts to keep substandard food out of South Sudan
The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has earned public praise for its decisive action in rejecting five trucks carrying substandard food products at the Nimule border. During routine inspections, officials identified two trucks transporting sorghum infested with live insects and three trucks of maize flour containing dangerously high levels of aflatoxin, posing a […]
Judicial accountability in focus as Yakani appeals for change
Civil society activist Edmund Yakani has urged South Sudan’s judiciary to prioritize accountability and independence, calling on newly appointed Chief Justice Dr. Benjamin Baak Deng and his deputy to spearhead meaningful reforms. Yakani’s remarks come after President Salva Kiir emphasized the need for transparency and efficient justice delivery in a recent address during Dr. Baak’s […]
All eyes on 2025-26 Financial Bill as Fiscal Year Budget out for public review
For the first time, South Sudanese citizens will have the opportunity to participate in the national budget process as the parliamentary committee for finance engages with civil society ahead of a public hearing on the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget. The preparation process has begun, with civil society organizations receiving a draft copy of the financial […]
Why UNSC should separate individual sanctions from arms embargo
Civil society activist Ter Manyang Gatwech has criticized the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) penholders for conflating arms embargoes with individual sanctions, pointing out various risks associated with these approaches. In a statement to Standard Zone News, Manyang, who leads the Centre for Peace and Advocacy, explained that these two measures serve different purposes, and […]
South Sudan renews commitment to ending malnutrition
South Sudan is taking strides in the fight against malnutrition, convening a High-Level Consultative Forum on tackling the sale of therapeutic and nutritional foods. The forum, held on June 3, brought together government officials, donors, businesses, and civil society organizations to make financial and policy commitments to improve nutrition outcomes as part of Nutrition for […]
UNMISS urges government to take immediate action on Tonj conflict
The deadly violence in Tonj East, Warrap State, has raised serious concerns about the government’s obligation to protect civilians. The conflict has claimed over 62 lives, left many injured, and displaced more than 30,000 individuals. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has urged the government to take immediate action to curb the escalating […]
Government urged to halt land demarcation in Nyamini amid tensions
A fresh land dispute has emerged in Lado Payam, with the Nyangwara-Pojulu Tijor community urging the state government to halt the ongoing land demarcation process in Nyamini. Last week, a group of elders and chiefs from the Bari community announced plans to allocate more than 20,000 plots in Nyamini, claiming that local chiefs, women, youth, […]
Twic East: A community that needs no workshops, seminars on elections to go to polls
Juba, South Sudan, (June 1, 2025) – In many parts of the world, civic education on elections often demands countless workshops, seminars, training, and logistical planning – to help citizens understand the voting process and its significance. But in Twic East County of Jonglei State, South Sudan, such measures seem unnecessary. Here, democratic participation is […]
NBG governor denies funding social media war against opponents
Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, has denied claims that he funded a social media campaign against his opponents. In an exclusive interview with Standard Zone News, Garang Makuei, deputy press secretary in governor’s office, stated that the governor lacks the financial resources to support such activities. “We don’t even have […]
Judicial overhaul begins as Baak takes over Supreme Court
South Sudan’s judiciary is set for a major transformation as President Salva Kiir Mayardit officially swore in Dr. Benjamin Baak Deng Bol as the new Chief Justice in a ceremony at the Presidency on Monday. Dr. Baak assumes the highest judicial office alongside his newly appointed deputy, Laku Tranquilo Nyombe. Supreme Court Justice Dr. James […]
