Youth minister calls on students to promote harmony and cultural diversity
South Sudan’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Mary Nawai Martin, has urged South Sudanese students in Uganda to embrace unity, harmony, and cultural diversity as pillars of nation-building, while preserving a shared sense of identity. Speaking during the South Sudanese Students’ Cultural Gala held in Kampala, the minister encouraged the youth to use their cultural […]
Civil Society leaders call for citizen-led integration in EAC
East African Civil Society Organizations’ Forum (EACSOF) on Monday opened the 2025 CSO Summit in Nairobi , convening regional and international stakeholders to deliberate on the future of citizen-driven integration in the East African Community (EAC). The summit’s theme, “Innovating for Regional Integration in the Digital Age,” underscores the critical role of technology in fostering […]
Personal documents of late Dr. John Garang seized at Entebbe airport
Ugandan authorities have intercepted personal documents belonging to the late South Sudanese leader Dr. John Garang de Mabior at Entebbe International Airport, raising questions about attempts to smuggle sensitive historical materials out of the country. According to Uganda Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango, two German nationals and one Ugandan were stopped after attempting to leave Uganda […]
South Sudan’s lion Majok destroys Tanzania fighter in minutes
Two Rounds, One Champion: Majok Conquers Tanzania Fighter In what can only be described as a kickboxing spectacle for the ages, James Majok, South Sudan’s most decorated fighter, turned the Juba ring into his personal battlefield on Saturday night. What was expected to be a five-round slugfest ended in just two rounds as Majok demolished […]
Over 30 South Sudan women regain hope after fistula surgery
For more than 30 South Sudanese women, life has taken a transformative turn after receiving successful obstetric fistula surgeries at Juba Teaching Hospital. Once stigmatized and isolated by this debilitating childbirth injury, these women are now stepping into a future filled with hope, health, and renewed opportunity, thanks to a two-week medical campaign supported by […]
South Sudan Leaders urged to prioritize family planning to safeguard women’s futures
Lawmakers and policymakers have been urged to make family planning a national priority as South Sudan joined the global community in commemorating World Contraception Day. Stakeholders say urgent action is needed to improve access to services and information, which remain limited for many women and young people across the country. At an event held at […]
Over 438 civilians killed in South Sudan armed clashes between April–June 2025: UN Report
A new United Nations report has revealed a sharp rise in civilian casualties in South Sudan amid ongoing armed clashes. Between April and June 2025, at least 438 civilians were killed or injured, marking a 204 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The report, published by the United Nations Mission in South […]
Adut Kiir, Governor Mujung visit Juba Central prison, free minor crime inmates
Senior Presidential Envoy for Special Programs, Adut Salva Kiir, accompanied by H.E. Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, Governor of Central Equatoria State, on Friday visited Juba Central Prison to address inmate concerns and facilitate the release of those convicted of minor crimes. Hon. Adut urged inmates to remain respectful, productive, and hopeful, stressing that they […]
Mangalla leaders demand action on armed herders and land disputes
Community leaders from Mangalla have urged the Central Equatoria State government to urgently tackle rising insecurity caused by armed herders and to resolve ongoing land disputes, warning that continued inaction threatens peace, stability, and development in the area. The call was made on Friday during a courtesy visit to Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, Governor […]
Is VP Lagu’s UNGA speech an honest shift or diplomatic window dressing?
When Vice President Josephine Lagu Yanga addressed the 80th United Nations General Assembly this week, her remarks on South Sudan’s stalled peace process appeared to signal a dramatic shift in government strategy. Most striking was her announcement that Juba is “considering the resumption of the Tumaini Peace Initiative,” despite the government having previously dismissed it […]
