Gunmen kill final-year University of Juba student
Before dawn on Monday, what began as another day of hard work for a final-year student at the University of Juba ended in tragedy after he was allegedly shot by suspected robbers who stole his motorcycle in Thongpiny, Juba. John Uchalla Ukel, a final-year Medical Laboratory Sciences student, was working as a boda boda rider […]
CEPO: Without inclusive dialogue, credible elections are unlikely
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has warned that South Sudan’s planned elections are unlikely to be peaceful, credible, or non-violent unless political leaders first commit to an inclusive national dialogue that brings together all stakeholders to build consensus on the country’s political transition. Speaking on Saturday, CEPO Executive Director Edmund Yakani expressed concern […]
South Sudan’s women legislators prepare for political leadership
Women Members of Parliament from across South Sudan have begun a three-day leadership and electoral preparedness training aimed at strengthening their capacity to participate effectively in the country’s anticipated elections and assume greater political leadership roles. The workshop, organized by UN Women in partnership with the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus and the Ministry of Gender, Child […]
Cabinet approves support for South Sudan’s national teams
South Sudan’s national sports teams have received a major boost after the Council of Ministers approved new measures to support the country’s national teams, reaffirming the government’s commitment to sports development at a crucial period when several teams are preparing for continental and international qualifiers. The decision comes as South Sudan intensifies preparations for major […]
South Sudan records no Ebola cases, ministry reassures public
The Ministry of Health has reassured the public that South Sudan has not recorded any confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), despite outbreaks reported in parts of the region, saying the country has significantly strengthened its preparedness measures to prevent any possible importation of the virus. Speaking during a press conference in Juba on […]
Civil society reviews women’s leadership advocacy strategies
Civil society organizations have renewed their commitment to strengthening advocacy for women’s participation in leadership and decision making following a one-day refresher training that examined the challenges limiting women’s representation in public office and governance. Speaking during the training, Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) Project Officer Nemisho Joye Bage said the forum enabled civil society […]
Students encouraged to challenge early and forced marriage
Learners at Hope and Wisdom Nursery and Primary School in Juba have been encouraged to challenge harmful practices such as early and forced marriage through education and awareness, as part of a gender-based violence (GBV) sensitization campaign conducted by Global Voices Organization (GVO). The awareness session brought together pupils, teachers, and school administrators to discuss […]
South Sudan announces incremental increase in telecom charges
South Sudan has announced an incremental increase in telecommunications charges, with authorities saying the move is necessary to sustain mobile network operations and prevent disruptions to essential communication services across the country. The National Communication Authority (NCA) announced on Thursday that the revised rates will take effect from midnight on June 26, 2026, following months […]
Jiye and Toposa commit to resolving disputes peacefully
Leaders and elders from the Jiye and Toposa communities have pledged to resolve disputes through dialogue and traditional conflict-resolution mechanisms following a peace meeting aimed at reducing tensions and promoting peaceful coexistence in Kapoeta North County. The reconciliation meeting, held in Wokobu kraals on Wednesday, brought together representatives from both communities under the leadership of […]
Survivors of wartime rape urge authorities to speed up investigations
Survivors of conflict-related sexual violence have called on South Sudanese authorities to accelerate investigations into a landmark war crimes case, saying justice has been delayed for far too long as they continue to live with the trauma and stigma of abuses committed during the country’s civil conflict. The appeal came on Tuesday as more than […]
