Grassroots peace efforts gain momentum in Western Bahr el Ghazal
A peacebuilding programme implemented by the International Organization for Migration is beginning to deliver tangible results in Western Bahr el Ghazal and parts of Warrap State, as communities increasingly turn to dialogue to resolve disputes and rebuild social cohesion. The initiative, part of a broader United Nations joint programme, integrates peacebuilding with livelihoods and education […]
Women’s rights advocates demand action on family law gaps
Women’s rights advocates have issued a strong call for urgent action to address critical gaps in South Sudan’s draft Family Law Bill, warning that delays and weak provisions could undermine efforts to protect women, children, and vulnerable communities. The demands were voiced during a high-level dialogue in Juba convened by the Strategic Initiative for Women […]
Juba launches major waste campaign ahead of rainy season
Authorities in Juba have intensified efforts to tackle mounting waste and sanitation challenges, launching a major clean-up campaign aimed at reducing public health risks as the rainy season approaches. Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony on Wednesday led the rollout of dustbins in Jebel Market, a key commercial hub identified as one of the […]
South Sudan faces persistent maternal death crisis, doctors warn
Doctors in Juba are raising alarm over what they describe as a persistent and largely preventable maternal death crisis, as the country continues to record some of the highest rates of women dying during pregnancy and childbirth. Health specialists warn that despite some progress in recent years, South Sudan remains among the worst-affected countries globally, […]
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 […]
