Grassroots peace efforts gain momentum in Western Bahr el Ghazal
A peacebuilding programme implemented by the International Organization for Migration is beginning to deliver tangible results in Western Bahr el Ghazal and parts of Warrap State, as communities increasingly turn to dialogue to resolve disputes and rebuild social cohesion. The initiative, part of a broader United Nations joint programme, integrates peacebuilding with livelihoods and education […]
MSF calls for urgent intervention as deaths mount in Nyatim
Medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has issued an urgent appeal for humanitarian intervention in Nyatim, a remote area in Jonglei State, warning that dozens of displaced people are dying as aid agencies remain unable to access the area. In a statement released on Monday, MSF described a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Nyatim, located […]
Customary law takes root in Western Bahr el Ghazal’s legal system
Western Bahr el Ghazal State has taken a significant step in reforming its justice system with the passage of a landmark customary law aimed at strengthening dispute resolution, improving access to justice, and promoting peace at the community level. The state becomes the first in South Sudan to formally codify customary practices into written law […]
SPLM/A-IO condemns Jebel Iraq massacre, points finger at SSPDF
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army–In Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) has condemned the killing of civilians in Jebel Iraq, Central Equatoria State, describing the incident as “barbaric and unacceptable.” In a statement issued on Monday, the opposition group said approximately 70 civilians were killed in what it termed a “massacre,” raising fresh concerns over the safety of non-combatants […]
Bari community launches language revival program in Juba
The Bari community in Juba has officially launched a major language revival program aimed at preserving and promoting the Bari language, amid growing concerns that younger generations are losing fluency in their mother tongue. The initiative, unveiled at the Bari Community Centre, brought together top Bari leaders, elders, youth representatives, women, and government officials from […]
South Sudan, Kenya agree to ease trade barriers, fast-track cross-border road
South Sudan and Kenya have agreed on a series of measures to dismantle key trade barriers and accelerate construction of a major cross-border road linking the two countries. The measures were agreed after a five-day bilateral meeting in Juba. The talks, which brought together senior government officials from both nations, focused on improving trade flows, […]
South Sudan, diplomats, partners honor Nicholas Haysom in Juba
South Sudanese officials, international diplomats, and partners gathered today at the United Nations House in Juba to pay tribute to the late Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), who passed away in New York on 17 March 2026. The solemn memorial service […]
Kiir fires health minister in latest presidential decree
President Salva Kiir has relieved Sarah Cleto Rial of her duties as Minister of Health and appointed Luke Thomson Thoan Teny as her successor, in a major government reshuffle announced this evening. The changes come as part of a series of presidential decrees affecting key ministries and administrative positions across the country. The presidential decree, […]
Women’s rights advocates demand action on family law gaps
Women’s rights advocates have issued a strong call for urgent action to address critical gaps in South Sudan’s draft Family Law Bill, warning that delays and weak provisions could undermine efforts to protect women, children, and vulnerable communities. The demands were voiced during a high-level dialogue in Juba convened by the Strategic Initiative for Women […]
Lakes State youth activists push for nonviolent approaches to resolve local conflicts
In a bid to address local conflicts and amplify the voices of young people in Lakes state, the youth in Rumbek are taking the lead in promoting nonviolent approaches to ensure lasting peace and stability in the area. Between March 24 and 26 this year, the Rumbek Youth and Sports Association (RYSA) conducted a series […]
