King Atoroba calls for unity and cultural solidarity in South Sudan
The King of the Azanda Kingdom, Atoroba Peni Rikito Gbudue, has urged South Sudan’s diverse communities to embrace unity and peaceful coexistence, emphasizing the importance of cultural solidarity over political divisions. During his visit to the Bari Community Centre on Monday, King Gbudue highlighted the unifying power of culture in fostering lasting peace across the […]
VP Taban briefs Kiir on Unity State’s oil refinery
Vice President for Infrastructure Cluster, Taban Deng Gai briefed President Salva Kiir following his recent peace tour to Unity State, where he also attended the centenary celebration of the Catholic Church in the region. During the meeting, Vice President Taban highlighted his extensive tour across the state, engaging directly with local communities in multiple stopovers. […]
The urgency of political transition in South Sudan
Political transition is critically important for South Sudan, particularly in the case of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), as it holds the key to lasting peace, stability, and democratic governance. Since leading the liberation struggle that secured South Sudan’s independence in 2011, the SPLM has struggled to transition from a liberation movement to a […]
Powerful winds take down radio towers, cutting off vital news source
Residents of Northern Bahr el Ghazal state are grappling with frustration after powerful winds and heavy rains brought down two radio towers, silencing key community stations in the region. Akol Yam FM 91.0, which serves the entire state and parts of Warrap, has gone off air, leaving many without daily news and vital updates. The […]
When leaders preach hatred, unity becomes a distant dream
South Sudan, a country ripped apart by war and mistrust, continues to bleed from wounds caused not only by bullets, but also by the poisoned tongues of its own leaders. The people look on those in positions of power to guide them rather than just govern them. But what future does the youth have if […]
Frustration mounts as Melut residents seek fair share of oil revenues
A high-level engagement workshop in Melut has brought renewed focus to growing frustration over the delayed disbursement and lack of transparency in managing the 3% community share from oil revenues. Organized by the Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resources (CSCNR), the meeting gathered 41 participants, including local authorities, community leaders, and representatives from women and […]
Calls grow to depoliticize South Sudan’s transitional justice process
Stakeholders across South Sudan are urging that the country’s transitional justice process remain free from political interference. This call came at the conclusion of a two-day national conference in Juba focused on selecting commissioners for key justice institutions outlined in the 2018 peace agreement. The conference, held last week, brought together representatives from civil society, […]
CEPO urges urgent faith-based intervention into South Sudan’s deepened political crisis
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) is calling for a third Kagiko Faith-Based Leaders Conference, as South Sudan’s prolonged political transition faces deepening trust deficits among its leaders. CEPO Executive Director Edmund Yakani, in a statement on Saturday, warned that South Sudan’s fragile peace risks collapse unless faith-based leaders urgently step in to mediate […]
Freight forwarders back SSNBS’s role in regulating imports for public safety
The South Sudan Freight Forwarders Association (SSFFA) has expressed strong support for the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) following its recent interception of substandard fuel at the Nimule border point. Earlier this week, SSNBS officials halted 11 trucks carrying fuel that failed to meet East African standards. The trucks, attempting to enter South […]
South Sudan renews pledge to end obstetric fistula by 2030
South Sudan has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating obstetric fistula by 2030 during the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula celebration held Friday at Juba Teaching Hospital. The commemoration, organized under the theme “A Renewed Commitment to Ending Fistula in South Sudan by 2030,” brought together representatives from the Ministry of Health, UNFPA, development partners, […]
