Ezra halts implementation of Presidential Order on electricity tariffs, citing lack of clarity
Ezra Construction and Development Group, the majority shareholder in the Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO), has formally refused to implement a recent presidential directive to lower electricity tariffs, stating the order lacks the necessary clarity to be executed. The move effectively postpones anticipated financial relief for Juba residents and businesses grappling with high energy costs. […]
NBG governor urges dialogue over traders’ attacks as youth push for lawsuit
Northern Bahr el Ghazal Governor Simon Ober Mawut has urged youth to avoid social media incitement and embrace dialogue following recent attacks on traders in Jonglei State. The call for calm comes as youth leaders from the state mobilize a lawsuit against the Jonglei state government, demanding justice for the victims. The tensions flared in […]
Broken promises, delayed democracy: CEPO raises alarm
The civil society activist has expressed concern over the government’s failure to release funding for pre-election activities, despite earlier assurances from the presidency. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), in a statement on Thursday, revealed that the National Election Commission has yet to receive the promised financial support to […]
Regional court to hear South Sudan’s $1.05 billion airline debt case
The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) will on October 30 begin hearing a $1.05 billion lawsuit against the government of South Sudan, accused of breaching a binding payment agreement with a local airline company. The case, Reference No. 16 of 2025, pits South Sudan Supreme Airlines Co. Ltd. and Pan African Law Chambers LLP […]
Northern Bahr el Ghazal halts lawsuit against Jonglei state over traders’ attacks
Authorities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal have halted a planned lawsuit against Jonglei State following violent attacks on traders in Bor Town last month. Acting Minister of Information, Bol Akuar Gamar, confirmed that the initiative to raise funds for legal action had been officially canceled. “The ongoing fundraising initiative to pursue legal action against the […]
Rights group calls for sign language access in constitution-making forums
A consortium of civil society groups has urged South Sudan’s constitutional review body to prioritize sign language interpretation and accessibility measures in all public forums. The group warned that the ongoing constitution-making process risks excluding citizens with hearing impairments. The Constitution Making and Democratic Engagement Consortium (CMDEC) said many civic education sessions and consultation meetings […]
PAX’s Power of Voice project earns praise for remarkable achievements
After five years of championing grassroots change, the PAX Strengthening Civil Courage or Power of Voices project officially concluded on Tuesday, leaving a legacy of empowered youth leaders, newly appointed female chiefs, and a expansion of the national record of those killed during conflict. At a closing ceremony held at the South Sudan Council of […]
Jonglei government orders crackdown on Red Belt vigilantes in Bor
The Jonglei State government has ordered a full-scale security crackdown on the notorious Red Belt vigilante group following a deadly weekend shooting in Bor that left one person dead and several others injured. The directive, issued after an emergency security meeting, comes amid growing public outcry over the group’s escalating violence and alleged involvement in […]
Parliament summons defense minister over soldiers’ welfare and veterans’ dilemma
South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) has summoned the Minister of Defense and Veteran Affairs, Gen. Chol Thon Balok to appear before lawmakers and explain the government’s response to worsening conditions facing soldiers, war veterans, and victims of the liberation struggle. According to an official communication seen by the media, the minister is expected […]
Youth minister calls on students to promote harmony and cultural diversity
South Sudan’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Mary Nawai Martin, has urged South Sudanese students in Uganda to embrace unity, harmony, and cultural diversity as pillars of nation-building, while preserving a shared sense of identity. Speaking during the South Sudanese Students’ Cultural Gala held in Kampala, the minister encouraged the youth to use their cultural […]
