Digitel independence marathon returns for second edition
Telecommunications company Digitel South Sudan has officially launched the second edition of its Independence Marathon, with organizers describing the event as a platform to promote national unity, healthy living and environmental awareness as the country prepares to celebrate its 15th Independence Anniversary. The 10-kilometre race is scheduled to take place on 9 July 2026, starting […]
AU envoy Kikwete briefs Kiir on consultations with South Sudan stakeholders
African Union High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, has briefed President Salva Kiir Mayardit on the outcome of a series of consultations held with key political and institutional stakeholders in South Sudan. According to a statement issued by the Office of the President, the […]
Juba hospital receives MTN funded maternal health upgrades
Juba Teaching Hospital has received a package of healthcare infrastructure and digital health improvements funded by MTN South Sudan, aimed at strengthening maternal and newborn healthcare services and expanding access to digital health solutions in the country. The projects were officially handed over on Monday as MTN South Sudan concluded its 2026 edition of the […]
Baby shot in head after attack that killed his family to be airlifted to Juba
A five-day-old baby who survived a deadly attack that reportedly killed his parents and older sister in Tonj East County is expected to be transferred to Juba for specialized medical treatment as efforts intensify to secure the logistics required for his evacuation. The infant baby sustained a gunshot wound to the head during an attack […]
USSP forum focuses on democracy and economic opportunity
Political leaders, government officials, civil society representatives, business leaders, women’s groups and youth activists have called for stronger democratic governance, economic empowerment and inclusive participation as essential pillars for South Sudan’s development. The calls were made during a seminar organized by the United South Sudan Party (USSP) under the theme “Building a Modern State through […]
South Sudan steps up efforts to eliminate obstetric fistula
South Sudan has renewed its commitment to eliminating obstetric fistula, a debilitating childbirth injury that continues to affect women and girls across the country, with officials pledging increased investment in maternal healthcare, skilled birth attendance and reproductive health services. The pledge was made during national commemorations of the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 2026 […]
Local leaders trained to foster peace, inclusion and community accountability
Community leaders from across Juba County have pledged to strengthen peacebuilding efforts, promote social inclusion, and enhance accountability within their communities after completing a three-day capacity-building workshop organized by the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) with support from Oxfam South Sudan. The training brought together quarter council chairpersons and members of local peace committees from […]
Youth leader Angok freed after questioning over remarks on service delivery
Youth leader William Angok Ngor has been released after being questioned by National Security officials over comments he made urging political leaders to focus on public service delivery rather than political campaigns. Angok, a former Twic Mayardit youth leader and member of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) youth league, resurfaced on Friday after his […]
Civil society warns of deadly trend in mining and fishing communities
A civil society leader has raised concerns over a growing wave of violence linked to competition for mining and fishing resources across South Sudan, warning that failure to regulate the sectors could lead to increased loss of life and instability in affected communities. Speaking on behalf of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Executive […]
CAHO supports income generating activities for vulnerable families
Community Aid for Humanitarian Organization (CAHO) has launched a livelihood support initiative aimed at strengthening income-generating activities and improving the economic resilience of vulnerable families in Terekeka County, Central Equatoria State. The initiative, implemented under CAHO’s Livelihood Inclusion Program, began with the distribution of business-support equipment and livestock to beneficiary groups in Nyori and Reggo […]
