South Sudan

Concerns grow over detention of Juba airport army officer Radio Tamazuj06:42
Ateny appeals to Dr. Machar not to leave Juba City Review04:06
UK advises British nationals in South Sudan to leave Times LIVE07:53
Kenya sends former PM Raila Odinga to defuse South Sudan crisis Times LIVE08:54
South Sudan minister resigns from SPLM-IO after Machar arrest Sudans Post12:31
South Sudan’s crisis escalates over arrest of vice president The Daily Trust08:17
Troika, Germany and EU urges for peace, calls for restraint among leaders City Review04:37

Latest News

In the last half-hour

Political analyst says South Sudan situation dire Radio Tamazuj09:58

In the last hour

Detention of South Sudanese Vice President could spur civil war – UN Mission Head defenceWeb09:39

Jonglei State Electoral Commission engages civil society on 2026 elections Radio Tamazuj09:16

In the last 2 hours

Trial of 429 cases underway in Pibor Radio Tamazuj08:55

Kenya sends former PM Raila Odinga to defuse South Sudan crisis Times LIVE08:54

Igad envoy, Rjmec warn political tensions threaten South Sudan’s stability Radio Tamazuj08:34

Wau: Wife renews call for release of detained security advisor Radio Tamazuj08:23

South Sudan’s crisis escalates over arrest of vice president The Daily Trust08:17

In the last 4 hours

UN Commission calls for adherence to peace agreement to prevent war Radio Tamazuj08:13

UK advises British nationals in South Sudan to leave Times LIVE07:53

Concerns grow over detention of Juba airport army officer Radio Tamazuj06:42

In the last 6 hours

Troika, Germany and EU urges for peace, calls for restraint among leaders City Review04:37

Kenya urges South Sudan leaders to seek dialogue City Review04:15

In the last 8 hours

Ateny appeals to Dr. Machar not to leave Juba City Review04:06

Clergy pushes for faith-based education to shape youth City Review04:06

Kenya’s Raila tapped by President Ruto to mediate S. Sudan tension City Review03:56

Malaysia urges citizens in South Sudan to leave amid rising insecurity The Sun Daily02:57

Malaysia urges citizens to leave South Sudan as security situation worsens Malay Mail02:18

Yesterday

Opinion| Machar’s house arrest: A soft coup or proof of SPLM’s political bankruptcy? Radio Tamazuj20:20 27-Mar-25

The Mick Clifford Podcast: The forgotten war that is far from international focus Irish Examiner20:19 27-Mar-25

Kenya’s Ruto sends Odinga to South Sudan amid crisis Radio Tamazuj19:49 27-Mar-25

United Nations (UN) rights body sounds the alarm over South Sudan crisis African Press Organization19:34 27-Mar-25

Ruto Holds Talks With Salva Kiir after VP Riek Machar’s arrest KDRTV19:12 27-Mar-25

UN warns South Sudan on 'edge of collapse' as tensions rise Anadolu Agency18:53 27-Mar-25

AU concerned over South Sudan VP’s detention APAnews18:33 27-Mar-25

South Sudan ‘on the brink of war’ – Riek Machar under house arrest Radio Dabanga17:59 27-Mar-25

South Sudan opposition party says leader's arrest cancels peace deal AfricaNews17:56 27-Mar-25

South Sudan's main opposition leader Machar arrested Morning Star17:32 27-Mar-25

VP’s Arrest Puts South Sudan’s Peace on the Brink of Collapse World Politics Review16:44 27-Mar-25

Arrest of South Sudan VP collapses 2018 peace deal, party says The New Arab16:44 27-Mar-25

UN rights body sounds the alarm over South Sudan crisis UN Geneva (Press Release)15:54 27-Mar-25

RHF joins high-level humanitarian visit to refugee camp in Sudan Bahrain News Agency15:41 27-Mar-25

South Sudan opposition says peace deal has collapsed after arrest of its leader The Irish News15:38 27-Mar-25

South Sudan VP Riek Machar arrested in move that threatens peace agreement UPI14:35 27-Mar-25

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for immediate recommitment to peace at… African Press Organization13:57 27-Mar-25

Detention of South Sudan's VP Machar nullifies peace deal, says his party Times LIVE13:40 27-Mar-25

Protection of civilians and adherence to peace agreement critical to preventing all-out war in… African Press Organization13:27 27-Mar-25

Nyirol commissioner barred from office, told to leave Radio Tamazuj12:51 27-Mar-25

AFRICA/SOUTH SUDAN - Escalation in South Sudan: Christian churches appeal for a peaceful solution Agenzia Fides12:47 27-Mar-25

FACT SHEET: Addressing Sexual Violence in South Sudan International Committee of the Red Cross12:36 27-Mar-25

UN calls for protection of civilians after opposition Machar’s arrest Sudans Post12:31 27-Mar-25

South Sudan minister resigns from SPLM-IO after Machar arrest Sudans Post12:31 27-Mar-25

Statement by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Reported Detention of South Sudan’s First Vice… African Union12:13 27-Mar-25

Sudan crisis: Hostile policies deepen isolation Nigerian Guardian12:05 27-Mar-25

South Sudan’s president arrests VP, opposition says, risking imminent war The Washington Post11:28 27-Mar-25

South Sudan VP Machar's party trying to locate him after arrest warrant issued Times LIVE11:18 27-Mar-25

US urges South Sudan President Kiir to release VP Machar from 'house arrest' Times LIVE11:18 27-Mar-25

Arrest Of Vice President Puts South Sudan On Brink Of War Channels Television11:16 27-Mar-25

Norwegian embassy temporarily closed over security concerns Radio Tamazuj10:27 27-Mar-25

South Sudan VP Machar placed under house arrest APAnews10:04 27-Mar-25

South Sudan's Machar under house arrest as UN calls for restraint SHINE09:50 27-Mar-25

S.Sudan opposition says vice president's arrest ends peace deal RTL Today09:23 27-Mar-25

Opposition leader detained amid warnings of renewed civil war in world's youngest country Sky News09:14 27-Mar-25

UN calls instant end to hostilities, restoration of calm Radio Tamazuj09:06 27-Mar-25

US urges Kiir to release Machar from house arrest Radio Tamazuj09:06 27-Mar-25

South Sudan arrests vice president as new civil war fears mount AfricaNews08:47 27-Mar-25

South Sudan VP Machar under house arrest, his party says BBC07:43 27-Mar-25

Arrest of vice president puts S.Sudan on brink of war Macau Business07:10 27-Mar-25

South Sudan’s Kiir arrests deputy Machar in another blow to peace deal Sudan War Monitor06:43 27-Mar-25

US Urges South Sudan President to Release VP Machar, Who is Reportedly under House Arrest Asharq Al-Awsat06:26 27-Mar-25

Women and children falling victim to violence and sexual assault during harrowing journey to safety The Irish News06:16 27-Mar-25

Life in Wedwil refugee camp, where South Sudan expects to provide shelter for hundreds of thousands The Irish News06:16 27-Mar-25

UN warning as South Sudan opposition leader arrested The North West Star05:33 27-Mar-25

UN Mission urges restraint as South Sudan crisis deepens UN Geneva (Press Release)05:12 27-Mar-25

South Sudan opposition says its leader Machar has been arrested Irish Examiner05:09 27-Mar-25

VP Deng tells FVP. Machar to denounce white army, relinquish C-In-C tag City Review04:19 27-Mar-25

NTC seeks USD 95 million to start Necessary Unified Forces training City Review04:09 27-Mar-25

Garang Mabior cautions citizens against pursuing elites’personal interests City Review04:09 27-Mar-25

AU calls for dialogue between Kiir, Machar to mitigate crisis City Review04:09 27-Mar-25

Kiir reiterates his commitment to peace in South Sudan City Review03:58 27-Mar-25

South Sudan's First Vice President arrested, increasing fears of 'widespread conflict' France 2402:43 27-Mar-25

UN warns of conflict in South Sudan amid reports of VP Riek Machar’s arrest Al Jazeera02:22 27-Mar-25

UNMISS calls for immediate recommitment to peace at pivotal moment for South Sudan United Nations Mission in South Sudan (Press Release)01:23 27-Mar-25

In the last 7 days

South Sudan First Vice President Riek Machar arrested GMA News23:14 26-Mar-25

Activist urges Kiir, Machar to prioritize dialogue Sudans Post22:16 26-Mar-25

UNMISS calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and restoration of calm in South Sudan United Nations Mission in South Sudan (Press Release)21:28 26-Mar-25

BREAKING | Machar, wife put under house arrest in unprecedented escalation Sudans Post21:25 26-Mar-25

Church leader calls for peace Sudans Post21:25 26-Mar-25

South Sudan police order suspending nationality by marriage draws criticism Sudans Post21:25 26-Mar-25

UN calls for immediate ceasefire as South Sudan edges closer to renewed civil war UN Geneva (Press Release)21:14 26-Mar-25

Breaking: Dr. Machar under house arrest mid rising tensions Radio Tamazuj21:02 26-Mar-25

UNMISS calls for immediate cessation of hostilities and restoration of calm in South Sudan United Nations Mission in South Sudan (Press Release)16:23 26-Mar-25

Conflict-hardened Leer residents urge country’s leadership to dialogue, resolve differences amicably United Nations Mission in South Sudan (Press Release)16:23 26-Mar-25

Frustration and confusion as Tokiman East residents discuss status of South Sudan’s peace process United Nations Mission in South Sudan (Press Release)16:23 26-Mar-25

Norway Shuts Embassy In South Sudan, Tells Citizens To Leave Channels Television16:16 26-Mar-25

Save South Sudan's Nuer from being wiped out by their government The Standard13:54 26-Mar-25

Sspdf, SPLA-Io clash in Upper Nile amid troop withdrawals Radio Tamazuj12:32 26-Mar-25

Frustration and confusion as Tokiman East residents discuss status of South Sudan’s peace deal United Nations Mission in South Sudan (Press Release)12:28 26-Mar-25

Opinion| South Sudan on the brink of civil crisis: Urgent action needed to avoid collapse Radio Tamazuj12:02 26-Mar-25

Police, Army reassure Wau residents of security Radio Tamazuj09:27 26-Mar-25

Sudan army claims control of RSF base, key bridge section Sudans Post08:53 26-Mar-25

Kiir and Machar urged to choose dialogue over military solutions Sudans Post08:33 26-Mar-25

South Sudan's VP Machar accuses Uganda of violating arms embargo Times LIVE08:28 26-Mar-25

IGP’s decision to suspend citizenship by marriage draws criticism Radio Tamazuj08:26 26-Mar-25

SPLA-IO accuses SSPDF of bombing Wunaliet site Sudans Post08:22 26-Mar-25

SAF threatens to hold ‘corrupt’ South Sudan leadership accountable over RSF support Sudans Post08:12 26-Mar-25

CEPO demands release of detained Machar allies Sudans Post08:12 26-Mar-25

UN distressed by sustained attacks on Sudanese civilians, tensions in South Sudan Radio Tamazuj07:35 26-Mar-25

South Sudan: MSF Delivering Lifesaving Care In Upper Nile State Amid Ongoing Violence And Cholera Outbreak AllAfrica07:06 26-Mar-25

Fighting near Juba as SPLA-IO alleges SSPDF attack Sudans Post06:51 26-Mar-25

Juba residents fear escalating tensions, urge leaders to prioritize peace Radio Tamazuj06:44 26-Mar-25

Church calls for immediate restraint amidst political tensions, violence Radio Tamazuj06:44 26-Mar-25

My lesson in humanity from the poorest country on the planet The Irish News06:14 26-Mar-25

Cholera outbreak kills 15 at small facility in last month The Irish News06:14 26-Mar-25

‘Tens of thousands will die’: Foreign aid cuts ‘devastating’ for refugees in South Sudan The Irish News06:14 26-Mar-25

CNPC-funded renovation school project handed over in Juba City Review05:10 26-Mar-25

Dr. Machar hailed for instructing SPLM-IO members back to security mechanisms City Review05:10 26-Mar-25

FVP Machar urges UN to intervene over Ugandan forces in South Sudan City Review04:27 26-Mar-25

Police chief suspends nationality eligibility through marriage City Review04:17 26-Mar-25

Ministry urged to prioritize boarding schools to resuscitate girls’ education City Review04:10 26-Mar-25

South Sudan Hurtles Toward Another Civil War Stratfor20:31 25-Mar-25

Is the world’s youngest country about to go to war – again? Christian Science Monitor19:48 25-Mar-25

UN fears war as barrel bombs dropped in South Sudan BBC18:42 25-Mar-25

South Sudan opposition decries arrests, as UN warns of civil war The New Arab17:43 25-Mar-25

South Sudan teetering on the edge of civil war, says UN Morning Star15:34 25-Mar-25

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Latest news on South Sudan, providing comprehensive coverage of politics, security, humanitarian issues, development, and other stories impacting the world's newest nation.

Officially known as the Republic of South Sudan, this East-Central African country gained independence from Sudan in 2011 after a long struggle, becoming the UN's 193rd member state. With a population of around 11 million, South Sudan is a diverse nation with over 60 indigenous ethnic groups, the largest being the Dinka, Nuer and Azande.

Despite initial optimism following independence, South Sudan has faced significant challenges. A political power struggle erupted into a civil war in 2013, leading to widespread violence, human rights abuses, and displacement. A peace agreement was signed in 2018 to end the 5-year conflict that killed an estimated 400,000 people. In 2020, President Salva Kiir Mayardit and opposition leader Riek Machar formed a unity government to lead the country's transition.

Our feed covers the human impact of the conflict, including refugee crises, food insecurity, and rebuilding efforts. Over 4 million people remain displaced and 7 million need humanitarian assistance. We highlight the work of aid agencies, UN missions, and local initiatives to support communities and foster reconciliation.

As one of the world's poorest countries, South Sudan's path to stability depends on addressing root causes of conflict and developing its potential. We track efforts to resolve political and ethnic tensions, reform institutions, protect human rights and press freedoms, and stimulate the oil-dependent economy. The country joined the East African Community in 2016, seeking regional integration.

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