South Sudan students embrace recycling through Jama Tech environmental campaign
Students at Bright Boma Mixed Day and Boarding School in South Sudan have taken part in a major environmental awareness and recycling campaign launched by Jama Tech Ltd under its “Project Green Loop” initiative. The campaign brought together members of the school’s Environmental Club and Health Club for a day of climate awareness activities, waste […]
Goroyo appeals for lifesaving health facility as residents endure daily hardships
Residents of Goroyo, a community located on the outskirts of Juba, are appealing for urgent government and humanitarian intervention to establish a health facility and schools as families continue to endure severe daily hardships caused by a lack of basic social services. Community leaders and women say the absence of a Primary Health Care Centre […]
Yei and Magwi farmers receive climate resilient seeds to tackle low yields
Farmers in Yei River and Magwi counties have received climate-resilient seeds under a new agricultural initiative aimed at improving crop production and addressing persistent low yields in parts of South Sudan known for their fertile land. Under the initiative, eight metric tons of certified foundation seeds were distributed to 30 community seed multipliers across the […]
South Sudan women leaders attend digital communication workshop in Juba
Women leaders, journalists, civil society representatives, government officials, and development partners gathered in Juba for a two-day workshop aimed at strengthening women’s communication skills, public speaking, and digital leadership in South Sudan. The training, organized by the Female Journalists Network in partnership with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, focused on empowering women to […]
Health leaders urge investment in Nurses and Midwives
Health leaders, medical professionals, and development partners have called for increased investment in nurses and midwives across South Sudan, warning that the country’s healthcare system cannot improve without stronger support for frontline health workers. The call was made during national celebrations marking International Nurses Day and the International Day of Midwives in Juba, where speakers […]
COFI launches humanitarian and youth empowerment mission in South Sudan
The Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) has officially launched its humanitarian and development mission in South Sudan, unveiling plans to support vulnerable communities through healthcare, education, relief assistance, and youth empowerment programs. Speaking during a press conference in Juba, foundation leaders described the initiative as the beginning of a long-term commitment to helping transform lives […]
Young women encouraged to rise in politics and peacebuilding
Young women in South Sudan have been urged to actively participate in politics, leadership, and peacebuilding ahead of the anticipated 2026 elections during a three-day women’s leadership workshop supported by UN Women in Juba. Speaking at the closing ceremony on Friday, Pia Philip Michael encouraged participants to take bold steps in pursuing leadership opportunities, saying […]
Nimule deputy mayor calls on leaders to drive peace, service delivery
The Deputy Mayor for Administration and Finance in Nimule Municipality, Taban Godfrey Kurunyu, has called on local leaders to take a more active role in promoting peace and improving service delivery, urging them to use ongoing training as a platform to strengthen their leadership capacity. Speaking at the opening of a five-day training on leadership, […]
South Sudan urges investment in midwives to save mothers, newborns
South Sudan has called for urgent investment in midwives, warning that strengthening the midwifery workforce is critical to reducing preventable deaths among mothers and newborns across the country. The appeal comes as the nation joined the rest of the world in marking the International Day of the Midwife 2026 under the global theme, “One Million […]
Women’s groups renew pressure on long pending ant-GBV bill
Women’s rights organizations and youth advocates in South Sudan have renewed pressure on the government to fast-track the long-pending Anti-Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Bill, warning that continued delays are leaving women and girls without adequate legal protection. The renewed push follows a high-level follow-up meeting between civil society actors and the Ministry of Gender, Child and […]
