(JUBA) – Reports continue to circulate that South Sudan and Israel have discussed the possible resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza in the East African nation, despite official denials from Juba. According to a report published by Reuters on Friday, three separate sources with direct knowledge of the matter said theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Fourteen years after gaining independence, South Sudan is still struggling with conflict, political uncertainty and ethnic divisions. As the country edges closer to holding its first democratic elections, the role of the media in peacebuilding and fostering unity has become increasingly important. Yet, many journalists continue to workContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Central Equatoria State has urged the National Government to open diplomatic channels with Uganda following the reported entry of Uganda People’s Defence Force troops into Kajo-Keji County. The appeal was made during the Ordinary Council of Ministers meeting chaired by Central Equatoria State Governor Lt. Gen. RabiContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan Scout Association (SSSA) is preparing to elect its new leadership on Saturday 16 August 2025 in the capital, Juba. The election will select the Chairperson of the National Board of South Sudan Scouts and the Chief Commissioner. Speaking at the SSSA General Assembly ahead of theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan is set to begin the second phase of training for its Necessary Unified Forces by the end of August, according to Gen. Kuol Manyang Juk, Chairman of the National Transitional Committee (NTC) and senior presidential advisor. Gen. Manyang announced the plans following a meeting in JubaContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan and Israel signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on bilateral cooperation on Wednesday, while the South Sudanese government dismissed reports suggesting the country could host Palestinian refugees from Gaza. The agreement, signed in Juba by South Sudan’s Foreign Minister Monday Semaya Kumba and Israeli Deputy ForeignContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed several key allies of First Vice President Riek Machar from government positions, raising renewed doubts about the stability of the power-sharing agreement established under the 2018 peace deal. The agreement, signed by Kiir, Machar, and other leaders, ended a five-year civilContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit met with Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Sharren Haskel, on Wednesday at the State House to discuss strengthening diplomatic and development relations between South Sudan and Israel. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation across multiple sectors, including energy, agriculture, healthcare, security, and water resource management.Continue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit issued a new series of presidential decrees on Wednesday, removing and appointing senior government officials, lawmakers, and diplomats, with many changes affecting members of the SPLM-In Opposition (SPLM-IO). In the Ministry of Finance, Kiir relieved Bech George Anyak from his post as DeputyContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan and Israel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening diplomatic dialogue and cooperation between the two nations. The agreement was signed on Wednesday morning at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation headquarters in Juba. On behalf of the Republic of SouthContinue Reading
