Civil society raises concerns over women’s role in upcoming elections
Civil society organizations in South Sudan have expressed concern over the limited participation of women in political leadership and the potential risks that could undermine their involvement as the country prepares for its anticipated national elections. The concerns were raised during a press briefing held in Juba by representatives of the Gender Observatory Platform, a […]
South Sudan adopts long-awaited youth and sports policies
South Sudan has officially adopted its first-ever National Youth Development Policy and National Sports Development Policy, marking a major milestone in efforts to empower young people and strengthen the role of sports in national development. The policies were signed in Juba on Thursday by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mary Nawai Martin, during a […]
Rights group urges legal compliance in gold-for-road project
The Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resources (CSCNR) has called for greater transparency and strict adherence to the law in the government’s newly approved “Gold-for-Road” infrastructure project, warning of potential financial, environmental, and sovereignty risks if safeguards are not observed. In a press statement issued Tuesday, the coalition questioned the decision to use South Sudan’s […]
Blind football trophy row resolved, team set to meet President Kiir
The leadership of the South Sudan Blind Football Association has announced that a recent misunderstanding surrounding the presentation of a trophy won at the African Championship Division Two in Kampala has been amicably resolved. Speaking during a press conference in Juba, Association President Charles Pascola Clement clarified that concerns raised over the trophy’s presentation were […]
Soles of the future: Juba youth step into leather manufacturing
In a modest workshop in Juba, the sound of cutting tools and sewing machines marked more than the end of a seven-day training program it signaled the early steps of a youth-driven push to build South Sudan’s own leather and footwear industry. Twenty young people have completed an intensive hands-on course in shoe production, gaining […]
Unity State leaders demand immediate release of 3% oil revenue
Leaders in Unity State have called on the national government to immediately release the long-delayed 3 percent petroleum revenue allocated to oil-producing communities, warning that continued withholding of the funds is deepening hardship and undermining trust. The demand was issued during a high-level roundtable in Bentiu organized by the Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resources […]
Juba court hands heavy sentences in Shirikat gang rape case
A court in Juba has delivered its long-awaited verdict in the high-profile Shirikat gang rape case involving a 16-year-old girl, sentencing seven convicted individuals to lengthy prison terms in a ruling widely seen as a strong stand against sexual violence and abuse of minors. Presiding Judge Lorin Jaja found Mayen, Kur Ajieth, Kuol Deng, and […]
Young women tipped as pillars of peace and future leadership
Senior government officials and civil society leaders have underscored the central role of young women in shaping South Sudan’s peace, unity, and long-term development, urging them to step confidently into leadership and civic life. The call was made during a youth training and brainstorming session held in Juba, which brought together policymakers, civil society actors, […]
Lobong expresses shock as Eastern Equatoria misses out on key road projects
A delegation from the Government of Eastern Equatoria State (EES), led by Governor Louis Lobong Lojore, has formally raised concerns over the State’s exclusion from recently approved national road projects. The delegation met the National Minister of Roads and Bridges, Peter Lam Both, in Juba, following a 20 February 2026 Council of Ministers resolution that […]
South Sudan turns to gum arabic in shift away from oil dependence
South Sudan has launched a major regional push to revive its gum arabic sector, signaling a strategic shift toward economic diversification as the country seeks alternatives to its oil-dependent economy. The move comes as Juba hosts a five-day Regional Harmonization Meeting of the EASC/TC 005 on Food Additives from February 23–27, 2026, bringing together standards […]
