Juba Bari community moves to revive fading language
In Juba, members of the Bari community have launched a grassroots initiative to rescue their language from what they describe as a steady and alarming decline, particularly among younger generations growing up in urban areas. The effort, led by the Bari Language Education Centre under the Bari Community Centre, brings together around 40 volunteers men […]
New market stalls bring fresh hope to women traders in Torit
Under the morning sun in Torit town, women traders carefully arranged tomatoes, greens and okra on clean wooden tables inside newly built market stalls a sharp change from the dusty ground where many had worked for years. For traders like Mary Luka, selling vegetables has long meant working in difficult conditions, with produce exposed to […]
Cholera and conflict drive child crisis in Jonglei—UNICEF
UNICEF has raised alarm over a rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis affecting children in Jonglei State, warning that a deadly mix of escalating violence, mass displacement, and disease outbreaks is pushing vulnerable communities to the brink. In a flash update shared with Standard Zone News, the agency said ongoing clashes have forced an estimated 100,000 people […]
Women caucus warns progress needs broader inclusion
The Chairperson of the Women Parliamentary Caucus, Viola Samuel Satti, has cautioned that progress on advancing women’s priorities in South Sudan will remain limited without broader inclusion and stronger collaboration among stakeholders. Speaking during a one-day consultative meeting in Juba, Satti stressed that unity across political, social, and institutional lines is essential to move the […]
Bush Buse sworn in, pledges youth and sports development
Newly appointed Central Equatoria State Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Bush Buse, has pledged to promote cultural heritage, empower young people, and strengthen sports development after officially taking the oath of office in Juba on Monday. Buse was sworn in alongside several newly appointed senior officials of the Revitalized Transitional Government of Central Equatoria […]
Revital Wellness Center calls for mental health funding in South Sudan
The manager of Revital Wellness Center, Isaiah Akuot Ajak, has called for increased investment in mental health services in South Sudan, warning that trauma and psychological distress remain widespread across communities after years of conflict and economic hardship. Speaking during the center’s first anniversary celebration in Juba, Ajak said the country continues to face a […]
Coach Dupuis exits Bright Stars after two years in charge
The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has officially announced that it has mutually agreed to part ways with senior men’s national team head coach Nicolas Dupuis. It ended his tenure with the country’s national side, the South Sudan national football team, popularly known as the Bright Stars. The announcement was made during a press briefing […]
EU, Germany urge inclusive GBV services for survivors with disabilities
Officials from the European Union and the government of Germany have called for stronger and more inclusive services for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) in South Sudan, particularly women and girls living with disabilities who often face additional barriers when seeking support and justice. The call was made during a panel discussion held in Juba […]
Terekeka launches water reservoir to reduce cattle migration
Authorities in Central Equatoria State have launched the construction of a water reservoir in Central Mundari of Terekeka County, a project aimed at reducing cattle migration and preventing conflict between pastoralist and farming communities. The initiative was officially launched in the Reggo and Rijong area by state and county leaders, with support from the United […]
CES launches plot showing and road opening in Kapuri Hai Salam
The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has officially launched the long-awaited showing of demarcated areas in Kapuri Hai Sala. Marking a major step toward organized settlement and infrastructure development after more than 15 years of delay. The launch event brought together state officials, community leaders, and residents as authorities began opening roads […]
