(Denver) – Arok Thuch Garang, one of the original “Lost Boys of Sudan,” has returned to Colorado to raise awareness and support for South Sudanese orphans currently living in the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya. Garang now leads the Seeds of South Sudan initiative and is sharing his personal journeyContinue Reading
(Juba) – The South Sudan Football Federation (SSFF) has released a detailed list of eligibility criteria for anyone seeking to run for President or Vice President of the Federation. The requirements, published by the SSFF Electoral Committee, are based on Article 38 (4) of the Federation’s statutes. These rules aimContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Ambassador Akuei Bona Malwal, held a courtesy meeting on 30 June 2025 with representatives of the South Sudan Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The delegation was led by Mr.Continue Reading
(Juba) – A three day workshop aimed at promoting the protection of children during armed conflict has concluded in South Sudan, bringing together key stakeholders from the security sector, government, and civil society. The event was led by Save the Children South Sudan and supported by Global Affairs Canada’s PeaceContinue Reading
(Juba) – A new report by the international non governmental organisation Jupiter has found that most South Sudanese people continue to lack access to formal justice systems, with around 80 percent of both civil and criminal matters being handled by customary courts. The report, released on 30 June 2025, outlinesContinue Reading
(Rumbek) – A total of 159 youth led micro and small enterprises (MSEs), comprising 795 members — 401 men and 394 women — have been selected for the second phase of the Youth Enterprise Development and Capacity Building (YEDCB) Project in Lakes State. The selected groups will undergo a twoContinue Reading
(Malakal) – The Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports and Immigration in Upper Nile State has appealed to the national government in Juba to urgently send national identification cards and passport booklets, warning that the shortage is affecting service delivery and frustrating local residents. Brigadier General Joseph Monybuny, who leadsContinue Reading
(Kuacjok) – Ambassador Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, a former South Sudanese diplomat and longstanding member of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), visited Kuacjok in Warrap State on June 30, 2025, in what officials described as a symbolic act of unity and loyalty to the party’s founding principles. The visit, whichContinue Reading
(Mayom, Unity State) – The South Sudan People’s DefenCe Forces (SSPDF) have launched a disarmament campaign in Mayom County, Unity State, as part of ongoing efforts to contain insecurity and reduce intercommunal violence. The move comes under the six month state of emergency declared by President Salva Kiir, following risingContinue Reading
(Ulang, Upper Nile State) – Authorities in Ulang County have officially invited humanitarian organisations to resume operations, signalling a renewed commitment to stability and cooperation. Clearance letters have been issued to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) and several non governmental organisations (NGOs), asking themContinue Reading
