(Nairobi) – At least nine people were confirmed dead, more than 400 injured, and 61 arrested following widespread protests in Kenya on Wednesday, marking the first anniversary of the June 25, 2024, anti-government demonstrations. The events, which were triggered last year by youth protesters storming Parliament, reignited tensions across theContinue Reading
(Yei) – A former senior government official in Central Equatoria State has transitioned from politics to farming, calling on South Sudan’s youth and leaders to take agriculture seriously as a key driver of sustainable livelihoods and economic development. Juma David Augustine, former commissioner of Yei River County and former stateContinue Reading
(Kuajok) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Health, in partnership with several health organizations, has launched a cholera vaccination campaign in Warrap State and Wau County in Western Bahr el Ghazal. The campaign targets vulnerable groups including the elderly, children, and youth in areas where the disease continues to spread. TheContinue Reading
(Juba) – A new Christian church, the Reconciliation Ministry Church, was officially opened on Saturday at New Site-Sabur in Juba. The inauguration was marked by calls from both religious and government leaders for peace, reconciliation, and unity across South Sudan. The Director of the Bureau of Religious Affairs in theContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan is set to host the 10th East Africa Health and Scientific Conference from June 25 to 27, 2025, in the capital, Juba. The regional event will be held under the theme “Addressing Health Priorities and Advancing the East Africa Agenda,” and will focus on strengthening regionalContinue Reading
(Juba) – As South Sudan’s national basketball team continues to earn praise on the international stage, a deeper conversation is emerging about who should receive the credit for the team’s recent success. While many celebrate the country’s rise in global basketball, critics argue that the true foundation of the players’Continue Reading
(Juba) – The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) football team delivered a commanding performance on Sunday, beating Digitel Telecommunication 5–0 during a corporate football league match held at the Digitel Holdings Logistics Base. The game was part of the ongoing Caucus Corporate Football League, a friendly sports competition that bringsContinue Reading
(Dar es Salaam) – Kenya’s national women’s football team, the Harambee Starlets, delivered another impressive performance at the CECAFA Women’s Championship in Tanzania by beating South Sudan 4-0 in their third group match. This victory continues their unbeaten run in the tournament and puts them in strong contention ahead ofContinue Reading
(Malakal) – The United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), in partnership with UNESCO, hosted a large concert in Malakal, Upper Nile State in an effort to promote unity and peace among communities divided by conflict. This region has experienced heightened violence and political instability in recent months. ThousandsContinue Reading
