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Dr. Lam Akol, Chairman, National Democratic Movement (NDM) Juba, South Sudan — the Chairman of the National Democratic Movement (NDM), Dr. Lam Akol, has issued a strong protest against the recent dismissal of the Mayiandit County Commissioner, describing the move as a “flagrant violation” of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in […]

South Sudan President, Salva Kiir Juba, 19th November 2025, South Sudan President Salva Kiir has on Month issued series of presidential orders removing and appointing government officials in what South Sudanese described as Kiir show of powers with informal slogan of “Kiir Gives and Kiir takes, may we congratulate those who are appointed” the president has

Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, former vice-president November 12, 20225, JUBA — In a sweeping and sudden political realignment, President Salva Kiir has dismissed Vice President Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel from office and stripped him of multiple powerful roles — including his position as First Deputy Chairman of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and

Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, Minister of Cabinet Affairs November 11, 2025, JUBA — The Government of South Sudan has announced the official resumption of Cabinet sessions on Friday, November 14, 2025, marking a significant step in reactivating government operations following a period of recess or procedural suspension. In a directive issued by the Ministry of

Hon. Reath Muoch Tang, Acting Chairperson, National Committee on Foreign Relations, and former Member of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, SPLM-IO November 08, 2025 Juba, South Sudan — The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) has issued a sharp rebuke of what it calls “unprocedural and politically motivated” court proceedings targeting its leader, First Vice

Juba, 7 November 2025 – The Judiciary of South Sudan, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and partners, has successfully concluded the operations of the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Mobile Court at Juba Central Prison. In statement released on Friday the Gender-based violence remains one of the most

JUBA, South Sudan – November 5, 2025, the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) has condemned the assault of a Magwi resident by security forces following his participation in a live radio program on Voice of Freedom 93.0 FM in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State. According to reports, the man was attacked after expressing

Displaced Persons in Western EQuatoria Juba – For 35-year-old Grace Wani, the sound of gunfire in her village in Western Equatoria marked the beginning of another painful journey. With four children in tow, she fled into the bush and walked for days without food or rest. “When the fighting started, I ran with my children

Displaced Persons. JUBA, 4 November 2025 (ICRC) – Intensifying violence across South Sudan has forced more than 445,000 people to flee their homes this year, worsening one of the world’s most prolonged humanitarian crises, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Tuesday. The organization warned that as humanitarian funding declines and essential

Vice President, Benjamin Bol Mel South Sudan’s political elite stand accused of systematically looting the country’s vast oil wealth while abandoning millions of citizens to hunger, disease, and displacement, according to a damning new United Nations report released Tuesday. The report, “Plundering a Nation: How Rampant Corruption Unleashed a Human Rights Crisis in South Sudan,”

Juba |The People’s Coalition for Civil Action (PCCA), a pro-democracy civil rights movement in South Sudan, has issued an urgent appeal to regional and international bodies, including IGAD, the African Union, the Troika, and the United Nations Security Council, calling for immediate intervention in the country’s rapidly deteriorating political situation. The appeal comes after the

Hon. Pal Mai Deng, SPLM I/O Spokesperson Juba, South Sudan – 12– 09-2025.The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) has strongly condemned the recent actions of the Government of National Unity led by President Salva Kiir, describing the planned prosecution of its leaders as a “sham trial” and a blatant violation of the Revitalized Agreement on

The First Vice President, Dr. Machar Teny JUBA | September 12, 2025, South Sudan’s suspended First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, has for the first time met with his legal team since being placed under house arrest nearly six months ago. The closed-door meeting, which took place on Friday in the capital Juba, lasted just

First Vice President, Dr. Machar & Petroleum Minister, Puot Kang Chol Juba | Thursday, South Sudan’s First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, has been suspended from office and charged with treason, crimes against humanity, and murder, igniting a new constitutional and political crisis in the fragile transitional government. President Salva Kiir issued the suspension late Thursday

First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny South Sudan’s First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar has been formally charged with treason, crimes against humanity, and murder, months after being detained under house arrest in Juba. The charges stem from his alleged role in orchestrating a brutal attack on SSPDF army barracks in Nasir, Upper Nile

Juba, Sept. 04, 2035 – The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has strongly condemned an ambush on its peacekeepers in Western Equatoria, calling the assault a violation of international law and a threat to civilian protection efforts in the region. According to a statement issued Thursday in Juba, UNMISS said the attack took

Ler Jock Thoan, former Commissioner fo Maiwut County The governor of South Sudan’s Upper Nile State has suspended the commissioner of Maiwut County, a move that comes amid renewed violence in the troubled northeast. Lt. Gen. James Koang Chuol Ranley announced the suspension of Commissioner Ler Jock Thoan in an order dated Sept. 3, citing

KHARTOUM/JUBA, Aug. 30, 2025 – Sudan’s Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has raised fresh concerns over the security of oil exports following renewed attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the Heglig oil facilities, a key hub for transporting South Sudanese crude. In an official letter dated August 30 and addressed to Eng. Deng

Lt. Gen. Alfred Futuyo Aug. 30, 2025 – The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-in Opposition (SPLM/SPLA-IO) has officially reinstated Lt. Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba as the Governor of Western Equatoria State, reversing his earlier dismissal and reaffirming his leadership role in the state. In a decree dated August 30, 2025, and referenced SPLM/SPLA-IO/018/2025, the Acting Chairman