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 […]
Wau Mayor suspends house rates, school fee orders to ease residents’ burden
The Town Mayor of Wau Municipal Council, Joseph John Andrea, has announced the suspension of house rates collection across Wau Municipality until further notice, citing the need to ease the economic burden on residents. The announcement was made on Wednesday, with the mayor confirming the suspension of Provisional Local Order No. 2/2026, which had mandated […]
Inclusive governance at risk as young women protests leadership exclusion
Young women leaders backed by the Strategic Initiatives Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network and the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (UNPBF) have renewed calls for inclusive governance in South Sudan. They warned that continued exclusion of women particularly young women from political leadership threatens both democratic participation and sustainable peace. The warning was issued during a […]
What Mundari celebration reveals about peace, unity and leadership in South Sudan
The 3rd Annual Mundari Cultural Festival in Terekeka County was more than a showcase of tradition, music, cattle culture, and identity. It became a national moment of reflection one that raised a deeper question about leadership and peace in South Sudan: were the country’s top leaders present merely for ceremonial visibility and personal political interest, […]
Religious leaders condemn killing of AIC pastor Rev. Christopher Maring
South Sudan’s religious leaders have condemned the killing of Rev. Christopher Maring, a pastor of the Africa Inland Church (AIC), describing the attack as a brutal assault on faith, human dignity, and the fragile security of the nation. In a strongly worded statement issued on Thursday, the Religious Leaders Forum, chaired by Archbishop Dr. Paul […]
Mundari leaders seek peace, unity in Terekeka ahead of festival
Mundari community leaders, elders, youth and women have convened a two-day peace and unity dialogue in Terekeka County, aimed at strengthening internal cohesion and preventing conflict ahead of an upcoming cultural festival expected to draw large gatherings from across the community. The dialogue, which opened Monday, is being led by community and youth leaders with […]
Central Equatoria launches probe into illegal land occupation
Central Equatoria State authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation into a surge of alleged illegal land occupation and unauthorized land sales in and around Juba, following mounting complaints from public over disputed ownership and growing encroachment. The probe is being spearheaded by the State Security Committee and led by the Deputy Governor, who on Tuesday […]
