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14 Detainees Released in Wau Following Presidential AmnestyAt least 14 detainees have been released from the SSPDF 5th I...
10/09/2026

14 Detainees Released in Wau Following Presidential Amnesty

At least 14 detainees have been released from the SSPDF 5th Infantry Division in Wau following an amnesty order issued by President Salva Kiir Mayardit.

The detainees were released on Thursday morning and handed over to the Governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, Maj. Gen. Sharif Daniel Sharif, at the Grinty Garrison.

They are expected to be transferred to their respective military units following their release.

Speaking to the media at the garrison, the State Advisor on Peace and Security, Thomas Mangu Julu, said all the released detainees had been promoted.

Julu urged them to immediately report to their respective units, where they could be assigned for possible deployment.

The release is part of the implementation of the presidential amnesty order.

10 September 2026, Nairobi - Today, the Hon. Amb. Agnes Adlino Orifa Oswaha, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign ...
10/09/2026

10 September 2026, Nairobi - Today, the Hon. Amb. Agnes Adlino Orifa Oswaha, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation accompanied by Hon. Pia Phillip Michael, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Peace Building and Dr. Khamis Fredrick, representing the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of South Sudan participated in the Regional Intergovernmental Experts' Meeting on the Validation of the Resilient Trade and Socio-Economic Integration as a Pathway to Peace in the Great Lakes Region (REST-GLR) hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resilience Hub for Africa.

The programme under the initiative: Resilient Trade and Socio-Economic Integration as a Pathway to Peace in the Great Lakes Region (REST-GLR) is a transformative initiative focused on shifting the narrative of borderlands namely between nine partner states including: Angola, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.

The programme intends to champion economic inclusion and shared markets as the ultimate foundation for long-term stability and resilience, while also supporting the broader United Nations Strategy and Plan of Action for the Great Lakes Region.

The Keynote Speaker Ms. Regina Ombam, Principal Secretary, State Department for Trade, Republic of Kenya, graced the occasion. In attendance were government officials, international partners including UNDP Resident Representative to South Sudan Dr. Mohamed Abchir, and major regional bodies: East African Community (EAC) representatives, H.E. Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe, Secretary-General, (represented by Mr. Khutula Sibanda, Chief, Resource Mobilisation & International Cooperation) of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), Dr. Emma Theresa Liwenga, Executive Director, Lake Tanganyika Authority, H.E. Huang Xia, the UN Special Envoy of the Secretary General for the Great Lakes Region, Dr. Mubita Luwabelwa, Executive Secretary International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR).

Cairo, September 10, 2026 - The Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of South Sudan, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang Juu...
10/09/2026

Cairo, September 10, 2026 - The Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of South Sudan, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk, held a meeting with Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Jawhar Nabil in Cairo, to discuss opportunities for strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the fields of youth empowerment and sports development.

The meeting was attended by Ambassador Hani Salah, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad for Sudan and Ambassador Kuol Nyok Arop, South Sudan head of mission in the Arab Republic of Egypt, alongside senior officials from both ministries and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Discussions focused on opportunities to exchange expertise and experiences, utilize available capacities, and implement joint programs and activities aimed at advancing youth and sports development in both countries.

Minister Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk welcomed closer cooperation with Egypt and conveyed the greetings of the Government and people of South Sudan to the Government and people of Egypt. She reaffirmed South Sudan’s appreciation for the strong and longstanding relations between the two countries and expressed her country’s commitment to strengthening cooperation while benefiting from Egypt’s expertise and experience in youth and sports development.

Minister Jawhar Nabil emphasized that sports are a powerful tool of soft diplomacy, capable of bringing peoples closer together while creating new avenues for communication, partnership, and cooperation. He noted that collaboration in the youth and sports sectors can provide a strong foundation for strengthening broader relations between Egypt and South Sudan.

The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepen coordination, expand the exchange of expertise, and develop joint youth and sports programs, opening new opportunities for cooperation between the young people and athletes of South Sudan and Egypt.

In conclusion of the meeting, the two sides agreed to work toward a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in youth and sports. The proposed framework will focus on the exchange of expertise and experiences, capacity building, joint youth and sports programs, training opportunities, and other areas of mutual interest

SPLM Mobilises for December ElectionsJuba, September 10, 2026 - President Salva Kiir Mayardit has met with the SPLM Reso...
10/09/2026

SPLM Mobilises for December Elections

Juba, September 10, 2026 - President Salva Kiir Mayardit has met with the SPLM Resource Mobilisation Team as the ruling party intensifies preparations for its 3rd National Convention and the December general elections. The meeting highlighted efforts to reorganise party structures and strengthen grassroots engagement nationwide. President Kiir praised the SPLM secretariat for advancing reforms, while Secretary-General Dr. Akol Paul Kordit emphasised shifting mobilisation from Juba-based networks to community-level participation across South Sudan.

South Sudan Advances Data Governance AgendaJuba, September 2026 – The National Communication Authority (NCA) joined a th...
10/09/2026

South Sudan Advances Data Governance Agenda

Juba, September 2026 – The National Communication Authority (NCA) joined a three-day Data Governance Capacity Building and Engagement Workshop hosted by the African Union Commission (AUC), AUDA-NEPAD, GIZ, and KICTANet in partnership with South Sudan’s Ministry of ICT & Postal Services. The workshop brought together national stakeholders to strengthen understanding of data governance and chart a roadmap for domesticating the AU Data Policy Framework. NCA experts presented South Sudan’s current data governance landscape, highlighting progress, challenges, and priority areas for capacity building.For citizens, improved data governance means stronger protection of personal information, secure digital transactions, and more trustworthy public services in the digital era.

Juba, September 9, 2026 - The high-level humanitarian delegation comprising of Government and UN representatives led by ...
09/09/2026

Juba, September 9, 2026 - The high-level humanitarian delegation comprising of Government and UN representatives led by Hon. Albino Akol Atak has returned to Juba following a successful visit to Unity State.

The delegation conducted field visits in Bentiu to assess humanitarian needs, flood mitigation efforts and durable solutions for affected and returning communities.

Rumbek - September 9, 2026 - Cde. Madhang Majok Meen, Lakes State SPLM Chairman, has officially launched the SPLM Leade...
09/09/2026

Rumbek - September 9, 2026 - Cde. Madhang Majok Meen, Lakes State SPLM Chairman, has officially launched the SPLM Leadership Retreat and Training under the theme “Peace, Unity, and Service Delivery."

The training was attended by the SPLM State Secretariat, State Liberation Council Members, Parliamentary and Executive Caucuses, County Chairpersons and Secretaries, and League Leaders.

Addressing the participants, Cde. Madhang urged SPLM comrades to uphold Unity, Equality, and Progress as guiding principles to enhance party cohesion and service delivery across Lakes State.

Juba, September 9, 2026 - His Excellency, President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday met with leaders of various politic...
09/09/2026

Juba, September 9, 2026 - His Excellency, President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday met with leaders of various political parties as South Sudan prepares to convene an Inter-Party Dialogue on September 17, 2026, to discuss the country’s electoral pathway and transitional political settlement ahead of the December 2026 elections.

The dialogue is intended to provide a broad-based platform for political parties and other stakeholders to discuss, negotiate and agree on key electoral issues that need to be settled before the elections, while also identifying important post-election issues requiring national consensus to preserve peace, political legitimacy and continuity of state-building.

Juba, September 9, 2026 - The National MoHEST, Hon. Eng. Changkuoth Bichiock Reth, received Prof. John Apuror Akec, Vice...
09/09/2026

Juba, September 9, 2026 - The National MoHEST, Hon. Eng. Changkuoth Bichiock Reth, received Prof. John Apuror Akec, Vice Chancellor of the University of Juba

The brief meeting focused on strengthening institutional collaboration and discussing broad matters of mutual interest regarding the advancement of higher education. Both officials expressed their commitment to maintaining a strong working relationship to support academic excellence and development.

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