Final warning: CEPO to name individuals behind Tombura ethnic violence
In a bold and emotionally charged address, Edmond Yakani, Executive Director of the civil society organization CEPO, has issued a final warning to powerful elites in Western Equatoria over their alleged involvement in the ongoing ethnic violence in Tombura and surrounding counties. Yakani announced that from September 12 to International Peace Day on September 21, […]
UK Commits £103M to Support South Sudan’s Humanitarian Recovery
The United Kingdom has announced a new £103 million (USD139 million) aid package to support humanitarian, health, and education efforts in South Sudan. British Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, announced the pledge on Thursday, emphasizing that the aid aims to help communities navigate ongoing crises and rebuild after years of instability. “Given the pressing […]
Naduru, Baiparu clash for glory in Yambio inter-area football final
Yambio is bracing for a football spectacle as Naduru and Baiparu prepare to face off in the grand final of the 2025 Inter-Area Football Tournament, a clash that promises intensity, passion, and history in the making. Set to take place on Sunday, 27th July, at the iconic Yambio Freedom Square, the final match will mark […]
Clashes in Abyei threaten years of peace progress – UN Warns
The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) has issued a strong warning following deadly clashes between the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities. According to the press release seen by SZN, UNISFA warned that the fresh violence in the area threatens to unravel over two years of hard-won peace in the disputed region. “On […]
BB Energy sues South Sudan in oil delivery dispute
South Sudan is facing a major lawsuit in a London court after global oil trader BB Energy accused the government of failing to deliver crude oil under a pre-payment agreement, Arab News reported. The lawsuit, filed last month, sheds light on the deepening financial troubles and governance failures plaguing the country’s petroleum sector the backbone […]
Political decisions on elections needed by August to avert delays-NEC
The National Elections Commission (NEC) is sounding alarm over rapidly diminishing time available to prepare for South Sudan’s anticipated 2026 general elections, warning that urgent legal and political decisions must be finalized by the end of August to avoid delays. Speaking during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Juba on Thursday, NEC Secretary General Gabriel Bol […]
Analyst questions effectiveness of China-based education training for South Sudanese officials
An analyst has voiced concerns regarding the effectiveness of sending South Sudanese teachers and ministers to China for educational training. Dr. Abraham Kuol Nyuon, Principal of the Graduate College at the University of Juba, argues that the concepts and technology learned in China are not applicable to the realities of classrooms in South Sudan, rendering […]
Floods ravage Payinjiar county, thousands displaced in Unity State
Persistent rains have triggered catastrophic flooding in Payinjiar County, Unity State, submerging entire villages and displacing thousands of residents. According to the report from the ground, homes, schools, and farmlands have been destroyed, forcing families to flee with nothing but the hope of survival. Local authorities alleged that many villages are completely cut off, with […]
Rise in suicide cases troubles Central Equatoria State
Central Equatoria State is experiencing a surge in suicide rates, with twelve incidents reported in the past week alone. This alarming figure was revealed by Leon Abe Brown, the State Minister of Local Government and Law Enforcement Agency, following a security meeting chaired by Governor Emmanuel Mujung on Wednesday. “Over the past one week alone, […]
Second Phase of Unified Forces training set for September
Second phase of training for the Necessary Unified Forces is scheduled to commence on September 1, 2025, Senior Presidential Advisor and Head of the National Transitional Committee, Kuol Manyang Juuk announced. The forces will undergo a three-month training and are slated for deployment in December 2025. Kuol said the training of the forces is a […]
