Parliament steps in to end South Sudan’s tax dispute
South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly is making a move to sort out the dispute surrounding tax collection across the country. With national and state governments currently clashing over who gets to collect what, the parliamentary finance committee has unveiled a plan to conduct a two-day forum to create a unified tax policy. This, according […]
Stay away from protests, Nairobi embassy warns South Sudanese
The South Sudan Embassy in Nairobi has cautioned citizens residing in Kenya to stay away from the ongoing protests, warning that any involvement could lead to severe legal repercussions. The advisory, issued on Monday, comes as Kenya struggles to contain escalating, youth-led demonstrations fueled by rising living costs, corruption, and police brutality. “We remind our […]
New governor faces old problem: Land grabbing along Juba roads
The newly appointed Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, is confronting a persistent urban challenge that has outlasted several administrations – the illegal allocation of public land along major roads in Juba. In a firm directive issued this week, Governor Mujung ordered an immediate halt to the unauthorized demarcation and distribution […]
Police point to parents in Juba’s rising gang crisis
The South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) has blamed parental neglect for the growing wave of youth gang activity in Juba. According to police spokesperson Maj. Gen. James Monday Enoka, many of the young people arrested in recent operations lacked proper guidance at home, which he says has contributed to their involvement in criminal behavior. […]
The return of the rainmaker: Mayen Akech rises as Ariath Makueidit’s spiritual heir
In the heart of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, a powerful spiritual awakening is stirring. On June 23, 2025, in the Apuoth section of Mabil Village, Aweil East County, a young man named Mayen Akech Koot emerged as a new African Traditional Spiritual leader, proclaiming himself the spiritual successor to the legendary prophet Ariath Makueidit. […]
CES government directs chamber to regulate market prices
The Central Equatoria State (CES) government has tasked the state Chamber of Commerce with regulating market prices, following public outcry over persistent price hikes. The directive comes amid the ongoing depreciation of the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) against foreign currencies, particularly the US dollar, which continues to drive commodity prices higher. Combined with salary delays […]
SSRA suspends controversial Juba zoning and taxpayer registration
After facing fierce opposition from Central Equatoria State, South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has temporarily suspended the planned door-to-door taxpayer registration and zoning exercise in Juba City. In a statement on Thursday, SSRA said the decision follows extensive feedback and concerns raised by various stakeholders during the initial stages of implementation. “As a public institution […]
Hundreds abandon SPLM-IO over leadership concerns
More than 400 members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) have defected to the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), citing growing frustration over internal divisions and what they described as a lack of inclusive leadership. The group, led by Kiir Deng Mou, was officially welcomed during a ceremony in Bentiu, where Unity State […]
SPLM-IO split widens as Par suspends dozens of officials
The internal crisis within the SPLM-IO has escalated further after Interim Chairman, Stephen Par Kuol suspended 11 senior party members from Western Bahr el Ghazal State, deepening the divide in an already fractured movement. The reason for the suspension has not been disclosed. However, the suspensions were believed to have been directed at personnel who […]
UNICEF and partners drive historic expansion of inclusive education in South Sudan
South Sudan’s education partners has expanded its inclusive education program, reaching more than 587,000 children across the country in 2024 alone. The initiative follows a unified, government-led approach and is funded by the Global Partnership for Education through three key grants. UNICEF and a consortium led by Save the Children act as the main grant […]
