By Yiep Joseph The Central Equatoria State (CES) Government has introduced fines of up to 30 million South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) for companies that violate the state’s mining regulations. State officials officially signed the new mining regulations on Tuesday, bringing them into effect. Speaking to the media after the signing[Read More…]

By Louis Loku The Central Equatoria State government has reaffirmed its commitment to modernising land administration through the development of a digital land registration and management system. The system is aimed at improving service delivery, enhancing transparency, and reducing land-related disputes. Speaking during a press briefing in Juba, the Minister[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Women for Justice and Equality, together with the Union of Persons with Disabilities, have called for inclusion in electoral processes. The two bodies have called on South Sudan’s Political Parties Council (PPC), political parties, electoral institutions, and other stakeholders to ensure the full and meaningful participation of[Read More…]

By Yang Ater Yang Former Lakes State Deputy Governor Isaiah Akol Mathiang and the state’s Minister of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Gai Magok, have been transferred to a military detention facility in Rumbek town. The two SPLM-IO officials were first moved from Yirol East to the Mabor-Duong military barracks in[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco The ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has strongly condemned the killing of Akobo County Commissioner James Kueth Makuach. The Party described the incident as a brutal act that undermines peace and human dignity. During an emergency meeting held on Monday at the SPLM national headquarters in[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco The Jonglei State Government has confirmed the killing of Akobo County Commissioner James Kueth Makuach. The state government described Sunday’s attack in Walgaak Payam as a targeted mission against senior county officials rather than an attempt to seize the area. Speaking to No. Citizen Newspaper, State Information[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The trial of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and his co-accused was adjourned after one of the three judges was absent due to sickness. The Friday 94th session resumed; however, due to the absence of Judge Isaac Pur Majak due to a health-related issue, it[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco South Sudan’s electoral preparations are facing significant setbacks due to inadequate funding, with election officials warning that delays in the release of government funds are disrupting key activities ahead of the country’s planned elections. Presenting a report during a high-level meeting attended by government officials and international[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco The Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU) has declared progress in peace implementation and the need for the country to go for elections. The government said the peace parties say implementation of the 2018 peace agreement has crossed the halfway mark, ruling out any further extension[Read More…]

By James Innocent ‎Leaders of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in Yei River County have called for greater unity, stronger party identity, and increased investment in agriculture as the party prepares for the 2026 general elections. ‎The appeal was made during a one-day coordination meeting that brought together SPLM[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco The Chairperson of the Political Parties Council (PPC), James Akol, has announced that South Sudan now has 39 legally registered political parties. Akol expressed that turn-up signaled growing political participation as the country moves toward its anticipated elections. Akol made the announcement on Thursday while addressing participants[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco   President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on all political parties and armed groups to renounce violence and embrace dialogue as the only means of resolving political differences. Kiir reaffirmed that achieving lasting peace remains the highest priority of his leadership and the priority of the party[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco The Transitional National Legislature Assembly has passed amendments to the 2018 revitalised peace agreement. The assembly removed the requirements, such as completing a permanent constitution and a national population and housing census, before holding general elections. The amendments, approved on Wednesday, would pave the way for the[Read More…]

By Louis Loku The National Congress Party (NCP) has made changes in the top secretariat positions as the country prepares for the December 2026 elections. The Chairperson of the National Congress Party (NCP) of South Sudan, Agnes Poni Lokudu, announced the dismissal of the party’s former Secretary General, Kur Bangaang[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The Political Parties Council (PPC) has officially registered five political parties, including the IO Party. In a press statement dated 30 June 2026, the Council announced the successful registration of the IO Party, formerly known as the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO). The other newly registered political[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The third accused in the Special Court case involving Puot Kang Chol and seven co-accused has rejected the prosecution’s expert evidence, describing it as fabricated and unreliable. Gatwech Lam Puoch made the remarks on Monday while presenting his defense statement during the 93rd sitting of the Special[Read More…]