South Sudan, diplomats, partners honor Nicholas Haysom in Juba

South Sudanese officials, international diplomats, and partners gathered today at the United Nations House in Juba to pay tribute to the late Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), who passed away in New York on 17 March 2026. The solemn memorial service […]
Kiir fires health minister in latest presidential decree

President Salva Kiir has relieved Sarah Cleto Rial of her duties as Minister of Health and appointed Luke Thomson Thoan Teny as her successor, in a major government reshuffle announced this evening. The changes come as part of a series of presidential decrees affecting key ministries and administrative positions across the country. The presidential decree, […]
Women’s rights advocates demand action on family law gaps

Women’s rights advocates have issued a strong call for urgent action to address critical gaps in South Sudan’s draft Family Law Bill, warning that delays and weak provisions could undermine efforts to protect women, children, and vulnerable communities. The demands were voiced during a high-level dialogue in Juba convened by the Strategic Initiative for Women […]
Lakes State youth activists push for nonviolent approaches to resolve local conflicts

In a bid to address local conflicts and amplify the voices of young people in Lakes state, the youth in Rumbek are taking the lead in promoting nonviolent approaches to ensure lasting peace and stability in the area. Between March 24 and 26 this year, the Rumbek Youth and Sports Association (RYSA) conducted a series […]