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 […]
Information minister warns hate speech threatens national unity
South Sudan has convened a three-day national conference aimed at combating hate speech and strengthening social cohesion, bringing together leaders from all 10 states, the three administrative areas, civil society, media practitioners, and international partners. Held under the theme “Beyond the Painful Divides,” the event is organized by the Media Authority in collaboration with Journalists […]
Stakeholders meet in Juba to strengthen SRH and GBV services in emergencies
Policymakers, humanitarian actors, youth representatives, and development partners gathered in Juba this week to assess progress and persistent gaps in the delivery of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and protection from gender-based violence (GBV) in emergency settings across South Sudan. The meeting, the KOICA–UNFPA 2025 Annual Learning Event, was held at the Pyramid Hotel […]
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 […]
