Dreams rebuilt: Khor Malang women find strength after displacement
Under the warm afternoon sun of Wau, Christiana Ibrahim Ali stands before the doorway of her new home, a modest, concrete structure built by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Her face, weathered by years of hardship, now carries a quiet smile of triumph. For the 38-year-old widow and mother of four, this small house […]
Residents of Aweil Centre celebrate clean water breakthrough
Joy and relief swept through communities in Aweil Centre County as residents of Longwurkech and Dong Abel villages celebrated the commissioning of two newly constructed water yards, marking a major step toward solving years of chronic water shortages in the area. The facilities, built with funding from the Government of Germany through the Deutsche Gesellschaft […]
South Sudan coach Dupuis Suspended for 15 days after fiery press conference
The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has suspended national team Head Coach Nicolas Dupuis for fifteen days following his fiery post-match remarks after the Bright Stars’ heavy 5–0 defeat to Senegal in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Friday. In a tense post-match press conference held in Juba, the French tactician was asked by a […]
Women harness sports to build peace and shape decisions
In South Sudan, where leadership roles have long been dominated by men, a new generation of women is rising and they are doing it through sports. Among them are Jackline Santino and Sarah Kiko, whose election to key positions in the Central Equatoria State Basketball Association (CESBA) marks a powerful shift in gender representation and […]
Seeds of change: How South Sudan’s women are rewriting political power
Under the bright October sun, the conference hall in Juba was alive with color, laughter, and a quiet, powerful determination. Rows of young women, some draped in traditional attire, others in sharp suits clutched their certificates, exchanged embraces, and posed for photographs. But this was more than just a graduation ceremony. It was a moment […]
New dawn for Twic East women as Ahou Abit Ruth takes the helm
A fresh chapter in the story of women’s empowerment has begun in Twic East County with the election and swearing-in of Ahou Abit Ruth Muka as the new Chairlady of Nyiir Cit Arialbek (NCA) — a milestone that many say heralds a new era of inclusive leadership, ambition, and change. Her election, held amid high […]
Freight Forwarders warn of Nimule–Juba highway collapse, urge swift action
The South Sudan Freight Forwarders Association (SSFFA) has warned that the deteriorating Nimule–Juba Highway, the nation’s main trade lifeline, risks becoming impassable without swift government intervention, a scenario that could halt commerce and endanger lives. In a statement to the relevant ministries, the SSFFA warned that the 192-kilometre highway is in “a state of near […]
Muslim women lead push for equality, financial rights in South Sudan
A wave of change is rising in South Sudan as Muslim women step forward to claim their voices, rights, and space within their communities. On August 25, the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) convened a two-day training in Juba aimed at combating violence against Muslim women and enhancing their financial […]
Kiir hails GERD as symbol of African unity despite Egypt, Sudan concerns
President Salva Kiir of South Sudan, guest of honor at the inauguration of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), praised the project as a milestone for African self-reliance and unity, even as the dam continues to spark tensions with downstream nations Sudan and Egypt. The dam, Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, has been hailed by Ethiopia […]
Juba residents seek justice in court as neglect cripples daily living
For years, residents of Juba’s Gudele, Hai-Referendum, and Mia-Saba in Juba have lived with broken roads, stagnant water, unreliable electricity, and limited access to healthcare. Promises of development and better living conditions have come and gone, but little has changed on the ground. Now, weary of waiting, these communities are turning to the courts to […]
