Welcome to El Merriekh, Son: Joseph Loro’s journey sealed by his mother’s kiss
When defensives midfielder Joseph Loro signed his new contract with El Merriekh Bentiu, he didn’t just hold up the jersey or flash a victory pose he received a gentle kiss on the forehead from his mother, Veronica Juan. In that quiet, emotional moment, Juan said what words couldn’t — Loro’s joining El Merriekh wasn’t just […]
Trapped by poverty: How South Sudan’s economic crisis drives poaching
Dust swirls across Nimule’s potholed road as motorcycles weave past long lines of waiting vehicles. This is South Sudan’s busiest land crossing a place where trade, legal or not, thrives. The country’s economic freefall has made the national park a hunting ground, and its exit points like Nimule an escape route for smuggled wildlife. Nimule […]
What lies ahead: Tasks and trials awaiting Gen. Rabi in Central Equatoria
On Monday, June 16, South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit relieved Augustino Jadalla Wani of his duties as governor of Central Equatoria State (CES) through a presidential decree. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has been appointed as the new governor, stepping into a role that comes with significant tasks and challenges. Juba, being the headquarters of Central […]
Kiir turns to fresh leadership to steer Central Equatoria State
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has appointed Rabi Emmanuel as the new Governor of Central Equatoria State, replacing Gen. Augustino Jadalla Wani. The move, announced Monday night on SSBC, is seen as an effort to bring new leadership amid ongoing land disputes, and service delivery issues. The decision comes barely a year after Jadalla’s appointment […]
Saudi-funded nutrition aid reaches over 6,000 women, children in South Sudan
More than 6,000 vulnerable women and children in South Sudan’s flood-affected Unity State have received life-saving nutrition support, thanks to a $400,000 contribution from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement on Tuesday, World Food Program said the contribution channelled through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) facilitated the procurement and […]
A legendary love story that revived tradition: Bush Buse and Dr. Mercy Ali Malou’s historic union
On May 16, 2021, in the heart of Juba, a celebration unlike any other took place; a traditional wedding that became legendary across South Sudan, Africa, and even the globe. The union of Bush Buse and Dr. Mercy Ali Malou, both proud representatives of the Mundari tribe, not only showcased their love but also revitalized […]
“I didn’t think that this hospital was going to be bombed”-Survivor
David Charo Kahindi, MSF’s Medical Coordinator in South Sudan, was in Old Fangak the day the hospital was bombed and was part of the team extinguishing the fire and treating and evacuating the wounded patients. Here, he describes what happened. “I had no words to explain to the patients that the hospital was no longer […]
Behind the silence: South Sudanese journalists struggle for access to information
William Maduok, a journalist with KING MEDIA in South Sudan, knows too well the cost of pursuing public interest stories in a country where media freedom is frequently undermined. Last year, he was assigned to investigate a sensitive case involving a powerful institution. Though he withholds its name for fear of reprisal, his experience speaks […]
Women shoulder family burden amid salary delays
As South Sudan grapples with worsening economic crisis that has left civil servants unpaid for months, women are emerging as a silent force, shouldering the burden of families and communities. For nearly a year, civil servants have faced delayed or absent salaries, a situation attributed to economic instability coupled with disruptions to oil revenues. While […]
Crushed by Taxes: Juba businesswoman shuts shop amid mounting burdens
In 2015, Abuk Deng Alek opened a modest grocery shop in Juba, South Sudan’s capital, with high hopes and dreams of building a better future for her family. She imported food items such as rice, cooking oil, sugar, and flour from Uganda and quickly gained a reputation among her customers for fair pricing and quality […]
