(JUBA CITY) – South Sudan’s parliament has summoned senior land and housing officials to explain why cemeteries in the capital have been converted into residential plots, leaving Juba with almost no formal burial space. The decision was made after a motion raised by Nyayang Johnson Lok Riek, chairperson of theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan Officials Hail China as Key Economic Partner During National Day Celebration Government officials in South Sudan have praised China as a central ally in infrastructure development and economic cooperation during a celebration to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Parliament Summons Defence Minister Chol Thon Balok Over Soldier and Veteran Welfare Concerns South Sudan’s National Parliament has summoned Defence and Veteran Affairs Minister Chol Thon Balok to explain the worsening living conditions of serving soldiers and former liberation fighters. Lawmakers say the country’s security personnel and warContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s political uncertainty continues to shape its economic prospects, as senior leaders maintain control through delayed elections, patronage and regional conflict positioning. Analysts have warned that persistent instability is weakening investor confidence, slowing infrastructure spending and limiting access to international financing. The continued postponement of national elections,Continue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – South Sudan has reduced electricity tariffs in the capital Juba after President Salva Kiir ordered the Juba Electricity Distribution Company to lower prices for homes, businesses and government offices. The new tariffs were announced following a review of the 100 megawatt power purchase agreement that supplies mostContinue Reading
Trial of Machar Sparks Questions Over Stability and Business Confidence in South Sudan (JUBA) – The trial of South Sudan’s First Vice President, Dr Riek Machar, has been adjourned after his defence team raised a formal objection to the legality of the Special Court set up to hear his case.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The criminal trial of South Sudan’s suspended vice president, Dr Riek Machar, began in the capital on Monday. The former first vice president faces treason and other serious charges, amid growing concerns over media freedom and transparency. Machar has been under house arrest since March. His public appearanceContinue Reading
(JUBA) – When South Sudan’s leaders Salva Kiir and Riek Machar signed the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) in 2018, there was hope that the country could move past years of conflict. The agreement, however, directly named the two men instead of their politicalContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly has rejected a motion to summon Vice President for the Economic Cluster, Dr Benjamin Bol Mel Akol, over allegations of corruption, abuse of office and economic mismanagement. The motion was tabled on 26 August 2025 by Machok Majong Jong, a lawmaker fromContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – South Sudan’s First Vice President Riek Machar and seven senior government officials have been charged with treason, terrorism and crimes against humanity. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Joseph Geng Akech, during a press briefing in Juba. The indictmentContinue Reading
