Non-negotiable: Activist demands adherence to 35% women’s quota
A Civil society activist has called out the transitional government for failing to meet the 35% affirmative action quota for women, labeling the inclusion of women in governance as “non-negotiable” for the country’s stability. Speaking at the opening session of a three days National Stakeholders’ Dialogue in Juba, Jackline Nasiwa the Executive Director of Centre […]
About 249 women entrepreneurs receive grants in Juba
The Ministry of Gender awarded grants to 249 women entrepreneurs today in Juba under the SSWSEEP program, marking a major step toward economic empowerment. The signing ceremony, hosted by the Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare (MGCSW), marks a significant step toward economic independence and enterprise-driven growth for women across the country. Beneficiaries of […]
UNMISS to close Torit office due to funding crisis
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) will close its main field office in Torit, Eastern Equatoria State, a move that has sparked concern from the state government as South Sudan prepares for its first-ever national elections. The news was delivered on Tuesday by the UN’s Acting Deputy Special Representative, Anita Kiki Gbeho, during […]
Rising Nile leaves 926,000 South Sudanese trapped in floodwaters
Families are wading through waist-deep waters, schools stand submerged, and entire villages have vanished under the swelling Nile as floods continue to devastate communities across South Sudan — affecting nearly a million people, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). As of October 17, more than 926,000 people have been […]
South Sudan’s youth equipped with tools for democratic future
As South Sudan moves toward its first democratic elections, the nation’s youth are being actively prepared with the tools necessary for meaningful political participation, ensuring their voices are critical for a peaceful and democratic future. On Thursday, October 16, 2025, a “Youth Dialogue on Practical Tools for Public Engagement,” held at the South Sudan Council […]
UN closely monitors Machar’s treason trial in Juba
The trial of South Sudan’s suspended First Vice President Riek Machar opened under tight security in Juba on Monday, as the United Nations called for the proceedings to meet international standards of justice and transparency. The U.N., through its spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric in New York, confirmed that the peacekeeping mission (UNMISS) was closely monitoring developments […]
UN to expose how billions stolen fuel South Sudan’s ongoing crisis
The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan will release a report revealing how billions in stolen public funds have fueled conflict, worsened poverty, and deepened the humanitarian crisis. Behind the scenes, billions of dollars meant to rebuild the nation were quietly siphoned away, lining the pockets of government officials while fueling the very […]
National roundtable calls for youth-led peace in South Sudan
A national roundtable on the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda opened in Juba on Friday with a resounding call for young people to take the lead in building peace and shaping South Sudan’s future. The forum, organized in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2250, brought together government officials, the United Nations, civil society […]
China unveils global governance initiative to mark UN’s 80th anniversary
As the United Nations prepares to celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2025, China has launched a new proposal, the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), aimed at reshaping the international order to be more equitable, inclusive, and responsive to contemporary challenges. The initiative, unveiled in a detailed concept paper, comes amid growing turbulence in the global landscape […]
South Sudan leaders ‘pretend’ to honor peace deal, U.S. warns
The United States on Monday accused South Sudan’s leaders of “pretending” to uphold the 2018 peace agreement while detaining opposition figures and continuing military strikes against civilians. Acting U.S. Representative Dorothy Shea told the UN Security Council that the peace accord “cannot be considered in effect while First Vice President Riek Machar is under house […]
