Juba, Washington Hold Talks on Sanctions and Rights Reform

Juba, Washington Hold Talks on Sanctions and Rights Reform

2025-07-20

(WASHINGTON) – South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Ambassador Monday Semaya K. Kumba, met with the Sanctions and Human Rights team at the United States Department of State on 16 July 2025. The discussions focused on sanctions, governance, human rights and South Sudan’s efforts to improveContinue Reading

Foreign Minister Engages IMF, World Bank for Economic Recovery in Washington

Foreign Minister Engages IMF, World Bank for Economic Recovery in Washington

2025-07-20

(WASHINGTON, DC) – South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Monday Semaya K. Kumba, has concluded an official visit to Washington, DC, where he held a series of high level meetings aimed at strengthening international partnerships and securing economic support for South Sudan. The visit, which tookContinue Reading

Gunmen Attack Soldiers Returning From Salary Pickup in Western Equatoria

Gunmen Attack Soldiers Returning From Salary Pickup in Western Equatoria

2025-07-19

(TAMBURA) – A soldier was killed and two others wounded in an ambush by unidentified gunmen in Tambura County, Western Equatoria State, on Friday, authorities have confirmed. Tambura County Commissioner Mathew Mabenge told local media that the incident occurred while the soldiers were returning from Tambura town to Mopoi afterContinue Reading

Upper Nile Denies County Seat Relocation Rumours

Upper Nile Denies County Seat Relocation Rumours

2025-07-19

(MALAKAL) – The government of South Sudan’s Upper Nile State has formally denied allegations that it intends to relocate the headquarters of Makal County from Malakal town to Wau Shilluk, following growing public concern and speculation on social media. The rumours began circulating after Governor James Koang Chuol visited WauContinue Reading