NSS threatens arrests over unauthorized security uniforms
South Sudan’s National Security Service (NSS) has warned that individuals found manufacturing, selling, possessing, or wearing official security uniforms without authorization risk arrest and prosecution under the country’s laws. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the Internal Security Bureau (ISB) of the NSS said it had observed an increase in cases involving unauthorized production […]
Juba’s Sherikat residents call for roads, schools and better security
Residents of Sherikat in Juba County are calling on the government, development partners, and humanitarian organizations to urgently improve road infrastructure, expand access to healthcare and education, and strengthen security in underserved communities, citing worsening living conditions and rising insecurity. Community leaders and residents from areas including Kadoro, Jebel Amianini, and Gumbo say poor infrastructure […]
Harassed, undocumented, yet determined: The untold story of refugee traders in South Sudan
Every morning before sunrise, Yasin Osman Adam Mohamed loads goods onto a vehicle bound for one of Juba’s bustling markets. Like thousands of Sudanese refugees who fled war and instability in neighboring Sudan, he is trying to rebuild a life shattered by conflict. But while entrepreneurship has offered a path toward survival and dignity, refugee […]
Greater Kapoeta communities want accountability from mining companies
Community leaders in Greater Kapoeta have called for greater accountability from mining companies, demanding that local communities benefit from the region’s mineral wealth. The call was made during a two-day forum organized by CSCNR, bringing together stakeholders from across Greater Kapoeta to assess mining activities and review community development commitments. Participants examined the implementation of […]
South Sudan’s oil output hits 174,000 barrels per day
South Sudan’s oil production has climbed to approximately 174,000 barrels per day, marking a significant milestone for the country’s petroleum industry and signaling renewed momentum in a sector that remains the backbone of the national economy. The achievement was announced on Thursday by the Ministry of Petroleum during a ceremony in Juba recognizing the efforts […]
Chiefs, women leaders undergo training to combat GBV in South Sudan
Traditional chiefs and women leaders from across South Sudan have begun a three-day training program in Juba aimed at strengthening community responses to gender-based violence (GBV), promoting women’s rights, and improving protection mechanisms for vulnerable groups. The workshop, organized by Global Voices Organization South Sudan (GVO), has brought together 30 participants, including 21 traditional chiefs […]
MTN South Sudan unveils healthcare initiative at Juba Teaching Hospital
MTN South Sudan has launched a major healthcare initiative at Juba Teaching Hospital aimed at strengthening maternal and child health services, improving critical medical infrastructure, and expanding access to healthcare information through digital technology. The initiative is being implemented under the company’s annual Yellow Care Campaign, which runs from June 1 to June 21 under […]
Youth lawyer Arkangelo declares did for CES-youth union chairmanship
Youth lawyer and activist Aggrey Duku Arkangelo has officially declared his candidacy for the chairmanship of the Central Equatoria State Youth Union (CES-YU), unveiling an ambitious agenda centered on peacebuilding, economic empowerment, and institutional reform ahead of the union’s 2026–2030 elections. Arkangelo, a practicing advocate and longtime youth leader, announced his bid under the campaign […]
Women cry out as insecurity, rape and hunger haunt Juba outskirts
Women and residents of Joppa West Block A on the outskirts of Juba say they are living through fear, hunger, and growing insecurity as criminal gangs, rape cases, and lack of basic services continue to devastate the community. For many families, daily life has become a struggle for survival. Residents say the area suffers from […]
How women fleeing Sudan’s war are finding hope through business
In the crowded markets of Juba, beneath rows of iron-sheet stalls and dusty roadside shops, the sounds of trade carry through the morning heat women calling out prices, motorcycles weaving through traffic, and customers bargaining over vegetables, clothes, and cooking oil. Among the traders is Najuwa Hamad Bujun, a Sudanese mother and trained nurse who […]
