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New Immigration Chief pledges digital reform as outgoing Director leaves stock of passports

The newly appointed Director General of the Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport and Immigration in Juba, Lt. General Achol Cyier, has pledged to improve service delivery through digital modernization, stronger accountability, and measures to combat fraud, as her predecessor, Elia Costa, hands over an institution stocked with thousands of passports and national identity cards.

Vice President and Chairperson of Economic Cluster has joined Central Equatoria governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony in Yei where the two leaders are expected to hold a rally today.

Dr. James Wani Igga arrived in Yei town Tuesday morning

Photo| Office of the Commissioner -Yei County

Tiger Division soldier Anelka Deng Maker, whose image has been widely used by international media in coverage of South Sudan, has been promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant.

Three Judges Reportedly Meet Kiir Over Machar Trial Recording Request

South Sudan gender expert Ter Manyang Gatwech claims that three judges from Dr. Riek Machar’s court reportedly met secretly with President Salva Kiir Mayardit yesterday to discuss Machar’s request for the court proceedings to be audio- and video-recorded.

Meanwhile, Ter Manyang also claims that President Kiir does not want to attend the scheduled African Union meeting on August 26, 2026, in Addis Ababa.

Dr. Riek Machar’s trial is expected to resume tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12, with the court expected to rule on the defence application concerning the recording of Machar’s testimony.

The claims have not been independently verified.

Prosecution opposes Machar bid to record Nasir trial proceedings

Prosecutors have opposed an application by Dr. Riek Machar and his legal team seeking permission to audio and video record the remaining proceedings of the Special Tribunal hearing the Nasir events case.

Humanitarian Convoy Attacked In Mundri East: AID Lorry Set Ablaze

An aid lorry was set on fire Friday morning after an attack on a road in Mundri East County, Commissioner Matthew Daite told Amadi TV.

The incident occurred between Buagyi Boma and Doroh Boma in Lozoh Payam. The convoy of two lorries was carrying humanitarian supplies meant for a county in Western Equatoria State.

According to the commissioner, one lorry was burned while the other managed to escape and reached the SSPDF barracks in Doroh safely. The owner of the supplies has not yet been identified, and authorities are still gathering information.

No casualties were reported.
Mr. Daite condemned the attack and urged those behind it to stop targeting road users and choose peace instead.

Investigations are ongoing and no group has claimed responsibility.

National cabinet approves constitutional amendment bill for December elections

The Council of Ministers has approved a constitutional amendment bill aimed at removing legal obstacles to South Sudan’s planned general elections in December 2026.

Greater Pibor chief urges ministries to boost homegrown revenue

The Chief Administrator of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), Gola Boyoi Gola, has directed the cabinet ministries to prioritize homegrown revenue generation as part of efforts to improve service delivery and strengthen the local economy.

The Western Equatoria State Government has approved SSP 117.56 million for the rehabilitation of the Bazungua–Sug Siro road.

Governor Adil reshuffles local government ministry leadership

Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony has reshuffled the leadership of the State Ministry of Local Government and Law Enforcement through a gubernatorial decree.