South Sudan faces persistent maternal death crisis, doctors warn
Doctors in Juba are raising alarm over what they describe as a persistent and largely preventable maternal death crisis, as the country continues to record some of the highest rates of women dying during pregnancy and childbirth. Health specialists warn that despite some progress in recent years, South Sudan remains among the worst-affected countries globally, […]
South Sudan bets on homegrown coaches to rebuild struggling football sector
South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) is turning inward in a bid to revive the country’s struggling game, placing emphasis on developing local coaching talent as both a practical necessity and a long-term reform strategy. The shift comes after 24 candidates completed a four-month CAF B Licence coaching course in Juba last week, the first major […]
A month of change: Communities urged to hold on to Ramadan values
Thousands of worshippers gathered in mosques and open prayer grounds across South Sudan to mark the end of Ramadan, as religious leaders used the moment to deliver a message that unity, compassion, and discipline practiced during the fasting month must not end with Eid. From the capital Juba to other towns, sermons and speeches focused […]
Juba Bari community moves to revive fading language
In Juba, members of the Bari community have launched a grassroots initiative to rescue their language from what they describe as a steady and alarming decline, particularly among younger generations growing up in urban areas. The effort, led by the Bari Language Education Centre under the Bari Community Centre, brings together around 40 volunteers men […]
Kiir dismisses Biem, returns Manytuil as Unity Governor
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Unity State governor Justice Riek Biem Top and reappointed former governor Joseph Nguen Manytuil in a late-night decree announced on Monday. The decision, read on the state broadcaster South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation, did not provide reasons for the abrupt leadership change in the oil-rich Unity State. Justice Biem had […]
President Kiir directs action after high-level economic briefing
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed government institutions to align priorities following a high-level briefing on the country’s economic, political, and security situation. The update was delivered on Monday by Vice President and Economic Cluster Chair, James Wani Igga, who outlined ongoing efforts to stabilize the economy, address security concerns, and prepare for upcoming elections. […]
High rates of child abuse reported in Kuda Boma
Community leaders in Kuda Boma of Juba County have raised alarm over a surge in cases of child abuse, early marriage, and sexual violence affecting girls and women in the area. Speaking during a community engagement, Grace Kani, a women’s leader in Kuda, strongly condemned the rising incidents, warning that young girls are now living […]
Top UN envoy Nicholas Haysom dies, global tributes pour in
The United Nations Mission chief in South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom, has died, with leaders paying tribute globally. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, led condolences, describing Mr Haysom as a “distinguished diplomat” whose lifelong commitment to peace and justice left a lasting mark across multiple conflict zones. Mr Haysom had served as Special […]
New market stalls bring fresh hope to women traders in Torit
Under the morning sun in Torit town, women traders carefully arranged tomatoes, greens and okra on clean wooden tables inside newly built market stalls a sharp change from the dusty ground where many had worked for years. For traders like Mary Luka, selling vegetables has long meant working in difficult conditions, with produce exposed to […]
South Sudan fighters go unbeaten, bag three World Muay Thai titles
It was a flawless fight run, a clean sweep defined by precision, power, and pure fighting spirit. South Sudan’s top fighters stepped into the ring in Pattaya, Thailand, and walked out unbeaten three bouts, three wins, three world title belts delivered in emphatic, knockout fashion. South Sudan’s charge began with James Majok Gau, who set […]
