Clash of the titans: Silver X fires back at DJ Cent with new diss track ‘Kelib Dusu Kara’
The South Sudanese music scene is on fire, A heated rivalry between Silver X, the Australia-based music icon, and Juba based star DJ Cent Mr. No Rest has taken center stage, capturing the attention of fans across the globe. It all started when DJ Cent took to social media with bold claims, boasting that he’s […]
Gov’t convenes national trade forum to boost economic growth
The government has launched the first National Trade Forum to explore challenges facing the private sector in achieving economic growth. The two-day event gathers key stakeholders to discuss and find solutions to the challenges hindering growth of the country’s private sector, which largely remains underdeveloped. Speaking at the opening session, Kawaja Kau Madol, Undersecretary in […]
President Kiir pays tribute to late Pope Francis at Vatican Embassy in Juba
President Salva Kiir visited the Vatican Embassy in Juba to honor the late Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday. Signing the condolence letter, Kiir praised the Pope’s legacy of peace and his deep connection to South Sudan. The Pope, who visited the country in 2023 and made a historic peace appeal in 2019, […]
Suspension of opposition officials endangers fragile peace deal-Activist
An activist has cautioned that the ongoing pattern of suspending opposition officials, particularly without prior consultation, jeopardize the peace agreement and constitutes a clear breach of its provisions. In a statement, Ter Manyang, Executive Director of the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), stated that such actions, especially by state governors from the ruling Sudan […]
South Sudan expands vaccine access, targets over 146,000 children
As the world marks over 50 years of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), South Sudan is strengthening its immunization efforts by introducing new vaccines (PCV, Rotavirus, MCV2) and launching of ‘Big Catch-Up’ campaign to reach children who missed vaccinations. The drive is meant to address immunization gaps resulting from recent crises, targeting children under […]
About 115 health professionals graduate in Yei
By Dogga Luwo At least 115 students have graduated from Yei Health Science Institute (YHSCI), injecting new professionals into South Sudan’s healthcare system. The dual ceremony, Wednesday, April 23rd, combining the 22nd and 23rd graduations, marked the culmination of training for 115 students in health fields, including Nursing, Midwifery, and Medical Laboratory Technicians. Families cheered, […]
WES: Women-led agricultural initiative spurs hope and growth in Mundri
By Doroka Tabitha- Mundri East County With the rainy season nearing in South Sudan, a powerful story of resilience and transformation is taking root. In Witto Payam, Mundri East County of Western Equatoria State, a group of determined women are not simply preparing for the rains they are preparing to reshape their future. Bound by […]
South Sudan launches construction on Safe House for gender protection
In a significant step toward promoting gender equality and enhancing women’s economic participation, the Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare (MGCSW) has signed a landmark Output Agreement with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). The agreement marks the beginning of construction under the South Sudan Women’s Social and Economic Empowerment Project (SSWSEEP), […]
