South Sudan says 8 men deported from the US are now in its custody

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudanese authorities confirmed on Tuesday that eight men deported from the United States were now in the custody of the government of the African country. Apuk Ayuel, a spokesperson for the foreign ministry, told...

South Sudan welcomes convicted deportees ‘in spirit of mutual respect’

Apuk Ayuel Mayen, Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. [Photo: Courtesy]JUBA – The government of South Sudan has welcomed what the Donald Trump administration called “worst of the worst aliens” in the spirit of...

South Sudan’s Longest Cholera Outbreak Enters Critical Stage

Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 9:29 am Press Release: UN News 8 July 2025 The outbreak – which started in September 2024 and was confirmed a month later – comes amidst a protracted humanitarian crisis exacerbated by rising intercommunal violence, climate...

Juba, Qatar National Bank agree to expedite $700M debt resolution

Author: Lasuba Memo | Published: 2 hours ago Dr. Marial Dongrin, Minister of Finance and Planning| Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Finance and Planning The Ministry of Finance and Planning and Qatar National Bank have agreed to expedite...

South Sudan says US deportees are in government's care

NAIROBI (Reuters) -South Sudan said on Tuesday that eight migrants deported to the African nation by the Trump administration were currently in the care of the authorities in Juba after they lost a legal battle to halt their transfer to the...

Pay on wire: Juba entices civil servants to open bank accounts

The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has introduced special tariffs for processing civil servants' salaries in bank accounts, in an effort to promote digital payments in an economy crippled by insecurity. The tariffs, which vary from 500 SSP ($0.11) to...

UN calls on South Sudan leaders to settle differences

By Lodu William Odiya As South Sudan marks 14th Independence Anniversary, the United Nations has called on the country’s political leaders to resolve their differences, work towards peace and development. UN Secretary-General’s Deputy Special...

South Sudan’s President Sacks Army Chief After Seven Months in Post

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir sacked the country’s army chief, Paul Nang Majok after seven months in the post and appointed Dau Aturjong as the Chief of Defence Forces, according to an announcement on state radio. However, no reason was given...

South Sudanese president sacks army chief

JUBA, July 8 (Xinhua) -- South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has dismissed the chief of the South Sudan People's Defense Forces (SSPDF), Paul Nang Majok. The announcement, made Monday night on state television, did not specify the reason for...

No official celebrations as South Sudan marks 14 years

South Sudan on Wednesday marks its 14th independence anniversary in muted fashion, with no official celebration as the world’s newest nation grapples with economic turmoil and security tensions. The country’s economy is in crisis, with 92% of the...

South Sudan's President Kiir fires army chief after seven months in post

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has fired the country's army chief after seven months in the post and named a replacement, according to an announcement on state radio. No reason was given for the firing of Paul Nang Majok in the announcement...

Governor, Rabi focuses on fostering peace, unity

By Lodu William Odiya Central Equatoria State governor has reaffirmed his commitment to advance policies that foster peace, unity, and security in the state. Governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, speaking on the nation’s fourteenth anniversary, said...

Governor warns against illegal land demarcations

By Jacob Onuha Nelson Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has urged residents to stop illegal demarcation of public land. The governor, in a press statement, noted that there were reports of illegal allotment of public space...

South Sudan’s president fires army chief after seven months in post

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has fired the country’s army chief after seven months in the post and named a replacement, according to an announcement on state radio. No reason was given for the firing of Paul Nang Majok in the announcement...

Ten years later, Raja County returns to Independence Day celebration with three-day festivities

Author : | Published: 9 hours ago Map of Raja County - courtesy/google maps Authorities in Raja County, Western Bahr el Ghazal State, say the area will host three days of celebrations to mark South Sudan’s 14th independence anniversary for the...

US deports convicted criminals to South Sudan

(MENAFN) Eight individuals labeled as “barbaric criminal illegal aliens” by U.S. authorities have been deported to South Sudan, a nation the U.S. State Department warns travelers to avoid due to ongoing violence, crime, and abductions. According...

UN urges South Sudan leaders to settle their political differences

Humanitarian Coordinator for South Sudan, Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho JUBA — The Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Anita Kiki Gbeho, on Tuesday called on South Sudan political leaders to resolve their political differences and...

FM affirms Egypt’s support for South Sudan’s peaceful transition to stability

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty affirmed Egypt’s aspiration for South Sudan to successfully complete its transitional phase and advance toward the establishment of a stable and cohesive state at the...

His Majesty Sultan Haitham greets President of South Sudan

South Sudanese in Kenya urged to stay away from protest

By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudan Embassy in Nairobi has issued a stern warning to citizens in Kenya, to desist from participating in any demonstrations within the country. This warning follows a circular from the Gen-Z Movement regarding a...