(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
(Wau) – The Parish of St Joseph the Worker in Sikka Hadid, Wau, recently held a joyful celebration to mark the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The religious occasion was highlighted by the First Holy Communion of 620 children aged between 10 and 16, who took part inContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan’s national army has announced it will begin a disarmament campaign targeting armed youth in violence hit regions of the country, starting with a voluntary approach but warning that it will turn forceful if weapons are not surrendered within one week. The decision follows President Salva Kiir’sContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has pledged to work closely with civil society organisations to improve the human rights situation in the country, particularly by acting on the recommendations of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) conducted by the UN Human Rights Council. The commitment wasContinue Reading
