Pibor faces catastrophic hunger after floods, Oxfam says
Devastating floods have left tens of thousands of people in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area on the brink of starvation, Oxfam has warned. Torrential rains have submerged villages, destroyed homes, and wiped-out unharvested crops, affecting more than 69,500 people across Pibor, Gumuruk, Lekuangole, and Verthet. Over 1,000 families have been displaced in Pibor town alone. […]
Anna Nyakuet leads South Sudan mission to Angola 2025
South Sudan has officially stepped into preparations for the continent’s biggest youth sports festival, with Anna Nyakuet Taker, 2nd Vice President of the South Sudan National Olympic Committee (SSNOC), leading the delegation to Angola. Nyakuet, who also serves as Chief de Mission for the Games, arrived in Luanda on Thursday, 18 September, ahead of the […]
South Sudan commits to housing expansion, urban planning reforms
The Government of South Sudan has pledged sweeping reforms in housing and urban planning as part of its drive to attract investments into the country’s property sector. The commitment was announced during the Real Estate Summit 2025, held this week in Juba under the theme of unlocking land and urban development opportunities. Speaking at the […]
Chuol Lam promises golden era for South Sudan sports
South Sudan’s sporting ambitions entered a new chapter on Wednesday as Chuol Lam Gai was sworn in as President of the South Sudan National Olympic Committee (SSNOC), pledging to usher in “great change and glories” for the nation’s athletes. In his speech in Juba, Lam said his election reflected the country’s democratic culture and the […]
Bentiu launches green push as climate change devastates Unity State
Civil society groups in Unity State have launched a large-scale tree planting campaign in Bentiu, stepping up efforts to counter the devastating impacts of climate change that have battered the region for years. The campaign, led by the Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resource (CSCNR), aims to raise awareness on climate adaptation and mobilize communities […]
South Sudanese marathon star arrives in Tokyo for World Championships
South Sudan’s long-distance runner Atalena Napule has arrived in Tokyo, Japan, ahead of her participation in the prestigious World Athletics Championships Tokyo25. Napule touched down at Narita International Airport on Friday, where she was warmly welcomed by Ambassador Gabriel Deng, representing the South Sudan Embassy in Japan, together with officials from the Tokyo25 Local Organizing […]
Government, SSBF pledge to nurture next generation of hoopers
South Sudan’s basketball dream has gained fresh momentum after the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the South Sudan Basketball Federation (SSBF) pledged to work hand in hand to develop the next generation of hoopers. The pledge came during a meeting on Thursday between the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mary Nawai Martin, and SSBF […]
SSFF and Molobur community join forces to secure Stadium land
South Sudanese football may be on the cusp of a major breakthrough as the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) and the Molobur Development Association come together to fast-track the acquisition of land for a future stadium. The high-level meeting, held this week in Juba, brought together SSFF President Francis Amin Michael, First Deputy Makur Majok, […]
Choul Pal Gai takes helm of South Sudan Olympic committee
South Sudan has chosen new leadership for its Olympic movement, with Choul Pal Gai elected as President of the South Sudan National Olympic Committee (SSNOC) for the 2025–2029 term during a landmark assembly in Juba. The vote marked the end of Eng. Juma Stephen’s long tenure, a period credited with guiding the country through its […]
National roundtable calls for youth-led peace in South Sudan
A national roundtable on the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda opened in Juba on Friday with a resounding call for young people to take the lead in building peace and shaping South Sudan’s future. The forum, organized in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2250, brought together government officials, the United Nations, civil society […]
