(JUBA) – South Sudan faces a critical moment as decades of peace efforts are threatened by renewed violence, stalled reforms and a worsening humanitarian crisis, a senior United Nations official warned on Monday. UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Martha Pobee, told the UN Security Council that repeated military offensives, politicalContinue Reading
The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has urged members of the clergy to work alongside the government in promoting peace and stability across the region. Governor Mujung made this call during a visit to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Rock City, Juba, where he worshippedContinue Reading
(TORIT) – Governor Louis Lobong of Eastern Equatoria State has questioned claims that politicians alone are responsible for instability in South Sudan, pointing instead to the role of youth and certain elements within civil society. The exchange occurred on Monday, 18 August, during a 70 day nationwide prayer campaign inContinue Reading
The Catholic Bishop of Yei Diocese has shared harrowing details of the heavy fighting that erupted in Lasu Payam, Yei River County early on Saturday, leaving civilians in distress and children seeking refuge in the surrounding bushes. Bishop Alex Lodiong revealed that the gunfire started around 4:30 am, startling residentsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The African Union (AU) has urged the United Nations Security Council to ease the arms embargo on South Sudan, saying the move would help the transitional government speed up the unification of national forces. The appeal was made in a communiqué issued on 15 August 2025 by theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has announced a series of reinstatements and new appointments of County Commissioners across different states in South Sudan. The decision was made by Rt. Hon. Oyet Nathaniel Pierino, the Acting Chairman and Commander-in-Chief of SPLM/SPLA-IO, who also serves as theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan faces one of its most severe humanitarian crises in recent history, with multiple emergencies converging to strain the country’s fragile social, economic, and health systems. According to a mid-year UNICEF report, 2025 is set to see unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity, compounded by conflict,Continue Reading
The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has announced that multiple shipments of food products were denied entry at the Nimule border in Eastern Equatoria State due to failure to meet required quality and safety regulations. Stringent inspections carried out by the bureau at all entry points into theContinue Reading
Bright Stars forward Majok Deng has assured fans of a stronger performance in the classification round on Monday, following South Sudan’s narrow loss to Angola in a closely contested game on Saturday. Angola emerged victorious with a 66-64 win, securing the top spot in Group C and advancing to theContinue Reading
The Minister of Information and Communication, Michael Makuei Lueth, has urged the newly elected leadership of the South Sudan Scout Association to reject tribalism and work towards fostering national unity. Makuei’s comments come following the election of new leaders, which saw him retain his position as Chairman of the Board.Continue Reading
