Cultural peace festival unites communities in Wulu
The communities in Wulu County of Lakes State are witnessing a new dawn as the cultural peace festival champions unity and togetherness among the locals in the area. For years, tensions and divisions among clans and sections have quietly grown across various parts of Lakes State, threatening long-standing traditions of harmony. In response, the Rumbek […]
South Sudan clinches second win in FIBA world cup qualifiers
South Sudan’s national basketball team has continued its strong start in the FIBA World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers, securing a convincing 109–79 victory over Cape Verde on Friday. This win follows South Sudan’s opening triumph against Libya in Tunisia, where the Bright Stars defeated the Libyan side 79–55, giving the team two wins in as […]
Aweil’s Cicilia Talang dominates track, claims 5000m national title in Juba
Aweil’s rising star Cicilia Aget Talang lit up the track on Saturday with a commanding and confident performance, storming to victory in the women’s 5000m at the ongoing National Athletics Championship in Juba. Running with the composure of a seasoned champion, Talang broke away early from the pack, maintaining a punishing pace that none of […]
Victor Lawrence Lual Out, Bak Madut In as SSFF Secretary General
The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has announced a major administrative change, appointing Adv. Bak Athian Bak Madut as its new Secretary General, replacing Mr. Victor Lawrence Lual, who has been relieved of his duties. The announcement came during the 4th Ordinary Executive Committee Meeting held on Friday at the Federation’s headquarters in Juba. The […]
South Sudan blind footballers shine bright in debut tournament
In their first-ever appearance at an international championship, South Sudan’s Men’s Blind Football Team has announced its arrival in spectacular fashion, delivering two impressive wins at the African Division 2 Blind Football Championship in Kampala, Uganda. Playing under the bright lights of Hamz Stadium, the South Sudanese debutants stunned host nation Uganda with a commanding […]
Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga dies at 80 in India
Kenya’s veteran opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80 while undergoing medical treatment in India. The event that has sent shockwaves across Kenya’s political landscape and the wider African region. According to Indian police, Odinga collapsed early Wednesday morning while taking a walk with his sister, daughter, […]
Can South Sudan shock Senegal’s star-studded lions of Teranga?
The Bright Stars of South Sudan are gearing up for what many are calling their biggest test yet, a daunting showdown against Africa’s football powerhouse, Senegal, a team stacked with European-based stars led by the legendary Sadio Mané. At a press conference in Juba on Thursday, head coach Nicolas Dupuis struck a tone of bold […]
South Sudan’s lion Majok destroys Tanzania fighter in minutes
Two Rounds, One Champion: Majok Conquers Tanzania Fighter In what can only be described as a kickboxing spectacle for the ages, James Majok, South Sudan’s most decorated fighter, turned the Juba ring into his personal battlefield on Saturday night. What was expected to be a five-round slugfest ended in just two rounds as Majok demolished […]
Mom mode activated: Rihanna shares sweet baby girl announcement
Pop icon Rihanna has officially flipped the “Mom Mode” switch to maximum! The singer and fashion mogul took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the adorable news that she and partner A$AP Rocky have welcomed their third child, a baby girl named Rocki Irish Mayers. In true Rihanna fashion, the announcement was stylishly simple: a […]
South Sudanese marathon star arrives in Tokyo for World Championships
South Sudan’s long-distance runner Atalena Napule has arrived in Tokyo, Japan, ahead of her participation in the prestigious World Athletics Championships Tokyo25. Napule touched down at Narita International Airport on Friday, where she was warmly welcomed by Ambassador Gabriel Deng, representing the South Sudan Embassy in Japan, together with officials from the Tokyo25 Local Organizing […]
