Activist Yakani condemns assault on lawyer in forced marriage case
A human rights activist has condemned the reported assault of defense lawyer Josephine Ahel (Adhet) Deng inside a Juba police station, describing the incident as a serious breach of child-protection laws and a troubling escalation in a long-running forced marriage case involving a teenage girl. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress […]
Tramadol’s deadly comfort: Inside the drug epidemic swallowing youth
Nelson Mandela (not his real name) holds the handlebars of his boda boda, his eyes focused but distant. At 26, he is one of many young men in Juba battling not just the brutal competition of the city’s transport sector, but a growing addiction to Tramadol. For Nelson, the drug isn’t merely about getting high, […]
After years of drama, SPLM opens doors for opposition dialogue
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has announced that it is finally opening its doors to dialogue with all opposition groups. The shift comes after years of political friction, stalled negotiations, and prolonged national uncertainty that have weighed heavily on the country’s journey toward lasting peace. The announcement followed a high-level consultative meeting chaired by […]
SSOA, SPLM leaders step up political cooperation ahead of 2026 elections
Political collaboration in South Sudan intensified this week as leaders from the SSOA and SPLM held back-to-back high-level meetings to strengthen national unity and prepare for the 2026 elections. The Presidential Advisor and Chairman of the South Sudan Patriotic Movement (SSPM), Dr. Costello Garang Riiny Lual, led the outreach, beginning with an official visit to […]
‘When I woke up, they were gone’: Nyabol’s desperate search for lost family in Sudan War
Nyabol Alor Chola, a 33-year-old South Sudanese mother, endured a horrific ordeal during a violent raid targeting foreign nationals in Khartoum. Her husband and two eldest sons were forcibly taken. When she attempted to resist, armed forces shot her twice in the legs and struck her head with a gun. She was unconscious for hours. […]
After decades of bloodshed, Rwanda and DRC seal Trump-brokered peace deal
In a major diplomatic breakthrough aimed at ending one of Africa’s most persistent and devastating conflicts, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi for the signing of a historic peace agreement between their two nations. The deal, hailed by all three leaders as a […]
OPINION| Why African leaders favor foreign-mediated peace, Why South Sudan should embrace home-grown solutions
Across Africa, foreign-mediated peace agreements have become the default solution for conflicts. Leaders often turn to the AU, UN, IGAD, or powerful donor nations to broker deals, believing that external endorsement gives legitimacy and political cover. International actors can pressure warring parties to sign and comply, a task that weak local institutions or politically divided […]
Justice advocates demand increase in South Sudan mobile courts
Justice advocates and legal sector stakeholders are calling for an expanded number of mobile courts across South Sudan, citing the urgent need to improve access to justice for internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees, and returnees. The call was made on Wednesday during the closing of a two-day roundtable on strengthening justice for displaced communities, held […]
South Sudan marks International Day of Persons with disabilities with fresh push for inclusion
South Sudan on Tuesday joined the global community in marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, using this year’s celebration to renew calls for stronger inclusion, representation, and access to services for people with disabilities across the country. The event, held in Juba, brought together government officials, disability rights groups, development partners, and community […]
Cultural peace festival unites communities in Wulu
The communities in Wulu County of Lakes State are witnessing a new dawn as the cultural peace festival champions unity and togetherness among the locals in the area. For years, tensions and divisions among clans and sections have quietly grown across various parts of Lakes State, threatening long-standing traditions of harmony. In response, the Rumbek […]
