Women leaders warn of rising online harassment in South Sudan
Women leaders in South Sudan are raising the alarm over escalating online harassment, a form of abuse that mirrors the physical and psychological violence many women face in homes and public spaces across the country. Speaking at a UN Women roundtable on Saturday during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Lorna James Elias, […]
Mundari Festival returns January 2026 with a call for unity
The 3rd Mundari Cultural Festival, one of South Sudan’s most vibrant and unifying cultural events, has officially been set for January 16th to 18th, 2026. The announcement was made during a press briefing in Juba, confirming the return of a festival widely celebrated for preserving heritage and strengthening community bonds. This year’s edition will run […]
State pledges non-interference to keep Terekaka radio independent
The Government of Central Equatoria State has renewed its commitment to safeguarding the independence of Terekaka Radio Station, reaffirming that the community broadcaster must remain a fully people-owned platform, free from political, personal, or group influence. Speaking on behalf of the state leadership, Minister of Information and Communication, Nyarsuk Patrick James, emphasized that strong, community-driven […]
Inside Machar court session as defense challenges testimony
The Special Court established trying First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven senior SPLM/A-IO officials convened its 26th session on Friday, with the defense mounting its most direct challenge yet to the prosecution’s first witness. Major Peter Malual Deng, a Legal Advisor in the SSPDF and the initial witness for the prosecution, faced hours […]
South Sudan clinches second win in FIBA world cup qualifiers
South Sudan’s national basketball team has continued its strong start in the FIBA World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers, securing a convincing 109–79 victory over Cape Verde on Friday. This win follows South Sudan’s opening triumph against Libya in Tunisia, where the Bright Stars defeated the Libyan side 79–55, giving the team two wins in as […]
South Sudan’s home dialogue continues as FDS call for inclusive peace efforts
Dialogue aimed at restoring trust and implementing the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) continued this week, with Former Political Detainees (FDS) engaging in constructive discussions with women mediators and other stakeholders. Akot Dut Ajieno, Member of Parliament at South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) and representative of […]
Police in Northern Bahr el Ghazal receive motorbikes to improve GBV case handling
The Special Protection Unit (SPU) of the South Sudan National Police Service in Northern Bahr el Ghazal has received three motorbikes from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to strengthen the investigation and response to gender-based violence (GBV) across the state. The motorbikes, donated with support from the Government of Japan, aim to improve mobility […]
Beyond expectation: Smiles return as wasting support rescues lives in Rubkona
In the flood-affected vicinities of Rubkona County in Unity state, where families rely almost entirely on humanitarian assistance, a new dawn is unfolding as young mothers find hope in local nutrition support. For many years now, the area has continued to face severe malnutrition emergencies, with families grappling with food insecurity and limited health care, […]
Left without services, women walk for days to find care
Floods, displacement, and the collapse of basic services have turned simple illnesses into life-threatening emergencies for the women of Rubkona County. With health facilities washed away or left without medicines, thousands of mothers face an impossible reality: walk for days or go without care altogether. For many, survival now depends on endurance, determination, and the […]
Hope flows again in Rubkona as vital water sources come back to life
For 45-year-old Rebecca Nyagok, the simple act of fetching water used to be a daily risk. Like many women in Rubkona County of Unity state, the mother of six was forced to trek three to four hours to River Namu because local water points had collapsed. The journey exposed them to severe dangers. “Some of […]
