South Sudan leaders ‘pretend’ to honor peace deal, U.S. warns
The United States on Monday accused South Sudan’s leaders of “pretending” to uphold the 2018 peace agreement while detaining opposition figures and continuing military strikes against civilians. Acting U.S. Representative Dorothy Shea told the UN Security Council that the peace accord “cannot be considered in effect while First Vice President Riek Machar is under house […]
Panther takes helm at SSBC amid high hopes for reform
John Madol Panther, a veteran journalist who rose through the ranks of the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), has officially taken the helm as its new Managing Director. He assumes leadership at a critical juncture as the nation prepares for its first general elections in December 2026, that would end the lengthy transitional period. Panther’s […]
Hani Breva returns with soulful “Chide” music video
South Sudanese sensation Hani Breva is back, and she’s turning up the heat with her brand-new music video, “Chide.” The title, taken from the Moru language, translates to “Cold” in English, perfectly capturing the emotional depth of the track. In “Chide,” Hani tells a story of love and longing, capturing the chill of missing someone […]
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. […]
Erratic climate patterns threaten South Sudan’s food security
Deng Kur the Upper Nile State farmer showing what he has harvest compare to last year (credit Jenifer J. Ogawi) On the outskirts of Renk County, Upper Nile State, farmer Deng Kur moves slowly across his cracked farmland, a straw hat shielding him from the harsh sun. Just a few years ago, this same field […]
Juba to host landmark summit for property investment
Juba is set to host a landmark real estate investment summit this September, as Smart Properties Limited launches the Real Estate Summit 2025. The first-of-its-kind event designed to attract domestic and international investors to South Sudan’s emerging property market. Speaking during the official launch in Juba, Louis Kwot Akolith, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Lands […]
Terekeka sets stage for first community radio launch with journalist training
As Terekeka prepares to unveil its first-ever community radio station, local leaders, partners, and residents are rallying behind this milestone initiative aimed at fostering civic engagement and community development. In the lead-up to the official opening of Terekeka Community Radio, 15 aspiring journalist, seven women and eight men, from all ten Payams of the county […]
Fan-Favorite Drama Series Renewed for Another Season
The hit drama series “Echoes of Time” has officially been renewed for a sixth season. Fans rejoiced at the announcement, with producers promising even more twists and turns in the upcoming episodes. Filming is set to begin next month.
