Youth leaders, activists clash with interior minister over youth day venue change
Youth leaders and civil society activists have clashed with South Sudan’s Interior Minister, Gen. Aleu, over the decision to change the venue for the country’s International Youth Day celebration. The celebration had been expected to take place at the Dr John Garang Mausoleum, a site of major historical significance to South Sudan, but was moved […]
MTN launches Shabab Nation to connect and empower South Sudan’s youth
MTN South Sudan has launched a new youth-focused initiative aimed at connecting, empowering and creating opportunities for young people across the country. The telecommunications company unveiled MTN Shabab Nation on 13 August 2026, coinciding with International Youth Day, describing it as a youth community and lifestyle platform targeting people aged between 15 and 25. MTN […]
South Sudan responds to Canada’s embassy move to Ethiopia
South Sudan says it will maintain diplomatic engagement with Canada after Ottawa temporarily suspended operations at its embassy in Juba. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said it was aware of the decision by the Canadian side and would continue working with the Canadian government through existing […]
South Sudan name N’sengi Biembe as Bright Stars coach
South Sudan have appointed Belgian coach N’sengi Biembe Christian as head coach of the senior national football team, the Bright Stars. The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) announced the appointment after signing a one-year contract with the Congolese-born Belgian coach. The agreement includes an option for renewal by mutual consent. Biembe will oversee the senior […]
Gen. Olony’s Agwelek-Kitgwang group joins SPLM in Juba
The Agwelek-Kitgwang group led by Gen. Johnson Olony has formally joined the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), with more than 500 members welcomed into the ruling party at a ceremony in Juba. The event brought together senior SPLM officials, including the party’s Secretary-General, Dr. Akol Paul Kordit, Upper Nile State Governor Gen. James Koang and […]
Changing minds, changing lives: How sport is redefining disability in South Sudan
South Sudan is increasingly looking beyond sport as competition and embracing it as a tool for peacebuilding, disability inclusion and youth empowerment. That ambition gained fresh momentum during a national workshop in Juba, where government officials, sports leaders and disability advocates launched the second phase of the blind sports project while calling for stronger investment […]
South Sudan leaders call on youth to choose unity over violence
The vibrant sounds of traditional drums, colourful cultural attire and energetic dances brought the five-day Morukodo Cultural Festival to a memorable close in Juba, as South Sudan’s senior leaders used the celebration to deliver a powerful message of peace, unity and national cohesion. Thousands of revellers gathered to witness cultural performances showcasing the rich heritage […]
Martyrs’ blood must drive South Sudan towards peace — Yakani
Civil society leader Edmond Yakani has urged South Sudan’s political and military leaders to honour the sacrifices of the country’s martyrs by choosing dialogue, reconciliation and peace over renewed conflict. Speaking during a commemoration of South Sudan’s martyrs, Yakani said those who lost their lives in the struggle for independence sacrificed themselves with the hope […]
Community chairperson candidates face SSP 22 million nomination fee
Aspirants seeking to lead the Ciec Community Association will be required to pay SSP 22 million to contest for the position of Chairperson, after the association’s Independent Electoral Committee (IEC) unveiled nomination fees and officially launched the electoral process ahead of the community’s upcoming leadership elections. In an announcement issued by the committee, the SSP […]
SPLM, Kenya’s UDA sign five-year cooperation deal
South Sudan’s ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and Kenya’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in leadership development, policy exchange, party building, regional integration and peace efforts. Speaking after the signing, SPLM Secretary-General Dr. Akol Paul Kordit and UDA Secretary-General Sen. Hassan Omar Hassan said […]
