CEPO demands Juba City Council fix dilapidated roads
The growing public anger on the poor roads in Juba City has found a voice in the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), which is now urging the Juba City Council to to fix the city’s internal road networks. For residents of Juba, navigating the city has become a test of patience as potholes and […]
Abyei faces a cholera emergency amid national decline in cases
As South Sudan’s national cholera figures begin to show signs of improvement, the Abyei Special Administrative Area is facing a rapidly escalating health emergency. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has issued a stark warning that the outbreak in Abyei could spiral out of control unless urgent water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions are implemented immediately. Health […]
Mundri’s rising artist Chaka Boom passes away
The South Sudanese music industry is in shock following the death of Chaka Boom, a vibrant artist and son of Greater Mundri. Chaka Boom, widely celebrated for his unique sound and deep cultural roots, passed away recently, marking a significant loss for the entertainment scene in the Western Equatoria State’s region. His contributions to Greater […]
GPAA chief vows to recover abducted children as pillar of peace
Peter Guzulu Maze, Chief Administrator of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), has pledged to intensify efforts to recover abducted children and women as part of a broader commitment to peace and reconciliation in South Sudan’s conflict-affected regions. Speaking at the Inter-Communal Governance Structures (ICGS) forum held Tuesday in Juba, Guzulu emphasized that the recovery […]
4,000 women to benefit from Japan-UN Women project in Upper Nile
More than 4,000 displaced women and girls in Upper Nile State are set to benefit from a new humanitarian initiative jointly launched by UN Women South Sudan and the Government of Japan. With a budget of $750,000 funded through Japan’s FY2024 supplementary allocation, the one-year project will be implemented in Malakal and Renk counties—areas hosting […]
