South Sudan marks International Day of Persons with disabilities with fresh push for inclusion
South Sudan on Tuesday joined the global community in marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, using this year’s celebration to renew calls for stronger inclusion, representation, and access to services for people with disabilities across the country. The event, held in Juba, brought together government officials, disability rights groups, development partners, and community […]
Mundri children pay price as renewed fighting cripples schools, safety
Renewed fighting between South Sudan’s opposing forces has left a generation of children in Mundri East County paying a heavy price. Since clashes erupted in late September, schools have been closed, communities displaced, and the safety of children severely compromised, leaving families and educators desperate for a return to peace. The clashes that began in […]
After months of advocacy on employment matters: Youth volunteer becomes Rumbek town mayor
For months, the Rumbek Youth and Sports Association (RYSA) has been at the forefront of a spirited campaign, urging the Lakes State government to prioritize youth employment. Their message was simple but powerful: talented, educated young people across the state remain idle not because they lack skills, but due to lack of opportunities. In most […]
Justice for sale: Mothers expose bribery and abuse in Juba cells
At 56, Agnes Awadia carries the memory of her son’s arrest like a wound that refuses to heal. Ben, unarmed and with no gang ties, was swept up during a police crackdown and pushed into the dim cells where freedom often depends less on justice than on payment. It began on a humid July evening […]
Unseen Victory: The truth behind South Sudan’s neglected blind football team
Their journey to Kampala began on a crowded bus, not by choice, but because there were no funds for flights. Even after winning a trophy that should have sparked national pride, they returned to Juba the same way: quietly, without fans, cameras, or officials to welcome them. The National Bright Star Men’s Blind Football Team […]
Beyond the frontlines: How women leading peacebuilding in South Sudan through storytelling
By Keji Janefer Mama Dar Al-Salam Ahmed sits inside a bamboo hall in Block 2, Gurei North, where women gather to unburden themselves and rebuild their lives through storytelling. In South Sudan, peace is often debated in political halls, yet some of the country’s most effective peacebuilders work far from these spaces. They are women […]
CSE pilot set for rollout as PHAF concludes teacher training in Juba
The Public Health Advocacy Foundation (PHAF) has completed a one-day intensive training for 22 teachers in Juba, marking a major step toward the rollout of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) Pilot Programme in five primary schools across the city. Teachers from Munuki East 1, Munuki East 2, Libya 1, Gudele East 1, and Gudele East […]
Yei mobile court to begin proceedings tomorrow, Tuesday
A mobile court will commence proceedings in Yei River County, Central Equatoria, from 2–16 December 2025, as part of South Sudan’s ongoing efforts to extend judicial services to areas without permanent courts, according to a letter issued by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The initiative is being implemented by South Sudan’s Judiciary […]
Mundari Festival returns January 2026 with a call for unity
The 3rd Mundari Cultural Festival, one of South Sudan’s most vibrant and unifying cultural events, has officially been set for January 16th to 18th, 2026. The announcement was made during a press briefing in Juba, confirming the return of a festival widely celebrated for preserving heritage and strengthening community bonds. This year’s edition will run […]
South Sudan conflict drives highest weapon casualties in years
Nearly 1,000 weapon-wounded patients have been treated in hospitals supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) across South Sudan this year, marking the highest figure recorded since 2018. The sharp rise underscores the renewed intensity of violence in several parts of the country and signals deepening humanitarian concerns as health facilities struggle […]
