(Kuacjok) – Ambassador Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, a former South Sudanese diplomat and longstanding member of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), visited Kuacjok in Warrap State on June 30, 2025, in what officials described as a symbolic act of unity and loyalty to the party’s founding principles. The visit, whichContinue Reading
(Mayom, Unity State) – The South Sudan People’s DefenCe Forces (SSPDF) have launched a disarmament campaign in Mayom County, Unity State, as part of ongoing efforts to contain insecurity and reduce intercommunal violence. The move comes under the six month state of emergency declared by President Salva Kiir, following risingContinue Reading
(Ulang, Upper Nile State) – Authorities in Ulang County have officially invited humanitarian organisations to resume operations, signalling a renewed commitment to stability and cooperation. Clearance letters have been issued to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) and several non governmental organisations (NGOs), asking themContinue Reading
(Juba) – The American Supreme Court has now allowed President Donald Trump to deport people — not just to their home countries, but to pretty much any nation that will pick up the phone. Even South Sudan is now on that list, right next to Libya. On 23 June, theContinue Reading
(Tambura) – The only health facility in Matakurungu, located in South Sudan’s Tambura County, Western Equatoria State, has been forced to shut down after unidentified armed men looted it earlier last week, leaving thousands of residents without access to essential medical services. The incident occurred at approximately 9 p.m. onContinue Reading
(Juba) – If you thought the only things South Sudan exported were cattle, gum arabic and Olympic long distance runners, think again. Khaman Maluach, the 7 foot 2 teenage skyscraper from the land of the longhorns, just went from bouncing balls on dusty courts to signing a deal worth moreContinue Reading
(Juba) – The University of Juba has been ranked as the number one public university in South Sudan, according to the AD Scientific Index 2025. The global academic ranking placed the university first among four public universities included from South Sudan. The other ranked universities are the University of BahrContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has announced a new term deposit auction inviting commercial banks in the country to bid for a total of SSP 20 billion in deposits. This figure is equal to approximately $4.3 million at the official exchange rate of SSP 4,650 per USContinue Reading
(Juba) – Ugandan goalkeeper Tonny Kyamera has officially signed with Kator FC, one of South Sudan’s top football clubs, as they prepare for a busy 2025/26 season that includes participation in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round. Kyamera played a key role last season at Uganda’s Paidha Black Angels, whereContinue Reading
(London) – British authorities have launched a criminal case against two men accused of illegally exporting military equipment to several conflict affected countries, including South Sudan. The prosecution pointed out serious violations of international arms control laws and raises fresh concerns over the global black market in weapons. The accused,Continue Reading
