Opinion: How poverty is killing journalism in South Sudan
There is a quiet emergency unfolding in South Sudan. It is not making headlines. It does not involve arrests, raids, or official bans. It is harder to see, but more damaging in the long run. The crisis is this: journalism in South Sudan is being strangled by poverty. Since the 2013 conflict, the media landscape […]
Adut Salva begins duties with visit to Central Equatoria governor
South Sudan’s newly appointed Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs, Adut Salva Kiir, has officially commenced her duties with a courtesy visit to Central Equatoria State Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel. The meeting, held Monday at the Governor’s office in Juba, centered on fostering stronger collaboration between the Office of the Presidential Envoy and […]
Civil Society launches homegrown peace dialogue amid stalled processes
With the country stuck in a political deadlock and previous peace initiatives failing to yield results, South Sudanese civil society has announced a bold move to spearhead its own homegrown peace process aimed at restoring trust among political actors and ending cycles of violence. The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), […]
27,500 families to benefit from €48m development programme
More than 27,000 households across South Sudan will receive new international support after Germany, the Netherlands and the European Union expanded a €48 million rural development initiative to Central Equatoria State. The Community Driven Rural Development (CDRD) Project is designed to improve food security, strengthen market access and empower women and youth in rural communities. […]
Bitter SSFF poll ends with Madout’s plea for unity and support
Outgoing South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) president Augustino Madout has called for forgiveness and unity after a contentious election that saw him lose to Francis Amin amid accusations of manipulation and disqualification of rivals. The federation’s general assembly in Juba was marked by controversy after several presidential contenders were barred from the race, prompting claims […]
Heavy Rains trigger widespread flooding in South Sudan
Torrential rains over the past week have caused widespread flooding across South Sudan, displacing thousands of families, submerging farmland, and damaging critical infrastructure, officials said on Wednesday. In Greater Pibor Administrative Area, flash floods forced more than 100 families to abandon their homes in Pochalla South County. Information Minister Jacob Werchum said three consecutive days […]
Dinka fattening tradition turns tragic as contestant dies in Warrap State
A centuries-old Dinka cultural tradition has been struck by tragedy after a young man, Mayol Akeer, died during preparations for the annual fattening competition in Kuac Ayok, Gogrial West County, Warrap State. The 25-year-old, remembered as vibrant and determined, reportedly passed away on Wednesday after consuming excessive amounts of milk – the central practice of […]
NBG citizens question priorities in newly approved SSP 40.5 billion budgets
Citizens of Northern Bahr el Ghazal state have expressed concerns that the newly approved fiscal year budget for 2025-2026 is inadequate to address pressing public needs. The concerns come after Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Council of Ministers passed a SSP 40.5 billion budget on August 15, 2025, during a council meeting chaired by Governor […]
Historic first: South Sudanese woman appointed FIFA referee assessor
In a historic breakthrough for South Sudanese football, FIFA has appointed Mrs. Akon Paul Ben Deng as a referee assessor for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Namibia and São Tomé and Príncipe. The match will be played on September 9, 2025, in Francistown, Botswana. Mrs. Akon, the only South Sudanese woman currently […]
South Sudan women seek equality in drafting permanent constitution
South Sudanese women have taken a decisive step to ensure their voices shape the country’s future, formally submitting the Women’s Charter to the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC). The document, crafted after months of consultation with women’s groups, civil society, and development partners, outlines twelve key priorities that women say must be embedded in the […]
