(JUBA CITY) – The National Editors’ Forum (NEF), in collaboration with the Female Journalists Network and with support from Journalists for Human Rights (JHR), has held a one day workshop to advance the implementation of the Media Gender Policy (2021) across South Sudan’s newsrooms. The policy, originally developed by theContinue Reading
(BOR, JONGLEI STATE) – On 28 November 2025, 106 new wildlife rangers graduated in Bor, Jonglei State, following a comprehensive Law Enforcement Training Programme designed to enhance conservation and anti-poaching efforts across South Sudan. The training programme was delivered jointly by African Parks and the Ministry of Wildlife Conservation andContinue Reading
(HEGLIG) – The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) have increased security around the Heglig oil fields as tensions rise along the Sudan–South Sudan border. Officials emphasised that South Sudan remains neutral in the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Lt. Gen. Johnson Olony, SSPDF Assistant Chief for Mobilization and Disarmament, saidContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – A young girl who went missing while travelling to the market in Juba has been safely located. The child, who identifies herself as Adhieu Kot Ater, was found by a local resident late on Thursday evening. Adhieu told authorities that her mother’s name is Nyachud and thatContinue Reading
(AWERIAL COUNTY, LAKES STATE) – Five people were injured early on Friday morning when a vehicle overturned near a stream bridge between Awerial and Golyar along the Juba Highway. Local authorities say the accident happened at about 4 a.m. as the driver was travelling towards Juba. Witnesses believe the driverContinue Reading
(KAMPALA) – The 15th (fifteenth) East African Community Inter Parliamentary Games have opened in Kampala, bringing together lawmakers and officials from across the region for two weeks of sports activities aimed at strengthening cooperation among member states. South Sudan was represented at the opening ceremony by the Minister of EastContinue Reading
(MAGWI COUNTY) – Magwi County authorities in Eastern Equatoria State have introduced strict new measures banning the sale of the medical drug Tramadol and the export of charcoal produced within the county. Officials say the steps are aimed at reducing drug abuse among young people and slowing the growing destructionContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan Football Association has announced that it is preparing to sign a new cooperation agreement with the Senegalese Football Federation. The partnership aims to improve football development in South Sudan, with a focus on coach training and youth football academies. Speaking after his return from theContinue Reading
(MOSCOW) – Russia is bringing in thousands of foreign workers to fill jobs once done by local citizens, as the country faces a growing labour shortage driven by its war on Ukraine and the departure of many working age men. Long queues of job seekers from India, Vietnam, Afghanistan andContinue Reading
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – US President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House on December 8, 2025, made an unsubstantiated claim regarding the total financial aid provided to Ukraine by the United States under the previous administration. He also appeared to take credit for limiting his own military supportContinue Reading
