Eight suspects detained in Juba over alleged child trafficking
Eight suspects have been detained in connection with an alleged child abduction and trafficking network operating in Suk Darfur residential area, northeast of Juba, according to a statement issued by the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF). Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, SSPDF Spokesperson said its Combat Military Intelligence Operations, Department of Surveillance, uncovered the […]
SPLM collects SSP 2.54 billion in nomination fees within a week eek
South Sudan’s ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has reportedly collected SSP 2.544 billion in nomination fees from 848 aspirants within a week, according to figures published by WuotPressMedia. Each aspirant reportedly paid SSP 3 million for a nomination form to seek various party and elective positions ahead of the upcoming elections. The total represents […]
Kiir orders interim electoral measures amid Sudan’s Abyei voting warning
President Salva Kiir has issued an order introducing interim administrative and electoral arrangements for disputed constituencies involving Abyei, Warrap, Ruweng and Unity states, amid Sudan’s opposition to Abyei’s participation in South Sudan’s upcoming elections. Under the order, Abiemnom will be designated Constituency No. 7, while Abyei Town and its surrounding areas will form Constituency No. […]
Kiir’s administration introduces new travel rules for current and former officials
President Salva Kiir’s administration has introduced new travel requirements for serving and former senior government officials, including mandatory clearance before travelling abroad and written notification for domestic trips. Under the new rules, serving senior officials, including caretaker governors, ministers, deputy ministers and presidential advisers, must obtain written travel permission from the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, […]
Juba court jails man for two years over fake legal practice
Juba County Court has sentenced James Makwach Ker to two years in prison for practising law without the required legal qualifications. Makwach was convicted under Section 342 of the Penal Code Act, 2008, on impersonation charges. The court also ordered him to surrender his practising licence to the South Sudan Bar Association and immediately close […]
Aluka Grace scores six, adds three assists in Yei Joint Stars’ 19–0 rout
Aluka Grace delivered a remarkable individual performance, scoring six goals and providing three assists as Yei Joint Stars FC thrashed Malakia FC Juba 19–0 in the South Sudan Women’s Premier League (SSWPL). Grace was the standout performer in the one-sided encounter, contributing directly to nine goals as Yei Joint Stars dominated the match. Spencer also […]
Former FVP Machar seeks to present video evidence in court
South Sudan’s former First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, has asked the Special Court on the Incident of Nasir to allow him to present video footage as evidence in his ongoing trial, as he continued challenging aspects of the proceedings during Wednesday’s 121st court session in Juba. According to a statement issued by the SPLM/A-IO, […]
Jadalla issues fresh directives on crime, fire risks and cattle return
Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, Gen. Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has issued fresh directives on crime prevention, fire safety, cattle return and urban cleanliness following a weekly State Security Committee meeting in Juba. According to the Office of the Governor, the meeting reviewed security and public safety concerns and outlined measures aimed at protecting […]
IGAD, AU launch anti-hate speech initiative in Juba
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union (AU) have launched a three-day initiative in Juba to strengthen efforts to combat hate speech and disinformation in South Sudan. The workshop, running from October 13 to 15, 2026, brings together government institutions and development partners to strengthen the National Multi-Agency Coordination Platform to Counter […]
SSPDF orders officers seeking elective positions to resign from military service
South Sudan’s army has directed serving military personnel aspiring to contest in the December 22, 2026 general elections to formally resign from military service before pursuing political office. The directive comes amid growing interest among military officers in contesting for various political positions, following the SPLM’s recent exercise to collect application forms from members seeking […]
