Against all odds: Disabled teen shoe shiner defies economic hardship in Juba
As South Sudan grapples with a crippling economic downturn – marked by soaring prices, a volatile exchange rate, and dwindling oil revenues – resilience becomes the currency of survival for many citizens. For 16-year-old Kiir Kiir Bol, a physically disabled youth from Malualkon in Aweil East County, hope shines through the polish on the shoes […]
Remembering the Pope’s plea: Will South Sudan leaders embrace peace?
As South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement teeters between failure and progress, the death of Pope Francis has become a poignant moment for the nation’s leaders to reflect on their promises to never return the country to war. On Monday, the Vatican announced the passing of Pope Francis at the age of 88. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, […]
Terekeka communities reconcile after deadly clashes
The Jor and Koggi communities in Terekeke Country of Central Equatoria State have reconciled and pledged to coexist peacefully, reaffirming their long-standing social ties. This reconciliation follows violent clashes over contested grazing land that left at least eight people dead and 18 others injured, consequently displacing many families, predominantly women and children, from Koggi village, […]
Yakani calls for investigation into Nasir Conflict, citing human rights violations
Civil society activist Edmund Yakani has called for an independent commission to investigate the Nasir conflict and ensure that those responsible are held accountable for human rights violations. According to a statement extended to the media, Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), expressed concern over a series of videos […]
Activist skeptical as SSPDF urges displaced residents to return to Nasir
Human rights activist Ter Manyang Gatwech has voiced skepticism over the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces’ (SSPDF) recent appeal for displaced civilians to return to Nasir town, Upper Nile, following weeks of clashes in the county. In an interview on Tuesday, Gatwech, who heads the Centre for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), acknowledged army’s call as […]
Governor orders arrest of chiefs over theft in Warrap State
Authorities in Warrap State have detained five chiefs from Tonj North County following an order by Governor Magok Magok to recover 300 stolen cattle from the Leer community. The arrested chiefs including Paramount Chief Ayii Agiu Kuot, Executive Chiefs Deng Ayuel Madut, Deng Chol Mayen, Nyang Monyluek Mapiny, and Sub-Chief Akech Aleu Madut, were accused […]
Global tributes pour in as final farewell begins for Pope Francis
Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, following complications from a stroke. His death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from around the world, reflecting his profound impact on the Catholic Church and global society. He died at his residence in the Domus Sanctae Martae, a modest guesthouse […]
Opinion: Stop the disrespect! our artists deserve better
By Gista Wasuk, a comedian and Actor, a Concerned Supporter of South Sudanese Creatives. The entertainment landscape in South Sudan is evolving—but not always in the right direction. There is a growing trend that is not only frustrating but deeply demoralizing: the consistent preference for so-called international artists over our homegrown talent. In recent months, […]
DR Congo bans ex-President Kabila’s party, accuses him of rebel ties
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially banned the political party of former President Joseph Kabila, the People’s Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD), accusing him of supporting the M23 rebel group in the country’s volatile eastern region. This move follows Kabila’s recent return to the DRC after a two-year absence, during which he […]
Yakani urges South Sudan delegation to U.S. to engage in broader dialogue beyond visa issue
The Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has commended the South Sudanese government for initiating plans to send a delegation to the United States to address recent visa-related concerns. In a statement extended to the media, Yakani urged the delegation to engage in a broader and more strategic dialogue that […]
