Standard Zone News

25/10/2025

President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Saturday departed Juba for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on an official diplomatic visit aimed at reinforcing the long-standing relations between the two nations.

President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Saturday departed Juba for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on an official diplomatic visit aimed at reinforcing the long-standing relations between the two nations.

24/10/2025

The special court trying First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven other SPLM-IO members for treason, murder, and other serious crimes has denied the defense’s request for access to case files and copies of evidence.

The special court trying First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven other SPLM-IO members for treason, murder, and other serious crimes has denied the defense’s request for access to case files and copies of evidence. Presiding Judge Dr. James Alala Deng told the courtroom on Friday that while...

24/10/2025

Nearly two-thirds of South Sudanese children aged 5 to 17 are engaged in the worst forms of child labour, with some regions reporting rates as high as 90%, according to a new report released by the Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, and Save the Children.

Nearly two-thirds of South Sudanese children aged 5 to 17 are engaged in the worst forms of child labour, with some regions reporting rates as high as 90%, according to a new report released by the Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, and Save the Children.

24/10/2025

The political drama in Western Equatoria has flared again after SPLM-IO Deputy Governor Justin Joseph Marona swung his axe on four senior officials accused of defecting to the ruling SPLM-IG.

Four senior SPLM-IO officials, who went in search of greener political pastures after the faction’s internal turmoil, have found themselves abruptly uprooted, fired from their posts after defecting to the SPLM-IG.

23/10/2025

The Government of Lakes State has suspended Lakes State Media (LSM), accusing the outlet of “promoting dissent” and 'hosting interviews with defected groups and rebels'

The Government of Lakes State has suspended Lakes State Media (LSM), accusing the outlet of “promoting dissent” and “hosting interviews with defected groups and rebels,”

23/10/2025

“By hosting interviews with defected groups and rebels, Lakes State Media is, in our view, inadvertently endorsing dissent against the government, which undermines efforts to maintain peace and stability in the state,” said Lakes State’s Acting Information Minister.

23/10/2025

Civil society leader Edmund Yakani has stepped into one of South Sudan’s most sensitive debates, the detention of former Internal Security Bureau chief Gen. Akol Koor Kuc, adding both moral weight and a civic lens to a growing chorus of voices calling for his release.

Civil society leader Edmund Yakani has stepped into one of South Sudan’s most sensitive debates, the detention of former Internal Security Bureau chief Gen. Akol Koor Kuc, adding both moral weight and a civic lens to a growing chorus of voices calling for his release.

22/10/2025

Legal showdown looms Friday in the Machar & SPLM/A-IO trial as judges weigh fairness versus speed of justice.

22/10/2025

Political heat rises as SPLM rebuffs Nhial’s allegations, insists movement is still united.

22/10/2025

At least 63 people have been confirmed dead following a horrific multi-vehicle crash that occurred shortly after midnight on the Kampala–Gulu highway in western Uganda, police said Wednesday.

At least 63 people have been confirmed dead following a horrific multi-vehicle crash that occurred shortly after midnight on the Kampala–Gulu highway in western Uganda, police said Wednesday.

22/10/2025

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology has officially upgraded Starford International University College to a fully accredited university, marking a new chapter in South Sudan’s expanding higher education sector.

The Government of South Sudan has officially upgraded Starford International University College to a fully accredited university, following the issuance of Ministerial Order No. (23) 2025 by the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Madut Biar Yel.

21/10/2025

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) will close its main field office in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State, a move that has sparked concern from the state government as South Sudan prepares for its first-ever national elections.

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) will close its main field office in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State, a move that has sparked concern from the state government as South Sudan prepares for its first-ever national elections.