Freedom for sale: How Juba parents pay to free their sons
In the dim corridors of Juba’s police stations, freedom has become a transaction. Mothers whisper of officers demanding money, fathers sell goats and land, and families live in fear that one day, their sons will not come home. It begins with an accusation: “gang member.” No proof. No paperwork. Just an arrest. What follows is […]
How parents in refugee camps fighting to restore education for young children
Refugee leaders and parents in South Sudan are making determined but fragile efforts to keep early childhood education alive after some learning centers in Upper Nile and Unity states were forced to close 2025. The centers, once run by the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), served over thousands refugee children from Sudan, offering them a safe […]
The NBA’s 25 greatest players ever – ranked
Since the NBA began, stars have driven fans to the sport in droves. It’s the reason why people love the sport so much. Choosing just 25 of the greatest NBA players is difficult in and of itself, let alone ordering them and picking who we believe to be the GOAT. However, this is what we’re […]
IGAD urges Kiir to release detained opposition officials
By SZN The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has called on South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir to immediately release detained Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO). Officials. This request comes amidst rising tensions between the transitional government and opposition forces, following recent clashes in Nasir, Upper Nile State. IGAD emphasized the importance of de-escalating the […]
South Sudan lifts nationwide curfew imposed after riots over Sudan killings
South Sudan has lifted a nationwide curfew imposed more than 10 days ago after a night of deadly rioting in the capital over the alleged killing of South Sudanese people by the army and allied groups in neighbouring Sudan, its spokesperson said on Monday. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Riots erupted in Juba and elsewhere in the […]
