ANALYSIS: How South Sudan became a default destination for U.S. deportees
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision permitting the deportation of eight migrants from an American military base in Djibouti to South Sudan has flashed alarm among human rights advocates and legal observers alike. While the ruling may appear to resolve a narrow procedural dispute, it raises broader questions about how powerful states use fragile nations […]
SPLM-IO split widens as Par suspends dozens of officials
The internal crisis within the SPLM-IO has escalated further after Interim Chairman, Stephen Par Kuol suspended 11 senior party members from Western Bahr el Ghazal State, deepening the divide in an already fractured movement. The reason for the suspension has not been disclosed. However, the suspensions were believed to have been directed at personnel who […]
CSO launches peace, governance initiative in Jonglei
The Jonglei-based civil society organization (CSO), Intrepid South Sudan (ISS), on Monday officially launched a five-year initiative aimed at promoting peace, democratic governance, and community empowerment in Bor County, one of the regions hardest hit by communal violence. The project, titled Promoting Peaceful Democratic Transition in Jonglei, is supported by the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) […]
Two lost in Morobo Ambush amid rising insecurity
Morobo County in Central Equatoria State is facing a surge in insecurity incidents following two tragic road ambushes this week. On Tuesday, July 1st, a boda boda rider, commonly known as Munu, was killed near an area known as Kanja. The following day, on July 2nd, gunmen targeted a South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) […]
UNICEF and partners drive historic expansion of inclusive education in South Sudan
South Sudan’s education partners has expanded its inclusive education program, reaching more than 587,000 children across the country in 2024 alone. The initiative follows a unified, government-led approach and is funded by the Global Partnership for Education through three key grants. UNICEF and a consortium led by Save the Children act as the main grant […]
CEPO demands Juba City Council fix dilapidated roads
The growing public anger on the poor roads in Juba City has found a voice in the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), which is now urging the Juba City Council to to fix the city’s internal road networks. For residents of Juba, navigating the city has become a test of patience as potholes and […]
Abyei faces a cholera emergency amid national decline in cases
As South Sudan’s national cholera figures begin to show signs of improvement, the Abyei Special Administrative Area is facing a rapidly escalating health emergency. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has issued a stark warning that the outbreak in Abyei could spiral out of control unless urgent water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions are implemented immediately. Health […]
Mundri’s rising artist Chaka Boom passes away
The South Sudanese music industry is in shock following the death of Chaka Boom, a vibrant artist and son of Greater Mundri. Chaka Boom, widely celebrated for his unique sound and deep cultural roots, passed away recently, marking a significant loss for the entertainment scene in the Western Equatoria State’s region. His contributions to Greater […]
GPAA chief vows to recover abducted children as pillar of peace
Peter Guzulu Maze, Chief Administrator of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), has pledged to intensify efforts to recover abducted children and women as part of a broader commitment to peace and reconciliation in South Sudan’s conflict-affected regions. Speaking at the Inter-Communal Governance Structures (ICGS) forum held Tuesday in Juba, Guzulu emphasized that the recovery […]
4,000 women to benefit from Japan-UN Women project in Upper Nile
More than 4,000 displaced women and girls in Upper Nile State are set to benefit from a new humanitarian initiative jointly launched by UN Women South Sudan and the Government of Japan. With a budget of $750,000 funded through Japan’s FY2024 supplementary allocation, the one-year project will be implemented in Malakal and Renk counties—areas hosting […]
