South Sudan battles Egypt for vital AFCON qualifier points
South Sudan’s Bright Stars will host Egypt’s Pharaohs on Tuesday in a crucial Group B clash of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with both sides seeking their first victory of the campaign. The match is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at Juba Stadium, where South Sudan will look to use home support and familiarity […]
Journalists, NGOs meet to discuss humanitarian localization
Journalists and humanitarian organizations have met in Juba for a one-day engagement on the localization of humanitarian response, focusing on the role of local organizations and communities in decisions over aid, funding and programme implementation. The engagement was organized by the Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) of South Sudan and brought together journalists and humanitarian […]
Kiir taps presidential challenger Peter Mayen for caretaker cabinet
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has appointed People’s Liberal Party (PLP) chairperson Peter Mayen Majongdit as caretaker Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, placing a declared presidential challenger in the caretaker government ahead of the December elections. Mayen has publicly expressed his intention to challenge Kiir for the presidency in the December 22, 2026 elections, […]
Sudan’s Burhan vows not to bow after US visa denial
Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chairperson Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has vowed that the country will not bow to pressure or what he described as “blackmail” following the United States’ decision to withhold his visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York. Speaking in Khartoum on Saturday, Burhan said Sudan would maintain its position despite […]
Over 20 passengers missing as three vehicles burned
More than 20 passengers are reportedly missing after separate attacks along the Lui-Juba road in Western Equatoria State, with three vehicles burned, according to a local official. Acting Mundri East County Commissioner Benson George said the first incident occurred at about 8:00 p.m. at Marile, where people returning to Lanyi after harvesting honey were attacked. […]
When her father could no longer pay, Gemeiza kept searching for a way
When Gemeiza Kakule Kwajok sat her Senior Four examinations in 2021, she knew exactly what she wanted next: university. What she did not know was how she would get there. Her family had little money. Her father had supported her education from primary school through secondary school, but by the time her results were released, […]
SPLM Set to begin internal primaries, party congresses
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) is preparing to begin its internal party primaries and congresses as part of its preparations for the upcoming General Elections. SPLM Secretary General, Dr. Akol Paul Kordit, announced that the party is ready to commence the internal processes, which will include the selection of candidates and other key party […]
How Torit farmers battle drought with new irrigation technology
For farmers in Torit, unreliable rainfall is increasingly turning agriculture into a gamble, with prolonged dry spells threatening harvests and limiting efforts to expand cultivation. But new irrigation equipment is offering some farmers a way to keep their fields productive beyond the rainy season. Five farmer groups operating along the Kinate River and nearby streams […]
From dreams to doctorate: Athuai Rehan graduates with a PhD in Nairobi
Athuai Rehan, a South Sudanese business professional and academic has today September 26, earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the United States International University (USIU) Africa, at its 48th commencement ceremony in Nairobi , Kenya, capping years of dedication, research and academic excellence. Driven by dedication, determination and a clear commitment to academic excellence, […]
‘All tools available’ US threatens sanctions against South Sudan
The United States has warned South Sudan’s transitional government that it could face sanctions and visa restrictions over what Washington says are continued obstacles to humanitarian assistance in the country. In a statement issued on September 20, the US Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs accused officials at national, state and local levels of […]
