Bari community launches language revival program in Juba
The Bari community in Juba has officially launched a major language revival program aimed at preserving and promoting the Bari language, amid growing concerns that younger generations are losing fluency in their mother tongue. The initiative, unveiled at the Bari Community Centre, brought together top Bari leaders, elders, youth representatives, women, and government officials from […]
South Sudan, Kenya agree to ease trade barriers, fast-track cross-border road
South Sudan and Kenya have agreed on a series of measures to dismantle key trade barriers and accelerate construction of a major cross-border road linking the two countries. The measures were agreed after a five-day bilateral meeting in Juba. The talks, which brought together senior government officials from both nations, focused on improving trade flows, […]
South Sudan, diplomats, partners honor Nicholas Haysom in Juba
South Sudanese officials, international diplomats, and partners gathered today at the United Nations House in Juba to pay tribute to the late Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), who passed away in New York on 17 March 2026. The solemn memorial service […]
Kiir fires health minister in latest presidential decree
President Salva Kiir has relieved Sarah Cleto Rial of her duties as Minister of Health and appointed Luke Thomson Thoan Teny as her successor, in a major government reshuffle announced this evening. The changes come as part of a series of presidential decrees affecting key ministries and administrative positions across the country. The presidential decree, […]
Women’s rights advocates demand action on family law gaps
Women’s rights advocates have issued a strong call for urgent action to address critical gaps in South Sudan’s draft Family Law Bill, warning that delays and weak provisions could undermine efforts to protect women, children, and vulnerable communities. The demands were voiced during a high-level dialogue in Juba convened by the Strategic Initiative for Women […]
Lakes State youth activists push for nonviolent approaches to resolve local conflicts
In a bid to address local conflicts and amplify the voices of young people in Lakes state, the youth in Rumbek are taking the lead in promoting nonviolent approaches to ensure lasting peace and stability in the area. Between March 24 and 26 this year, the Rumbek Youth and Sports Association (RYSA) conducted a series […]
CES mourns nine lives lost in Lu’bajo stream disaster
Authorities in Central Equatoria State (CES) are mourning the loss of nine people who died in a tragic incident at Lu’bajo stream in Kajo-Keji County following heavy rains. The victims, described as mourners, were reportedly on their way to attend a funeral when they were swept away by rising floodwaters triggered by relentless rainfall. In […]
Western Equatoria gets first approved budget in five years
Western Equatoria State has, for the first time in nearly five years, secured an approved budget, marking a major shift in its financial governance and planning. Governor Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa on Wednesday signed the 2025/2026 fiscal year budget totaling SSP 49,286,884,305, ending a prolonged period in which the state operated without a formal spending framework. […]
Juba launches major waste campaign ahead of rainy season
Authorities in Juba have intensified efforts to tackle mounting waste and sanitation challenges, launching a major clean-up campaign aimed at reducing public health risks as the rainy season approaches. Central Equatoria State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony on Wednesday led the rollout of dustbins in Jebel Market, a key commercial hub identified as one of the […]
South Sudan’s ceasefire under threat as violations persist, CTSAMVM reports
The Permanent Ceasefire in South Sudan remains under severe strain as ongoing violence and repeated ceasefire violations continue to undermine the peace process. At the CTSAMVM Technical Committee, Maj. Gen. Teshome Anagawe Ayana, Chairperson of CTSAMVM, warned that South Sudan’s ceasefire remains under threat. He highlighted recent violence, including a coordinated 1 March attack in […]
