Over 2.7 million at risk as GBV remains high in South Sudan – UNFPA
Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) remains alarmingly high in South Sudan, putting over 2.7 million people at risk, according to the 2025 UNFPA report. Despite legal frameworks designed to protect survivors, persistent cultural norms, weak enforcement of laws, and limited access to justice and healthcare continue to fuel the crisis. Women and girls are disproportionately […]
Gumbo Hawks staged late comeback to clinch Stanbic Bank Jr. NBA League championship
A dramatic fourth-quarter comeback saw Gumbo Hawks beat Liberty Clippers 38–37 to win this year’s edition of the Stanbic Bank Jr. NBA League in Juba. The final, played at the Nimra Talata basketball court, delivered a tense contest that kept spectators on edge until the final whistle. For much of the game, Liberty Clippers appeared […]
Akobo in fear as civil society condemns SSPDF order targeting UNMISS base
Residents of Akobo County in Jonglei State are reportedly gripped by fear following an order by the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) directing the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), humanitarian agencies, and civilians to vacate the area within 72 hours. Civil society activists say the directive has heightened anxiety among local communities […]
