With no Cancer facility, South Sudanese patients face a cruel choice; travel abroad or die at home
When the floor was hers, 29-year-old Elizabeth Ayen Agot Kuol stood before the microphone to share her cancer story, but the room heard only silence. Once an energetic woman, Elizabeth is now too weak to speak. Her body is frail. Her movements laboured, and her throat, damaged by cancer, had taken her voice long before […]
Presidential advisor Tut Gatluak heads Kiir’s special mission to Doha
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has tasked his Presidential Security Advisor, Tut Gatluak Manime, with leading a special delegation to Qatar as part of efforts to enhance political and economic ties between South Sudan and the Gulf state. The high-level delegation includes officials from the ministries of Finance, Petroleum, Transport and other relevant government bodies, signaling […]
Western embassies condemn looting of WFP food convoy in Upper Nile
Western embassies and the European Union have condemned the attack and looting of a WFP river convoy in Upper Nile State, warning the incident threatens life-saving humanitarian operations. In a joint statement, the embassies of Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Delegation of the European Union […]
Who fired who? NDM falls into open chaos
The National Democratic Movement (NDM) has plunged into one of the most dramatic internal crises in its short political life, with rival factions publicly firing, unfiring, and re-firing each other in a spectacle that has left even seasoned political observers struggling to keep score. The chaos erupted when a splinter group within the party convened […]
Experts inspect Juba Stadium pitch ahead of FIFA decision
Juba National Stadium has entered a decisive stage in its quest for FIFA certification, with technical experts beginning a detailed inspection of the stadium’s artificial turf. The assessment is focused on determining whether the playing surface meets FIFA’s strict international standards required to host competitive matches. Leading the inspection is Doron Mommsen, a synthetic turf […]
From Terekeka to Kigali: Mundari culture finds a home abroad
The rhythms of home echoed through Kigali on January 31, as Mundari culture crossed borders and found new life in Rwanda. In a colourful and emotional celebration, South Sudanese students gathered for the first Mundari Cultural Festival, turning the Rwandan capital into a living showcase of tradition, unity, and pride. Organised by the Mundari Students’ […]
SSFF, CCPA align efforts for grassroots football growth
The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) and the Cross Cultures Project Association (CCPA) have aligned efforts to reignite grassroots football development following a high-level meeting in Juba. SSFF President Francis Amin Michael and Secretary General Bak Athian Bak met with a CCPA delegation led by Managing Director Anders Levinsen and Country Director Lat Tungwar to […]
Norwegian Church Aid launches $2.9m agriculture project in South Sudan
Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) has launched a new 2.9 million US dollar agriculture programme aimed at strengthening food production, market access and rural incomes as South Sudan grapples with widespread food insecurity. The Agri Hub programme, which will run until November 2026, is funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy and will be implemented by a […]
NDM removed founder Dr. Lam Akol in bitter power struggle
The National Democratic Movement (NDM) has announced the removal of its founding chairman, Dr. Lam Akol Ajawin, in what party leaders describe as the culmination of a prolonged internal crisis marked by alleged violations of party rules and growing leadership rifts. In a statement issued following a press conference held on Tuesday, a splinter faction […]
WFP suspends aid operations in Baliet after armed attacks on convoy
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has suspended its humanitarian operations in Baliet County, Upper Nile State, following a series of armed attacks on a river convoy transporting life-saving assistance. In a statement, WFP said a 12-boat convoy carrying more than 1,500 metric tons of food and non-food relief items was attacked repeatedly between […]
