The hidden dangers of being around cigarette smoke
Cigarette smoke doesn’t just harm the person who lights up, it also poses serious risks to anyone nearby. Known as secondhand smoke, it contains the same toxic chemicals, including nicotine, carbon monoxide, and cancer-causing agents, that affect smokers. Even brief exposure can trigger harmful effects on the heart and lungs. Children are especially vulnerable. Exposure […]
SSFF suspends referees from Juba community football matches
The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has suspended all international and national referees from officiating in community football matches within Juba, following another violent scene that erupted during a peace tournament at Buluk Playground. The suspension, announced on Tuesday by SSFF’s Referees Department, came after referees were physically attacked by fans during the tense match […]
Gunmen Kill pregnant woman, husband in Lokiliri, abduct five children
A tragic attack has rocked Lokiliri Payam of Juba County after armed men gunned down two parents and abducted five children in an incident described by activists as “unacceptable and criminal.” The victims, identified as Agnes Moyo Ajo, who was pregnant, and her husband Abraham Ladu Dominic Okelo, were killed at around 11 p.m. on […]
SSNBS blocks contaminated maize flour from entering South Sudan
South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has intercepted and rejected a large consignment of maize flour destined for South Sudanese markets. The action was taken after laboratory tests revealed the flour contained dangerously high levels of aflatoxins, making it unsafe for human consumption. The entire shipment has been ordered to be immediately re-exported to […]
Floods shut down key health facilities in Unity State
Heavy rains have forced the closure of the Ganyiel Primary Health Care Center (PHCC) and the nearby women’s center in Panyijiar County, Unity State, displacing patients and halting critical medical services. The area’s only airstrip has also been flooded, cutting off emergency humanitarian access. Peter Yoak, the County Health Director, warned that women and children […]
Adut: True peace, reconciliation start where services reach people
The newly appointed Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programmes, Adut Salva Kiir, is charting a new path for peace, one rooted not in political deals, but in meeting the daily needs of ordinary citizens. “True peace and reconciliation must start with well-structured, government-led initiatives that focus on delivering essential services to our people,” Adut said, […]
Civil Society launches homegrown peace dialogue amid stalled processes
With the country stuck in a political deadlock and previous peace initiatives failing to yield results, South Sudanese civil society has announced a bold move to spearhead its own homegrown peace process aimed at restoring trust among political actors and ending cycles of violence. The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), […]
27,500 families to benefit from €48m development programme
More than 27,000 households across South Sudan will receive new international support after Germany, the Netherlands and the European Union expanded a €48 million rural development initiative to Central Equatoria State. The Community Driven Rural Development (CDRD) Project is designed to improve food security, strengthen market access and empower women and youth in rural communities. […]
Bitter SSFF poll ends with Madout’s plea for unity and support
Outgoing South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) president Augustino Madout has called for forgiveness and unity after a contentious election that saw him lose to Francis Amin amid accusations of manipulation and disqualification of rivals. The federation’s general assembly in Juba was marked by controversy after several presidential contenders were barred from the race, prompting claims […]
Heavy Rains trigger widespread flooding in South Sudan
Torrential rains over the past week have caused widespread flooding across South Sudan, displacing thousands of families, submerging farmland, and damaging critical infrastructure, officials said on Wednesday. In Greater Pibor Administrative Area, flash floods forced more than 100 families to abandon their homes in Pochalla South County. Information Minister Jacob Werchum said three consecutive days […]
