South Sudan launches construction on Safe House for gender protection
In a significant step toward promoting gender equality and enhancing women’s economic participation, the Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare (MGCSW) has signed a landmark Output Agreement with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). The agreement marks the beginning of construction under the South Sudan Women’s Social and Economic Empowerment Project (SSWSEEP), […]
Gov’t to airdrop food assistance to displaced in Ulang, Nasir
The government has announced a plan to launch emergency food assistance for internally displaced people (IDPs) affected by the conflict in Ulang and Nasir counties of Upper Nile state. The decision to deliver food to people affected by the conflict came after a meeting between Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol and Humanitarian Affairs Minister Albino […]
500 illegal weapons confiscated in Malakal gun search
Authorities in Upper Nile State have seized nearly 500 illegal weapons, including AK-47 rifles and PKM machine guns, following a house-to-house search in Malakal town. The operation, aimed at restoring law and order, focused on disarming unauthorized individuals and reducing security risks. Speaking to Standard Zone News over the phone, Major General Lul Ruai, the […]
Jonglei battles gang violence: Arrests made in street clashes
Authorities in Jonglei State have intensified efforts to curb gang-related violence by launching a crackdown on machete-wielding groups, leading to multiple arrests. Speaking to the media, Lieutenant Akech Mapiou, the police spokesperson, emphasized that criminal gang activities continue to pose a significant security threat in the state. Many of the arrested, police said, were young […]
Church vs. State: Munuki land dispute sparks heated debate
A long-standing land dispute has resurfaced between the government and church leaders in Munuki, igniting concerns over land ownership, development, and religious rights. The controversy came to light after Rev. Paul Samuel Paul of St. Stephen Parish Church accused officials of forcibly entering church property under national security escort, demolishing structures without prior warning. In […]
Civil servants voice frustrations over delayed salaries
Civil servants have expressed growing frustration over delays in their monthly salary payments, citing a lack of government action despite prior assurances. This discontent follows a statement released last month by Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, Vice President and Chairperson of the Economic Clusters, reaffirming the government’s commitment to timely salary payments for civil servants and […]
U.S. grants visas to South Sudan delegation for major IMF, World Bank meetings
The United States has officially granted visas to a high-level South Sudanese delegation set to attend the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C. This development follows a day of discussions between South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Monday Semaya, and the U.S. Ambassador to South […]
Against all odds: Disabled teen shoe shiner defies economic hardship in Juba
As South Sudan grapples with a crippling economic downturn – marked by soaring prices, a volatile exchange rate, and dwindling oil revenues – resilience becomes the currency of survival for many citizens. For 16-year-old Kiir Kiir Bol, a physically disabled youth from Malualkon in Aweil East County, hope shines through the polish on the shoes […]
Remembering the Pope’s plea: Will South Sudan leaders embrace peace?
As South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement teeters between failure and progress, the death of Pope Francis has become a poignant moment for the nation’s leaders to reflect on their promises to never return the country to war. On Monday, the Vatican announced the passing of Pope Francis at the age of 88. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, […]
Opinion: Stop the disrespect! our artists deserve better
By Gista Wasuk, a comedian and Actor, a Concerned Supporter of South Sudanese Creatives. The entertainment landscape in South Sudan is evolving—but not always in the right direction. There is a growing trend that is not only frustrating but deeply demoralizing: the consistent preference for so-called international artists over our homegrown talent. In recent months, […]
