GVO launches male-led campaign against gender based violence
The Global Voices Organization (GVO) has launched a community-based campaign aimed at engaging men and boys in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), bringing together 30 male champions from Gudele and Goroyo II to promote positive masculinity and strengthen community protection efforts. The two-day initiative, held in Goroyo II on the outskirts of […]
Western Bahr el Ghazal recruits 1,010 police ahead of elections
The Western Bahr el Ghazal State Police Service has recruited 1,010 new police officers, including 135 women, in a move aimed at strengthening law enforcement and enhancing security ahead of South Sudan’s December 2026 general elections. The recruitment exercise, conducted at the State Police Headquarters in Wau on Wednesday, saw 875 men and 135 women […]
South Sudan, IFAD unveil $41.8 million agriculture initiative
South Sudan and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have launched a US$41.8 million agriculture project to improve food security and strengthen the livelihoods of more than 110,000 people. The initiative seeks to tackle the root causes of food insecurity and rural poverty by increasing agricultural productivity, expanding market access and strengthening local institutions […]
Central Equatoria State sets SSP94 billion budget cap for 2026/27
The Central Equatoria State Council of Ministers has approved a spending ceiling of more than 94 billion South Sudanese pounds (SSP) for the 2026/27 fiscal year, paving the way for the preparation of the state’s annual budget. The decision was reached during an extraordinary Cabinet meeting chaired by Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony on Tuesday, where […]
OPINION: The role of traditional leaders in peaceful elections
As South Sudan prepares for its upcoming general elections, community cultural and traditional leaders have a critical responsibility to remain neutral, impartial and above partisan politics. Their respected position within society gives them a unique opportunity to unite communities rather than deepen political, ethnic or regional divisions. Traditional leaders are custodians of culture, moral values […]
Gurei Community pledges zero tolerance for gender-based violence
Residents of Gurei North in Juba County have pledged to eliminate gender-based violence (GBV), child marriage and other harmful practices after completing a 13-week community dialogue programme aimed at changing social attitudes and protecting women and girls. The public declaration was made during a community event on Monday, bringing together government officials, traditional and religious […]
South Sudan’s population to reach 20 million by 2030, UN Says
South Sudan’s population is projected to reach nearly 20 million by 2030, fuelled by high fertility rates and an influx of refugees and returning citizens from neighbouring Sudan, according to figures presented during a World Population Day High-Level Dialogue in Juba. The projections were unveiled at an event organised by the Government of South Sudan […]
SPLM, Kenya’s UDA sign five-year cooperation deal
South Sudan’s ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and Kenya’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in leadership development, policy exchange, party building, regional integration and peace efforts. Speaking after the signing, SPLM Secretary-General Dr. Akol Paul Kordit and UDA Secretary-General Sen. Hassan Omar Hassan said […]
READ: What Gen. Gabriel Duop told the court in his first defence testimony
Lt. Gen. Gabriel Duop Lam, Acting Chief of Staff of the SPLA-IO and Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of the SSPDF, on Monday delivered his first defence testimony before the Special Court hearing the Nasir incident case, denying any involvement in the fighting and describing what he called an unlawful arrest, months of harsh detention, […]
Mind reset for South Sudan: Returning to our default settings
South Sudan stands at a defining moment in its history. The time has come for every citizen to undertake a national mind reset to return to our default settings of unity, patriotism, integrity, hard work, and shared responsibility. Our nation cannot be transformed by leaders alone. Real change begins when ordinary citizens embrace the values […]
