VP Nyandeng: Sports leaders doing better than politicians in South Sudan
South Sudan’s Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng Malek has praised the nation’s sports leaders, saying they are achieving more for the country than many politicians. Speaking at the swearing-in and inauguration ceremony of the newly elected South Sudan National Olympic Committee (SSNOC) Executive Board in Juba, VP Nyandeng highlighted the vital role of sports in nation-building, […]
Makuei denies U.N report accusing South Sudan leaders of looting billions
South Sudan’s government has pushed back against a damning United Nations report that accuses its political leaders of systemic corruption, large-scale theft of public resources, and fueling a humanitarian and human rights crisis across the country. On Tuesday, the U.N. Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan released the report, Plundering a Nation: How Rampant […]
Bentiu launches green push as climate change devastates Unity State
Civil society groups in Unity State have launched a large-scale tree planting campaign in Bentiu, stepping up efforts to counter the devastating impacts of climate change that have battered the region for years. The campaign, led by the Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resource (CSCNR), aims to raise awareness on climate adaptation and mobilize communities […]
Muslim women lead push for equality, financial rights in South Sudan
A wave of change is rising in South Sudan as Muslim women step forward to claim their voices, rights, and space within their communities. On August 25, the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) convened a two-day training in Juba aimed at combating violence against Muslim women and enhancing their financial […]
