How community-led peace dialogues are Transforming Akobo County
In Akobo East, Jonglei State, a quiet but powerful transformation is unfolding. In a county long defined by revenge killings, cross-border raids, and the deep wounds of inter- and intra-clan conflict, communities are beginning to stitch together a new social fabric—one woven from dialogue, forgiveness, and the collective desire for peace. At the heart of […]
South Sudan launches national headcount and biometric registration
South Sudan has officially launched a nationwide Public Service Headcount and Biometric Registration Exercise, marking a major step toward payroll reform and institutional restructuring across all government sectors. Presiding over the launch, Josephine Lagu Yanga, Vice President and Chair of the Service Cluster, declared the initiative “a national priority and a personal mission” aimed at […]
Yeni Costa vows to restore confidence as he assumes Central Bank leadership
The newly appointed Governor of the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Yeni Samuel Costa, officially took charge on Monday, telling staff at the bank’s headquarters in Juba that he had returned “to settle an issue,” a declaration that drew applause and cheers from employees. Yeni, a veteran banker with 38 years of service, replaces Dr. […]
Kiir calls for better services as new Central Bank chiefs sworn in
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday administered the oath of office to Yeni Samuel Costa as the new Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, urging him to act swiftly to resolve the nation’s growing liquidity challenges. Kiir urged the new Central Bank leadership to focus on restoring price stability, strengthening monetary policy, and ensuring […]
How women’s grassroots peace efforts end decades-long cycle of violence in Tonj North
For decades, Tonj North County in Warrap State has been a battlefield of revenge, where gunfire replaced dialogue and mourning became a way of life. The cycle of cattle raids and counterattacks tore families apart, leaving women widowed and children orphaned. But when violence seemed unstoppable, it was the women, the mothers, widows, and sisters, […]
South Sudan receives 27 youth repatriated from Ethiopian custody
The Government of South Sudan on Sunday formally received twenty-seven (27) South Sudanese youth who had been held at Mizan Prison in the South-West Region of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, following months of high-level diplomatic engagement between the two neighboring states. The announcement was made in an official statement by Ambassador Apuk Ayuel […]
Regional and national experts rally for health investment at AGOSS gathering
Regional and national health leaders have issued a unified call for greater investment, improved emergency response systems, and stronger protection for medical workers as the Association of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of South Sudan (AGOSS) concluded its 4th Annual Scientific Conference on Sunday in Juba. The high-level gathering, hosted at the Pyramid Hotel, brought together specialists […]
AGOSS urges lawmakers to pass key health Bills and budget increase
The Association of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of South Sudan (AGOSS) has called on the government to urgently increase national health sector financing and expedite the passage of long-pending professional health bills. They group said, both steps are critical to reversing the country’s alarming maternal mortality trends. The appeal was issued during the association’s 4th Annual […]
CEPO chief condemns intimidation of drivers by traffic police in Juba
The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmond Yakani, has issued a strong public appeal to the Ministry of Interior, condemning what he described as escalating harassment, intimidation, and unlawful conduct by some traffic police officers in Juba. In a video statement released on Saturday, Yakani said he personally witnessed three […]
Trees as a shield against floods in Rubkona county
In the flood-prone areas of Rubkona, years of deforestation and changing rainfall patterns had turned once-productive land into waterlogged plains. Seasonal floods destroyed homes, displaced families, and washed away trees and crops in the area leaving communities struggling to rebuild year after year. This initiative was led by Save the Children, Tearfund and Coalition for […]
