Global tributes pour in as final farewell begins for Pope Francis
Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, following complications from a stroke. His death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from around the world, reflecting his profound impact on the Catholic Church and global society. He died at his residence in the Domus Sanctae Martae, a modest guesthouse […]
Repair Juba-Nimule highway, Yakani tells government
A prominent civil society activist has urged the government of South Sudan to urgently repair the deteriorating Juba-Nimule Highway, warning that the road continues to worsen due to heavy rains. Edmund Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), made the appeal, stressing that the highway – South Sudan’s primary link […]
Church Accuses Central Equatoria State Government of Seizing Land
The administration of St. Stephen Parish Church in Munuki has accused the Central Equatoria State (CES) government of unlawfully seizing church land and demolishing property without prior notice. Speaking to the press on Sunday, Rev. Paul Samuel Paul, the parish priest of St. Stephen Church, condemned the state government’s actions. He alleged that officials, led […]
Governor Ober mourns legendary Anyanya One General, Akol
The governor of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Simon Ober, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of General Albino Akol Akol, a revered figure in South Sudanese history and a hero of the Anyanya One liberation movement. Gen. Akol passed away in Nairobi, Kenya, on Saturday due to an undisclosed illness. In a heartfelt […]
Know Pope Francis: A revolutionary pontiff whose legacy transcends the Vatican
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving behind a transformative legacy that reshaped the Catholic Church and expanded its moral voice on global affairs. As the first Latin American, the first Jesuit, and the first non-European pontiff in over 1,200 years, his election in […]
Pojulu Cultural Festival Returns to Juba with Message of National Harmony
Juba, South Sudan – The vibrant colors, rhythms, and traditions of the Pojulu people will once again take center stage as the Second Edition of the Pojulu Cultural Festival returns to Juba from May 10 to 12, 2025, at Rock City Playground. Under the powerful theme “Friendship Among Communities Can Unite South Sudan,” this three-day […]
Jonglei constructs dykes to counter potential flood threat
In anticipation of potential floods as the rainy season begins, Jonglei State authorities are doubling efforts to construct major dykes to prevent devastation. According to a statement seen by Standard Zone News, Jonglei Governor Dr. Riek Gai Kok, has directed county commissioners to ensure the construction of numerous dykes. Currently, the state has started construction […]
Antony Kent Umgbagbia’s fast-rising journey to football stardom
By Liam Josh In the heart of East Africa, where football dreams are born on dusty pitches and nurtured by raw passion, a young star is making waves across borders. His name is Antony Kent Umgbagbia, a gifted winger whose dazzling footwork and blazing speed are capturing attention from South Sudan to the broader East […]
Juba residents embrace Easter with faith and resilience
As Easter approaches, residents of Juba are bracing for celebrations marked by faith and perseverance, even as economic hardship continues to weigh heavily on many families. Easter, one of Christianity’s holiest days, commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after His crucifixion. For many faithful in South Sudan, it’s a time of deep reflection, […]
Election in jeopardy: Activist calls for halt to violence before 2026 deadline
A civil society activist has urged the government and parties to the peace agreement to intensify efforts in ending ongoing violence across the country to avoid another extension of the transitional period beyond 2026. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), called on the government to address renewed violence in […]
