Experts inspect Juba Stadium pitch ahead of FIFA decision
Juba National Stadium has entered a decisive stage in its quest for FIFA certification, with technical experts beginning a detailed inspection of the stadium’s artificial turf. The assessment is focused on determining whether the playing surface meets FIFA’s strict international standards required to host competitive matches. Leading the inspection is Doron Mommsen, a synthetic turf […]
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’ […]
SSFF, CCPA align efforts for grassroots football growth
The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) and the Cross Cultures Project Association (CCPA) have aligned efforts to reignite grassroots football development following a high-level meeting in Juba. SSFF President Francis Amin Michael and Secretary General Bak Athian Bak met with a CCPA delegation led by Managing Director Anders Levinsen and Country Director Lat Tungwar to […]
Norwegian Church Aid launches $2.9m agriculture project in South Sudan
Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) has launched a new 2.9 million US dollar agriculture programme aimed at strengthening food production, market access and rural incomes as South Sudan grapples with widespread food insecurity. The Agri Hub programme, which will run until November 2026, is funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy and will be implemented by a […]
NDM removed founder Dr. Lam Akol in bitter power struggle
The National Democratic Movement (NDM) has announced the removal of its founding chairman, Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin, in what party leaders describe as the culmination of a prolonged internal crisis marked by alleged violations of party rules and growing leadership rifts. In a statement issued following a press conference held on Tuesday, a splinter faction […]
Again, health care targeted as MSF hospital bombarded in Jonglei
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has condemned a renewed attack on humanitarian health care after its hospital in Lankien, Jonglei State, was hit by an airstrike carried out by South Sudan government forces during the night of Tuesday, 3 February 2026. MSF said one staff member sustained minor injuries during the bombardment, while the hospital’s main […]
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 […]
SSRA cancels non-humanitarian tax exemptions at Mombasa port
The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has suspended all non-humanitarian tax exemptions at the Port of Mombasa as part of broader government efforts to strengthen fiscal discipline and boost domestic revenue collection. According to a statement published on the SSRA Office Facebook page, the directive was issued on Tuesday by the Commissioner General of SSRA, […]
CES governor Adil reconstitutes state town planning board
The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, has issued a gubernatorial order reconstituting the Town Planning Board under the State Ministry of Housing, Lands and Public Utilities. The order, issued on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, is aimed at strengthening urban planning, land administration, and public utilities management across the state, particularly in Juba […]
South Sudan doctors push for early screening to fight cancer
Senior medical experts in South Sudan have renewed calls for early cancer screening, warning that late diagnosis is fueling the country’s growing cancer burden. Speaking during the World Cancer Day 2026 commemoration and a media orientation on accurate cancer reporting, organized by the South Sudan Cancer Network (SSCN) in partnership with the Community Empowerment for […]
