Machar defense challenges trial legality amid investigator’s cross-examination

Suspended First Vice President and Chaiman of SPLM-IO, Dr. Riek Machar, attends a court proceeding at Freedom Hall. [Photo: Courtesy]JUBA –The defense lawyers representing suspended First Vice President Riek Machar and seven co-accused from the...

Today in Africa — October 15, 2025: Kenya Mourns Raila Odinga, Madagascar’s Coup Leader Declares Himself President, UN Warns of Deep Hunger Crisis in Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, DRC

NEWS Hundreds of people took to the streets to pay tribute to Kenya's former Prime Minister and opposition leader, Raila Odinga, who passed away today, Wednesday, October 15, 2025. by Gerald Anderson/Anadolu via Getty Images Every day, OkayAfrica...

Juba’s new mayor pledges 100-day plan to fix failing services

The newly appointed mayor of South Sudan’s capital pledged Monday to transform Juba’s city council into a responsive and accountable institution, focusing on fixing poor infrastructure and restoring public trust. Speaking at his swearing-in...

Corruption and Political Crisis Driving South Sudan’s Violence, Watchdog and UN Warn

South Sudan’s leaders are looting public resources “through off-budget schemes, single-source contracts, and the manipulation of public procurement processes,” the investigative group The Sentry said Wednesday. The group warned that systemic...

MP decries harassment of lawmakers during Juba security searches

Author: Obaj Okuj | Published: 12 hours ago Aerial view of Juba city. (Photo: Charles Wote). A member of the National Legislative Assembly has raised concern over ongoing security operations in the capital, Juba, saying some officers are...

South Sudanese young women urged to step into active political roles

Author: Irene Yangi Jackson | Published: 5 hours ago Presidential Envoy Adut Salva Kiir officiated the event drawing young |women|Courtesy|Office of Senior Presidential Enovy on Special Programs A civil society activist is urging South Sudanese...

South Sudanese girls say early marriage cost them more than childhood

Some students of Juba Girls Secondary School during the marking of one million girls reach with Cash Transfer marking a major milestone for girls' education in South Sudan. Photo: Charles Wote/August 15, 2023 For many girls in South Sudan marriage...

South Sudan to begin fibre optic network construction in December, says official

Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 9 hours ago Digital governance in Lusaka, Zambia|Courtesy South Sudan will begin laying a 2,400-kilometre fibre optic cable in December, connecting the landlocked nation to the Indian Ocean via neighbouring...

Eritreans arrested over illegal entry in South Sudan

By Lodu William Odiya At least 14 Eritrean Nationals have been arrested over illegal entry in South Sudan’s Northern Bahr El Ghazal while cruising to Sudan. While addressing the media yesterday, Maj. Gen. Elia Costa Faustino, the Director General...

South Sudan launches inter-bank payment system

Dr Addis Ababa Othow, Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, speaks during the launch of the Inter-Bank Payment and Settlement System in Juba on Friday, 10th October 2025 [Photo: Sudans Post]JUBA—The Central Bank on Friday launched the first-ever...

4 SPLA-IO officers, 3 SPLM-IO members released in Rubkona

A SPLA-IO spokesperson has said four of their officers and three SPLM-IO members who were detained on Wednesday last week by SSPDF in Unity State’s Rubkona County were released on Sunday. SPLA-IO Sector Two Spokesperson Major Kerbino Yai Pazale...

SPLM urges Upper Nile Governor to Focus on Stability

By Kei Emmanuel Duku Top leaders of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) have called on the newly sworn-in Upper Nile State Governor, Jacob Dollar Ruot, to prioritize unity, peace, and stability in the volatile region. Governor...

Lakes state politician rejoins Machar’s SPLM-IO, citing stalled peace

A former member of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) National Liberation Council has resigned from the ruling SPLM party and rejoined the opposition, citing a lack of ideology and progress within the government....

Juba gets new mayor as governor ousts top city officials

The governor of Central Equatoria State on Friday dismissed Juba’s mayor and his two deputies amid mounting public frustration over deteriorating services in the capital. Governor Emmanuel Rabi Mujung announced the removals and new appointments...

South Sudan Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Cooperative Development

By Lodu William Odiya The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food security, Lily Albino Akol has reaffirmed South Sudan’s commitment to working collaboratively with regional and international partners. According to the press department, the remark...

South Sudan to commence construction of Fiber-optic cable

By Alan Clement South Sudan is set to commence construction of a 2,400-kilometer Fiber optic cable in December, marking a transformative leap in the country’s digital infrastructure. According to statement issued by the Ministry, the announcement...

South Sudan digitizes Telecom revenue collection to boost domestic finances

By Alan Clement The National Communication Authority (NCA) and the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) have partnered with N-Soft to enhance telecom oversight and boost revenue collection in the country. According to a statement from the NCA...

South Sudanese Join Ugandans in Independence Celebration in Yei

By James Innocent The Ugandan business community in Yei River County marked Uganda’s Independence Day with a colourful and peaceful celebration. However, during the Celebration, the neighboring Ugandans were joined by South Sudanese residents and...

Ministry of Labor pushes law enforcement to curb child labour

South Sudan’s Ministry of Labour offices at the national ministerial complex. [Photo: Courtesy] JUBA – The Undersecretary at the National Ministry of Labour, Deng Kenjok, has stated that the full implementation of the 2017 Labour Act and the 2009...

Torit mayor launches community-led road rehabilitation project

Author: Madrama James | Published: 11 hours ago Areal view of Torit town, Eastern Equatoria State. | Photo: Courtesy. The Mayor of Torit Municipal Council, Ohito Baptist, has launched a community-driven road rehabilitation project aimed at...