(JUBA) – South Sudan’s judiciary is entering a critical period after the sudden dismissal of Chief Justice Chan Reec Madut in May 2025, ending a 13 year tenure marked by inefficiency, corruption and political interference. His removal, however, has sparked debate, with legal experts warning that President Salva Kiir’s decisionContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of South Sudan has announced the resumption of the Bahr el Ghazal highway project, which had been on hold for nearly two years. Minister of Roads and Bridges, Hon. Simon Mijok Mijak, presented a comprehensive strategic report to Vice President for Economic Cluster, Dr Benjamin BolContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A senior South Sudanese official has outlined the conditions under which First Vice President Riek Machar could be removed from office, amid ongoing political and security tensions in the country. Machar, President Salva Kiir’s long time rival and leader of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO),Continue Reading
(RUMBEK CENTRAL COUNTY) – Lakes State Governor Rin Tueny Mabor has announced the creation of two new Payams in Rumbek Central County. The governor elevated Cuei-adukan and Abien-ajok Bomas to Payam status through a gubernatorial decree broadcast on state owned radio on Thursday. The decision increases the number of PayamsContinue Reading
(RAMCIEL, LAKES STATE) – The Patriotic People’s Party (PPP) has spoken out strongly against reported discussions on the possible relocation of Palestinians to South Sudan. In a statement issued by party spokesperson Biar Akol Cham on behalf of the PPP and the National Parties Alliance (NPA), the opposition group saidContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, on Tuesday 12 August 2025 led a team from the State Disaster and Risk Management Committee to inspect the impact of the Aweil Drainage System. The visit was aimed at assessing how the project has improved theContinue Reading
The Governor of Lakes State, Rin Tueny Mabor, has officially promoted Cuei-adukan and Abien-ajok Bomas to the status of Payams in Rumbek Central County. This decision was made through a gubernatorial decree, resulting in Rumbek Central County now having a total of 7 Payams. Sultan Lueth Marial Buoc, the ExecutiveContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Kworijik-Luri community in Central Equatoria State has reached out to the government to address escalating insecurity, land conflicts, and the presence of armed cattle herders in their region. A delegation from the community, comprising elders, chiefs, parliamentarians, women, and youth representatives, held a meeting on Thursday withContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Heavy fighting between the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) and the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) in Yei River County has left at least 17 soldiers dead, according to statements from opposition forces. The clashes erupted early on Saturday at around 5:00 a.m. when SPLA-IOContinue Reading
(NIMULE, MAGWI COUNTY) – Vice President Josephine Lagu Yanga has officially inaugurated the newly established Nimule Municipality, marking a historic moment as the town gains municipal status. Nimule, located in Magwi County in Eastern Equatoria State, sits at the busy border with Uganda. It is one of South Sudan’s mostContinue Reading
