South Sudan

President Kiir sacks his press secretary Ateny Wek

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has issued a decree sacking his long-time serving spokesperson Ateny…

South Sudan president sacks finance minister, central bank governor amid catastrophic economic crisis

South Sudan's president, Salva Kiir Mayardit, fired the finance minister Agak Achuil Lual and the…

Major South Sudan newspaper halts printing over costs

A major daily newspaper in South Sudan said it had suspended publication as it could…

South Sudan threatens to revoke Stanbic licence

South Sudan’s central bank has threatened to revoke the licence of Stanbic Bank Limited South…

South Sudan: Defense Minister says army now free from child soldiers

The Minister of Defense and Veteran Affairs Angelina Teny has said the national army is…

US report: Investment conditions slightly improved in South Sudan

JUBA —The United States Department of State, in a new report, said trade and investment…

SOUTH SUDAN: Environment not conducive for elections, says rebel chief Gen. Malong

A rebel leader has said that the current environment in South Sudan is not conducive for…

INTERVIEW: South Sudan not ready for elections! Award-winning rights activist

JUBA — Lorna Merekaje is an award-winning South Sudanese human rights defender, civil rights activist,…

South Sudan does not meet minimum standards for elimination of trafficking in persons, says report

JUBA —A new report released by the United States Department of State last week titled…

KOKA LO’LADO: Should we ‘bribe’ Kiir, Riek et al into quitting power?

President Salva Kiir, First Vice President Riek Machar, and their ilk have now made it…