Mundri children pay price as renewed fighting cripples schools, safety
Renewed fighting between South Sudan’s opposing forces has left a generation of children in Mundri East County paying a heavy price. Since clashes erupted in late September, schools have been closed, communities displaced, and the safety of children severely compromised, leaving families and educators desperate for a return to peace. The clashes that began in […]
Nimule one-stop border post gets €10 million boost from EU
The construction of the long-awaited Nimule One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) has received a major push after the European Union approved €10 million in new funding to support the project, TradeMark Africa and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) announced this week. The financing, secured through TradeMark Africa in partnership with UNOPS, aims to […]
CSE pilot set for rollout as PHAF concludes teacher training in Juba
The Public Health Advocacy Foundation (PHAF) has completed a one-day intensive training for 22 teachers in Juba, marking a major step toward the rollout of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) Pilot Programme in five primary schools across the city. Teachers from Munuki East 1, Munuki East 2, Libya 1, Gudele East 1, and Gudele East […]
Women leaders warn of rising online harassment in South Sudan
Women leaders in South Sudan are raising the alarm over escalating online harassment, a form of abuse that mirrors the physical and psychological violence many women face in homes and public spaces across the country. Speaking at a UN Women roundtable on Saturday during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Lorna James Elias, […]
Mundari Festival returns January 2026 with a call for unity
The 3rd Mundari Cultural Festival, one of South Sudan’s most vibrant and unifying cultural events, has officially been set for January 16th to 18th, 2026. The announcement was made during a press briefing in Juba, confirming the return of a festival widely celebrated for preserving heritage and strengthening community bonds. This year’s edition will run […]
State pledges non-interference to keep Terekaka radio independent
The Government of Central Equatoria State has renewed its commitment to safeguarding the independence of Terekaka Radio Station, reaffirming that the community broadcaster must remain a fully people-owned platform, free from political, personal, or group influence. Speaking on behalf of the state leadership, Minister of Information and Communication, Nyarsuk Patrick James, emphasized that strong, community-driven […]
Left without services, women walk for days to find care
Floods, displacement, and the collapse of basic services have turned simple illnesses into life-threatening emergencies for the women of Rubkona County. With health facilities washed away or left without medicines, thousands of mothers face an impossible reality: walk for days or go without care altogether. For many, survival now depends on endurance, determination, and the […]
Church, State leaders call for peace, unity, and stability
Senior church and government leaders have renewed appeals for unity, moral leadership, and national stability as the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) convenes its annual House of Bishops Meeting in Juba. The gathering, led by Most Rev. Dr. Justin Badi Arama, Archbishop and Primate of the ECSS, brought together bishops from across the country […]
Women farmers power Rubkona’s shift to resilient agriculture
Women in Pakur Boma, Rubkona Payam, are emerging as the driving force behind a major shift toward climate-resilient agriculture, helping communities rebuild livelihoods shattered by years of flooding and conflict. Across the area, women farmers are adopting new techniques and resilient crop varieties that allow them to survive recurrent floods while boosting household food supplies. […]
Digitel, SSAF ink 10-Year deal to drive South Sudan athletics forward
Digitel Telecommunications and the South Sudan Athletics Federation (SSAF) have signed a landmark 10-year partnership aimed at driving the growth of athletics and empowering young athletes across the country. The agreement was formalized during a ceremony in Juba attended by Digitel executives, SSAF officials, athletes, and media representatives. SSAF Secretary-General Adv. Marco AkoL hailed the […]
