South Sudan minister warns youth against risky journeys to Europe
South Sudan’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Atong Kuol, has urged young people to reconsider dangerous journeys to Europe, warning that the search for better economic opportunities can expose migrants to serious risks. Speaking during a youth dialogue in Juba, Minister Atong said limited opportunities and economic hardship should not push young South Sudanese into […]
Lobong calls for emergency response as drought ravages Eastern Equatoria
Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has called for an urgent humanitarian response as a prolonged dry spell ravages Eastern Equatoria State, threatening food security, livestock and access to water across several counties. Speaking during a visit to a sorghum farm in Kapoeta South County, Lobong said the impact of the drought was becoming increasingly severe, with […]
YWCA South Sudan tackles gender roles holding women back from leadership
The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of South Sudan is taking its gender equality campaign into households, challenging social norms and unequal domestic responsibilities that it says continue to limit women’s participation in leadership, community activities and economic opportunities. The organisation is using the Gender Action Learning System (GALS), a participatory approach that brings women, […]
Dry spell deepens hunger crisis in Eastern Equatoria
A prolonged dry spell has disrupted agricultural production in Eastern Equatoria State, worsening food insecurity and contributing to reported hunger-related deaths in some of the worst-affected communities. State Minister of Agriculture Ochola Bosco Oringa said dry conditions between June and July severely affected the first agricultural season, resulting in poor crop yields across several parts […]
49 die as hunger crisis deepens in South Sudan’s Lafon County
At least 49 people have died from hunger-related conditions in Lafon County, authorities say, as a worsening food crisis leaves vulnerable communities struggling to find enough to eat. The county’s Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) says the death toll has risen sharply from an earlier figure of 29, with deaths reported across several payams as […]
South Sudan develops first national disaster training curriculum
South Sudan is developing its first national training curriculum for disaster risk management as the country seeks to improve how it prepares for, responds to and recovers from emergencies. The curriculum is intended to provide a common national framework for training officials and other actors involved in disaster preparedness and response at national, state and […]
Balanda teachers complete training to preserve indigenous language
Teachers from the Balanda Viri community have completed an eight-day introductory language training in Wau, in an effort to strengthen the preservation and teaching of one of South Sudan’s indigenous languages. The training was organised by the Balanda Viri Language Committee with support from the State Ministry of General Education and Instruction. It focused on […]
Goroyo women want better maternal health services in Juba
Women in Goroyo 2–New Site, a community on the outskirts of Juba, have appealed to the Central Equatoria State Ministry of Health to urgently improve maternal healthcare by training Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) and establishing a public health facility with comprehensive maternity services. The appeal is contained in a petition submitted through Global Voices Organization […]
Beyond the final whistle: How sport is building peace and hope in South Sudan
As the first light of day spreads across Juba, the sound of whistles, cheering spectators and pounding footsteps marks more than the beginning of another sporting event. Across South Sudan, from football pitches and basketball courts to dusty running tracks, sport is emerging as a powerful force for peace, resilience and hope in a country […]
SNV pushes self-reliance agenda for South Sudan’s farmers
Global development organisation SNV is calling for a shift from humanitarian dependence to sustainable economic growth in South Sudan, arguing that empowering farmers with modern skills, technology and market access is the most effective path to tackling chronic food insecurity and rural poverty. Speaking during a media engagement and demonstration visit at the University of […]
