South Sudan’s women legislators prepare for political leadership
Women Members of Parliament from across South Sudan have begun a three-day leadership and electoral preparedness training aimed at strengthening their capacity to participate effectively in the country’s anticipated elections and assume greater political leadership roles. The workshop, organized by UN Women in partnership with the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus and the Ministry of Gender, Child […]
Cabinet approves support for South Sudan’s national teams
South Sudan’s national sports teams have received a major boost after the Council of Ministers approved new measures to support the country’s national teams, reaffirming the government’s commitment to sports development at a crucial period when several teams are preparing for continental and international qualifiers. The decision comes as South Sudan intensifies preparations for major […]
Survivors of wartime rape urge authorities to speed up investigations
Survivors of conflict-related sexual violence have called on South Sudanese authorities to accelerate investigations into a landmark war crimes case, saying justice has been delayed for far too long as they continue to live with the trauma and stigma of abuses committed during the country’s civil conflict. The appeal came on Tuesday as more than […]
Dr. Machar co-accused MP gives detailed defence testimony
Gatwech Lam Puoch, a member of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly representing Nasir County and one of the co-accused in the ongoing Nasir incident trial involving First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and other SPLM/A-IO officials, on Wednesday delivered an extensive defence before the Special Court. During the 91st session of the proceedings held at […]
Gender ministry pushes menstrual health awareness in South Sudan
The Central Equatoria State Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare has renewed calls for stronger action to address menstrual stigma and improve menstrual health management across South Sudan, warning that cultural taboos and limited access to hygiene products continue to affect the education and wellbeing of many girls. The appeal was made during the […]
Governor urges calm, assures justice for slain Kapoeta East commissioner
Eastern Equatoria State Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has appealed for calm following the killing of Kapoeta East County Commissioner Stephen Lowosio, assuring residents that justice will be pursued through the courts and other relevant national institutions. Speaking to journalists in Torit on Tuesday after returning from Juba, Governor Lobong said a high-level delegation from the […]
Baby shot in head after attack that killed his family to be airlifted to Juba
A five-day-old baby who survived a deadly attack that reportedly killed his parents and older sister in Tonj East County is expected to be transferred to Juba for specialized medical treatment as efforts intensify to secure the logistics required for his evacuation. The infant baby sustained a gunshot wound to the head during an attack […]
South Sudan steps up efforts to eliminate obstetric fistula
South Sudan has renewed its commitment to eliminating obstetric fistula, a debilitating childbirth injury that continues to affect women and girls across the country, with officials pledging increased investment in maternal healthcare, skilled birth attendance and reproductive health services. The pledge was made during national commemorations of the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 2026 […]
Local leaders trained to foster peace, inclusion and community accountability
Community leaders from across Juba County have pledged to strengthen peacebuilding efforts, promote social inclusion, and enhance accountability within their communities after completing a three-day capacity-building workshop organized by the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) with support from Oxfam South Sudan. The training brought together quarter council chairpersons and members of local peace committees from […]
Inclusive education transforms lives of vulnerable families in Terekeka
Inclusive education and livelihood initiatives are bringing positive change to vulnerable families across Terekeka County, helping improve access to education, strengthen household incomes, and promote greater social inclusion for children with disabilities. The interventions, implemented by the Community Aid for Humanitarian Organization (CAHO), have reached communities in Muni, Nyori, Reggo, and Terekeka payams, where residents […]
