Troika demands justice as SSPDF linked to Pankor massacre
A coalition of international diplomats, including representatives from the European Union, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, has strongly condemned the recent massacre of civilians in Pankor Village, Ayod County. The diplomats stated that the attack was reportedly carried out by forces linked to the South […]
Juba court hands heavy sentences in Shirikat gang rape case
A court in Juba has delivered its long-awaited verdict in the high-profile Shirikat gang rape case involving a 16-year-old girl, sentencing seven convicted individuals to lengthy prison terms in a ruling widely seen as a strong stand against sexual violence and abuse of minors. Presiding Judge Lorin Jaja found Mayen, Kur Ajieth, Kuol Deng, and […]
Young women tipped as pillars of peace and future leadership
Senior government officials and civil society leaders have underscored the central role of young women in shaping South Sudan’s peace, unity, and long-term development, urging them to step confidently into leadership and civic life. The call was made during a youth training and brainstorming session held in Juba, which brought together policymakers, civil society actors, […]
Josephine Lagu fired as Kiir brings back Hussein Abdelbagi as Vice President
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has once again shaken the political table, sacking Josephine Joseph Lagu and reinstating Hussein Abdelbagi Akol as Vice President in a sudden reshuffle that sent ripples through Juba’s power corridors. The move, announced on Thursday evening on SSBC, ends Lagu’s tenure as Vice President for the Services Cluster and marks […]
El-Merreikh SC-Bentiu fight back to keep six-point title cushion
Under pressure but never panicked, El‑Merreikh SC‑Bentiu once again showed why they are setting the pace of the title race, roaring back from an early setback to beat Holy Family FC 3–1 in a statement victory. The afternoon began on the wrong note for the league leaders as Holy Family struck first, catching El-Merreikh cold […]
