By William Madouk United People’s Alliance (UPA) has criticized the repeated pauses in the Tumaini peace talks, accusing the government of indifference to the suffering of the South Sudanese. The talks were adjourned on Thursday at the request of the government delegation to prepare for the extended transitional period launching[Read More…]

By William Madouk South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has issued a stern warning against smuggling of sensitive goods. According to the Institution, the contentious goods pass through cargo mislabeling and use of fraudulent bank receipts. SSRA Commissioner-General Simon Akuei Deng revealed that prevalence of the practices, are contributing to revenue[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph and Kei Emmanuel Clashes have intensified between South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Army In Opposition (SPLA-IO) in Western Equatoria State. Several deaths cases have been registered and many people displaced. According to local authorities, property worth millions of South Sudanese pounds got[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph As South Sudan prepares for 3rd Juba Economic Forum, stakeholders have raised concerns about high interest rates on loans, which hinders investment on agriculture. The forum, themed: “Promoting Commercial Agriculture as a Pathway to Economic Stability,” is scheduled to take place from May 13th-15th. It will convene[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Vice President Dr. James Wani Igga, chair of the Economic Cluster, has urged members of parliament to advocate for a 10% budget allocation for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. He made the call during the launch of the 3rd Edition of the Juba Economic Forum[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Dr. Jong Anthony, founder and former chairperson of the Action for Democratic Change (ADC) party, has announced his resignation from politics to continue a career in academia. In a statement released to the media, Dr. Jong, a qualified veterinary doctor, stated his intention to dedicate his time[Read More…]

By William Madouk   Government delegation to Tumaini Talks requested a pause in negotiations to allow them to return to Juba to prepare for start of extension transitional period. Speaking to journalists, Martin Elia Lomuro, the government rapporteur, confirmed that Kuol Mayang Juuk, the chair of the government delegation, requested[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) continue clashing despite repeated calls from peace monitors for a ceasefire. The latest clash in Western Equatoria state, on Thursday follows other, a week ago. Previous clashes were reportedly over the removal of illegal[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku Ministry of Health has confirmed the first case of Mpox in South Sudan. A test conducted on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the National Public Health Laboratory in Juba, revealed a positive result. The patient, a 31-year-old male foreign national residing in Kuperi Camp, Luri Payam,[Read More…]

By William Madouk Finance Minister Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater has stressed the need to prioritize institutional strengthening and human capital development to achieve sustainable development in South Sudan. Speaking during a 2025 UNDP country programme annual review meeting Dr. Dongrin underscored that collaboration is important to build robust institutions and[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Vice President Dr. James Wani Igga, who oversees the Economic Cluster, on Thursday, officially launched the third edition of the Juba Economic Forum, geared towards promoting commercial agriculture. The forum is expected to bring together experts, entrepreneurs, think tanks, business leaders, academicians, civil society, and policymakers to[Read More…]

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   National field staff working for Greater Pioneer Operating Company (GPOC), a Chinese oil company in Unity State, have protested the company’s decision to rush into a new contract with Kush Air, a local airline, for aviation services. This decision follows last month’s crash of a[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu   Revitalized Peace Agreement (R-ARCSS) is facing significant hurdles that include a lack of political will, a trust deficit among parties, and persistent funding shortages. As elections slated for December 2026, officials warned that progress is far too slow and that the current trajectory jeopardizes the[Read More…]

By Philip Buda Ladu As this month marks the beginning of the fourth extension of the Revitalized Peace Agreement, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Nicholas Haysom said there is no more desire for another extension. South Sudan’s latest extended[Read More…]

By William Madouk Vice President Dr. James Wani Igga, who also chairs the Economic Cluster, urged citizens to focus on hard work and agricultural development rather than resorting to begging for food. Speaking at the launch of the third edition of the Juba Economic Forum 2025, VP Igga emphasized that[Read More…]