How Dr. Machar’s charges turn country’s judiciary into a punchline
South Sudan’s already fragile justice system is under the microscope after glaring misquotations in the charge sheet against suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar triggered heated debate about the competence, independence, and political neutrality of the country’s judiciary. The case, formally titled Republic of South Sudan vs. Dr. Riek Machar Teny Dhurgon and others, […]
Church leaders launch new peace push to rescue faltering pact
South Sudan’s most senior church leaders have launched a new peace push, calling on the nation’s political leadership to move from mere rhetoric to actionable commitments to rescue the country’s faltering peace process. In a statement released after a high-level summit in Kenya, the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) warned that the nation stands […]
Stakeholders urge parties to honor peace deal
Stakeholders in South Sudan’s peace deal are urging signatories of the 2018 peace agreement to honor their commitments as the country faces significant political and security hurdles. Following a two-day meeting from September 9-10 to review the current political and security situation in the country, a group of 12 stakeholders called for all parties to […]
Greater Pibor declares emergency as floods devastate communities
The Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) has declared a state of emergency after weeks of torrential rains unleashed severe flooding that has displaced thousands of people and destroyed key infrastructure. In an official statement on Wednesday, David Ngiro Yangkon, Chairperson of the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC), described the situation as catastrophic, saying communities are […]
Suicide cases surge in Central Equatoria as 11 dies in a week
A dark cloud hangs over Central Equatoria after state officials revealed that 11 people took their own lives in just one week, most of them young people battling drug abuse and the weight of unspoken struggles. The shocking figure was made public on Tuesday during the weekly security committee meeting chaired by Governor Lt. Gen. […]
Seven soldiers fall in suspected SPLM-IO attack in Maridi
Seven soldiers of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) were killed and several others injured in a Wednesday morning attack by suspected forces of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) in Maridi County, Western Equatoria State, authorities have confirmed. Maridi County Executive Director John Ezikia, quoted by Amadi FM, a local radio station in […]
SSFF and Molobur community join forces to secure Stadium land
South Sudanese football may be on the cusp of a major breakthrough as the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) and the Molobur Development Association come together to fast-track the acquisition of land for a future stadium. The high-level meeting, held this week in Juba, brought together SSFF President Francis Amin Michael, First Deputy Makur Majok, […]
Yei Joint Star fight back to beat JKU Princess 4-2 in CECAFA Qualifiers
South Sudan’s Yei Joint Stars produced a breathtaking turnaround to defeat Zanzibar’s JKU Princess 4-2 in a thrilling Group C clash of the CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA qualifiers on Monday. JKU Princess stunned the South Sudanese side with lightning-fast goals in the opening minutes. Winfrida Mathias struck inside the first minute and doubled the […]
Vice President Bol escorts wife to justice ministry as she assumes office
South Sudan’s Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel personally escorted his wife, Advocate Sarah Peter Nyot, to assume her new post as Counsel General in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. A statement from the Vice President’s office hailed Sarah as “an accomplished lawyer with vast international experience,” and affirmed her pledge to serve […]
Communities at risk as Hippo population grows along Jur River
Communities along the Jur River in Western Bahr el-Ghazal are facing growing safety risks as the population of hippopotamuses in the area continues to rise. According to Brigadier Daffallah Khamis Daffallah, Director of Wildlife, the number of hippos has increased to more than 40 this year, up from 26 recorded in 2024. Seasonal flooding has […]
