By Yiep Joseph The fourth accused in the ongoing Nasir trial, Lt. Gen. Gabriel Duop Lam, has accused the leadership of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) of escalating tensions that led to clashes in Western Equatoria and in Nasir. He made the claim on Monday during the 101st[Read More…]
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2026ELECTION: NEC launches voter education, reaffirms neutrality
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudan, through the National Election Commission (NEC), has officially launched a nationwide civic and voter education campaign. During the event, NEC reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a neutral and non-partisan electoral process while the government called on all eligible citizens to register and participate in the[Read More…]
Civil Society, Women’s Union call for political consensus ahead of elections
By Sabri Diabaco The civil society organisations and the Women’s Union of South Sudan have called on political leaders to commit to peaceful, free, and fair elections, warning that the absence of political consensus could increase the risk of electoral violence. The appeals were made during the launch of a[Read More…]
Reform committee begins Nimule border assessment to strengthen revenue collection
By Ijoo Bosco A high-level Government Committee on Economic Reform has arrived in Nimule to assess operations at South Sudan’s busiest border crossing as part of efforts to strengthen revenue collection and improve economic governance. The assessment aims to identify practical measures to enhance efficiency at the Nimule Border, curb[Read More…]
Can South Sudan’s elections unlock economic recovery and lasting security?
As South Sudan prepares for its long-awaited elections, expectations are high among citizens who hope the vote will mark the beginning of a new chapter. Across the country, people are asking whether elections can help solve the economic hardship and insecurity that have affected their daily lives for years. The[Read More…]
Joint border initiative seeks lasting peace between Kuku and Aringa communities
By Louis Loku South Sudanese and Ugandan leaders have intensified efforts to strengthen peace and cooperation along their shared border by engaging the Kuku community of Kajo-Keji County and the Aringa community of Uganda’s Yumbe District on the implementation of resolutions reached during the recently concluded Joint Border Meeting. The[Read More…]
NBG election commission official addresses local electorates on old constituencies
By Hou AKot Hou The Northern Bahr el Ghazal state’s High Election Commission has declared that they intend to visit all the constituencies used in the 2010 election. Joseph Akuei Yak, the chairperson of the Election Commission in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, revealed to the media last week that[Read More…]
Network telecom companies declare another increment
By Yiep Joseph Mobile phone users across South Sudan will pay more for calls, internet bundles, and other telecommunications services. This came after the three major mobile network operators, MTN South Sudan, Zain South Sudan, and Digitel, declared the second phase of tariff increment. According to the statement extended to[Read More…]
South Sudan secures its first ever UNESCO world heritage site
By Louis Loku The Boma-Badingilo migratory landscape earns global recognition, marking a historic milestone for the country’s natural and cultural heritage. South Sudan has achieved a historic milestone after the Boma-Badingilo migratory landscape was officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming the country’s first-ever World Heritage Site. The[Read More…]
Uganda, South Sudan renew border security talks to ease tensions
By Sabri Dibaco Uganda and South Sudan launched renewed bilateral peace and security talks in Arua District, Uganda. The dialogue is aimed at addressing border-related tensions, strengthening cooperation, and promoting peaceful coexistence along their shared frontier. The fifth Uganda–South Sudan Joint Bilateral Meeting brought together senior government officials, security agencies,[Read More…]
CTSAMVM warns South Sudan security situation remains volatile
By Sabri Dibaco The Chairperson of the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM), Maj. Gen. Teshome Anagawe Ayana, has warned that South Sudan’s security situation remains “volatile and unpredictable.” He cited continued armed violence, criminal ambushes, and intercommunal conflicts as major threats to the implementation of[Read More…]
Governor calls for peace, protection of investments in Kapoeta
By Louis Loku The governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong, has called for the protection of lawful investments in Kapoeta South County. He warned that the destruction of businesses and private property discourages investors, threatens jobs, and slows economic development. The governor made the remarks during a consultative meeting[Read More…]
Governor Lobong rallies Kapoeta North for election, agriculture
By Ijo Bosco The Eastern Equatoria Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has called on residents of Kapoeta North County to prepare for the upcoming elections by remaining peaceful and law-abiding. Addressing a public gathering in Riwoto Town, the governor urged citizens to embrace farming to boost food security, register as SPLM[Read More…]
Didinga and Toposa to hold a peace conference after deadly clashes
By Ijo Bosco The Ngauro chief administrator, Lopoyok Augustino Jervase, has announced plans to convene a peace conference between the Didinga and Toposa communities following deadly clashes that left two people dead and another injured in Leiit, Loudo Payam, on Saturday. Administrator Lopoyok said the violence erupted after a suspected[Read More…]
South Sudan rejects claims of Visa-free entry
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has dismissed reports alleging that the government has introduced a visa-free entry policy for nationals of Egypt and Tanzania. The government described the claims as false and misleading. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the ministry reaffirmed[Read More…]
Government should strengthen Bishops to spearhead peace in conflict areas
South Sudan continues to face recurring conflicts that threaten lives, livelihoods, and national unity. While the government has made efforts to implement peace agreements and restore stability, insecurity remains a challenge in several parts of the country. In these difficult circumstances, one institution has consistently maintained the trust of communities[Read More…]
Nasir’s clashes were not executed by the SPLA-IO commanders, Gen. Gabriel Duop tells court
By Yiep Joseph The fourth accused in the Nasir incident trial, Gabriel Duop Lam, has denied allegations that the SPLA-IO was involved in the clashes between local youth and the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) in Nasir County. He told the Special Court that he and the SPLM/A-IO leadership[Read More…]
South Sudan’s population is projected to reach 20 million by 2030
By Sabri Dibaco South Sudan’s population is projected to grow from 13.2 million in 2021 to nearly 20 million by 2030, driven by high fertility rates and the continued influx of refugees and returnees from neighbouring Sudan, officials revealed during the World Population Day High-Level Dialogue held in Juba. The[Read More…]
A constitution written only in Juba would not work, says Speaker Joseph Ngere
By Louis Loku The Transitional National Legislative Assembly Speaker, Joseph Ngere Paciko, urges MPs to take constitutional consultations to the grassroots as the Max Planck Foundation reaffirms support for a people-led constitution-making process. Speaker Joseph has stressed that the country’s permanent constitution must be written by its people rather than[Read More…]
ELECTION: President Kiir signs R-ARCSS amendment, paving way for December 2026 elections
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has signed into law the 2026 amendment to the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS). According to a statement issued by the Office of the President, the amendment delinked the permanent constitution and the[Read More…]