(JUBA) – A new alliance of South Sudanese armed and political opposition movements has been formally established under the name Coalition for South Sudan Opposition Movements (CSSOM). The coalition, made up of over 20 organisations, aims to challenge the SPLM led government in Juba, which they accuse of failing theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Voter registration for the upcoming elections of the Bor Community Youth Association (BCYA) has officially started in Juba, following a short delay caused by disagreements between the Independent Electoral Committee (IEC) and the competing campaign teams. The process resumed at three registration centres located at the BCYA ComplexContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A group of South Sudanese leaders and concerned citizens have issued a strong statement defending the legitimacy of Vice President Dr Benjamin Bol Mel’s temporary role as Acting President, following growing speculation and misinformation circulating on social media platforms. The statement, released on 3 July 2025 and signedContinue Reading
(WARRAP) — A senior church elder from the Seventh day Adventist Church in Greater Bahr el-Ghazal was shot dead and a pastor seriously injured in an attack by an unknown gunman in Warrap town, Tonj North County, on the evening of 29 June 2025. According to an official statement releasedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Two people were killed in two separate armed attacks along the Morobo–Kaya road near Kanja on 1 and 2 July, raising new concerns about growing insecurity in Central Equatoria State. In the first incident, a commercial motorcycle rider known as John Bosco, also called “Munu,” was shot deadContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Central Bank of South Sudan has published the official list of tariffs on salary processing for the year 2025, revealing a wide range of charges across commercial banks and fintech institutions operating in the country. The updated figures aim to standardise expectations for employers and employees whileContinue Reading
(ABUJA) – A new African payment system aimed at removing the US dollar as a middle currency in trade is showing promising results, with financial experts hailing it as a major breakthrough for cross border transactions across the continent, including for countries like South Sudan which have long struggled withContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudanese model and public figure Cyer Mayar has officially responded to growing media speculation surrounding the reported cancellation of her engagement, choosing to speak out in her own words after weeks of online commentary and speculation. In a public message shared through her social platforms, Mayar confirmedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – After applying for 47 jobs with no success, South Sudanese accounting graduate Gal Gony Gatluak has turned to selling charcoal on the streets of Juba to support his family. At 38, Gony says he chose action over waiting, launching his small charcoal business—Nyaruach Charcoal Business—along Suk Harnab Road,Continue Reading
(Australia) – The family of the late Captain Amat Malual, a close companion and personal bodyguard of South Sudan’s founding leader, Dr John Garang de Mabior, has issued a public appeal to President Salva Kiir Mayardit, requesting state recognition and assistance for their continued welfare. Captain Malual, who came fromContinue Reading
