(JUBA, Central Equatoria State) – A new Deputy Mayor for Social Services and Infrastructure has been sworn in for Juba City Council, with a direct order from the Governor to work in a collegiate spirit with the existing leadership to improve service delivery. The swearing in ceremony took place onContinue Reading
(BENTIU) – Conflict related sexual violence must end because it is both a matter of justice and a public health priority, a workshop in Bentiu, Unity State has been told. The gathering was held to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, observed globally onContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Renovation works at Juba International Airport’s Terminal 3 building have reached an advanced stage, with a high level delegation from the Office of the President inspecting progress on the project. The delegation was led by the Minister of Presidential Affairs, Africano Mande Gedima, and included the Minister ofContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Thirty journalists from media houses across the country have completed training on reporting that avoids inflaming tensions and strengthens peace as South Sudan moves toward elections. The two day training was convened by UN Women in partnership with the National Press Club. It focused on conflict sensitive reporting,Continue Reading
(BENTIU) – Health care in Bentiu’s main displacement camp in Unity State is moving fully under government management, after the International Organization for Migration (IOM) handed over its final two primary health facilities in Rubkona County. The transfer took place on 25 June 2026 and ends more than a decadeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A group of community members in Mangateen has graduated as ambassadors for change after completing nine sessions of a Community Conversation and Dialogue initiative aimed at preventing gender based violence. The programme was led by the ITWAK Women Empowerment Organisation with support from Norwegian Church Aid and Norad.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – The Political Parties Council, in partnership with UN Women South Sudan and with funding from the Peacebuilding Fund, has validated the findings of a mapping exercise on the participation and status of women in registered political parties across South Sudan. The validation took place on Monday in Juba.Continue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) – A joint stakeholder consultative peacemaking meeting has been held at St. Paul Cathedral in the Diocese of Morobo. The one day gathering took place on Tuesday and was organised by the Faith, Development and Relief Agency of the Episcopal Diocese of Kajo-Keji with an invitation from theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The IGAD Special Envoy to South Sudan, Ambassador Moussa Djama Ali, has held talks with Vice President Hussein Abdelbagi Akol on the implementation of the peace agreement and preparations for the December 2026 general elections. The meeting took place in Juba on 30 June. Ambassador Moussa restated theContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Elections for the Yei Boda Boda Association have been postponed for one year. The decision was announced by the Commissioner of Yei River County, Samuel Henry Malimbo, during a meeting with motorcycle riders on Tuesday morning in Yei. The commissioner said the postponement followed concerns overContinue Reading
