South Sudan launches Agrofood Expo 2026 to boost agricultural sector

South Sudan’s government on Tuesday launched the Agrofood Expo and Business Forum 2026, an initiative aimed at connecting local entrepreneurs with global opportunities to develop the nation’s largely untapped agricultural potential. The expo,...

Death of a rainmaker: When drought means murder in South Sudan

Torit, South Sudan – Solomon Oture was on the run. As a rainmaker, his job was to summon rain – the lifeblood of his small farming community – through prayer and ritual. But after consecutive years of drought, Oture’s relationship with his native...

Uganda deploys 20 police officers to South Sudan peacekeeping mission

The Uganda Police Force (UPF) is set to deploy 20 officers to South Sudan under a United Nations peacekeeping arrangement, reaffirming the country’s commitment to international peace and security. The contingent, which began a five-day...

Is the trial of South Sudan's First Vice President a political power play or a quest for justice?

Orapeleng Matshediso|Published 42 minutes ago 7min Since March 2025, Riek Machar, the First Vice President of South Sudan, along with seven others, has been under house arrest for nearly six months. Subsequently, they faced charges of treason,...

South Sudan urges China-Africa cooperation to fast-track digital transformation

By Alan Clement South Sudan has called on China-Africa Cooperation to intensify efforts in completing the continent’s digital transformation, citing persistent infrastructure challenges that hinder progress in emerging economies. The appeal was...

South Sudan court rejects ex-VP's bid to halt murder and treason trial

A special court in South Sudan has ruled that it does have the jurisdiction to prosecute suspended Vice-President Riek Machar and seven co-accused, who are charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity. The court dismissed all...

UNFPA sounds alarm on climate and GBV crisis in South Sudan

Moses Magadza A senior United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) official has presented findings from a recent vulnerability assessment showing that climate change is magnifying existing humanitarian, health and gender challenges in South Sudan....

South Sudan is unstable: how a weak state benefits the ruling elite

Salva Kiir, the president of South Sudan, met with then US president Barack Obama at the White House in 2011 to discuss the future of the newly independent state. Officials seated at the table were eager to hear about the vision for the political...

Op-Ed| South Sudan is unstable: How a weak state benefits the ruling elite

BY STEVEN C. ROACH Salva Kiir, the president of South Sudan, met with then US president Barack Obama at the White House in 2011 to discuss the future of the newly independent state. Officials seated at the table were eager to hear about the vision...

Nuer launch customary law reform at Juba conference

Author: Lasuba Memo | Published: 4 hours ago Gen.James Hoth Mai is the Chairman of Nuer community and Nuer Traditional authority in Juba organized the workshop|Courtesy The Nuer community has resolved to harmonize its customary laws following a...

Defence Minister calls for reformed multilateralism, upholding rules-based global order

Some nations are violating or undermining global rules while others seek to impose their own, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday (October 14, 2025), asserting that India stands firm in upholding the international rules-based...

Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 6 completes peacekeeping mission in South Sudan

Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations held a ceremony in Hanoi on September 26 to welcome home staff of Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 6 after they completed their UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan. The 63-member...

Machar in the dock: South Sudan justice system goes on trial

Suspended South Sudan First Vice-President Riek Machar and seven of his lieutenants are on trial for treason and other crimes, in a case that tests the country’s constitution and justice system, as Machar loyalists challenge its validity under the...

Arrest, prosecution of Riek Machar signals crisis for South Sudan’s fragile peace accord and governance

On 22 September 2025, Riek Machar, the suspended First Vice-President of South Sudan and leader of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition, appeared before a special court in Juba. His arrest on 11 September, along with seven...

South Sudan opposition figure Riek Machar appears in court on treason charges

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4C formula building is key to tackling emerging peacekeeping challenges: Singh to Chiefs of UN troop contributing countries

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said an enhanced Consultation, Cooperation, Coordination & Capacity Building - a 4C formula - is a guiding principle for the countries contributing towards United Nations peacekeeping to tackle emerging...

Rwanda eyes bigger share of Africa’s $4trn service market under AfCFTA

According to Trade and Industry Minister Prudence Sebahizi, the government has developed the National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy and its Green Supplement, both of which prioritise service exports as a cornerstone of inclusive and sustainable...

How Jane Goodall shaped generations of science and conservation in Africa

British primatologist Jane Goodall, who died Wednesday at 91, fostered and wielded vast influence over science and environmental protection across Africa, researchers and conservationists said. She became a global face for issues that would shape...

Opinion| The fears and worries of the future of South Sudan

South Sudan’s road to sovereignty is one of the most painful and costly struggles in modern history. From the outbreak of the first Anyanya war in 1955, through the long decades of civil conflict, to the signing of the Comprehensive Peace...

Rare primate discovery puts South Sudan on global conservation map

Author: Kenyi Evans | Published: 8 hours ago Courtesy|South Sudan’s Boma National Park| South Sudan’s Boma National Park has made global conservation headlines after scientists confirmed the first-ever record of Boutourline’s blue monkey...