The Hovering Vultures: A Stern Warning on the Future of South Sudan By Ajak Deng Chiengkou During the liberation war, survival was never guaranteed. Yet Dr John Garang de Mabior never stopped speaking to his people, preparing them not only for victory but also for the dangers that would follow.Continue Reading
Bishop Alex Lodung Soka of the Yei Diocese has expressed deep concern about the continued violence between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and armed groups in various areas of Central Equatoria. Following a recent pastoral visit to Lasu, the Bishop recounted a violent incident that occurred last week,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
(NAIROBI) – The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Kenya has issued new travel and study guidelines for South Sudanese students planning to pursue their education in the country. The official notice, dated 18 August 2025, was released through the Embassy’s Educational Section in Nairobi. According to theContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The Governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober Mawut, has inaugurated the state’s first ever County Commissioners’ and Mayors’ Forum since independence. The event, held in Aweil on Monday, brought together commissioners, mayors, state ministers, traditional leaders and development partners in a five day engagement aimedContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – Ethiopian peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have donated essential medicines and nutritional support to patients at Yambio State Hospital in Western Equatoria. The contribution comes at a time when the facility has been struggling with shortages of medical supplies, particularly affecting mothersContinue Reading
(RUWENG) – The Ruweng Administrative Area has held its first ever Rule of Law Forum with support from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), bringing together 15 participants from different sectors to address key governance and justice challenges in the region. The participants included officials from the MinistryContinue Reading
(TORIT COUNTY) – A United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) peacekeeping unit from Bangladesh has cleared a major road obstruction on the Torit–Liria supply route, restoring a key lifeline for trade and humanitarian assistance in Eastern Equatoria State. According to UNMISS, two commercial trucks had become stranded on 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
