SPLM, Opposition Alliance leader exchange criticism ahead of elections
Political tensions have risen between South Sudan’s ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and opposition alliance leader Kornelio Kon Ngu after the two sides exchanged criticism over the SPLM’s political identity and activities ahead of the country’s planned elections. Kon, who chairs the National Alliance of Political Parties and serves as the Third Deputy Speaker […]
South Sudan opens Global Logistics convention as stakeholders push regional integration
South Sudan has opened the three-day Global Logistics Convention 2026 in Juba, with regional and international stakeholders calling for stronger transport networks, improved trade facilitation and deeper cooperation to unlock Africa’s economic potential. The convention, hosted at the Pyramid Continental Hotel under the theme “Transport and Logistics as a Catalyst for Africa’s Integrated and Sustainable […]
Juba Global Logistics Convention adopts resolutions to boost trade
A three-day Global Logistics Convention in Juba has adopted a series of resolutions aimed at reducing trade barriers, improving transport infrastructure and accelerating digitalisation in South Sudan’s logistics sector. The convention brought together logistics and transport experts from across Africa and beyond, alongside government officials, policymakers, private-sector representatives and industry leaders to discuss challenges affecting […]
Community tensions prompt Nyamini land demarcation suspension
The Government of Central Equatoria State has suspended all land demarcation activities in Nyamini City, weeks after launching the demarcation and distribution of plots for both residential and commercial purposes. The suspension comes amid rising tensions among local communities over land allocation, forcing authorities to intervene. “In Nyamini, we have about five communities, and there […]
Kiir reconstitutes peace committee, Machar’s camp rejects as deal violation
President Salva Kiir has reconstituted a High-Level Ad Hoc Committee to accelerate the implementation of outstanding tasks in South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement. The announcement was broadcasted on Wednesday via the state-owned SSBC. The 31-member committee, drawn from various political parties and stakeholders, will oversee the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of […]
NBGS lawmakers push for assembly reopening in face of executive delays
The Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Assembly has remained inactive, with its sessions suspended for about three months since March 2025. However, lawmakers had anticipated that the assembly would resume on June 1, 2025, with a primary focus on the fiscal year budget preparation ahead of the next financial year comes July 1, 2025. The […]
Coach Yor sets CECAFA tone with squad announcement
The South Sudan women’s national football team will officially begin preparations for the CECAFA 2025 Women’s Senior Championship, set to take place later this year in Tanzania. Head coach Simon James Yor announced a 30-player provisional squad on Wednesday, signaling the start of the team’s training camp. The tournament, organized by the Council for East […]
SSULA urges parliament to deliver on long-awaited land reform
Pressure mounts on Parliament to pass the overdue land policy as the South Sudan Land Alliance (SSULA) calls for immediate legislative action, warning that prolonged delays in passing the National Land Policy (NLP) are undermining peace, justice, and development across the country. SSULA Chairperson Dorothy Drabuga Ambrose urged lawmakers to treat the policy as a […]
