(JUBA) – Civil society organisations, media outlets, and faith-based groups have signed a joint communique expressing their commitment to support the work of South Sudan’s National Elections Commission (NEC) as the country prepares for its long-delayed elections. The communique was issued at the end of a two day roundtable dialogueContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Ongoing clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and armed groups in parts of Jonglei and Upper Nile states are preventing humanitarian organisations from reaching over 150,000 people in urgent need of assistance, according to a new report by the UN Office for the Coordination ofContinue Reading
(WAU) – Health workers at Wau Teaching Hospital in Western Bahr el Ghazal State are appealing to the national government to urgently pay their salary arrears, saying they have not received any regular wages for over a year. According to Pancracio Duku, Secretary for Information of the workers’ trade union,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Japan’s senior diplomat in South Sudan has urged all parties to end violence and allow unrestricted access for humanitarian workers, warning that the country’s growing crisis cannot be addressed without lasting peace. Chargé d’Affaires Oyama Hiromonto made the appeal in Juba on Wednesday during the announcement of aContinue Reading
(YEI) – A leading South Sudanese bishop has called on the nation to honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela by embracing unity, reconciliation, and shared national identity, particularly as the country continues its journey through post conflict recovery. Speaking on the occasion of Nelson Mandela International Day, Bishop Hillary AdebaContinue Reading
(NIMULE) – A South Sudanese civil society organisation has called for urgent investigation into growing reports of harassment and degrading treatment of travellers at the Nimule border crossing between South Sudan and Uganda. The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) said it has received several complaints from both South SudaneseContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Nairobi has issued a formal appeal to all South Sudanese importers and clearing agents, urging them to promptly return empty shipping containers to the Port of Mombasa after offloading goods. This follows growing concerns about rising shipping and customsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Majok Makur, popularly known as Major Boy, has gone from a village upbringing in South Sudan to becoming one of the most recognisable content creators among South Sudanese youth, both at home and abroad. A viral sensation on TikTok, Major Boy is now a millionaire, youth ambassador, musicianContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Catholic University of South Sudan has appointed Rev. Brother Bruno Dada as its new Vice Chancellor, with a strong directive from Church leadership to uphold the institution’s Catholic identity and academic mission. The appointment was made official in a letter dated 15 July 2025, signed by CardinalContinue Reading
(ABYEI) – The United Nations Police (UNPOL) in Abyei has introduced a new vegetable farming project at the local detention facility. The initiative, launched on 14 July, aims to support both detainees and members of the Community Protection Committee (CPC) by offering practical agricultural training that promotes rehabilitation, nutrition, andContinue Reading
