South Sudan rolls out voter awareness campaign
South Sudan has launched a nationwide voter awareness campaign to encourage citizens to participate in the country’s upcoming general elections. The National Elections Commission (NEC) marked the start of the campaign with an awareness procession through Juba, calling on citizens to engage in civic education programmes and familiarize themselves with the electoral process. According to […]
Yakani accuses warring forces of using starvation as a weapon
The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmund Yakani, has accused the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the SPLA-IO of using starvation as a weapon of war, following renewed fighting in Northern Jonglei State. In a statement on Thursday, Yakani appealed directly to division, field and area commanders of […]
Matangai women find financial buffer amid land insecurity
Women in Matangai village on the outskirts of Juba are turning to community savings groups as a way to protect their livelihoods amid persistent land disputes, economic uncertainty and the rising cost of living. For many families in the area, owning land remains uncertain. Years of boundary disputes, insecurity and displacement have discouraged long-term investment […]
Uganda, South Sudan hold fresh border security talks
Officials from Uganda and South Sudan have begun fresh bilateral talks aimed at easing tensions along their shared border, with leaders from both countries meeting in Uganda’s West Nile Region to discuss security, border management and economic cooperation. The fifth Uganda–South Sudan Joint Bilateral Meeting opened on Thursday in Arua, bringing together senior government officials, […]
GVO launches male-led campaign against gender based violence
The Global Voices Organization (GVO) has launched a community-based campaign aimed at engaging men and boys in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), bringing together 30 male champions from Gudele and Goroyo II to promote positive masculinity and strengthen community protection efforts. The two-day initiative, held in Goroyo II on the outskirts of […]
Western Bahr el Ghazal recruits 1,010 police ahead of elections
The Western Bahr el Ghazal State Police Service has recruited 1,010 new police officers, including 135 women, in a move aimed at strengthening law enforcement and enhancing security ahead of South Sudan’s December 2026 general elections. The recruitment exercise, conducted at the State Police Headquarters in Wau on Wednesday, saw 875 men and 135 women […]
South Sudan, IFAD unveil $41.8 million agriculture initiative
South Sudan and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have launched a US$41.8 million agriculture project to improve food security and strengthen the livelihoods of more than 110,000 people. The initiative seeks to tackle the root causes of food insecurity and rural poverty by increasing agricultural productivity, expanding market access and strengthening local institutions […]
OPINION: The role of traditional leaders in peaceful elections
As South Sudan prepares for its upcoming general elections, community cultural and traditional leaders have a critical responsibility to remain neutral, impartial and above partisan politics. Their respected position within society gives them a unique opportunity to unite communities rather than deepen political, ethnic or regional divisions. Traditional leaders are custodians of culture, moral values […]
Gurei Community pledges zero tolerance for gender-based violence
Residents of Gurei North in Juba County have pledged to eliminate gender-based violence (GBV), child marriage and other harmful practices after completing a 13-week community dialogue programme aimed at changing social attitudes and protecting women and girls. The public declaration was made during a community event on Monday, bringing together government officials, traditional and religious […]
South Sudan’s population to reach 20 million by 2030, UN Says
South Sudan’s population is projected to reach nearly 20 million by 2030, fuelled by high fertility rates and an influx of refugees and returning citizens from neighbouring Sudan, according to figures presented during a World Population Day High-Level Dialogue in Juba. The projections were unveiled at an event organised by the Government of South Sudan […]
