Left without services, women walk for days to find care
Floods, displacement, and the collapse of basic services have turned simple illnesses into life-threatening emergencies for the women of Rubkona County. With health facilities washed away or left without medicines, thousands of mothers face an impossible reality: walk for days or go without care altogether. For many, survival now depends on endurance, determination, and the […]
Hope flows again in Rubkona as vital water sources come back to life
For 45-year-old Rebecca Nyagok, the simple act of fetching water used to be a daily risk. Like many women in Rubkona County of Unity state, the mother of six was forced to trek three to four hours to River Namu because local water points had collapsed. The journey exposed them to severe dangers. “Some of […]
OPINION: Why South Sudan’s church must raise its voice for peace now
The Church has always stood at the heart of South Sudan’s struggle, hope, and identity. In a nation wounded by conflict, mistrust, and political fragmentation, the Church remains one of the few institutions that still enjoys trust across communities, tribes, and political divides. Because of this, it carries a unique and urgent responsibility to champion […]
Church, State leaders call for peace, unity, and stability
Senior church and government leaders have renewed appeals for unity, moral leadership, and national stability as the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) convenes its annual House of Bishops Meeting in Juba. The gathering, led by Most Rev. Dr. Justin Badi Arama, Archbishop and Primate of the ECSS, brought together bishops from across the country […]
Court hears casualty, equipment claims in Nasir case
The Special Court handling the Nasir incident case involving First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon and seven other SPLM/A (IO) officials convened its 25th session at Freedom Hall on Wednesday, hearing detailed claims of casualties, destroyed equipment, and alleged operational failures presented by the prosecution’s first witness. Major Peter Malual Deng, a Legal Advisor […]
News| CTSAMVM chair urges parties to recommit to dialogue, respect the ceasefire
CTSAMVM Chair Maj. Gen. Teshome Anagawe Ayana has called on all parties to return to dialogue and uphold the Permanent Ceasefire, warning that escalating violence is putting civilians at greater risk. Speaking during the Extraordinary CTSAMVM Board Meeting in Juba, Maj. Gen. Teshome said the security landscape has deteriorated significantly since violent clashes erupted in […]
News| SPLM-IO demands unconditional release of Dr. Riek Machar to save peace deal
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) has called for immediate and unconditional release of its leader, Dr. Riek Machar, identifying his continued detention as the primary roadblock to saving the revitalized peace agreement from total collapse. Machar, a key signatory to the peace agreement and the First Vice President, has been in detention […]
Women farmers power Rubkona’s shift to resilient agriculture
Women in Pakur Boma, Rubkona Payam, are emerging as the driving force behind a major shift toward climate-resilient agriculture, helping communities rebuild livelihoods shattered by years of flooding and conflict. Across the area, women farmers are adopting new techniques and resilient crop varieties that allow them to survive recurrent floods while boosting household food supplies. […]
South Sudan’s consultative dialogue opens as parties seek consensus
South Sudan’s home-based stakeholders and political parties have officially opened the long-awaited Consultative Dialogue in Juba, with the ruling SPLM-IG and its allied political groups leading the first phase of discussions. Speaking during Monday’s opening session, SPLM Second Deputy Chairperson Mary Apayi Ayiga described the dialogue as a critical undertaking as the country prepares for […]
Elections or No Elections: Commission outlines conditions for 2026 vote
With approximately a year remaining before the scheduled conduct of the country’s first general elections since independence, National Election Commission (NEC) has stated that polls cannot be held in 2026 unless political compromises are made immediately. Speaking at the National Stakeholders Dialogue in Juba, last week, Ahou Malou, the NEC’s Director for Budget and Planning, […]
