President Salva Kiir has said the country has now taken control of its airspace sovereignty after launching a new Airspace Traffic Management System. Continue reading ““Our airspace is in our hands” – Kiir declares airspace control reclaimed”
Year: 2026
MPs declines Saudi cooperation agreement over “national interest” concerns
Lawmakers have declined a cooperation agreement between the Government of South Sudan and Saudi Arabia, saying the deal does not favour the “interests” of the people of South Sudan. Continue reading “MPs declines Saudi cooperation agreement over “national interest” concerns”
Western Equatoria: No Ebola cases, border surveillance tightened
Authorities in Western Equatoria State have confirmed that no case of Ebola has been reported in the state, while preparations are underway to strengthen border surveillance and response measures. Continue reading “Western Equatoria: No Ebola cases, border surveillance tightened”
Kajo-Keji health facilities face closure amid medical shortages and funding cuts
Kajo-Keji County Commissioner Wani Jackson Mule reported that the area has not received medical consignments for more than a year. Continue reading “Kajo-Keji health facilities face closure amid medical shortages and funding cuts”
Fuel shortage halts National Assembly sitting
The spokesperson of the National Legislative Assembly says parliament did not hold its sitting on Monday due to a shortage of fuel. Continue reading “Fuel shortage halts National Assembly sitting”
Mpox cases decline in Western Equatoria State
The Western Equatoria State Ministry of Health reported a decline in Mpox cases across the state, with one confirmed case in May and zero deaths since March 2026. Continue reading “Mpox cases decline in Western Equatoria State”
Power outage disrupts special court hearing; adjourns to Wednesday
A power outage at Freedom Hall on Monday forced the Special Court to adjourn the trial of suspended Minister of Petroleum Puot Kang Chuol, suspended Vice President Dr. Riek Machar, and other SPLM-IO officials. Continue reading “Power outage disrupts special court hearing; adjourns to Wednesday”
Uganda cancels martyrs’ day over Ebola, South Sudanese pilgrims impacted
The annual Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations, which usually attract South Sudanese faithful alongside thousands of other pilgrims from across the region, have been suspended following an outbreak of Ebola. Continue reading “Uganda cancels martyrs’ day over Ebola, South Sudanese pilgrims impacted”
OPINION | SPLM at 43: Honoring the liberators, safeguarding the foundation, and delivering the promise
On 16th May, we commemorate a vision that began in the crucible of suffering and whose perseverance made it manifest. On the 43rd anniversary of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-SPLM, we remember those who dreamt big and dreamt bravely. The SPLM did not just rise as a political organization; it became the expression of the hopes of a people weary of injustice and yet firm in their resolve to achieve their inherent dignity, their rights and the freedom to determine their own destiny of the NEW Sudan. Continue reading “OPINION | SPLM at 43: Honoring the liberators, safeguarding the foundation, and delivering the promise”
From Bentiu to glory: El Merriekh crowned South Sudan Premier League champions
El Merriekh SC Bentiu have been crowned champions of the second edition of the South Sudan Premier League, capping a remarkable season with another major trophy. Continue reading “From Bentiu to glory: El Merriekh crowned South Sudan Premier League champions”
