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 […]
CSE pilot set for rollout as PHAF concludes teacher training in Juba
The Public Health Advocacy Foundation (PHAF) has completed a one-day intensive training for 22 teachers in Juba, marking a major step toward the rollout of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) Pilot Programme in five primary schools across the city. Teachers from Munuki East 1, Munuki East 2, Libya 1, Gudele East 1, and Gudele East […]
Women leaders warn of rising online harassment in South Sudan
Women leaders in South Sudan are raising the alarm over escalating online harassment, a form of abuse that mirrors the physical and psychological violence many women face in homes and public spaces across the country. Speaking at a UN Women roundtable on Saturday during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Lorna James Elias, […]
Mundari Festival returns January 2026 with a call for unity
The 3rd Mundari Cultural Festival, one of South Sudan’s most vibrant and unifying cultural events, has officially been set for January 16th to 18th, 2026. The announcement was made during a press briefing in Juba, confirming the return of a festival widely celebrated for preserving heritage and strengthening community bonds. This year’s edition will run […]
State pledges non-interference to keep Terekaka radio independent
The Government of Central Equatoria State has renewed its commitment to safeguarding the independence of Terekaka Radio Station, reaffirming that the community broadcaster must remain a fully people-owned platform, free from political, personal, or group influence. Speaking on behalf of the state leadership, Minister of Information and Communication, Nyarsuk Patrick James, emphasized that strong, community-driven […]
