South Sudan Journalists Prepared for Election Coverage

South Sudan Journalists Prepared for Election Coverage

2025-08-16

(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 Confirms Diplomatic Talks with Israel

Juba Confirms Diplomatic Talks with Israel

2025-08-14

(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

Machar Allies Dismissed as Kiir Reorders Government

Machar Allies Dismissed as Kiir Reorders Government

2025-08-14

(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

South Sudan Invites Israeli Investment

South Sudan Invites Israeli Investment

2025-08-13

(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