Brains, not power: How Mancala became South Sudan’s timeless sport
Under the shade of an old tamarind tree in Juba’s St. Kizito neighborhood, a circle of elders leans over a wooden board, pebbles clicking softly as they move from hole to hole. Laughter and silence trade places in pace yet this is no idle pastime. This is Mancala, locally known as ‘Mungola’ a centuries-old […]
Army chief declares Nhial Deng Nhial a rebel following formation of new party
South Sudan’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Paul Nang Majok, has declared that the army will take firm action against individuals accused of taking up arms against the government, including former senior SPLM official Nhial Deng Nhial, who recently announced the formation of a new political party. According to Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, […]
Freedom for sale: How Juba parents pay to free their sons
In the dim corridors of Juba’s police stations, freedom has become a transaction. Mothers whisper of officers demanding money, fathers sell goats and land, and families live in fear that one day, their sons will not come home. It begins with an accusation: “gang member.” No proof. No paperwork. Just an arrest. What follows is […]
CES security committee demands immediate withdrawal of UPDF from Kajo-Keji
The Central Equatoria State Security Committee has demanded the immediate withdrawal of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) from parts of Kajo-Keji County following reports of fresh incursions into South Sudanese territory. The resolution was reached during a high-level security meeting chaired by Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel on Tuesday at Rajaf Payam, Juba […]
Army chief declares Bor Red Belt vigilantes ‘criminals and enemies of the State’
The Chief of Defence Forces of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), Gen. Dr. Paul Nang Majok (PhD, Postdoc), has officially declared the Bor-based Red Belt Movement a rebel group, branding its members as criminals and enemies of the state. In an emergency directive issued to all organized forces, Gen. Majok instructed Lt. Gen. […]
South Sudan women call for holistic empowerment beyond policy promises
The Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare has urged for a more holistic and practical approach to women’s empowerment, one that goes beyond policy statements and symbolic representation during the opening of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Conference in Juba on Monday. Speaking on behalf of the government, Joyce Ayoub, Program Assistant at […]
South Sudan blind footballers shine bright in debut tournament
In their first-ever appearance at an international championship, South Sudan’s Men’s Blind Football Team has announced its arrival in spectacular fashion, delivering two impressive wins at the African Division 2 Blind Football Championship in Kampala, Uganda. Playing under the bright lights of Hamz Stadium, the South Sudanese debutants stunned host nation Uganda with a commanding […]
Tense courtroom drama as Dr. Machar trial adjourned to Oct 31
The 15th session of the high-profile trial of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused SPLM/A-IO members ended Monday amid intense courtroom exchanges, with proceedings adjourned to Friday, October 31. The session saw a fiery cross-examination of lead investigator Basilo Wani by Head Defense Advocate Kur Lual, exposing inconsistencies and procedural gaps that […]
Cameroon’s 92-year-old leader Biya wins eighth presidential term
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 92, has been officially re-elected for an eighth term, extending his more than four-decade rule, according to results announced Monday by the Constitutional Council. “Hereby proclaimed President-elect: the candidate Biya Paul,” declared Clement Atangana, president of the Constitutional Council, as the official results were read on state television. Biya, who first […]
Governor Mujung urges church–state unity for lasting peace
Central Equatoria State Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has called for strengthened cooperation between the government, citizens, and the Church to advance peace, unity, and security across the state. Speaking to worshippers during Sunday Mass at St. Joseph’s Parish in Juba, Governor Mujung said the Church and the government must work hand in hand […]
