South Sudan Muslim women seek greater voice in GBV and family law
Muslim women in South Sudan are calling for greater inclusion in efforts to address gender-based violence (GBV) and in shaping family law, following a dialogue held in the capital, Juba. The half-day engagement, organised by the Women for Justice and Equality, brought together women leaders from mosques and Islamic institutions to discuss early marriage, women’s […]
South Sudan gets $3.2M support in fight against obstetric fistula
South Sudan has received a $3.2 million funding package from the Government of Norway to support efforts to eliminate obstetric fistula and strengthen sexual and reproductive health services across the country. The contribution, equivalent to NOK 30 million, will be implemented through the United Nations Population Fund, as part of ongoing collaboration aimed at addressing […]
Civil society demands legal compliance in peace amendments
A South Sudanese civil society organization has called on President Salva Kiir Mayardit to ensure full legal compliance, transparency, and inclusivity in the ongoing discussions surrounding proposed amendments to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). In a letter dated April 29, the Institute of Social Policy and Research […]
Governor seen farming as State urges shift toward self-reliance
Governor of Eastern Equatoria State, Louis Lobong Lojore, was recently seen engaging in farming activities in Torit, as state authorities intensify calls for residents to embrace agriculture as a means of improving food security and reducing reliance on external assistance. The governor’s appearance in the field comes at a time when many parts of the […]
GIZ expands rural food security drive in Yei and Magwi
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) has stepped up its rural food security interventions in Yei River County and Magwi County, rolling out a large-scale post-harvest support initiative targeting smallholder farmers. The intervention, implemented through the Community-Driven Rural Development (CDRD) and Improved Living Conditions and Psychosocial Support (ILiPS) projects, has seen the distribution of 21,000 […]
Minister calls for policy, community action in women’s empowerment rollout
The Government of South Sudan has renewed its call for stronger policy implementation and grassroots engagement to advance gender equality, as stakeholders officially launched a new women’s empowerment and protection project in Juba. Speaking during the inception meeting held in Juba, Nuna Rhoda Rudolf Ndefu, Minister of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, emphasized that meaningful […]
Banks face cash shortage without a currency crisis —expert
South Sudan is grappling with tightening liquidity in its banking system, even as officials stress that the country is not facing a broader currency crisis, a senior government advisor has warned. Aggrey Tisa Sabuni, Advisor to the South Sudan Revenue Authority, said the current cash shortages in banks are not merely an economic concern but […]
New survey exposes gaps in child and women’s well-being in South Sudan
A new nationwide survey has revealed deep and persistent inequalities affecting children and women across South Sudan, underscoring major gaps in health, education, nutrition and access to basic services despite modest progress in some areas. Findings from the 2025 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in partnership with […]
South Sudan’s land laws exist on paper, Not in practice — Experts
Government officials, international partners, and land governance specialists meeting in Juba have acknowledged a widening gap between South Sudan’s legal framework on land and its implementation, warning that the disconnect is fueling conflict, displacement, and stalled recovery. The concern emerged during a high-level workshop convened in the capital, where participants described the country’s land laws […]
New gold refinery opens in Juba
A new gold refinery has officially opened in Juba, marking a significant step toward strengthening South Sudan’s mining sector through local processing and value addition. The facility, launched by Black Rock Africa LTD under the Braxim Gold Refinery project, is expected to reduce reliance on raw mineral exports and increase the country’s ability to benefit […]
