(JUBA) – South Sudan is marked World Population Day on July 11, as government officials and development partners raised concerns over the country’s continued reliance on outdated population data. The last national census was conducted in 2008, three years before South Sudan gained independence. Since then, no fresh census hasContinue Reading
(BOR) – The national government, through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, is preparing to deliver emergency aid to people affected by recent violence in Fangak County, Jonglei State. Minister Albino Akol Atak confirmed the plans following a meeting with the Governor of Jonglei State, Dr Riek GaiContinue Reading
(KUAJOK) – The government of Warrap State is facing serious financial and operational difficulties in implementing planned disarmament activities under the ongoing state of emergency, a senior state official has confirmed. Dr Achuil Malei, the State Minister of Cabinet Affairs, said the government does not have enough resources to carryContinue Reading
(PIBOR) – A mobile court operating in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area has so far handled 15 cases in its second sitting, with legal officials praising the initiative as a major improvement in access to justice for local communities. According to the region’s Permanent Legal Adviser, Kucwaow Raphal Bwogo Amum,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – A prominent civil society organisation has urged South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislature to prioritise essential reforms as Parliament reconvenes this week, warning that any further delays could threaten the country’s plan to hold its first post-independence elections in December 2026. The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), throughContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The 17th edition of Sip & Shop, a community marketplace event held in the capital Juba, once again provided a vibrant platform for women led businesses to showcase their products, talents, and innovation. The event, which continues to grow in popularity, highlighted the increasing influence of female entrepreneursContinue Reading
(NAKURU) – The South Sudanese Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Anthony Kon, met with members of the South Sudanese community in Nakuru County on 8 July 2025 in a wide ranging dialogue that addressed youth empowerment, education access, immigration challenges, and refugee concerns. The meeting was held at 4:00 p.m. andContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Kenya has issued a public alert advising South Sudanese importers, clearing agents, freight forwarders, and logistics companies to comply with a new Kenyan customs regulation that came into force on 1 July 2025. According to the embassy’s official announcementContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON/JUBA) – United States Border Czar Tom Homan has admitted that the U.S. government does not know what happens to migrants once they are deported to South Sudan. His comments have sparked renewed concern over the lack of transparency and accountability in the Trump administration’s immigration policy, particularly regarding deportationsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Chinese Embassy in South Sudan held a film screening on Friday at the University of Juba in what could be described as a creative exercise in both cinematic diplomacy and historical recycling. The feature presentation was The Hundred Regiment Battle, a stirring depiction of China’s resistance toContinue Reading
