Court rejects defense bid to access phones in Dr. Machar Nasir trial
The special court on Wednesday denied the defense request to open the phones of seven co-accused of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar in the ongoing Nasir incident trial. Presiding Judge James Alala Deng said the defense could only review hash values, digital codes used to confirm data integrity, provided by the prosecution’s forensic […]
CES launches plot showing and road opening in Kapuri Hai Salam
The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has officially launched the long-awaited showing of demarcated areas in Kapuri Hai Sala. Marking a major step toward organized settlement and infrastructure development after more than 15 years of delay. The launch event brought together state officials, community leaders, and residents as authorities began opening roads […]
South Sudan fall to Czech Republic in women’s world cup qualifiers
The women’s national basketball team of South Sudan suffered a heavy defeat after falling 89–52 to Czech Republic in a match of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers. South Sudan struggled to keep pace with the experienced European side throughout the contest, as the Czech Republic dominated both offensively and defensively to secure a […]
UN peacekeepers hold position in Akobo despite evacuation order
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has announced that its peacekeepers will remain in Akobo to continue protecting civilians despite an evacuation directive issued by the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) ahead of planned military operations in the area. In a press release issued on March 9 from Juba, the mission said […]
Ministry, MTN sign MoU to zero-rate e-learning platform
The Ministry of General Education and Instruction in South Sudan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MTN South Sudan and education partners to zero-rate the national e-learning platform, Junub Academy, a move aimed at expanding access to digital learning across the country. The agreement will enable students and teachers to access educational materials […]
Adil calls for transparency as revenue officials take oath
The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has urged newly appointed officials of key revenue institutions to uphold transparency, integrity, and accountability as they assume their duties in office. Speaking during a swearing-in ceremony held at the State Government Secretariat in Juba, the governor called on the new leadership of the State Revenue […]
Stanbic Bank, NBA Africa partner to grow basketball in South Sudan
The Government of South Sudan has praised a partnership between Stanbic Bank South Sudan, NBA Africa and the Luol Deng Foundation aimed at expanding basketball and empowering young people across the country. The officials made the remarks during the finals of the second edition of the Stanbic Jr. NBA League held in Juba, bringing together […]
Norwegian ambassador calls for ending violence against women
The Ambassador of Norway to South Sudan, Roar Haugsdal, has called for stronger efforts to end violence against women and renew commitments to gender equality. Ambassador Haugsdal made the remarks during celebrations marking International Women’s Day 2026, held at the residence of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Juba on Sunday. The event brought together government […]
Iran names Khamenei’s son Mojtaba as supreme leader
Iran’s clerical body, the Assembly of Experts, has named Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader, following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, who was killed in recent U.S.–Israeli strikes that escalated tensions across the Middle East. The 56-year-old cleric becomes only the third Supreme Leader in the history of the Islamic Republic, […]
Over 2.7 million at risk as GBV remains high in South Sudan – UNFPA
Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) remains alarmingly high in South Sudan, putting over 2.7 million people at risk, according to the 2025 UNFPA report. Despite legal frameworks designed to protect survivors, persistent cultural norms, weak enforcement of laws, and limited access to justice and healthcare continue to fuel the crisis. Women and girls are disproportionately […]
