
High-level forum calls for action to empower young women in agriculture
Government officials, UN agencies, and development partners have urged stronger investments in young women’s participation in agriculture, calling it essential

Minister seeks land, support for women-girl safe spaces across state
The Central Equatoria State Minister of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, Elizabeth Pita, has called for urgent government and partner

COFI launches humanitarian and youth empowerment mission in South Sudan
The Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International (COFI) has officially launched its humanitarian and development mission in South Sudan, unveiling plans to

SSFF president, sports minister discusses football reform plans
The President of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), Francis Amin, led a delegation to brief the Minister of Youth

South Sudan defence minister pledges to end child recruitment
South Sudan’s Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs Gen. Chol Thon Balok has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ending the

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)

South Sudan activist says AU unity is vital for country’s peace
South Sudanese civil society activist Edmund Yakani has welcomed the growing unity among African diplomats and regional bodies on the

South Sudan seeks stronger digital policies to support economic growth
South Sudan has renewed its push to strengthen digital governance policies, with government officials and technology stakeholders saying improved regulation,

South Sudan’s oil output hits 174,000 barrels per day
South Sudan’s oil production has climbed to approximately 174,000 barrels per day, marking a significant milestone for the country’s petroleum

New parliament leaders promise reform after Kiir meeting
South Sudan’s newly appointed parliamentary leadership has pledged to restore discipline, transparency, and efficiency within the legislature following a high-level