The government has started paying salaries to public sector workers, beginning with the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces, according to the Ministerial High-Level Committee on Economic Reform. Continue reading “Government begins salary payments for public sector workers – Reform Committee”
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Civil society condemns attack on UN peacekeepers in Jonglei
A civil society group has condemned an ambush on UN peacekeepers in Jonglei State that killed two peacekeepers and injured seven others on Monday. Continue reading “Civil society condemns attack on UN peacekeepers in Jonglei”
U.S. Embassy condemns deadly attack on UN peacekeepers in Jonglei
The U.S. Embassy in Juba has condemned an attack on United Nations peacekeepers in Jonglei State that killed two peacekeepers and injured seven others. Continue reading “U.S. Embassy condemns deadly attack on UN peacekeepers in Jonglei”
Governor Rimbasa orders recruitment of 100 police trainees from each county
The Governor of Western Equatoria State Badagbu Daniel Rimbasa has ordered the recruitment of 100 young people from each county for police training to strengthen community policing and security. Continue reading “Governor Rimbasa orders recruitment of 100 police trainees from each county”
UNMISS condemns killing of two peacekeepers in Jonglei ambush
The UN Mission in South Sudan has condemned the killing of two peacekeepers in an ambush on a patrol travelling to Pajut in Jonglei State. Continue reading “UNMISS condemns killing of two peacekeepers in Jonglei ambush”
Juba community football resumes, pending matches set for September 10
The Central Equatoria State Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports, Bush Buse, has lifted the suspension on community football tournaments to allow pending matches to resume in Juba. Continue reading “Juba community football resumes, pending matches set for September 10”
Prosecution rejects defence application in Nasir trial
The prosecution in the ongoing Nasir trial has rejected an application by defence lawyers representing suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused, saying it challenges the authority and independence of the Special Court. Continue reading “Prosecution rejects defence application in Nasir trial”
Kiir, Ramaphosa to discuss December elections, peace agreement
President Salva Kiir is expected to meet his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, to seek continued regional support for South Sudan’s peace process and preparations for the December 2026 General Elections. Continue reading “Kiir, Ramaphosa to discuss December elections, peace agreement”
“Don’t fear elections… that is democracy” — Presidential Press Secretary Arek Aldo Ajou
Presidential Press Secretary Arek Aldo Ajou Deng has urged South Sudanese to embrace the democratic process rather than fear upcoming elections, calling on those seeking political change to organize, campaign, and persuade voters at the ballot box.
Continue reading ““Don’t fear elections… that is democracy” — Presidential Press Secretary Arek Aldo Ajou”
Juba Mayor announces reforms to improve services and accountability
The Mayor of Juba City Council, Major Christopher Sarafino Swaka Wani, says the municipality is undertaking institutional reforms that prioritise consultations with residents over decisions made solely from government offices. Continue reading “Juba Mayor announces reforms to improve services and accountability”
