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
The Commissioner of Yei River County, Hon. Emmanuel Taban Seme, has joined the Muslim community in celebrating Eid al Fitr by attending a dinner at Yei Main Mosque. The event, held on April 4, 2025, marked the end of Ramadan and highlighted growing interfaith cooperation in the region. Speaking toContinue Reading
The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has announced that it exceeded its revenue collection target for March by over 6 billion South Sudanese pounds (SSP). The SSRA, under the leadership of Commissioner General Simon Akuei Deng, set a target of 30 billion SSP for the month, but the total collectedContinue Reading
The East African Community (EAC) has unveiled its ambitious “Visit East Africa: Feel the Vibe” campaign at the 2025 ITB Berlin Expo, the world’s largest travel trade fair. The initiative is designed to position East Africa as a unified tourism destination, promoting the interconnected cultural, natural, and historical attractions ofContinue Reading
Rising violence and escalating tensions in South Sudan have prompted several countries to issue travel warnings for their citizens, with Türkiye recently joining the growing list of nations advising against nonessential travel to the region. The Turkish Embassy in Juba has issued an advisory following a surge in armed confrontations,Continue Reading
Queen Silvia of Sweden, 81, has undergone surgery for Hallux Valgus, a condition affecting the bones of the foot. The operation was successful, and the Queen is now resting and recuperating, with all her public engagements and meetings for the coming weeks cancelled. The Swedish royal palace confirmed the surgeryContinue Reading
The deal for the sale of TikTok’s American assets has been suspended after China announced it would not approve the agreement due to tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. The suspension follows a series of negotiations between US officials and TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, with the deal nearly finalisingContinue Reading
Khaman Maluach’s rise in the basketball world may seem swift, but it is the culmination of years of hard work, determination, and an unwavering belief in his dreams. Born in Rumbek, South Sudan, a town deeply affected by political unrest and civil war, Maluach’s early life was filled with uncertainty.Continue Reading
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has concluded a two-day state visit to South Sudan, where he held discussions with President Salva Kiir on a variety of bilateral issues, including the implementation of the 2018 peace agreement. The visit, which took place from April 3 to 4, 2025, saw Museveni engage inContinue Reading
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