(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
On Friday, Markaz Al Salam (MAS), a youth led organization based in Juba, South Sudan, called on the transitional government to prioritise the passing of legislation aimed at empowering young people. During an International Youth Day event organised by MAS, with funding from Norwegian People’s Aid and support from theContinue 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
National Security: A Shield or a Source of Fear in South Sudan? By Ajak Deng Chiengkou18 August 2025 National security is the backbone of every sovereign state. It is the shield that protects citizens, secures borders, and preserves the integrity of the nation. For South Sudan, still in the earlyContinue 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
(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
(JUBA) – The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS), which provides vital flights for aid workers and cargo to remote and conflict affected regions, has been forced to cut its global fleet by nearly a quarter due to severe funding shortfalls, the World Food Programme (WFP) has reported. The reductionsContinue 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
South Sudan experienced heightened tension on Saturday morning as clashes broke out between government forces and opposition fighters in Yei River County. Both sides provided conflicting reports on the outcome of the skirmish. The Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) and their allies, the National Salvation Front-Thomas Cirillo (NAS-TC), claimed aContinue Reading
Francis Amin has been chosen as the new president of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), prevailing over incumbent General Augustine Maduot in a significant vote on Friday. In the election held on Friday, Amin secured 26 out of 38 votes, while Maduot received 12. Following his victory, Amin expressedContinue Reading
