Azande kingdom and churches back return to traditional funeral practices
The Azande Kingdom, churches and the Western Equatoria State Government have backed a return to traditional funeral practices, calling for greater respect and dignity during mourning and burial ceremonies. The agreement was reached in Yambio on Monday during a meeting chaired by His Majesty Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue, King of the Azande Kingdom, and attended […]
Nyamini land demarcation declared null and void as community warns buyers
The Yangwara-Pojulu Tijor Community has declared the ongoing demarcation and allocation of plots in the disputed Nyamini area “null and void”, warning buyers and investors against developing land acquired through what it describes as unauthorised transactions. The community says Nyamini is ancestral land belonging to the Yangwara people, particularly the Napija Clan of Ku’da Boma […]
Youth leaders, activists clash with interior minister over youth day venue change
Youth leaders and civil society activists have clashed with South Sudan’s Interior Minister, Gen. Aleu, over the decision to change the venue for the country’s International Youth Day celebration. The celebration had been expected to take place at the Dr John Garang Mausoleum, a site of major historical significance to South Sudan, but was moved […]
MTN launches Shabab Nation to connect and empower South Sudan’s youth
MTN South Sudan has launched a new youth-focused initiative aimed at connecting, empowering and creating opportunities for young people across the country. The telecommunications company unveiled MTN Shabab Nation on 13 August 2026, coinciding with International Youth Day, describing it as a youth community and lifestyle platform targeting people aged between 15 and 25. MTN […]
South Sudan embassy in Nairobi shut again over rent debt
South Sudan’s embassy in Nairobi has reportedly been shut again over outstanding rent arrears, disrupting consular services for South Sudanese living, studying and travelling in Kenya. The reported closure has left citizens facing difficulties accessing essential services, including travel documents and other consular assistance. Details on the amount of the latest arrears and how long […]
South Sudan responds to Canada’s embassy move to Ethiopia
South Sudan says it will maintain diplomatic engagement with Canada after Ottawa temporarily suspended operations at its embassy in Juba. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said it was aware of the decision by the Canadian side and would continue working with the Canadian government through existing […]
South Korea faces international scrutiny over religious freedom
South Korea is facing growing international scrutiny over religious freedom and freedom of expression following a press conference in Seoul by several international rights and religious-freedom organisations. Human Rights Without Frontiers (HRWF), CAP Liberté de Conscience, FOREF, CESNUR and Bitter Winter raised concerns about the treatment of religious minorities and the detention of elderly religious […]
Former finance minister Kosti Manibe dies in Nairobi
Former South Sudan Finance Minister Kosti Manibe Ngai has died in Nairobi after a prolonged illness related to heart disease, his family confirmed on Tuesday. Manibe died at M.P. Shah Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment after undergoing an operation. “He underwent an operation and was admitted to the hospital on July 28 and […]
South Sudan name N’sengi Biembe as Bright Stars coach
South Sudan have appointed Belgian coach N’sengi Biembe Christian as head coach of the senior national football team, the Bright Stars. The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) announced the appointment after signing a one-year contract with the Congolese-born Belgian coach. The agreement includes an option for renewal by mutual consent. Biembe will oversee the senior […]
South Sudan develops first national disaster training curriculum
South Sudan is developing its first national training curriculum for disaster risk management as the country seeks to improve how it prepares for, responds to and recovers from emergencies. The curriculum is intended to provide a common national framework for training officials and other actors involved in disaster preparedness and response at national, state and […]
