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Western Bahr el Ghazal: Commissioners’ Forum adopts resolutions on governance, economy
A three-day forum for county commissioners in South Sudan’s Western Bahr el Ghazal state concluded with a series of resolutions aimed at improving governance, security and economic stability amid challenges including an influx of refugees and...
World Without War Statement on South Sudan’s “Crimes Against Humanity” Trial
As the Director of World Without War, I feel it is important to highlight both the positive and the negative implications of the decision by the Government of South Sudan to seek justice for the war crimes and crimes against humanity committed...
In the Shadows of History: Death and Destruction in South Sudan
Much of the world is rightly transfixed by the genocide in Gaza, the unimaginable horrors experienced by its Palestinian inhabitants, the callous antics of those who would ‘develop’ its ruins (Trump, Blair, Kushner, etc.), and the strong...
Advocate cautions South Sudanese: Kenya’s cyber law applies to all residents
Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 5 hours ago JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) — As Kenya’s new Cyber Crimes Act officially becomes law, a South Sudanese advocate has strongly urged citizens residing in Kenya to familiarize themselves with the new...
Women, Peace and Security proves a force multiplier
Department of Defence Over a distinguished 26-year career in the Australian Defence Force, Commander Tyson Nicholas has served across a number of operational roles. These include deploying on combat operations in Afghanistan, supporting...
Nigeria-focused player appoints lawyer and accountant to board
Africa-focused Savannah Energy is set to appoint two new board members after announcing the departure of two directors on Thursday. The company has also announced a further delay in the publication of its 2024 annual report and accounts plus...
Activist urges judiciary to uphold rule of law
By Chol D. Johnson Civil Society activist Edmund Yakani has urged South Sudan’s judiciary to strengthen the rule of law. Speaking to this outlet on Monday, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO),...
JCD activist killed in Ctg Juba Dal factional clash
Staff Correspondent . Chattogram 28 October, 2025, 22:33 Representational image | File photo An activist of Jatiyatabadi Chatra Dal, the student wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, was killed and at least eight others were injured as two...
‘High-risk’ South Sudan trial could reignite war, rights group urges deferral
Director of World Without War Edward Carpenter. [Photo courtesy]JUBA – A U.S.-based international rights organization on Friday urged South Sudan to defer a “high-risk” domestic trial for crimes against humanity, which includes the first vice...
Who is on my ballot in Perinton? Election 2025 candidates
This year, Perinton residents will cast their ballots for five town positions, two state Supreme Court judgeships and a Family Court judge. To help inform your vote, we sent brief questionnaires through the party chairpersons to all candidates in...
‘Juba is dirty; waste is everywhere. We must act,’ says city council
Christopher Sarafino Wani, Juba City Council Mayor. [Photo: Courtesy]JUBA – The new leadership of Juba City Council, headed by Mayor Christopher Sarafino Wani, has vowed to take bold and decisive measures to address the city’s growing waste crisis...
CES governor calls for joint efforts to address challenges
By Jacob Onuha Nelson The Governor of Central Equatoria State (CES), Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has called for strengthened collaboration between government institutions, citizens, and the Church leadership in addressing challenges. According to the...
Governor Mujung breaks ground for $8 million modern market in Juba
Governor of Central Equatoria State, Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel during launch of project in Juba on Friday (Photo by GPU) JUBA – The governor of South Sudan’s Central Equatoria State, Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, on Friday officially launched the...
92-year-old Paul Biya wins eighth term in disputed Cameroon election
Authors: BBC | James Atem Kuir | Published: 10 hours ago Cameroon President Paul Biya attends the Paris Peace Forum, France, November 12, 2019 - Photo Credit: REUTERS President Paul Biya has been declared the winner of Cameroon’s presidential...
Families Reunited: 71 South Sudanese children return after forcible separation in Sudan
Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 7 hours ago Some of the South Sudanese mothers forcibly deported from Sudan are reunited with their children in Renk County, Upper Nile State, today (Tuesday). The children were separated from their families...
Juba community leader accuses officials of seizing residential land
A community leader in South Sudan’s capital accused government officials and military generals on Friday of illegally seizing land that residents have occupied for decades. Angelo Lobojo Waran, chief of the Camp Kuku area in Juba, said he and more...
“War comes when we don’t talk”: Prof. Julia Duany urges leaders to reconcile
Author: Lasuba Memo | Published: 20 hours ago Prof. Julia Duany, CEO and founder of the Gender Equity and Women Leadership Program in South Sudan, addressing a forum on post-conflict recovery challenges in Juba on Thursday, December 12, 2024. -...
Uganda receives $53M in Russian military aid, opens new repair base
Authors: Staff reporter | | Published: 3 hours ago Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni cuts ribbon, flanked by Russia’s Ambassador to Uganda Vladlen Semivolos (L) and Russian military officials on Sunday, October 26, 2025 - courtesy of UPDF JUBA,...
Open Letter to South Sudan Chief of Defense Forces Gen. Dr. Paul Nang Majok
Dear Dr. Paul, Affable greetings to you, I am reaching out to you for several important reasons. As a young, educated, and patriotic individual, I believe you have the discernment and commitment to listen to my concerns regarding matters of...
When God and guns collide: Day Trump threatened to save Nigeria
There are moments in history when the world pauses, not out of admiration but disbelief. When President Donald Trump declared that the United States was ready to go guns ablazing into Nigeria to protect Christians, the world just paused. In that...