National roundtable calls for youth-led peace in South Sudan
A national roundtable on the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda opened in Juba on Friday with a resounding call for young people to take the lead in building peace and shaping South Sudan’s future. The forum, organized in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2250, brought together government officials, the United Nations, civil society […]
UN General Assembly urged to act on South Sudan peace stalemate
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has appealed to the United Nations to take decisive action during the upcoming UN General Assembly to rescue South Sudan from a looming political crisis and renewed violence. Edmond Yakani, CEPO’s Executive Director, described the meeting as a “golden opportunity” for the UN Secretary-General and the Chairperson of […]
SSRA trains staff on e-tax and e-custom Systems
South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) kicked off a new workshop on electronic tax and customs systems on Monday, to modernize revenue collection and enhance institutional performance through digital collection. The training, which runs from September 1st to September 9th, brings together staff from the Domestic Tax and Customs divisions, as well as other departments at […]
Spoilers block South Sudan’s political dialogue, civil society says
Civil society has raised alarm over growing signs that spoilers within South Sudan’s political establishment are obstructing progress towards national dialogue and undermining preparations for the long-promised 2026 elections. Edmond Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), said findings from their pre-election domestic observation show the country is sliding into a […]
Women step up: Jonglei–GPAA forum eyes peace, leadership
The air in Juba was filled with hope, determination, and unity as women from across Jonglei State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) gathered for the Jonglei–GPAA Women’s Conference, a groundbreaking forum dedicated to amplifying women’s voices in peacebuilding and leadership. The conference, held at Boma Hall, Imperial Plaza, brought together influential women leaders, […]
Communities pledge peaceful coexistence after years of violence
A three-day peace conference uniting herders from Terekeka County and farmers from Juba County ended Friday with firm commitments to reconciliation, peaceful coexistence, and sustainable conflict resolution. The dialogue, held in Kuda from August 27–29, brought together community leaders, traditional authorities, government officials, and representatives of both groups, facilitated by the United Nations Mission in […]
Warrap’s fattening season faces new scrutiny after consecutive deaths
Warrap State is grappling with growing unease after another young man died during the fattening competition, the second fatality reported within just over a week. The latest victim, Bak Wol Agor, passed away on Friday at Majok-tong cattle camp while competing in the annual ritual, only days after 28-year-old Mayol Akeer died in nearby Gogrial […]
South Sudan re-exports maize flour over toxic contamination
South Sudanese authorities have intercepted and re-exported three trucks of maize flour after tests revealed dangerous levels of aflatoxin contamination. The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) confirmed on Friday that the consignments, seized at the Nimule border crossing, were declared unfit for human consumption following laboratory analysis. “Protecting public health is our top […]
Juba sets sights on German innovation as businessmen forge new partnerships
Hundreds of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors gathered at Imperial Hotel in Juba on Wednesday for a high-stakes networking event aimed at connecting South Sudan’s expanding private sector with German technological solutions. Organised by Central Equatoria Business Union (CEBU) in strategic partnership with Pan-African Alliance of Small and Medium Industries (PAASMI), the event showcased a […]
South Sudan honors boxing heritage and rising talent
South Sudan celebrated World Boxing Day on Wednesday with a special focus on honoring the nation’s boxing heritage and spotlighting rising talent in the sport. The event also marked the 8th anniversary of the South Sudan Boxing Federation. Held in the capital, Juba, the celebration brought together veteran South Sudanese boxers who once represented Sudan […]
