Azande King urges South Sudanese tribes to preserve cultural heritage
The King of the Azande Kingdom, Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue, urged all South Sudanese tribes to actively promote and preserve their cultural heritage as a pathway to national unity and enduring peace. In his address at the opening of the three-day Pojulu Cultural Festival in Juba, the Azande monarch underscored the vital role of cultural […]
Unity in diversity shines at Juba’s Pojulu cultural festival
The 2025 Pojulu Cultural Festival in Juba has electrified the city, offering a refreshing escape from economic challenges and political tensions. Held at Rocky City’s playground, the three-day event has drawn thousands of citizens, offering a much-needed respite from the nation’s economic challenges and political tensions. Thousands of South Sudanese, mostly youths adorned in traditional […]
President Kiir urges peace, stability in Eastern Equatoria State
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed Governor Louis Lobong Lojore to ensure peace and stability in Eastern Equatoria State. During a meeting at the State House in Juba, the President emphasized the importance of maintaining security, political harmony, and economic development in the state. Governor Lobong reported that the state remains peaceful, with ongoing efforts […]
Atlabara FC clinches Juba-Konyokonyo League title
Atlabara FC delivered a commanding 8-1 win against Zal Zal FC in a rescheduled Week 17 match at Bulluk Playground on Tuesday evening, securing the 2024/2025 Konyokonyo League title. Keer Manger was the standout performer, scoring four goals, while Emmanuel Barbara, Bibi Joshua, Kenty, and Wani Isaac each added to the tally. Emmanuel Juma scored […]
Sudan’s RSF strikes Port Sudan fuel depots for second time
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a second drone strike within 48 hours on Port Sudan’s fuel depots, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing civil war. The attack, which targeted vital infrastructure in the eastern city, resulted in large fires and thick plumes of smoke as emergency teams worked to contain the blaze. […]
OPINION: When Truth-Tellers become targets, democracy suffers
As the world commemorates World Press Freedom Day, South Sudan has a solemn duty to reflect on the state of its press and the treatment of those who work tirelessly to inform, educate, and empower the public. Too often, journalists are seen merely as messengers’ conveyors of news from one point to another. But in […]
Rising violence could derail South Sudan elections, activist warns
Hopes for South Sudan’s first peaceful and democratic elections since independence are under growing threat as renewed outbreaks of violence grip parts of the country. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of CEPO, warned that without urgent efforts to end ongoing conflict and implement the 2018 peace agreement, South Sudan is at risk of missing its chance […]
Airstrike on hospital kills seven, injures dozens
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reported that an airstrike on its hospital in Old Fangak, South Sudan, killed at least seven people and injured 20 others. The attack began early Saturday morning with helicopter gunships bombing the hospital pharmacy and firing on the town, followed by a drone strike on the local market. The bombing severely […]
Sudan’s military leader Al-Burhan appoints new acting Prime, and foreign Ministers
Sudan’s military chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan has named Dafallah Al-Haj Ali as acting prime minister and Omer Mohamed Ahmed Siddiq as foreign minister, filling top leadership vacancies amid the country’s devastating conflict. The move follows a prolonged power vacuum after Abdalla Hamdok’s 2022 resignation post-coup. Al-Haj Ali and Siddiq, both seasoned diplomats, join a caretaker […]
Faith and property: Church battles State over land seizure
The Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) and Central Equatoria State (CES) government are locked in a serious land dispute marked by allegations of illegal land intrusion, property destruction, and threats against church leaders. The dispute began early this month when CES started demolishing structures around St. Stephen Church in Munuki, asserting that the land […]
