(Juba) – Veteran South Sudanese-Australian journalist Ajak Deng Chiengkou has unveiled plans to launch a community radio station in Juba that will focus on local voices, traditional knowledge and grassroots storytelling. The station is expected to begin pilot programmes by the end of 2025 and will prioritise broadcasting in localContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan’s Department of Immigration has expressed concern over the increasing number of foreign nationals illegally residing in the country, warning that the situation could pose a threat to national security if not addressed promptly. The concerns were raised after a high level meeting of immigration officials heldContinue Reading
Juba) – A group of Sudanese eye specialists has arrived in South Sudan’s capital to begin a free eye care campaign targeting thousands of people in need of specialist treatment. The outreach which will run from 30 June to 11 July at Juba Teaching Hospital is expected to benefit thousandsContinue Reading
(Malakal) – More than 600 displaced persons living in a United Nations Protection of Civilians (PoC) site near Malakal in South Sudan have received free medical care and health education during a two day outreach programme by Rwandan peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). TheContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of South Sudan held its fourth Council of Undersecretary meeting this week, focusing on enhancing institutional effectiveness and strengthening the country’s diplomatic work. The session chaired by Undersecretary Ambassador Agnes Oswaha brought together Directors General and departmental Directors to reviewContinue Reading
(Juba) – Khaman Maluach, a rising basketball talent with roots in South Sudan, made history this week after being selected 10th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. The 7 foot 2 centre, who was born in war torn Sudan and raised in Uganda, was chosen by the Houston Rockets beforeContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Church of the Brethren has allocated major emergency grants to humanitarian relief efforts in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), responding to worsening violence, displacement and climate challenges across the region. The grants issued through the denomination’s Emergency Disaster Fund aim to assist vulnerableContinue Reading
(Nairobi) – The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Nairobi has announced new procedures for accessing H.E. Ambassador Anthony Kon, Head of Mission, in a move aimed at improving efficiency and ensuring more focused engagement with the South Sudanese community in Kenya. The updated access protocols, shared publiclyContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudanese basketball sensation Khaman Maluach is among the leading prospects in this year’s National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft, drawing global attention to a country better known for producing world-class distance runners than professional basketball players. His name now features prominently alongside fellow freshman standout Derik Queen ofContinue Reading
(Nairobi) – The East Africa Fashion Life Show, now in its second year, concluded its three day run at Nairobi’s Sarit Expo Centre on June 21, marking a notable step forward in the region’s fashion and lifestyle consumer goods sector. The event has attracted growing interest from South Sudanese buyers,Continue Reading
