By Lodu William Odiya The security situation in several parts of South Sudan remains unpredictable, with localized violence, abductions, armed clashes, and attacks along key roads continuing to threaten civilians and humanitarian operations. Major General Dr. Hailu Endashaw Atomsa, Chairperson of the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph The National Election Commission (NEC) has approved the voter registration form ahead of the December 22 general elections. NEC Chairperson Gabriel Bol Deng announced the approval during a press briefing in Juba on Tuesday. “The board approved the voter registration form, fulfilling a key legal and administrative[Read More…]

By: Hou Akot Hou Government officials in Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, together with humanitarian and development partners including the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and World Vision, on Monday held a consultation meeting to review findings from a rapid assessment conducted in five counties to determine the impact[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco The European Union Ambassador and the head of delegation to South Sudan, Per Enar Enarsson, has warned that the country faces an “incredible challenge” to conduct free and fair elections in December, while saying the polls remain feasible or possible if the government accelerates preparations and provides[Read More…]

By Sabri Dibaco The National Employees Union of South Sudan (NEUSS) has filed a rejoinder application at the Court of Appeal challenging the Ministry of Labour’s Public Circular No. 5 of 2026, citing concerns over its legality and implementation. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, NEUSS said the application[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) has rejected the amendment, describing it as a unilateral amendment to the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) and related laws. In a press statement dated 20 September 2026, the SSOA said the amendments[Read More…]

By Louis Loku The National Social Insurance Fund (NSIF) is set to begin registering employers and employees covered under the social insurance scheme starting October 1, 2026. The registration follows the implementation of Public Circular No. 05/2026 issued by the Ministry of Labour, according to NSIF Managing Director Reech Ring[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has sworn in Gabriel Bol Deng Majok as the new Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC), placing an experienced member of the Commission at its helm as the country prepares for the December 2026 elections. In a statement by the president’s[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya The National Legislature has passed the National Elections Act, 2012 (Amendment) Bill, 2026, paving the way for changes to the country’s electoral framework ahead of the planned December 2026 general elections. The legislation, passed after consideration by lawmakers, contains provisions governing the powers of the incumbent[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has assented to the National Elections Act, 2012 (Amendment) Bill, 2026, marking another major milestone in South Sudan’s preparations for the December 2026 General Elections, according to a statement from the presidential press unit. “The new law amends provisions of the principal[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya SPLM Chairperson in Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has called on party members to reject tribalism and division while promoting unity and discipline within the party. Adil also urged members to respect the party leadership and work together as the SPLM conducts its membership registration[Read More…]

By Yiep Joseph Vice President James Wani Igga has called for political dialogue and unity among SPLM members and other political parties. Igga made the call on Saturday during the launch of SPLM membership registration for Greater Juba Blocks at Medan Zahra. In a statement by his office press unit,[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) Chief of Defence Forces, General Santino Deng Wol, has urged newly reassigned senior military officers to strengthen teamwork, discipline, and professionalism within the army. General Deng Wol made the remarks while briefing the senior officers at the SSPDF General Headquarters[Read More…]

By Lodu William Odiya The Terekeka County Commissioner has received a high-level military committee tasked with coordinating preparations for the screening and integration of Agwelek forces into South Sudan’s national security structures. In a statement that was released yesterday, the delegation, headed by Major General Peter Gai Kuol, visited Terekeka[Read More…]