From Terekeka to Kigali: Mundari culture finds a home abroad
The rhythms of home echoed through Kigali on January 31, as Mundari culture crossed borders and found new life in Rwanda. In a colourful and emotional celebration, South Sudanese students gathered for the first Mundari Cultural Festival, turning the Rwandan capital into a living showcase of tradition, unity, and pride. Organised by the Mundari Students’ […]
WFP suspends aid operations in Baliet after armed attacks on convoy
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has suspended its humanitarian operations in Baliet County, Upper Nile State, following a series of armed attacks on a river convoy transporting life-saving assistance. In a statement, WFP said a 12-boat convoy carrying more than 1,500 metric tons of food and non-food relief items was attacked repeatedly between […]
Jonglei clashes put 450,000 children at malnutrition risk—UNICEF
Escalating violence in South Sudan’s Jonglei State has placed more than 450,000 children at risk of acute malnutrition, as mass displacement and insecurity continue to disrupt lifesaving health and nutrition services, UNICEF has warned. The agency says renewed hostilities since the start of 2026 have displaced at least 250,000 people, mainly in northern and central […]
Kapoeta mayor admits salary delays, insecurity hamper service delivery
The Mayor of Kapoeta Municipal Council, Kolotede Lomuria Abraham, has acknowledged mounting operational challenges facing the municipality, citing delayed salaries, limited mobility, and insecurity as major obstacles undermining effective service delivery. Speaking in an interview, Mayor Lomuria described salary delays as the most urgent concern, noting that irregular payment of civil servants has significantly disrupted […]
Torit commissioner calls for unity as stability gradually returns
The Commissioner of Torit County, Lokan Charles, has called on residents to embrace unity and reconciliation as security conditions in the county show signs of improvement, following months of instability that disrupted livelihoods and food production. Speaking in an interview, Lokan said insecurity and economic hardship remain the most pressing challenges facing Torit, noting that […]
Western Bahr el Ghazal governor directs 10% school fee cut
The Governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, Maj. Gen. Sharif Daniel Sharif, has directed all private schools in the state to reduce school fees by 10 percent for the 2026 academic year, following growing concerns from parents over the rising cost of education. The directive was issued after repeated appeals from citizens, with Governor […]
Governor Lobong directs local leaders to lead grassroots peacebuilding
Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has called on county commissioners, city mayors and local administrators to take the lead in grassroots peacebuilding, stressing that sustainable stability begins at the community level. Speaking on Thursday at the opening of a one-day leadership forum in Torit, Governor Lobong said local leaders are the first point […]
Youth, women urged to take lead in South Sudan politics
Youth and women in South Sudan have been encouraged to actively position themselves for greater political participation as the country prepares for anticipated national elections. The call was made during the Political Minds training program held at the University of Juba, organized by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) under its Raising Civil Voices initiative, with support from […]
800 dignity kits distributed to vulnerable women and girls in Juba
Hundreds of vulnerable women and girls in Juba on Friday received much-needed dignity kits aimed at improving personal hygiene, safety, and wellbeing amid ongoing humanitarian challenges. The distribution was officially launched during a ceremony attended by senior government officials and development partners, with the Minister of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, Nuna Rhoda, presiding over […]
SSFF board member Dok Deng appointed Melut county commissioner
Sebit Dok Deng, a Board Member of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Melut County. Deng is widely known within South Sudan’s football community for his active involvement in the governance and development of the sport. During his tenure on the SSFF Board, he worked closely with […]
