Stray dogs infiltrate Al Sabah Children’s Hospital, raising safety concerns
Al Sabah Specialized Children’s Hospital is currently facing a safety concern, with approximately 50 street dogs residing on its grounds, posing a safety risk to patients and their families. Speaking during handover of medical supplies by World Health Organization, Emmanuel Gore, Acting Executive Director of Al Sabah, stated that the presence of the large pack […]
Football leadership in focus as four compete for SSFF presidency
The race for the top seat of South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) is heating up as four candidates have officially declared their bids ahead of the highly anticipated 2025 elections. With the confirmation of four diverse and high-profile candidates, the upcoming vote is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched in the […]
Warrap leaders reconcile after years of fallout
After years of bitter rivalry, two of Greater Tonj’s most prominent leaders, Aleu Ayieny Aleu and Lewis Anei Madut Kueindit, have publicly reconciled. The two men set aside their long-standing differences during a peace forum in Tonj Town of Warrap State, promising to work together for the good of a state desperate for stability. The […]
CEPO warns of rising violence and forced displacement in South Sudan
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has raised alarm over a growing wave of armed violence and forced displacement across South Sudan, calling for urgent political action to rescue the country’s fragile peace process. In a statement on Sunday, CEPO Executive Director Edmond Yakane voiced deep concern over the increasing trend of internal displacement […]
Juba insecurity escalates as SPLM official escapes attempted assassination
A senior official of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), James Jok Lual, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Juba over the weekend. Jok, who previously served as SPLM Secretary for Research and Training in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, claimed he was ambushed by armed assailants at around 4:30 PM while on his way […]
Mayom women mourn conflict losses, light peace candles
Women of Mayom county, Unity State lit candles and shed silent tears for loved ones lost in recent communal violence. At a prayer event dedicated to peace, healing, and reconciliation, Teresa Nyerieka Manytuil gave a moving reflection on the burden borne by women. Ms. Nyerieka stated that if those driving the conflict truly understood the […]
BoSS recognizes Mobile Money as legal payment method
Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has officially recognized mobile money as a valid and legal form of payment for goods and services. The move, BOSS said, aligns with the bank’s strategic plan for 2023-2027, which intends to increase the use of mobile money services among the adult population to 30% by 2027. In a statement […]
Malakal receives educational boost as UN and EU hand over key facilities
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on Thursday, handed over a newly rehabilitated Malakal Vocational Training Centre and Joshua Primary School to Upper Nile State authorities. Funded by the European Union (EU), the project aims to support long-term recovery in displacement-affected regions of South Sudan. The events were attended […]
UDF marks anniversary with bold call for full peace deal implementation
The United Democratic Front (UDF) has marked its first anniversary since official registration with a strong call for unity among the signatories of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), and swift full implementation of the deal ahead of the country’s landmark elections. Speaking during a press conference held […]
Beauty and battle into the wild heart of Nimule: A day on the frontlines of conservation
Nimule is a sanctuary—home to elephants, antelopes, hippopotamus, various bird species, warthogs, fish (with rhinos and giraffes now extinct). But poaching, disease, and human encroachment are relentless. The beautiful yet complicated scenery of the park—bordered by Uganda and divided by the Nile, with Gordon Hill rising on one side and a highway slicing through—offers both […]
