(PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and supporting South Sudan’s transition towards democratic governance ahead of the country’s planned general elections. The two leaders held what officials described as fruitful and productive discussions inContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Commissioner of Juba County, Hon. Eng. Samuel Emiliano Wani Pitia, has called for increased local capacity, preparedness and coordination to effectively manage disaster risks and build resilient communities across Juba County. Speaking during the opening of the Juba County Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Committee Refresher Training WorkshopContinue Reading
In recent years, South Sudan has witnessed significant political and social changes. These developments have sparked debates about the country’s future and, more importantly, who should determine its destiny. Is South Sudan owned by the African Union (AU), IGAD, RJMEC, the United Nations, the international community, or by South SudaneseContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the South Sudan Red Cross (SSRC) have renewed calls for public support in helping families trace missing relatives after documenting more than 180 new cases of missing persons across South Sudan during the first six months of 2026. AccordingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Chiefs of Mission of the embassies of Germany, Japan, Norway, and the United States have called on South Sudan’s leaders to take urgent steps towards peace, prosperity and national unity following a meeting with Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior in Juba. In a joint statement issuedContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has intensified efforts to transform Juba into a modern and well-planned capital city by engaging the China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC) on potential investments in infrastructure, housing and urban development. The discussions reflect Governor Adil’s broader vision of upgrading theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The United States Embassy in South Sudan has renewed its call for a credible investigation into the death of American journalist Christopher Allen, marking the ninth anniversary of his killing during South Sudan’s civil war. In a statement issued ahead of the anniversary, the embassy said Allen, aContinue Reading
The Fate, the Gamble and the Maneuver Ahead By Hon. Mogga Charles GuyaSecretary for Foreign Affairs, SSNMC – Juba South Sudan has entered a decisive chapter in its democratic journey. With approximately 120 days remaining before the scheduled general national elections, the country stands at a critical crossroads. The countdownContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudanese policy analyst James Boboya Edimond has urged the national government to prioritise the rehabilitation and tarmacking of the 192-kilometre Juba-Nimule highway, warning that its deteriorating condition is hurting businesses, trade and economic growth. In a statement extended to Access Radio on Sunday, Boboya described the Juba-NimuleContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Angebi community has reaffirmed its commitment to improving education through a community-driven initiative to renovate Angebi Primary School, as local leaders engaged the Central Equatoria State Ministry of General Education and Instruction on the progress of the project and the challenges facing learners in the area. AContinue Reading
