(JUBA)-Central Equatoria State Youth Union (CESYU) on Friday presented its 100-day work plan to State Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony, outlining priorities aimed at promoting youth empowerment, peacebuilding and participation of young people in governance. The plan was presented during a meeting at the governor’s office by a CESYU delegation ledContinue Reading
(JUBA)-Mary Kapuki was not expecting visitors. Her school, JCC Hai Nagil Island Nursery and Primary School, Dokobur Branch, sits deep inside a village on Gondokoro Island, so isolated that, she says, even people living nearby often do not know it exists. So when a team from the Women Foundation for HumanityContinue Reading
(JUBA)– President Salva Kiir Mayardit has led South Sudan in commemorating Martyrs’ Day, honouring the sacrifices of the men and women who fought for the country’s freedom, justice, and independence. Speaking during a solemn national ceremony in Juba on Thursday, President Kiir joined citizens, government officials, members of the securityContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Emmanuel Christian University (ECU) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing higher education through regional collaboration after participating in the 17th Inter-University Council for East Africa, or IUCEA, meeting in Nairobi Kenya. The university Vice Chancellor Daniel Ohide said the gathering provided a valuable platform to network andContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) -Yei River County Government has officially launched the construction of the Kanjoro Bridge, a project expected to cost 58,000 US dollars and significantly improve transport and safety for residents. Speaking during the launch on Wednesday, Yei River County Commissioner Samuel Henry Malimbo praised the community for takingContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Young people in Yei River County have been encouraged to take advantage of the ongoing heavy rains by engaging in agriculture as a way to combat poverty, unemployment and food insecurity. Prominent young businessman and farmer Kissenga Henry is leading by example, along with his family,Continue Reading
(JUBA)-When 23-year-old Hellen Ajith opened the small bag she had just received, she smiled. Inside were reusable sanitary pads, pair of panties, bar of soap, torch and other basic hygiene items, things she says she had never owned together before. “For the first time, I have received a dignity kitContinue Reading
(KAJO-KEJI COUNTY) – Governor Emmanuel Adil Adil has visited internally displaced persons sheltering in Sokare, Liwolo Payam of Kajo-Keji County and delivered food assistance as hundreds continue to face difficult humanitarian conditions following recent border-related tensions. During the visit on Sunday, Governor Adil and his delegation distributed assorted food items,Continue Reading
The Boma–Badingilo Migratory Landscape has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming South Sudan’s first World Heritage Site in recognition of one of the world’s largest intact wildlife ecosystems and the planet’s biggest terrestrial mammal migration. The announcement of the inscription was made on Saturday by the government ofContinue Reading
(ARUA CITY, UGANDA) – Uganda and South Sudan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening border security, expanding trade and promoting peaceful coexistence along their shared border following a high-level joint meeting held in Arua District, Uganda. The Sixth Uganda-South Sudan Joint Border Meeting on Economic and Security Cooperation, West NileContinue Reading
