US diplomat presses President Kiir to uphold peace, ensure aid Access
The United States has called on South Sudan’s leaders to maintain peace, accelerate the implementation of the Revitalised Peace Agreement, and guarantee unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance to vulnerable communities across the country. The call came after the United States Ambassador to South Sudan, Michael J. Adler, met with President Salva Kiir Mayardit in Juba […]
Mundari leaders seek peace, unity in Terekeka ahead of festival
Mundari community leaders, elders, youth and women have convened a two-day peace and unity dialogue in Terekeka County, aimed at strengthening internal cohesion and preventing conflict ahead of an upcoming cultural festival expected to draw large gatherings from across the community. The dialogue, which opened Monday, is being led by community and youth leaders with […]
Women, faith leaders call for immediate ceasefire as fighting resumes in country
Women mediators and faith leaders in South Sudan have issued an urgent call for an immediate ceasefire following a renewed outbreak of armed conflict in parts of Jonglei and Unity states, as well as in other areas of the country. The appeal comes amid escalating clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and […]
South Sudan to operationalize official gazette under new presidential directive
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has ordered the establishment of a high-level technical committee to operationalize the South Sudan Official Gazette and upgrade the official website of the Office of the President, in a move aimed at strengthening transparency, legal certainty and the integrity of government communications. The directive, announced on Monday through the state-owned South […]
South Sudan’s President replaces Machar loyal MPs with interim SPLM-IO allies
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed and appointed 11 members of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) in a move that reshapes the parliamentary representation of the main opposition SPLM-IO and deepens political tensions within South Sudan’s fragile transitional government. The changes were made through a Republican Decree issued on 7 January, citing Article 106A(2)(a) […]
Yei leaders push inclusive land rights to prevent conflict
Local authorities in Yei River County on Monday convened traditional leaders, elders, landowners and civil servants for a one-day dialogue aimed at addressing land ownership, distribution and urban planning, as the county grapples with increasing pressure for orderly growth and the risk of land-related disputes. Presiding over the meeting, Yei River County Commissioner Emmanuel Taban […]
Greater Mundri leader urges dialogue as Moru, Juba Diocese clash
The Greater Mundri Community Organisation (GMCO) has called for urgent dialogue after violent clashes reportedly broke out between members of the Moru Congregation and the Diocese of Juba, turning church compounds into scenes of tension and injury. The clashes, which allegedly occurred at St. Paul Parish Church in Nyakuron, reportedly left members of the clergy […]
I have not resigned: Oyet Nathaniel pushes back against online claims
Oyet Nathaniel Pierino has forcefully denied claims circulating on social media alleging that he has resigned from his leadership positions within the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army–In Opposition (SPLM/A-IO), describing the reports as unverified, misleading, and constitutionally unfounded. In a public briefing released this week, Oyet reaffirmed that he remains the Acting Chairman and Commander-in-Chief of […]
No more decrees on air: What Kiir’s new order means for officials and Public
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has introduced a far-reaching change to how power is exercised and communicated in South Sudan, ending a long-standing practice in which presidential appointments and dismissals were announced publicly through state media and rapidly circulated on social media. The new directive, issued as Circular No. 01/2026 through the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, […]
U.S. Embassy in Juba halts foreign assistance in Jonglei’s Ayod County
The United States government has suspended all U.S. foreign assistance in Ayod County, Jonglei State, citing persistent interference, abuse, and exploitation of humanitarian aid by South Sudanese officials at multiple levels of government. The decision, announced on January 8, follows repeated warnings from Washington over illicit practices that undermine life-saving assistance intended for vulnerable South […]
