By Louis Loku Catholic Bishops of the Ecclesiastical Province of Juba have called on South Sudan’s political leaders and parties to prioritise dialogue and fully implement the 2018 peace agreement. The faith-based leaders warned that the country’s future stability depends on cooperation, trust, and a peaceful political process. The appeal[Read More…]
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Presbyterian Church’s dispute deepens as a rival group defends its legitimacy
By Louis Laku The leadership of the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan (PCoSS) has defended the legitimacy of its recently concluded 35th General Assembly. The Church cited that the election of new church leaders was conducted in full accordance with the Church’s Constitution. The statement comes in response to Rev.[Read More…]
Confusion rocks Presbyterian Church as a rival group conducts 35th general assembly
By Yiep Joseph The Presbyterian Church of South Sudan (PCOSS) has declared the recently held church’s 35th General Assembly meeting illegal, citing that the 34th assembly’s mandate remains effective until December 2028. The faith-based institution cited that it was conducted without the knowledge or authorisation of the church’s legitimate leadership.[Read More…]
Government should pay civil servants and organised forces
The government of South Sudan must prioritise the timely payment of salaries to civil servants and members of the organised forces. For months, many public employees, including teachers, healthcare workers, police officers, soldiers, and other government workers, have endured long delays in receiving their wages. This situation is not only[Read More…]
FEMINISM OR MISANDRY? The Difference Most People Get Wrong
By Nyilueth Mamer Thokgor I recently came across a social media post that read: “A misogynist will die protecting his mother’s honour, but a feminist will betray and humiliate her father for cheap social media attention.” The statement immediately caught my attention. Not because I agreed with it, but because[Read More…]
Young female mechanic in Rumbek breaks barriers to support her family
By Yang Ater Yang Rebecca Nyibol Malual, a 25-year-old woman from Wulu County, is challenging traditional gender roles by working as a mechanic while supporting her child and family through skills she acquired at the St. Peter Claver Computer and Ecological Training Centre in Rumbek. Rebecca currently works at a[Read More…]
Refugees in Kiryandongo join Uganda in celebrating Martyrs Day
By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto South Sudanese refugees living in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement joined Ugandans on Tuesday in commemorating Uganda Martyrs Day, using the occasion to call for peaceful coexistence, unity among Christians, and harmony between refugees and host communities. Thousands of Christians across Uganda gathered to honour the Uganda Martyrs,[Read More…]
South Sudanese AfroZouk singer Queen Hustler rebrands as Jaki
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudanese AfroZouk and dancehall sensation Jaki has officially announced a major rebrand, marking a significant milestone in her musical journey. The talented artist revealed that her former stage name, Queen Hustler Official, will no longer serve as her artist identity but will instead become her[Read More…]
Commissioner suspends wrestling activities as communities engage in farming
By Peter Kuol Kuch Authorities in Bor County have suspended wrestling, dance, games, and other social-related activities in the county over the weekend so as to allow the youth to engage in agricultural activities this season. Hon. Samuel Ateny Pech, the commissioner of Bor, in his statement, emphasised that it’s[Read More…]
Catholic diocese of Rumbek mourn Fr. Andrea Osman Okello
By Yang Ater Christians of the Catholic Diocese of Rumbek are mourning the death of the parish priest of Holy Cross Yirol West Catholic Church, Fr. Andrea Osman Okello, who passed away on Wednesday morning at the age of 66. Fr. Andrea Osman Okello died on Wednesday, May 13, 2026,[Read More…]
Court in Warrap jail a woman for 6 months for refusing to abandon Seventh-day Church
By Hou Akot Hou A resident of Turalei Payam in Twic County, Warrap State, has been sentenced to six months in prison over a domestic dispute linked to religious differences within her family. According to local authorities who spoke to the media, the 25-year-old woman allegedly resisted repeated demands from[Read More…]
CTSAMVM holds 54th Meeting, Review peace implementation
By Sabri Dibaco The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) convened its 54th meeting to assess general security situation and progress in the implementation of the peace agreement in South Sudan. During the meeting, the members CTSAMVM conducted a comprehensive analysis of the permanent ceasefire agreement,[Read More…]
By Lodu William Odiya South Sudan, as a whole has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios globally. Recent health estimates put the country’s maternal death rate at roughly 692 deaths per 100,000 live births, far above the global average and international targets and these figures likely understate the true[Read More…]
“I Do Swim”: The Heartfelt Mission of Pibor’s Vaccinators
By Yiep Joseph In the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, swollen rivers, vast wetlands, and long distances separate families from formal health facilities. Reaching children with lifesaving vaccines requires a system that can survive floods, protect supplies in harsh conditions, and deliver care far beyond clinic walls. That system begins long[Read More…]
Born Positive, Living Free: Abuu Sociva’ Defies AIDS Stigma and Death to bring up negative family
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Abuu Sociva’s life story is a testament to survival, partnership, and the quiet war against stigma. Born with the HIV virus and orphaned by AIDS at a young age, Sociva, 30, has spent her entire life navigating the shadow of the epidemic a shadow she is[Read More…]
Abducted at Nine, Reunited After 12 Years: But a Dowry Conflict Now Looms
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Twelve years after she was abducted during inter-communal violence in South Sudan’s Pibor area, a Murle woman has finally reunited with her family. But her return has triggered a dangerous dowry dispute between two rival clans, exposing the deep-rooted link between forced marriage, cattle raiding, and[Read More…]
Nuer community launches Cultural gala
By Yiep Joseph Nuer community in South Sudan, on Saturday, launched a cultural gala, aimed at showcasing diversity and beauty, across various clans, clubs, and groups, that exist in the country. The event, organized by Nuer Youth Union (NYU) under the theme Preserving Our Heritage, Advancing Peace, and Championing Justice[Read More…]
Tribute to 1992 Juba Massacre Victims
By Dogga Luwo In remembrance of victims and survivors of tragic 1992 Juba Massacre, a heartbreaking documentary has been premiered. Show cast on December 23, 2024, at women’s union office, the documentary aims at raising awareness and share harrowing experiences of survivors as well as witnesses. The film by[Read More…]
Fallen tree trunk rises after 9 years
By Jino Wilson Budi County of Eastern Equatoria State is in shock to witness a dry tree that had fallen nine years ago, mysteriously standing back to its original position. Located in a farmland at Malala Valley, Hadumakuc Boma, Central Payam, uplands of Budi, the tree had fallen and dried[Read More…]
Clean energy cooking stoves are a game-changer for St. Magdalen Primary School
By Kei Emmanuel Duku As a measure to curb deforestation and reduce use of wood fuel, the administration of St. Magdalen Primary School has adopted clean-energy cooking stoves. According to Sr. Mary Nkatha Jenario, a Head Teacher at St. Magdalen Primary School in Kapoeta North County, East Equatoria State,[Read More…]