(JUBA) – South Sudan and Kazakhstan have formally established diplomatic relations, marking a new chapter in the countries’ international engagement. The agreement was signed by Kairat Umarov, Kazakhstan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and Cecilia Adout Majok Adeng, South Sudan’s Permanent Representative to the UN. Kazakhstan officially recognised SouthContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit held a high level meeting with leaders of South Sudan’s political parties on Wednesday to plan the final steps of the transitional period and prepare for the national elections scheduled for December 2026, as outlined in the peace Roadmap. SPLM Secretary General Dr. AkolContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Central Equatoria Governor Urges Dialogue to Resolve Church Dispute Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony of Central Equatoria State has called on the Juba Diocese and the Moru congregation to engage in dialogue to resolve their ongoing dispute. The appeal came during a meeting with Moru Congregation leaders at theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony of Central Equatoria State and Governor James Al Taib Berapai of Western Equatoria State have committed to enhancing cooperation between their states, focusing on unity, development, and security. The meeting took place in Juba on 8 December 2025. Governor Al Taib visited Central EquatoriaContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed Moses Rou Ayii as the new Deputy Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), replacing John Mading Bol. The announcement was made on Monday night through the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC). Mr. Rou Ayii previously served as the President’sContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan continues to deepen its international partnerships as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFA&IC) hosted senior diplomats and international officials in early December 2025. The engagements focused on expanding bilateral relations, development cooperation, and mutual interests. On 8 December, the Honorable Ambassador Monday SemayaContinue Reading
(KAMPALA) – The 15th (fifteenth) East African Community Inter Parliamentary Games have opened in Kampala, bringing together lawmakers and officials from across the region for two weeks of sports activities aimed at strengthening cooperation among member states. South Sudan was represented at the opening ceremony by the Minister of EastContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Parliament will now scrutinise all oil contracts and may veto agreements that do not meet regulatory and environmental standards, a senior lawmaker announced on 3 December 2025. Oliver Mori Benjamin, Chairperson of the Specialized Committee on Information, made the statement during a workshop organised by theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony met with the leadership of the Central Equatoria State Workers Trade Union on Monday, 1 December 2025, in Juba County, receiving their support for his administration. During the meeting, union representatives highlighted key challenges facing civil servants, including delays in salary payments, the absenceContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Vice President and Chair of the Economic Cluster, Dr James Wani Igga, has called for urgent action to clear the country’s large backlog of civil service salaries and improve the delivery of public services, saying the matter can no longer be delayed. Dr Igga made the remarks onContinue Reading
