A month of change: Communities urged to hold on to Ramadan values
Thousands of worshippers gathered in mosques and open prayer grounds across South Sudan to mark the end of Ramadan, as religious leaders used the moment to deliver a message that unity, compassion, and discipline practiced during the fasting month must not end with Eid. From the capital Juba to other towns, sermons and speeches focused […]
Juba Bari community moves to revive fading language
In Juba, members of the Bari community have launched a grassroots initiative to rescue their language from what they describe as a steady and alarming decline, particularly among younger generations growing up in urban areas. The effort, led by the Bari Language Education Centre under the Bari Community Centre, brings together around 40 volunteers men […]
Kiir dismisses Biem, returns Manytuil as Unity Governor
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed Unity State governor Justice Riek Biem Top and reappointed former governor Joseph Nguen Manytuil in a late-night decree announced on Monday. The decision, read on the state broadcaster South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation, did not provide reasons for the abrupt leadership change in the oil-rich Unity State. Justice Biem had […]
President Kiir directs action after high-level economic briefing
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed government institutions to align priorities following a high-level briefing on the country’s economic, political, and security situation. The update was delivered on Monday by Vice President and Economic Cluster Chair, James Wani Igga, who outlined ongoing efforts to stabilize the economy, address security concerns, and prepare for upcoming elections. […]
High rates of child abuse reported in Kuda Boma
Community leaders in Kuda Boma of Juba County have raised alarm over a surge in cases of child abuse, early marriage, and sexual violence affecting girls and women in the area. Speaking during a community engagement, Grace Kani, a women’s leader in Kuda, strongly condemned the rising incidents, warning that young girls are now living […]
South Sudan fighters go unbeaten, bag three World Muay Thai titles
It was a flawless fight run, a clean sweep defined by precision, power, and pure fighting spirit. South Sudan’s top fighters stepped into the ring in Pattaya, Thailand, and walked out unbeaten three bouts, three wins, three world title belts delivered in emphatic, knockout fashion. South Sudan’s charge began with James Majok Gau, who set […]
Kiir administration rejects church pressure to release Dr. Machar
President Salva Kiir’s regime has pushed back against calls by the South Sudan Council of Churches to release First Vice President Riek Machar, insisting that the judicial process must proceed without interference. In a statement issued on March 17, the government said while it shares concerns raised by the church over the country’s deteriorating political, […]
Cholera and conflict drive child crisis in Jonglei—UNICEF
UNICEF has raised alarm over a rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis affecting children in Jonglei State, warning that a deadly mix of escalating violence, mass displacement, and disease outbreaks is pushing vulnerable communities to the brink. In a flash update shared with Standard Zone News, the agency said ongoing clashes have forced an estimated 100,000 people […]
Women caucus warns progress needs broader inclusion
The Chairperson of the Women Parliamentary Caucus, Viola Samuel Satti, has cautioned that progress on advancing women’s priorities in South Sudan will remain limited without broader inclusion and stronger collaboration among stakeholders. Speaking during a one-day consultative meeting in Juba, Satti stressed that unity across political, social, and institutional lines is essential to move the […]
Inside the 60th Dr. Machar’s court session on Nasir incident case
Proceedings in the trial related to the Nasir incident continued on Monday as the Special Court convened its 60th session at Freedom Hall in Juba. The case involves several members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO), including First Vice President Riek Machar, who are facing charges connected to the incident in Nasir. […]
