Governor Mujung calls for forgiveness, reconciliation at peace forum

Central Equatoria State Governor, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has urged communities to embrace forgiveness and reconciliation as a path toward lasting peace, while opening a three-day peace conference in Kuda, Dolo Payam, Juba County. The forum, organized by the Commissioners of Terekeka and Juba Counties under the theme “Promoting Peaceful Coexistence among Herders and […]

SSFF president, sports minister discusses football reform plans

The President of the South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF), Francis Amin, led a delegation to brief the Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Joseph Geng Akech, on ambitious plans to reform and transform football across the country. Mr. Amin outlined a comprehensive roadmap that includes launching a structured national Premier League, training and certifying football […]

South Sudan set for above normal rains as region braces for drought

While many countries in the Greater Horn of Africa are being warned to prepare for a dry and difficult end to the year, South Sudan is expecting a different story. A regional climate forecast released on Tuesday by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) predicts that parts of the country, particularly in the […]

Don’t exclude Anuak community in gov’t dockets and participation–Yakani

A civil society activist is calling on political leaders in Jonglei State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) to ensure the Anuak community is represented and actively participate in government affairs. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progressive Organization (CEPO), stated that the Anuak are being systematically isolated from public participation and […]

Juba residents seek justice in court as neglect cripples daily living

For years, residents of Juba’s Gudele, Hai-Referendum, and Mia-Saba in Juba have lived with broken roads, stagnant water, unreliable electricity, and limited access to healthcare. Promises of development and better living conditions have come and gone, but little has changed on the ground. Now, weary of waiting, these communities are turning to the courts to […]

South Sudan hosts ICGLR, EJVM to resolve border dispute

South Sudan’s Kajo Keji County on Monday hosted senior representatives from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism (EJVM) in a mission aimed at resolving ongoing border tensions with Uganda and promoting lasting peace. The visit comes after a recent border clash in Nyaigamuda, Bori Boma, Kangapo […]

U.S. reiterates call for justice in Christopher Allen case

On the eighth anniversary of American journalist Christopher Allen’s death, the U.S. Embassy has renewed its call for a credible and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his killing and the disrespectful treatment of his remains. Allen, who was covering the civil conflict between the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) and SPLA-in-Opposition in 2017, was […]

South Sudan sets course for responsible carbon trading and green growth

South Sudan has launched a stakeholder consultation on its National Carbon Market Framework, signaling a strategic move to tap into global climate finance while protecting communities and natural resources. The initiative, announced at a workshop in Juba by Joseph Africano Bartel, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, aims to prevent exploitative carbon trading […]

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 […]

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