South Sudan Asks Speaker Wetangula to Guide Parliament

The Transitional National Legislature of the Republic of South Sudan is in Kenya to benchmark the running of the Parliamentary Commission (PSC). According to a statement by the National Assembly, the newly formed commission is seeking to enhance its …

Uganda Mobilizes Troops to South Sudan Amid Rising Political Tensions

South Sudan Situation Grows More Dire

The situation in South Sudan seems to be worsening by the day, according to Yasmin Sooka, a chairperson of the U.N. Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan. On March 18th, 2025, Sooka spoke to the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland. …

Sudanese politician urges South Sudanese to unite, resist war

Arman said he was deeply saddened by the recent incident that occurred in Nasir, Upper Nile State, and the incident does not completely align with the long struggles of South Sudanese By James Chatim A prominent Sudanese politician and a leading figure in …

South Sudanese kickboxers thrill World Muay Thai Championship

By Manas James Okony and Kei Emmanuel   South Sudanese kickboxers have made history at the ongoing World Muay Thai Championship in Pattaya, Thailand, for achieving significant success. The country’s top two fighters advanced to the semi-finals and finals …

South Sudanese fighters shine at World Muay Thai Championship

Two South Sudanese athletes have advanced to the semi-final and final stages of the ongoing World Muay Thai Championship in Pattaya, Thailand. The prestigious international tournament, which began on 4 March, will conclude on 18 March. It features …

S. Sudan’s Majok through to 2025 World Muay Thai semi finals

By Ajah Jennifer South Sudanese kick boxer, James Majok Gau has advanced to the semi finals of the 2025 World Muay Thai Championship in Pattaya, Thailand after beating Italian opponent Alberto Grimando in the knockout rounds of mixed martial arts. The …

Sudan’s opposition hail release of officials by security forces

South Sudan’s main opposition group is welcoming the release of eight of its members from detention by National Security. But the SPLM/A-IO says twenty-one others --- including key political and military leaders—remain behind bars. Among them are …

IGAD urges restraint as South Sudan crisis escalates

IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu. [File,Standard]  The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has called for immediate de-escalation in South Sudan following renewed violence in Nasir, Upper Nile State, that has left scores dead and …

Kenya put to task over camaraderie with RSF leaders in restless Sudan

RSF deputy commander Major Gen Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo (right), SPLM-N leader Abdel Aziz Al-Hilu (second left) and Sudan's NUP leader Fadlallah Burma (left), during the postponed signing of Sudan Founding Charter for establishing a peace and unity …