South Sudan’s rising athletes impress at 4th youth games in Angola
South Sudan’s emerging track and field athletes have announced themselves on the continental stage after delivering impressive performances at the 4th Youth Games in Angola, raising hopes ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Competing under the banner of the South Sudan National Olympic Committee, the young runners secured top-seven finishes and set new […]
Experts, EU, UN women demand greater women’s political inclusion
Political parties in South Sudan are being encouraged to increase women’s participation in leadership and decision-making roles as the nation prepares for the 2026 elections. This renewed call came during a two-day gender assessment workshop that brought together political parties, civil society organizations, government institutions, and gender advocates to examine women’s representation within all registered […]
Youth urged to lead safe digital spaces in South Sudan
Young people in South Sudan have been called upon to take the lead in building safe, respectful, and empowering digital spaces as the country marked World Human Rights Day at the University of Juba. The event, held during the ongoing 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, brought together students, ICT experts, development partners, and […]
Civil society condemns killing of Yei student, demands swift action
The Central Equatoria State Civil Society Network (CESCSN) has strongly condemned the brutal killing of a Senior Three student in Yei River County, calling the attack “ruthless” and a grave violation of fundamental human rights. The victim, Emmanuel Kanjo Kennedy, popularly known as Kennedy, was a student at Immanuel Model Secondary School and a rising […]
Magwi commissioner bans tramadol sales, charcoal export
Magwi County Commissioner Pole-pole Benjamin Olum has issued two sweeping local orders banning the sale of Tramadol and the export of charcoal, in a move aimed at curbing rising drug abuse among youth and halting widespread illegal logging in the area. The directives, signed on 8 December 2025, impose strict penalties on pharmacies, drug shops, […]
Health ministry backs KCBDI as model for national blood safety
The National Ministry of Health has thrown its weight behind the Kajo-Keji Community Blood Donors’ Initiative (KCBDI), praising it as a model that could transform South Sudan’s fragile blood supply system and help avert preventable deaths across the country. The endorsement came on Sunday during KCBDI’s Second Annual Meet-and-Greet at Epatha Primary and Secondary School, […]
Youth movement “Sout Al Shaab” launches for nonviolent civic change
A new youth-led movement, Sout Al Shaab (Voice of the People), has officially launched with a bold mission to reshape civic participation in South Sudan through nonviolent action and citizen empowerment. Unveiled in a public press statement attended by media, community leaders and members of the public, the initiative positions itself as a non-partisan platform […]
Justice advocates demand increase in South Sudan mobile courts
Justice advocates and legal sector stakeholders are calling for an expanded number of mobile courts across South Sudan, citing the urgent need to improve access to justice for internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees, and returnees. The call was made on Wednesday during the closing of a two-day roundtable on strengthening justice for displaced communities, held […]
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 […]
