Beyond the Headlines: The Abyei New Year’s Eve Killings, a Microcosm of Tension, Livelihood, and Impunity

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Two young traders from Aweil were executed in Abyei Town in a targeted robbery, highlighting a severe breakdown in public safety for vulnerable entrepreneurs. The brutal, close-range nature of the attack has provoked unified condemnation from local and regional authorities, who are demanding immediate accountability. This incident underscores the critical threat economic violence poses to inter-community stability and the rule of law in the region. Ultimately, the killings represent both a human tragedy and a direct challenge to governance, demanding a transparent investigation to restoreContinue Reading

Beyond the Arrest: The SSP 5 Million Fraud Case in Leer and the Perils of South Sudan’s Informal Economy

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A Sudanese trader has been arrested in South Sudan for allegedly absconding with 5 million SSP after a breach of trust in an informal commodity sales arrangement. This incident highlights the systemic risk inherent in South Sudan’s widespread informal trading networks, where large sums are often entrusted without legal safeguards. Authorities are using the case to urge traders to formalize agreements and involve legal institutions to mitigate fraud. The successful cross-county arrest underscores the critical role of inter-agency coordination and community cooperation in enforcing accountability within theseContinue Reading

Beyond the Call: Upper Nile’s Deputy Governor Charts a Path from Fracture to Unity Ahead of Pivotal Peace Conference

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Deputy Governor Deng Joh Angok calls for a unified commitment to forgiveness and peaceful coexistence as the essential foundation for rebuilding Upper Nile State. He announces a major state-sponsored reconciliation conference, aiming to unite all community stakeholders in honest dialogue to move beyond past grievances. The core argument is that only through this collective reconciliation can the state shift from conflict to sustainably developing its resources for the benefit of all citizens. This initiative represents a critical, government-led effort to mend the social fabric and restore stability.Continue Reading

Over 445,000 Displaced in South Sudan as Violence Escalates and Aid Funding Declines

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Over 445,000 Displaced in South Sudan as Violence Escalates and Aid Funding Declines In a stark reminder of a crisis that the world seems to have forgotten, renewed and intensifying conflict across South Sudan has forcibly uprooted more than 445,000 people from their homes this year alone. The International CommitteeContinue Reading

EU, Germany, Netherlands Launch €48M Rural Development Expansion in South Sudan

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Germany, EU, and Netherlands Expand €48M Rural Development Project in South Sudan Germany, EU, and Netherlands Expand €48M Rural Development Project to Central Equatoria, South Sudan In a significant move to bolster rural livelihoods and agricultural resilience, the governments of Germany and the Netherlands, alongside the European Union, have officiallyContinue Reading

Edmund Yakani Elected Rapporteur of IGAD Civil Society Forum for Peace

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Edmund Yakani Elected Rapporteur of IGAD Civil Society Forum for Peace By Michael Daniel | Published: 8 hours ago Photo: Courtesy South Sudanese Activist Takes Key Regional Peace Role Edmund Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has been elected as the Rapporteur of theContinue Reading

The Constitutional Legality of the ...

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Constitutional Analysis: The Legality of South Sudan’s Crown Prince Appointment Examining the SPLM’s Leadership Transition Under President Kiir Juba, South Sudan | Friday, 23 May 2025 – A constitutional debate has emerged following President Salva Kiir’s controversial dismissal of senior SPLM party members and unilateral appointment of the Crown PrinceContinue Reading

UN Volunteers in Northern Bahr El Ghazal plant trees to combat climate ...

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Northern Bahr El Ghazal Announces Tax Exemption on Sorghum to Ease Food Crisis Close-up of Sorghum field in sunlight. [Photo: Courtesy] Government Implements Temporary Tax Relief on Staple Crop AWEIL – The government of Northern Bahr El Ghazal State in South Sudan has announced a four-month tax exemption on sorghum,Continue Reading

EAC Launches Cross-Border Payment Master Plan to Boost East African Financial Integration

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EAC Unveils Regional Payment System Master Plan to Boost Financial Integration EAC Unveils Regional Payment System Master Plan to Drive Financial Integration and Digital Trade (Credit: EAC) By Ginaba Lino Key Step Toward Financial Integration in East Africa The East African Community (EAC) has taken a major leap toward regionalContinue Reading