By Ijoo Bosco Members of the SPLM Political Bureau and Liberation Council in Eastern Equatoria State have unanimously endorsed Governor Louis Lobong Lojore as the party’s candidate for the governorship in the 2026 general elections. The endorsement was made during the Martyrs Day Commemoration in Torit, announced by the Party’s[Read More…]
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Governor Lobong donates motorbikes to boost SPLM grassroots mobilisation
By Louis Loku The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, who also doubles as SPLM State Chairman, Louis Lobong Lojore, has donated motorbikes to the SPLM County Secretariats in Kidepo and Kauto to strengthen party operations and enhance grassroots mobilisation ahead of the forthcoming general elections. The handover, conducted in Torit[Read More…]
Government pushes for economic reforms
By Louis Loku The Ministerial High-Level Committee on Economic Reform has announced a comprehensive 13-point resolution aimed at strengthening revenue collection, improving trade facilitation, and enhancing accountability in public financial management following a three-day stakeholders’ consultation in Nimule. The decisions were unveiled on Wednesday by the Chairperson of the Committee,[Read More…]
CTSAMVM warns insecurity continues to threaten peace agreement
By Louis Loku The outgoing Chairperson of the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM), Maj. Gen. Teshome Anagawe Ayana, has called on all signatories to South Sudan’s revitalised peace agreement to recommit themselves to the permanent ceasefire and fully implement the peace deal to safeguard the[Read More…]
Duop denies coordinating Nasir incident, rejects digital reports
By Yiep Joseph Fourth accused Lt. Gen. Gabriel Duop Lam denied coordinating the Nasir attack and rejected allegations that he directed the March 2025 Nasir incident. Addressing allegations that he improperly shared confidential information with the United States ambassador, Duop told the court that his communication concerned implementation of the[Read More…]
SPLM launches mass membership drive in Eastern Equatoria
By Ijoo Bosco The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has officially launched a massive membership registration and mobilisation campaign in Eastern Equatoria State as part of efforts to strengthen its grassroots structures ahead of South Sudan’s December 2026 general elections. The exercise was officially flagged off in Torit by the[Read More…]
UN calls for inclusive, peaceful, and credible elections in South Sudan
By Sabri Dibaco The United Nations has commended South Sudan’s National Elections Commission (NEC) for launching its nationwide Civic and Voter Education Campaign. The UN described the initiative as a significant milestone toward the country’s first general elections since gaining independence. Speaking at the launch on behalf of the Special[Read More…]
Political parties call for transparency as country enters elections
By Sabri Dibaco Some of the political parties have called on the National Election Commission (NEC) and various stakeholders to ensure that there is transparency in the upcoming December elections. The parties raised the concern during the launch of nationwide civic and voter education in Juba. The United Sudan African[Read More…]
SPLA-IO Gen. Duop blames SSPDF leadership for clashes in Western Equatoria and Nasir
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…]
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…]