Two lost in Morobo Ambush amid rising insecurity
Morobo County in Central Equatoria State is facing a surge in insecurity incidents following two tragic road ambushes this week. On Tuesday, July 1st, a boda boda rider, commonly known as Munu, was killed near an area known as Kanja. The following day, on July 2nd, gunmen targeted a South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) […]
UNICEF and partners drive historic expansion of inclusive education in South Sudan
South Sudan’s education partners has expanded its inclusive education program, reaching more than 587,000 children across the country in 2024 alone. The initiative follows a unified, government-led approach and is funded by the Global Partnership for Education through three key grants. UNICEF and a consortium led by Save the Children act as the main grant […]
4,000 women to benefit from Japan-UN Women project in Upper Nile
More than 4,000 displaced women and girls in Upper Nile State are set to benefit from a new humanitarian initiative jointly launched by UN Women South Sudan and the Government of Japan. With a budget of $750,000 funded through Japan’s FY2024 supplementary allocation, the one-year project will be implemented in Malakal and Renk counties—areas hosting […]
MTN unveils digital lifeline for displaced communities
MTN South Sudan has unveiled a fully equipped Tech Hub at Mangateen Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Juba, bringing vital digital access to one of the country’s most underserved communities. The initiative marked the conclusion of the company’s annual #21DaysOfY’elloCare campaign, themed “Empowering Communities Through Digital Solutions.” The solar-powered hub features desktop computers and […]
Gender justice takes center stage in South Sudan’s peace agenda
South Sudan’s march toward lasting peace took a bold step forward this week, as international and local stakeholders came together to elevate gender justice as a cornerstone of the nation’s future. In a high-level seminar hosted by UN Women and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), voices from government, civil society, and the global […]
Changsha agreement signals bold new chapter for Africa’s digital development
In a major stride for South-South cooperation, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) have signed a landmark agreement to fast-track digital transformation across Africa. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), sealed at the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Changsha on Wednesday, launches the Africa […]
Ministry of culture engages international partners to develop national archive
In a move reaffirming South Sudan’s dedication to preserving its rich history and heritage, Malok Majak Malok, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Museums, and National Heritage, convened a strategic meeting on Tuesday with key development partners to assess progress on the ongoing construction of the National Archive in Juba. The high-level meeting brought […]
Survivors demand justice, support at sexual violence conference
South Sudan’s survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) have reiterated their demand for support and justice for the victims. The call was made during the Survivors’ Empowerment Journey conference’s national talks, which were conducted in Juba. The two-day event, hosted by the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare with UN and civil society partners, […]
SSULA urges parliament to deliver on long-awaited land reform
Pressure mounts on Parliament to pass the overdue land policy as the South Sudan Land Alliance (SSULA) calls for immediate legislative action, warning that prolonged delays in passing the National Land Policy (NLP) are undermining peace, justice, and development across the country. SSULA Chairperson Dorothy Drabuga Ambrose urged lawmakers to treat the policy as a […]
150 women complete livelihood training in Juba
At least 150 women from Juba County have successfully completed a three-month training on livelihood projects aimed at empowering rural women through entrepreneurship. The initiative was implemented by the Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI) South Sudan Country Office, with funding from Skinny Dipped and the Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC). Funded by a $65,000 USD […]
