(Nairobi) – The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Nairobi has announced new guidelines for members of the public and South Sudanese community organisations seeking to meet His Excellency Ambassador Anthony Kon, Head of Mission. The updated procedures are designed to streamline appointments and improve how the embassyContinue Reading
(Nairobi) – South Sudan’s Ambassador to Kenya, Anthony Kon, met with a group of South Sudanese community leaders from Nakuru on June 17, 2025. The leaders visited the Embassy in Nairobi to congratulate the ambassador on his recent appointment and to discuss pressing issues affecting South Sudanese nationals living inContinue Reading
(Lainya) – Authorities in Lainya County, Central Equatoria State, have confirmed the arrival of a donation of medical supplies from a South Sudanese national living in Australia, intended to support healthcare services in the area. The contribution comes at a time when health facilities in Lainya have been struggling withContinue Reading
(Juba) – As 18 year old South Sudanese basketball player Khaman Maluach prepares to hear his name called at the 2025 NBA Draft in Brooklyn, his rise from a conflict displaced child in Uganda to a potential global sports icon almost didn’t happen, not because of his skill, but becauseContinue Reading
(Winnipeg) – The Canada African Cup of Nations returned to the pitch in Winnipeg on Saturday, nearly a year after the tragic shooting of a young soccer player during last summer’s tournament. Despite the lingering sorrow, this year’s event brought renewed energy and unity to the African diaspora, including aContinue Reading
(Prague) – Gout Gout, a 17 year old Australian sprint prodigy with South Sudanese roots, is preparing for his European debut after stunning performances at the Australian Athletics Championships. The young athlete whose parents migrated from South Sudan to Australia is quickly rising as one of the most promising namesContinue Reading
(Juba) – Khaman Maluach, a rising basketball star from South Sudan and a projected NBA lottery pick, may be at risk of deportation following a new decision by the U.S. State Department that immediately revokes all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders. The announcement was made by U.S. SecretaryContinue Reading
(Addis Ababa) – More than 200 South Sudanese students graduated on June 21, 2025, from universities across Ethiopia, marking a day of pride and celebration for families, communities, and the South Sudanese diaspora. The ceremonies took place at several leading Ethiopian institutions, with students earning degrees in a wide rangeContinue Reading
(Los Angeles) – The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly considering South Sudanese basketball player Khaman Maluach as a potential addition ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft. Despite not holding a lottery pick this year, the Lakers have shown growing interest in the 7-foot center, viewing him as a long-term investmentContinue Reading
(Minneapolis) – A sudden freeze on U.S. visa applications and revocations for South Sudanese passport holders has caused widespread concern and heartbreak among South Sudanese families living in Minnesota and across the United States. Many, like Angok Gai, a U.S. citizen, are now separated from their loved ones with noContinue Reading
