South Sudan nabs 17 Eritrean nationals in human trafficking crackdown
The Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports and Immigration has confirmed the arrest of 17 Eritrean nationals who illegally entered South Sudan while attempting to cross the country’s northern border. According to the Director General of Immigration, Maj. Gen. Elia Kosta, the arrests occurred in two separate operations in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, near […]
Media returns as Machar, seven co-accused trial resumes Wednesday
The trial of South Sudan’s suspended First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, and seven co-accused is set to resume on Wednesday, following a two-week blackout during which journalists were barred from covering the proceedings. The development comes as the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) confirmed that media coverage of the case has […]
Residents of Aweil Centre celebrate clean water breakthrough
Joy and relief swept through communities in Aweil Centre County as residents of Longwurkech and Dong Abel villages celebrated the commissioning of two newly constructed water yards, marking a major step toward solving years of chronic water shortages in the area. The facilities, built with funding from the Government of Germany through the Deutsche Gesellschaft […]
South Sudan mourns legendary journalist Michael Koma
South Sudan’s media fraternity is mourning the death of veteran journalist Michael Koma, who passed away after a short illness. Koma, known for his fearless reporting and commitment to truth, served as editor for several leading newspapers, including Juba Monitor, The Witness, and The Dawn. The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) described his […]
UN Commission demands action as South Sudan teeters on the brink
The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has urged the African Union and the United Nations Security Council to take decisive action to rescue South Sudan from what it called “a preventable fate.” The call comes during its recent concluding mission to the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa amid escalating conflict, […]
Juba hosts Uganda’s 63rd Independence Day celebration
The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in South Sudan hosted a colorful reception in Juba on Friday evening to commemorate Uganda’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, marking six decades of freedom, resilience, and regional partnership. Held at the Pyramid Continental Hotel, the event brought together senior government officials, diplomats, and representatives from regional and international organizations […]
South Sudan coach Dupuis Suspended for 15 days after fiery press conference
The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has suspended national team Head Coach Nicolas Dupuis for fifteen days following his fiery post-match remarks after the Bright Stars’ heavy 5–0 defeat to Senegal in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Friday. In a tense post-match press conference held in Juba, the French tactician was asked by a […]
Youth leaders demand swift action on delayed policies
Youth leaders and advocates in South Sudan have called on the transitional government to fast-track long-stalled national policies intended to empower young people, warning that continued delays could deepen frustration among the country’s youth majority. The demand was raised during a public policy forum held in Juba on Friday under the theme “Policy Unplugged.” The […]
Senegal crush South Sudan 5–0 in dominant second-half display
Senegal showed their class and power on home soil as they swept past South Sudan 5–0 in a World Cup qualifier thriller on Thursday night, with four goals coming in the second half after a cagey opening 45 minutes. The game began with South Sudan holding firm defensively, frustrating the African champions through compact play […]
Inside Kiir–Mashatile talks on revitalised peace deal progress
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday held high-level discussions with South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile, who also serves as Pretoria’s Special Envoy to South Sudan, focusing on the progress and challenges surrounding the implementation of the 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement (R-ARCSS). The meeting, held at the State House in Juba, comes as South Sudan […]
