What Mundari celebration reveals about peace, unity and leadership in South Sudan

The 3rd Annual Mundari Cultural Festival in Terekeka County was more than a showcase of tradition, music, cattle culture, and identity. It became a national moment of reflection one that raised a deeper question about leadership and peace in South Sudan: were the country’s top leaders present merely for ceremonial visibility and personal political interest, […]
Religious leaders condemn killing of AIC pastor Rev. Christopher Maring

South Sudan’s religious leaders have condemned the killing of Rev. Christopher Maring, a pastor of the Africa Inland Church (AIC), describing the attack as a brutal assault on faith, human dignity, and the fragile security of the nation. In a strongly worded statement issued on Thursday, the Religious Leaders Forum, chaired by Archbishop Dr. Paul […]
Mundari leaders seek peace, unity in Terekeka ahead of festival

Mundari community leaders, elders, youth and women have convened a two-day peace and unity dialogue in Terekeka County, aimed at strengthening internal cohesion and preventing conflict ahead of an upcoming cultural festival expected to draw large gatherings from across the community. The dialogue, which opened Monday, is being led by community and youth leaders with […]
Central Equatoria launches probe into illegal land occupation

Central Equatoria State authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into a surge of alleged illegal land occupation and unauthorized land sales in and around Juba, following mounting complaints from public over disputed ownership and growing encroachment. The probe is being spearheaded by the State Security Committee and led by the Deputy Governor, who on Tuesday […]
South Korea pledges US$5 million to support children in South Sudan

The Government of the Republic of Korea has committed US$5 million in new funding to UNICEF South Sudan to support life-saving and resilience-building programmes for children and families affected by the country’s overlapping humanitarian crises. The contribution, announced on Monday, will support priority interventions in education, nutrition, child protection, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), […]
Yei leaders push inclusive land rights to prevent conflict

Local authorities in Yei River County on Monday convened traditional leaders, elders, landowners and civil servants for a one-day dialogue aimed at addressing land ownership, distribution and urban planning, as the county grapples with increasing pressure for orderly growth and the risk of land-related disputes. Presiding over the meeting, Yei River County Commissioner Emmanuel Taban […]
Kator Blind football club crowned 2025 national champions in historic Juba final

Kator Blind Football Club has been crowned champions of the South Sudan Blind Football Championship 2025, sealing their triumph after a tense and closely fought final against Atlabara Blind Football Club in Juba. The championship decider ended goalless in regular play before Kator edged Atlabara 2–0 in a dramatic penalty shootout, sparking jubilant celebrations among […]
Warrap, NBG, WBG convene in Wau for cattle movement talks

Delegations from Warrap State, Northern Bahr El Ghazal (NBeG) State, and Western Bahr El Ghazal (WBeG) State have convened in Wau for the Annual State Pre-Seasonal Cattle Movement Conference. The three-day forum aimed at promoting peaceful cattle migration and strengthening coexistence among pastoralists, farmers, and host communities across the Greater Bahr El Ghazal region. Opening […]
South Sudan’s climate vulnerability report calls for $100 billion support

South Sudan will require an estimated $100 billion to protect itself from the escalating impacts of climate change, according to Joseph Africano Bartel, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Bartel emphasized that the country is already experiencing a climate crisis despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions. The remarks were made in […]
Over 800 youths graduate in vocational, peacebuilding skills

More than 800 youths have graduated after completing short-term vocational and peacebuilding courses at the Kuggi Community Learning Center, in a milestone aimed at promoting self-reliance and strengthening grassroots peace in Central Equatoria State. The graduation ceremony, held on Tuesday under the theme “Inclusive Peace for All,” brought together government officials, community leaders, trainers, and […]