Author: The South Sudan Herald

Kiir congratulates Museveni after Uganda election win President Salva Kiir Mayardit of the Republic of South Sudan has congratulated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda on his re-election, following presidential elections held earlier this week. The congratulatory note was published on Saturday through the Office of the President’s official Facebook page. Addressing the President-Elect, Kiir wished Museveni success as he continues serving the people of Uganda. Direct quote highlights seventh term mandate “I would like to warmly congratulate you on your landslide re-election victory,” Kiir said in the message. He added that Ugandan voters had again entrusted Museveni with leadership…

Juba statement aims to calm speculation South Sudan’s army spokesman, Major General Lul Ruai Koang, said on Friday he was “not under arrest” and had not been dismissed, pushing back against social media claims that circulated after fighting in Jonglei State. “This brief statement serves to inform own rank and file and the public that I’m neither relieved of my duties nor arrested,” Lul Ruai said, calling the reports “deliberate misinformation” spread by “anti-peace elements.” Pajut capture in Jonglei raises pressure on SSPDF messaging The rumours followed the capture of Pajut by opposition fighters from the Sudan People’s Liberation Army…

MSF and Ministry of Health strengthen Malakal surgery Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says it has strengthened life-saving surgical services at Malakal Teaching Hospital in Upper Nile State, in collaboration with South Sudan’s Ministry of Health (MSF). The organisation links the move to rising needs in Malakal and nearby communities. Operating theatre renovations and post-operative ward capacity MSF reports it renovated the operating theatre and the surgical ward, and has started hands-on support aimed at delivering essential procedures (MSF). The package includes specialised staff, a fully functional operating room, and a 30-bed post-operative ward for surgical patients (MSF). Malakal hospital’s referral…

Regulator sets new oversight structure South Sudan’s communications regulator says it has established a new body to oversee the country’s international gateway services and the national data center. According to the National Communication Authority, Director General Rizig Dominic Samuel chaired a meeting with MGI Communications AG to formally constitute the Gateway Services and Data Center Oversight Committee. Governance and accountability at the centre The authority says the committee is tasked with strengthening governance, accountability, and institutional control over both gateway services and the national data center. In remarks shared by the regulator, the stated goal is to tighten oversight of…

Women mediators expand outreach in Juba South Sudan’s Women Peace Mediation Team says it has been meeting diplomatic missions and local stakeholders to help ease the country’s political crisis and support efforts to revive the stalled peace process. The women-led group is supported by UN Women and organised by the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), according to organisers. It held its second peace meeting on Friday evening at the South Sudan Council of Churches headquarters in Juba. Inclusive dialogue with faith leaders and disability groups Organisers said the gathering aimed to widen participation in peace discussions. Representatives of people…

Hajj 2026 Registration Opens in South Sudan The South Sudan Islamic Council says it has opened registration and started preparations for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage (1447 AH). Eligible South Sudanese Muslims are asked to register through the National Office of Hajj and pay at least a $5,000 registration fee. Juba Press Briefing Sets Hajj 2026 Cost at $5,000 At a Thursday press conference in Juba, the Council’s Secretary-General, Abdullah Baraj, said the pilgrimage cost is set at about $5,000. He presented the figure as a package designed to cover key services for pilgrims. “The Hajj costs about $5,000. This amount…

South Sudan Statement on Somalia Sovereignty The Government of the Republic of South Sudan says it has reaffirmed full support for the African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) positions on the sovereignty of the Federal Republic of Somalia. In a press release issued on Friday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Juba said it firmly aligns itself with regional efforts to uphold Somalia’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity. (Eye Radio) AU and IGAD Positions on Territorial Integrity According to the statement, South Sudan supports the AU and IGAD stance on Somalia’s sovereignty and…

Juba passport services resume after shortages South Sudan’s Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport and Immigration (DNPI) says it has resumed issuing passports and nationality documents after months of shortages, with priority for students and patients seeking treatment abroad. Speaking to journalists in Juba on Friday, DNPI Director General Maj. Gen. Elia Kosta Faustino said new stocks have arrived, covering regular, diplomatic and official passports, alongside nationality certificates and national identity cards. DNPI sets priority groups for new passport issuance Elia said the first phase will focus on students on foreign scholarships, South Sudanese whose passports expired while they were…

Demand Notice Targets Equity Bank Juba Main Branch Equity Bank’s Juba Main Branch is facing possible litigation after two clients, represented by law firms, accused the bank of failing to provide cash despite repeated requests. The clients describe the situation as a “fundamental breach” of banking obligations. In a demand notice seen by Radio Tamazuj, Pan African Law Chambers LLP and Alliance Law Chambers say they are ready to file a lawsuit unless the bank resolves the matter within seven days. The notice asks for a written response without delay. Who Issued the Notice and On Whose Behalf The notice…

Wau, South Sudan: a mission shaped by conflict Colette Blockley, a registered nurse, describes a volunteering path that has taken her from Kolkata to Chile, Scotland and Thailand. In 2015/2016, she joined Solidarity with South Sudan, teaching nurses and midwives in classrooms and at Comboni Hospital in Wau. She returned in 2024 and calls it her most challenging assignment. Blockley writes that South Sudan has faced a civil war since 2013, and that political rivalry linked to opposing tribes has hindered agreement on key national priorities. South Sudan statistics: hunger, schooling and literacy gaps Blockley cites a set of indicators…