Donald Trump has once again ignited controversy with crude remarks at a Washington political dinner, claiming that world leaders are “kissing my ass” to avoid sweeping import duties he has imposed on foreign countries. The US president’s comments come after the introduction of super-high tariffs on imports, including a 104Continue Reading
Tensions between the United States and South Sudan have escalated following a diplomatic row over the deportation of a man believed to be South Sudanese. The disagreement has resulted in the US cancelling all visas issued to South Sudanese nationals and halting new entries. The situation began when the USContinue Reading
The United States has cancelled all valid visas for South Sudanese citizens and restricted the issuance of future visas due to the South Sudanese government’s failure to take timely action regarding the return of its repatriated nationals. The United States has taken a significant diplomatic step by cancelling all validContinue Reading
(Juba) – More than 200 square kilometers of land in South Sudan remain contaminated by landmines and unexploded ordnance, according to the country’s National Mine Action Authority. The announcement was made on Friday as South Sudan joined global partners in marking the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance inContinue Reading
Civil society leaders and political observers in South Sudan have voiced strong criticism of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s recent visit to Juba, claiming the trip failed to tackle urgent political and security crises threatening the country’s fragile peace. The visit, which lasted two days and concluded on Friday afternoon withContinue Reading
Ukrainian investigators have formally accused two senior Russian admirals and one of their subordinates of involvement in the November 2023 missile attack on UNESCO-protected sites in the historic centre of Odesa. The attack, which damaged notable cultural landmarks including the Pototsky Palace and the Boffo House, has been described asContinue Reading
The Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) has appealed to reporters and media professionals to practise neutrality and professionalism in their coverage of violence and conflict related stories in the midst of growing unrest across parts of South Sudan. The call comes amid heightened concerns over the potential forContinue Reading
Over one thousand inmates at Wau Central Prison in South Sudan were forced to endure a full day without any food, highlighting a deepening crisis within the country’s correctional system. The incident, which took place on Friday, 4 April 2025, raises grave concerns about prisoner welfare as state support continuesContinue Reading
The Council of Evangelical Churches of South Sudan has called on President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar to engage in direct dialogue to de-escalate ongoing tensions and violence across the country. The appeal comes as political and inter-communal unrest continues to undermine the fragile peace in SouthContinue Reading
The Catholic Diocese of Torit has issued a forceful condemnation following a violent assault by members of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) on church staff in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State. The incident took place on 26 March 2025 at the premises of Our Lady of Assumption ParishContinue Reading
