Beyond the frontlines: How women leading peacebuilding in South Sudan through storytelling
By Keji Janefer Mama Dar Al-Salam Ahmed sits inside a bamboo hall in Block 2, Gurei North, where women gather to unburden themselves and rebuild their lives through storytelling. In South Sudan, peace is often debated in political halls, yet some of the country’s most effective peacebuilders work far from these spaces. They are women […]
Government arrives after fire finishes devastating Customs market
A high-level government delegation from both national and state levels visited Customs Market yesterday, but only after flames had already consumed dozens of shops. Traders watched helplessly as the fire raged for nearly two hours, spreading uncontrollably while firefighters arrived late and were unable to contain the blaze. Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony, accompanied by National […]
CSE pilot set for rollout as PHAF concludes teacher training in Juba
The Public Health Advocacy Foundation (PHAF) has completed a one-day intensive training for 22 teachers in Juba, marking a major step toward the rollout of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) Pilot Programme in five primary schools across the city. Teachers from Munuki East 1, Munuki East 2, Libya 1, Gudele East 1, and Gudele East […]
Machar Trial: Defense and prosecution clash over Nasir evidence
The trial of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon and seven SPLM/A-IO officials grew increasingly contentious on Monday, as defense lawyers and state prosecutors clashed over conflicting testimonies and inconsistencies in the investigation of the Nasir incident. The 27th session at Freedom Hall centered on the defense’s grilling of the prosecution’s first witness, Major […]
Yei mobile court to begin proceedings tomorrow, Tuesday
A mobile court will commence proceedings in Yei River County, Central Equatoria, from 2–16 December 2025, as part of South Sudan’s ongoing efforts to extend judicial services to areas without permanent courts, according to a letter issued by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The initiative is being implemented by South Sudan’s Judiciary […]
Activists warn politicians against manipulating South Sudanese-to-South Sudanese dialogue
Civil society activists have issued a strong warning to political leaders and parties in South Sudan against attempting to manipulate the ongoing South Sudanese-to-South Sudanese dialogue, emphasizing that such actions could undermine the peace process and harm ordinary citizens. The warning comes amid growing concerns over political splits and internal power struggles within parties that […]
Activists call for safer digital spaces for women amidst rising online abuse
As South Sudan joins global commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, rights groups are sounding the alarm over the escalating threat of digital violence targeting women and girls in the country. The call was made during a high-level dialogue convened by the Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace, and Justice (CIGPJ) on […]
Women leaders warn of rising online harassment in South Sudan
Women leaders in South Sudan are raising the alarm over escalating online harassment, a form of abuse that mirrors the physical and psychological violence many women face in homes and public spaces across the country. Speaking at a UN Women roundtable on Saturday during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Lorna James Elias, […]
Mundari Festival returns January 2026 with a call for unity
The 3rd Mundari Cultural Festival, one of South Sudan’s most vibrant and unifying cultural events, has officially been set for January 16th to 18th, 2026. The announcement was made during a press briefing in Juba, confirming the return of a festival widely celebrated for preserving heritage and strengthening community bonds. This year’s edition will run […]
South Sudan conflict drives highest weapon casualties in years
Nearly 1,000 weapon-wounded patients have been treated in hospitals supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) across South Sudan this year, marking the highest figure recorded since 2018. The sharp rise underscores the renewed intensity of violence in several parts of the country and signals deepening humanitarian concerns as health facilities struggle […]
