(Torit) – The Government of Eastern Equatoria State and the wider South Sudanese public are mourning the death of Hilary Dilang Odwar, a veteran politician and former Minister of Mining, who passed away in Canada after a long illness. Dilang died on Monday, 24 June 2025, at Kitchener Ontario HospitalContinue Reading
(Panrieng) – The Chief Administrator of the Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA), Stephano Wieu de Mialek, has officially relieved Paulino Jau Thon Deng from his role as Advisor on Political Affairs in a move that marks a significant change within the region’s political leadership. The decision was announced through Administrative DecreeContinue Reading
(Juba) – The ongoing house arrest of South Sudan’s First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, has triggered significant concern over the country’s fragile peace agreement and the overall stability of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGONU). On 26 March 2025, during a visit to Aweil in Northern BahrContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of South Sudan held its fourth Council of Undersecretary meeting this week, focusing on enhancing institutional effectiveness and strengthening the country’s diplomatic work. The session chaired by Undersecretary Ambassador Agnes Oswaha brought together Directors General and departmental Directors to reviewContinue Reading
(Juba) – The new Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has pledged to eliminate corruption and prioritise transparency and good governance during his time in office. His message came during the first official State Council of Ministers’ meeting under his leadership, held on Thursday in Juba. Appointed recentlyContinue Reading
(Wau) – South Sudan’s National Elections Commission has delivered election materials and equipment to Western Bahr el-Ghazal as part of early preparations for the country’s much-anticipated December 2026 general elections. The handover marks a significant step toward establishing electoral readiness in one of South Sudan’s key states, though challenges remain.Continue Reading
