SSFF Sets Strict Rules for Presidential and VP Candidates Ahead of Upcoming Elections

SSFF Sets Strict Rules for Presidential and VP Candidates Ahead of Upcoming Elections

2025-07-01

(Juba) – The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has released a detailed list of eligibility criteria for anyone seeking to run for President or Vice President of the Federation. The requirements, published by the SSFF Electoral Committee, are based on Article 38 (4) of the Federation’s statutes. These rules aimContinue Reading

Civil Society, Justice Ministry Discuss Rights Cooperation

Civil Society, Justice Ministry Discuss Rights Cooperation

2025-06-30

(Juba) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has pledged to work closely with civil society organisations to improve the human rights situation in the country, particularly by acting on the recommendations of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) conducted by the UN Human Rights Council. The commitment wasContinue Reading

Refugee Influx from Khartoum Strains South Sudan

Refugee Influx from Khartoum Strains South Sudan

2025-06-30

(Juba) – South Sudan is experiencing a sharp rise in the number of refugees entering the country, most of them fleeing ongoing conflict in neighbouring Sudan, according to national officials and African Union representatives following a recent humanitarian assessment. The Deputy Commissioner for the Commission of Refugee Affairs (CRA), JohnContinue Reading

NilePet Executives Under Spotlight Over Questionable Oil Fund Withdrawals

NilePet Executives Under Spotlight Over Questionable Oil Fund Withdrawals

2025-06-30

(Juba) – A recent directive from the Office of the President has sparked public criticism and calls for financial accountability in South Sudan. The Executive Director in the Office of the President, Hon. Dominic Juk Chom, issued an urgent instruction to the Managing Director of the Nile Petroleum Corporation (NilePet),Continue Reading

Women’s Groups Join Forces with UN in Juba

Women’s Groups Join Forces with UN in Juba

2025-06-29

(Juba) – UN Women South Sudan has reaffirmed its partnership with Women Led Organisations (WLOs) across the country, as part of its broader 2023–2026 Strategic Note aimed at advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment. The meeting was led by Delphine Serumaga, UN Women’s Country Representative in South Sudan, and broughtContinue Reading

EAC Eyes Penalties for Defaulting States Like South Sudan

EAC Eyes Penalties for Defaulting States Like South Sudan

2025-06-29

(Juba) – The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has called on Kenyan President William Ruto to urgently convene a special Heads of State Summit to address a growing financial crisis at the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat. The situation has paralysed operations and placed the future of regional integration atContinue Reading

Dr. Riek Machar’s Arrest Leaves Cabinet Paralyzed

Dr. Riek Machar’s Arrest Leaves Cabinet Paralyzed

2025-06-28

(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

South Sudan Foreign Ministry Reviews Diplomatic Strategy

South Sudan Foreign Ministry Reviews Diplomatic Strategy

2025-06-28

(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