SSFF Reveals 172 million SSP earned from two home games
The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has announced that it generated a total of 172.79 million South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) from ticket sales during the two World Cup qualifier matches hosted in Juba this month. Speaking at a press briefing in Juba, Gatjang Matiok Nhal, the chairperson of the SSFF Finance Committee, said the disclosure […]
Dreams rebuilt: Khor Malang women find strength after displacement
Under the warm afternoon sun of Wau, Christiana Ibrahim Ali stands before the doorway of her new home, a modest, concrete structure built by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Her face, weathered by years of hardship, now carries a quiet smile of triumph. For the 38-year-old widow and mother of four, this small house […]
Residents of Aweil Centre celebrate clean water breakthrough
Joy and relief swept through communities in Aweil Centre County as residents of Longwurkech and Dong Abel villages celebrated the commissioning of two newly constructed water yards, marking a major step toward solving years of chronic water shortages in the area. The facilities, built with funding from the Government of Germany through the Deutsche Gesellschaft […]
Juba hosts Uganda’s 63rd Independence Day celebration
The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in South Sudan hosted a colorful reception in Juba on Friday evening to commemorate Uganda’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, marking six decades of freedom, resilience, and regional partnership. Held at the Pyramid Continental Hotel, the event brought together senior government officials, diplomats, and representatives from regional and international organizations […]
Youth leaders demand swift action on delayed policies
Youth leaders and advocates in South Sudan have called on the transitional government to fast-track long-stalled national policies intended to empower young people, warning that continued delays could deepen frustration among the country’s youth majority. The demand was raised during a public policy forum held in Juba on Friday under the theme “Policy Unplugged.” The […]
Migrants urged to obey South Sudan laws to avoid conflict with authorities
Government officials have called on migrants living in South Sudan to respect the country’s laws and avoid activities that may lead to conflict with authorities. The Director General for Nationality, Passport, and Migration, Maj. Gen. Elia Kosta Faustino, delivered the message while addressing participants drawn from government institutions, civil society organizations, international partners, and migrant […]
Women harness sports to build peace and shape decisions
In South Sudan, where leadership roles have long been dominated by men, a new generation of women is rising and they are doing it through sports. Among them are Jackline Santino and Sarah Kiko, whose election to key positions in the Central Equatoria State Basketball Association (CESBA) marks a powerful shift in gender representation and […]
Seeds of change: How South Sudan’s women are rewriting political power
Under the bright October sun, the conference hall in Juba was alive with color, laughter, and a quiet, powerful determination. Rows of young women, some draped in traditional attire, others in sharp suits clutched their certificates, exchanged embraces, and posed for photographs. But this was more than just a graduation ceremony. It was a moment […]
New dawn for Twic East women as Ahou Abit Ruth takes the helm
A fresh chapter in the story of women’s empowerment has begun in Twic East County with the election and swearing-in of Ahou Abit Ruth Muka as the new Chairlady of Nyiir Cit Arialbek (NCA) — a milestone that many say heralds a new era of inclusive leadership, ambition, and change. Her election, held amid high […]
CES cabinet approves $560M cement, steel project in Kajo-Keji
The Government of Central Equatoria State has approved a landmark $560 million investment by Global Trading Commodities (GTC) Group to establish South Sudan’s first large-scale cement and steel rebar manufacturing plants in Kajo-Keji County. The decision was endorsed during an extraordinary Council of Ministers meeting held Friday, chaired by Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel. […]
