South Sudan journalists boost conflict-sensitive reporting to foster peace
Media practitioners from across South Sudan have completed a comprehensive training workshop on conflict-sensitive journalism, aimed at equipping them with the skills to report responsibly in fragile and post-conflict contexts. The training, organized by the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) and the Media Mentors Network with support from the United Nations Mission in […]
South Sudan rolls out malaria vaccine to protect children
South Sudan has begun rolling out the R21 malaria vaccine, a move health officials say will shield thousands of young lives from one of the country’s deadliest diseases. “Every child deserves a childhood free from malaria. The R21 vaccine will protect more children from sickness and death, enabling them to survive, thrive, and shape the […]
Shocking upset: Africa’s No.1 South Sudan falls to Guinea in Afrobasket opener
Africa’s top-ranked basketball team, South Sudan’s Bright Stars, fell 80-88 to Guinea in their opening game of Afrobasket 2025. The defeat stunned fans and basketball analysts alike, shaking confidence in the Bright Stars’ championship ambitions. South Sudan entered the tournament shorthanded, missing key players such as Carlik Jones, Bul Kuol, JT Thor, Khaman Maluach, Marial […]
Elections are the only democratic path to power, NDM insists
With the 2026 elections approaching, the National Democratic Movement (NDM) has called on South Sudan’s political parties to commit to democracy as the only legitimate path to power, stating that credible elections are essential for the nation’s future. The demand was a key item of a communique released Tuesday following the party’s Ninth National Leadership […]
CEPO threatens gov’t with lawsuit over 35% women’s quota violation
A prominent civil society organization is threatening to sue the transitional government over failure to meet the 35% quota for women in leadership positions, as mandated by the 2018 peace agreement. The Community Empowerment Progress Organization (CEPO) is giving the government a three-month ultimatum to rectify what it describes as “absolute violation” of women’s rights […]
Civil Aviation Authority enforces removal of illegal Juba Airport occupants
After weeks of warnings, the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) has commenced the forceful removal of numerous illegal shipping containers and makeshift stalls that have occupied Juba Airport’s land for years. This cleanup follows the elapse of final ultimatum issued last Friday by SSCAA Director General John Woja Elinana, who stated that the authority’s […]
Peace is a shared duty: Mujung tells citizens as insecurity grips CES
As Central Equatoria struggles with a horrific wave of violence, State Governor Rabi Mujung Emmanuel appeal directly to citizens to play their part and restore peace. Speaking to a congregation at Emmanuel’s Parish in Juba on Sunday, Governor Mujung condemned brutal acts that have shaken the state and affirmed government’s commitment to tackling the crisis […]
Civil Society urges AU to push for inclusive political dialogue in South Sudan
South Sudan’s civil society has called on the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council to intensify efforts in encouraging the country’s leaders to engage in an inclusive political dialogue aimed at ending the current political deadlock. Edmond Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), spoke to reporters following a meeting […]
Israeli strike kills five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza
Five Al Jazeera journalists were killed on Sunday in an Israeli strike near the main gate of Al-Shifa Hospital, the broadcaster said. The dead include correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh, and cameramen Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal, and Moamen Aliwa. The network said they were in a tent used by reporters when the strike occurred. […]
Gulu chosen as nerve centre for border clashes investigation
South Sudan and Uganda have agreed to form a 14-member joint investigative committee to probe last month’s deadly border clashes, with its base set in Gulu, northern Uganda. The decision followed a high-level meeting in Juba on Saturday between UPDF Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba and SSPDF Chief Gen. Dau Aturjong. According to […]
