South Sudan Election Chief Meets Catholic Cardinal on Peaceful December Vote

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(JUBA) – The Chairperson of South Sudan’s National Elections Commission, Gabriel Bol Deng, has met with Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla to discuss the country’s coming electoral process. The meeting focused on the role of the Church in promoting peace, dialogue and responsible participation. Deng was accompanied by Josephine AchiroContinue Reading

Church Leaders during the issuimng of a statement on the current situation in South Sudan

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JUBA — The South Sudan Council of Churches has called for an immediate nationwide ceasefire and an end to the mobilisation and arming of youth, warning that renewed fighting, intercommunal violence and insecurity are killing and displacing civilians across several parts of the country. In a statement on Tuesday, readContinue Reading

Religious Leaders listening to presentation during the inter-Party Dialogue in Juba

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In: Commentary, Culture and Religion, Juba City

OPINION-Leadership is a calling that often demands strength, resilience, patience and humility. It is not always a path lined with praise and admiration. More often, it is a journey marked by challenges, criticism and opposition. Jesus Christ, the ultimate example of leadership, faced immense rejection, false accusations and insults throughoutContinue Reading

Archbishop Elias Taban and his deputy from the Muslim inter-faith religious group

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(JUBA) – Archbishop Elias Taban Parangi of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in South Sudan has been elected as the Chief Mediator of the South Sudan Inter-Party Political Dialogue, a process aimed at fostering peaceful engagement among political parties ahead of the country’s elections. The announcement was made on Friday afterContinue Reading

Church, Army and Youth Join Peace Drive in Kajo-Keji

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In: Culture and Religion, Kajo Keji County, Local, Security

(KAJO-KEJI COUNTY) – A consultative peace meeting has been held in Kajo-Keji County to strengthen security and encourage displaced residents to return home. The gathering brought together leaders, community representatives and members of the organised forces on 14th August. The meeting was supported by the Faith Development and Relief Agency,Continue Reading

Traditional and Church Leaders Demand Security Reforms in Equatoria

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(KIT, CENTRAL EQUATORIA STATE) – Religious and traditional leaders from the Equatoria region have called for the adoption of federalism, security sector reforms and an end to child abduction and cattle related conflicts, following a four day peace conference in Central Equatoria State. The leaders gathered at the Good ShepherdContinue Reading

Norwegian Church Aid Leads Youth Education Talks in Juba

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(JUBA) – A validation workshop on Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) has opened in Juba, bringing together government ministries, faith leaders, development partners and civil society to review findings and shape the way forward for adolescent health and wellbeing in South Sudan. Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) South Sudan is facilitating theContinue Reading