(JUBA) – Kiir Reaffirms Ceasefire and Peace Deal Commitment on Independence Day President Salva Kiir Mayardit has renewed his government’s commitment to peace, national security, and the full implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), during his address marking the country’s 14thContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – The Acting Governor of Western Equatoria State, Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, has announced the relocation of his official office to Tambura County in an effort to directly address rising insecurity and renewed violence in the troubled region. Speaking during South Sudan’s 14th Independence Day anniversary on Wednesday, Rimbasa saidContinue Reading
(YEI) – Public schools in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State, are struggling to accommodate a sharp rise in pupil enrolment, following the return of displaced families to the area. Commissioner Emmanuel Taban confirmed that the number of learners in several schools now exceeds classroom capacity, making it difficult forContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Kiir Directs New Army Chief to Reform SSPDF President Salva Kiir Mayardit has instructed the newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Dau Aturjong Nyuol, to carry out major reforms in the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), with the goal of creating a professional, modernContinue Reading
(YEI) – Seven people, including a paramount chief and two humanitarian workers, have been released after being abducted earlier this week in Yei River County, Central Equatoria State. According to Commissioner Emmanuel Taban, the group was abducted in two separate incidents on Monday, 7 July 2025. In the first incident,Continue Reading
(TORIT) – The Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Gen. Louis Lobong Lojore, has appealed for peace, unity and political maturity among communities and political groups as South Sudan marked its 14th Independence anniversary. Speaking at Freedom Square in Torit on Tuesday, Lobong reminded citizens that true independence cannot be achievedContinue Reading
(YAMBIO) – Ugandan music icon Dr Jose Chameleone arrived in Yambio on Tuesday to a warm and energetic welcome from fans, ahead of South Sudan’s Independence Day peace concert scheduled in the Western Equatoria State capital. Crowds of enthusiastic fans gathered along the town’s dusty roads, chanting and cheering asContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir has promoted several judges across all levels of South Sudan’s judiciary, in what observers see as a significant step towards reforming the country’s justice system. The appointments were made public through a presidential decree broadcast on South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) on Thursday. According toContinue Reading
This is the updated daily flight guide for Juba International Airport (JUB/HJJJ) for Friday, 11 July 2025. The schedule includes all expected arrivals and departures, based on official information from airport sources. Timings are subject to change due to weather, technical issues or airline adjustments. All times are listed inContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Prices of goods and services in South Sudan rose again in May 2025, according to a new report by the National Bureau of Statistics. The country’s monthly inflation rate, which shows how fast prices are rising, stood at 2.3% in May, up slightly from 2.12% in April. ThisContinue Reading
