Drama in parliament as SPLM-IO walks out over peace amendments
Tensions flared inside South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly on Monday after lawmakers from the opposition Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) staged a dramatic walkout in protest against proposed amendments to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). The protest briefly disrupted parliamentary proceedings after Justice and Constitutional Affairs […]
South Sudan signs deal with regional drivers to restore cargo movement
The South Sudan government and regional long-distance truck drivers have signed an agreement aimed at ending a two-week strike that disrupted cargo transportation and trade along the vital Juba–Nimule Highway. The agreement followed three days of negotiations between a high-level government delegation and representatives of transport unions from across the region, raising hopes for the […]
Kiir, Guelleh discuss bilateral ties after inauguration ceremony
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Saturday held bilateral talks with Djibouti’s President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh following the latter’s inauguration for a sixth term in office, as the two leaders reaffirmed commitments to strengthening relations between their countries. The meeting came shortly after President Kiir joined several African heads of state and regional leaders at the […]
El-Merreikh Bentiu edge Al-Ghazala Wau to lift South Sudan cup
El-Merreikh SC Bentiu claimed South Sudan Cup glory with a narrow 2-1 win against Al-Ghazala Wau in a fiercely contested final. The Bentiu-based side delivered a strong performance to claim one of South Sudan football’s biggest domestic honors, with defender Ishamwe Saleh and winger Gaetan Masha finding the back of the net in a thrilling […]
Young women encouraged to rise in politics and peacebuilding
Young women in South Sudan have been urged to actively participate in politics, leadership, and peacebuilding ahead of the anticipated 2026 elections during a three-day women’s leadership workshop supported by UN Women in Juba. Speaking at the closing ceremony on Friday, Pia Philip Michael encouraged participants to take bold steps in pursuing leadership opportunities, saying […]
SSPDF chief declares end to fighting as activist calls for dialogue over war
South Sudan’s newly reappointed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Santino Deng Wol, has declared an end to renewed hostilities between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the SPLA-IO, signaling what many observers describe as a fresh opportunity for peace and stability in the country. Speaking after resuming command of the national army, […]
South Sudan’s top artist John Frog beaten and detained in viral video
South Sudanese music star and one of East Africa’s most popular entertainers, John Frog, has been beaten and detained in an incident captured in a viral video circulating widely on social media, sparking shock, debate, and growing public concern. The footage, first shared online by singer Lady Kola, appears to show the artist in a […]
Nimule deputy mayor calls on leaders to drive peace, service delivery
The Deputy Mayor for Administration and Finance in Nimule Municipality, Taban Godfrey Kurunyu, has called on local leaders to take a more active role in promoting peace and improving service delivery, urging them to use ongoing training as a platform to strengthen their leadership capacity. Speaking at the opening of a five-day training on leadership, […]
South Sudan urges investment in midwives to save mothers, newborns
South Sudan has called for urgent investment in midwives, warning that strengthening the midwifery workforce is critical to reducing preventable deaths among mothers and newborns across the country. The appeal comes as the nation joined the rest of the world in marking the International Day of the Midwife 2026 under the global theme, “One Million […]
Back to the past as Kiir reappoints Koang in Upper Nile State
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Upper Nile State Governor Jacob Dollar Ruot and reappointed former governor James Koang Chol, The decision, announced in a presidential decree, sees Koang take over a position he previously held before being replaced by Dollar in last year’s reshuffle No official reasons have been given for the reshuffle. Until […]
