Emergency Lawyers, which is based in Khartoum, says the attacks destroyed miners’ camps and excavation pits, with people reportedly trapped inside.
By Samuel OtienoThe announcement came three months before the planned vote and a day after Kiir signed amendments to the National Elections Act, 2012, following their passage by Parliament.
By Bradley BosireData from the UNHCR Economic Survey 2026 shows that the displaced population from Somalia increased from 288,648 in 2022 to 470,148 by May 31, 2026
By Essy WawiraThe last food distributions for the most vulnerable 240,000 refugees are expected to take place in September unless fresh funding is secured urgently. They are among the 650,000 refugees who had previously been receiving food assistance across the country.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the embassy had experienced a technical issue that affected part of its operations, but said the problem was being addressed.
By Bradley BosireThe KCB Foundation has launched its KCB Scholars Programme in South Sudan, awarding scholarships to third-year medical students as part of efforts to expand access to higher education and strengthen the country’s health workforce.
By Samuel OtienoThe president recalled expressing doubts about having several vice presidents even before South Sudan became independent, saying he questioned former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir over how such an arrangement would work.
By Bradley BosireThe visit forms part of UDA's broader strategy to deepen regional political engagement by building stronger institutional partnerships with governing parties in neighbouring countries.
By Samuel OtienoThe update was made following a request by Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei, who sought clarity on government action regarding the tragedy involving a Kenyan-registered aircraft.
By Samuel OtienoThe lender says the funding is helping strengthen enterprise resilience, create jobs and drive sustainable economic growth, particularly among businesses that face challenges accessing traditional sources of capital.
By David AbonyoThe plane, which was on a domestic flight from Yei, went down about 20 kilometres south-west of the capital shortly after takeoff. The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority says investigators have been sent to the crash site to establish the cause.
By Samuel OtienoAccording to the UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Türk, more than 160 people have been killed and over 280,000 forced from their homes in just 17 days since fighting intensified in January.
By Bradley BosireThe United Nations Mission in South Sudan condemned the bloodshed and said it had stepped in to protect civilians fleeing the violence. In a statement, the mission said more than 1,000 people were temporarily sheltering at its base in the area, where peacekeepers are also offering urgent medical help to the injured.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement released on Friday, African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights described the killings as extrajudicial and a blatant violation of human rights, underscoring the state’s failure to protect its citizens.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to LSK, the current framework, as set before 2012, limits eligibility to Kenyan citizens, advocates from the High Court of Uganda or Tanzania, and certain lawyers qualified in Commonwealth countries, provided they meet specific statutory conditions.
By Maureen KinyanjuiRuto stressed the need to bring on board hold-out groups and those left out of the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity, saying unresolved matters under the Revitalised Peace Agreement must be addressed before the country heads to the polls.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe ruling comes after Ajak admitted to conspiracy charges tied to weapons export laws and follows the earlier sentencing of his associate, Abraham Chol Keech, who received a 41-month prison term on December 18, 2025, alongside three years of supervised release.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe attacks come amid renewed clashes in Jonglei state between government troops and forces loyal to First Vice-President Riek Machar. Machar was suspended from his position after being accused of plotting to overthrow President Salva Kiir, fueling tensions and instability in the country
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe WFP said its 12-boat convoy, transporting more than 1,500 metric tonnes of vital food assistance, was attacked multiple times by armed youth between January 30, 2026, and February 1, 2026.
By Samuel OtienoThe UN chief’s appeal comes as clashes in Jonglei disrupt local communities and hinder aid operations.
By David AbonyoA recent video released over the weekend showed Lieutenant General Johnson Thabo, commander of the Agwelek militia and assistant army chief for mobilisation, directing government troops to “spare no lives” and target homes as they advanced toward Jonglei to counter a rebel offensive.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement issued on Tuesday, Youssouf said he was “deeply concerned over the deteriorating security situation in parts of the Republic of South Sudan,” citing reports of rising tensions and violence that have forced large numbers of people to flee their homes.
By David AbonyoAccording to ICPAC, there is a 45 per cent chance of wetter-than-normal rainfall across much of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, central and western Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, northern Somalia, and Djibouti.
By Bradley BosireHumanitarian groups warn that the new military operation may push more people from their homes, adding pressure on aid efforts and making it harder to reach those in urgent need.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSSPDF spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang said the directives target areas under the control of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO), specifically Nyirol, Uror and Akobo counties, citing the imminent start of military operations.
By David AbonyoSouth Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, descended into civil war in 2013, two years after gaining independence, when President Salva Kiir accused Machar of planning a coup.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the Council on Foreign Relations’ Conflicts to Watch in 2026 report, several ongoing and potential conflicts on the African continent remain significant sources of instability in the year ahead.
By Bradley BosireSouth Sudan’s National Elections Commission has set December 22, 2026, as the date for the country’s general election. This will be South Sudan’s first national vote since independence in 2011. The election has been delayed repeatedly due to civil conflict, weak institutions, and unmet legal and administrative requirements. The planned vote will include presidential, national, and sub-national legislative positions under the current transitional constitutional arrangement.
By Maureen KinyanjuiMandera South MP Abdul Haro visited Juba after a market fire destroyed stalls used by Kenyan traders and urged the Kenyan Embassy to register a diaspora business community for better support.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iWith nearly 50,000 Kenyans powering key sectors in the neighbouring country, the lawmaker warns that the government cannot afford to overlook a community that sends home over Sh500 million annually.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'i