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President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday assured of maintaining sustainable peace and security across the country.
In statement issued after Kiir’s meeting with the Secretary General of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), James Wani Igga, he said the SPLM has reaffirmed unwavering dedication to creating a united and secure South Sudan despite challenges.

Renowned Nigerian prophet Chidi Ibenado has arrived in Juba for a five-day prayer crusade aimed at promoting peace, reconciliation and spiritual revival in South Sudan.
Speaking yesterday to journalists upon arrival of the prophet, Pastor James Anei Demi, who leads the Church of God Love for All Nation, said the nation is in dire need of divine intervention.

The Secretary-General’s Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan Nicholas Haysom, has urged the parties to the 2018 revitalized peace agreement signatories to de-escalate tensions and prevent the deteriorating political and security situation from relapsing into widespread conflict.

The deteriorating security situation in Pigi County, Jonglei State has recently forced about 9,000 people to seek safety in neighboring Panyikang County, Upper Nile State.

The Unity State government in collaboration with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), have established the first-ever mobile court in Leer County to provide legal services.

The Central Equatoria State Minister of Animal Resources, Fisheries and Tourism, Alex Lotiyu Elia, yesterday ordered for the immediate closure of two slaughterhouses in Mangala payam due to lack of proper hygiene.

The government has encouraged the voluntary return of refugees in neighboring countries following recent aid cuts by the U.S government, which are vital for their welfare.

This came in the aftermath of the protest by South Sudanese refugees over scarcity of food and water in Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya on March 3, 2025.

Western Equatoria State (WES) Students' Union leaders on Wednesday held meeting with Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, Acting Governor of Western Equatoria State.

During the meeting, the Chairperson of the WES Youth Union, Mathew Mubarak, raised several pressing issues, such as lack of office space, office equipment, limited youth engagement activities, and the absence of transportation to support their operations.

The South Sudan Aids Commission yesterday said it urgently needs 300 million U.S dollars to implement its three -year national HIV response strategy amid funding shortfall caused by recent donor cuts.
The chairperson of South Sudan Aids commission Dr Esterina Novello, said they are yet to receive 120 million dollars pledged from the Global Fund, while the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) prior to suspending support to HIV/Aids contributed more than 40 million dollars annually to fight against HIV/Aids.