Lawmakers in South Sudan are urging the finance ministry to uphold a previously approved 400 percent salary increase for civil servants in the 2023-2024 fiscal budget, despite government claims of insufficient resources to support the hike.

Truck drivers have halted their operations at the Nimule border point in protest against new charges on commercial vehicles by South Sudan's Ministry of Interior. The Kenya Drivers’ Union reports over a thousand trucks are affected, impacting the transportation of imported goods into South Sudan.

South Sudanese church leaders, including the Moderator General of the Presbyterian Church, the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Juba, and the head of the Anglican Church, delivered Easter messages emphasizing the need for peace, unity, and nation-building. They called on leaders to fulfill their responsibilities and implement the 2018 peace agreement. The Anglican leader also criticized the Church of England's support for same-sex marriage, declaring impaired communion with such practices.

The head of Traffic Police in Juba, South Sudan, has cancelled the requirement for motorists to present Driving Assessment Certificates to police, a measure that was initially implemented in August 2021 to combat the use of fake licenses.

South Sudanese residents in Nairobi, Kenya, express concerns over their safety and disruptions to normal life due to protests led by opposition leader Raila Odinga. As foreigners, they refrain from engaging in local politics but are affected by the events.

South Sudanese political party leaders outside of government are requesting the Vatican to arrange a meeting with all political parties during Pope Francis' upcoming visit to Juba. A leader from the United South Sudan Party expressed disappointment upon learning that the Pope plans to meet only with leaders who are part of the government.

Hundreds of commercial trucks bound for South Sudan have halted at the borders due to insecurity after a series of armed attacks last month resulted in at least 15 deaths. Truckers from Uganda and Kenya demand safety guarantees before proceeding. David Kirotho Mathinde of the Kenyan Drivers Association criticized the South Sudanese government's inaction on security. Colonel Santo Domic of the SSPDF announced plans to reinforce security on major roads to Juba. Daniel Deng noted that around 3,000 trucks are waiting at the Uganda border, warning of rising fuel and food prices if the situation persists.

Ishan Ahmed Abdallah, a Sudanese national, married Deng Anei Awen from South Sudan without her parents' consent, leading to public death threats from her father due to tribal racism. Despite the father's claims of her being taken against her will, Ishan asserts her love for Awen and fears for their safety. The couple has fled to Juba and appealed for asylum. The case has sparked discussions on Sharia law and patriarchal norms in Sudan and South Sudan. Legal expert Saleh Mohmoud states that intermarriages are not legally prohibited if the man is Muslim. Reports suggest the couple may have secured asylum in Sweden, but this remains unverified.

Nine people died when a pickup truck overturned while crossing a flooded road in Luri village, near Juba, South Sudan. The bridge collapsed in 2012, and the alternative road is unsafe during high water levels, leading to over 50 drownings in three months. Survivors Elizabeth Ajawa and Mary Albino recounted their experiences. Luri County Commissioner Emmanuel Paul Fartakin stated the driver ignored orders not to cross. Residents, including Stephen Wani and Pitia John, expressed frustration at government inaction despite promises. The national government has contracted IBMC construction company to repair bridges in the area.