Court Allows Media and Public to Attend Trial of Dr. Riek Machar and Seven...
The Special Court in Juba has granted permission for the media and members of the public to attend and report on the ongoing trial...
AU Delegation Meets President Salva Kiir in Juba to Push for Peace
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has assured the African Union (AU) of his government’s commitment to peace and stability as South Sudan prepares for the...
Uganda Election Raises Regional Tensions, Impacting South Sudan Border and Trade
Uganda’s national elections have once again drawn regional attention, as political tensions inside the country spill across borders and affect neighboring South Sudan.
At the...
Leer County Exempts Sorghum from Tax to Ease Food Prices
Authorities in Leer County, Unity State, have exempted sorghum from taxation in a move aimed at reducing food prices and easing the economic burden...
Mayendit County Mourns Death of Former Commissioner Hon. James Gatluak Chuol, age 59
Mayendit County in Unity State is mourning the death of former county commissioner Hon. James Gatluak Chuol, who served as the first Commissioner of Mayendit...
UNMISS calls for calm as fighting escalates in Jonglei and wider Upper Nile region
As South Sudan prepares to usher in the new year, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has called for an immediate cessation...
Minister of ICT Calls for Balanced Reporting and Responsible Online Engagement
The Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, Ateny Wake Ateny, has urged journalists and social media users in South Sudan to practice balanced,...
Communities of in Leer, Mayendit Applauds Led Peace and Resilience Gains
A high-level donor delegation led by UN Deputy Special Representative and Humanitarian Coordinator Anita Kiki Gbeho visited Leer and Mayendit on 26 November 2025,...
44,000 Students Begin CSE Exams in South Sudan
More than 44,000 Senior Four students across South Sudan have today begun sitting for the South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education examinations. The exams, which represent...
Journalists in South Sudan Call for Immediate Release of Al Watan Editor-in-Chief
The Editor-in-Chief of Al Watan Arabic newspaper, Michael Christopher, one of South Sudan’s most well-known and outspoken journalists, was arrested on Thursday, 27 November, by individuals...