Gender Ministry, faith leaders unite to advance disability rights in South Sudan
South Sudan’s Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare is partnering with religuous leaders to push for implementation of the United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in South Sudan. The drive comes after President Salva Kiir signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) into law […]
South Sudan to host inclusive national dialogue on federalism
The Ministry of Federal Affairs has unveiled plans for a wide-ranging national conference on federalism, a move aimed at fostering informed public dialogue and consensus on one of the country’s most debated political issues. Announcing the initiative in Juba, Minister Losuba Loduro Wongo said the gathering will unite diverse stakeholders from across the nation to […]
Is Kiir’s political shake-up a path to peace or conflict?
President Salva Kiir’s removal of top SPLM-IO leaders from the transitional legislature has triggered a storm of criticism from the opposition and civil society, with warnings that the move could weaken the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement instead of strengthening it. Among those removed is First Deputy Speaker of the National Legislative Assembly, Oyet Nathaniel, the […]
South Sudan journalists boost conflict-sensitive reporting to foster peace
Media practitioners from across South Sudan have completed a comprehensive training workshop on conflict-sensitive journalism, aimed at equipping them with the skills to report responsibly in fragile and post-conflict contexts. The training, organized by the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) and the Media Mentors Network with support from the United Nations Mission in […]
SSPM dismisses alleged role in SPLM succession talks
The South Sudan Patriotic Movement (SSPM) has strongly refuted media reports linking its chairman, Dr. Costello Garang Riiny, to succession discussions within the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM). This follows allegations published by Sixty-Four Tribes Press claiming that Dr. Garang, former Northern Bahr el Ghazal Governor Tong Akeen Ngor, and ex-SSPDF Chief of Defense […]
South Sudan rolls out malaria vaccine to protect children
South Sudan has begun rolling out the R21 malaria vaccine, a move health officials say will shield thousands of young lives from one of the country’s deadliest diseases. “Every child deserves a childhood free from malaria. The R21 vaccine will protect more children from sickness and death, enabling them to survive, thrive, and shape the […]
AU Peace and Security Council calls for inclusive dialogue in South Sudan
The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) has called for an inclusive, high-level political dialogue leaders in South Sudan to resolve the ongoing political stalemate. The call was made following a three-day visit to Juba from August 10-12, 2025, intended to show solidarity with South Sudanese and reaffirm the AU’s commitment to supporting […]
Elections are the only democratic path to power, NDM insists
With the 2026 elections approaching, the National Democratic Movement (NDM) has called on South Sudan’s political parties to commit to democracy as the only legitimate path to power, stating that credible elections are essential for the nation’s future. The demand was a key item of a communique released Tuesday following the party’s Ninth National Leadership […]
CEPO threatens gov’t with lawsuit over 35% women’s quota violation
A prominent civil society organization is threatening to sue the transitional government over failure to meet the 35% quota for women in leadership positions, as mandated by the 2018 peace agreement. The Community Empowerment Progress Organization (CEPO) is giving the government a three-month ultimatum to rectify what it describes as “absolute violation” of women’s rights […]
Civil Aviation Authority enforces removal of illegal Juba Airport occupants
After weeks of warnings, the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has commenced the forceful removal of numerous illegal shipping containers and makeshift stalls that have occupied Juba Airport’s land for years. This cleanup follows the elapse of final ultimatum issued last Friday by SSCAA Director General John Woja Elinana, who stated that the authority’s […]
