(RUMBEK NORTH COUNTY, LAKES STATE) – Heavy seasonal rains have once again cut off much of rural South Sudan, but peacekeepers from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) recently made their way through mud, swollen tracks, and near impassable roads to reach isolated communities in Rumbek North. SlidingContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Fourteen years after gaining independence, South Sudan is still struggling with conflict, political uncertainty and ethnic divisions. As the country edges closer to holding its first democratic elections, the role of the media in peacebuilding and fostering unity has become increasingly important. Yet, many journalists continue to workContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Away from the formal peace tables and political power struggles, South Sudan’s ordinary citizens are quietly shaping their own survival and pathways to peace. Through informal trade networks, traditional mediation, and everyday resilience, communities are challenging the dominance of armed groups and providing alternatives to militarised governance. SinceContinue Reading
(MOÇÂMEDES, ANGOLA) – South Sudan’s national basketball team, the Bright Stars, delivered a commanding performance on Thursday with a 115-52 victory over Libya, marking the largest winning margin of the 2025 AfroBasket tournament so far. The result came just two days after a surprise defeat to Guinea in their GroupContinue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on the newly appointed leaders of Western Equatoria State to dedicate themselves to restoring stability, social harmony, and peace in the state, which has been struggling with insecurity and communal violence. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held on Friday, 15 August 2025,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s National Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk, met on Thursday, 14 August 2025, with the Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan, His Excellency Ma Qiang, to discuss expanding trade and industrial cooperation between the two countries. The meeting, held in Juba, was alsoContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The National Minister of Trade and Industry, Hon. Atong Kuol Manyang, officially opened the Beijing Supermarket in Juba on Friday, 15 August 2025, marking another step in the growing economic relationship between South Sudan and China. Speaking at the launch, the Minister expressed appreciation to the stakeholders ofContinue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – Central Equatoria State has urged the National Government to open diplomatic channels with Uganda following the reported entry of Uganda People’s Defence Force troops into Kajo-Keji County. The appeal was made during the Ordinary Council of Ministers meeting chaired by Central Equatoria State Governor Lt. Gen. RabiContinue Reading
(LAINYA COUNTY) – A human rights activist has condemned the reported gang rape of two schoolgirls in Lainya County, Central Equatoria State, urging swift justice under South Sudan’s laws. Local authorities confirmed the arrest of two men in connection with the alleged assault, which took place on Tuesday afternoon inContinue Reading
(AWEIL) – The first commissioners’ conference in Northern Bahr el Ghazal will begin in Aweil on Monday, 18 August, bringing together state leadership, development partners, and community representatives for five days of discussions. The event will be officiated by Governor Simon Ubeer Mawut and will include participation from state governmentContinue Reading
