The South Sudan government has disclosed 13 major priority highways, including transnational routes to enhance trade as some businessmen complain about lack of road connectivity in the country. Continue reading Govt explores road connectivity as economy plummets
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Meet Yambio’s shortest married couple, living a happy life
Meet Gbiaundo Simon and Sapura Borete, the shortest married couple living a happy life in Yambio, Western Equatoria State. Continue reading Meet Yambio’s shortest married couple, living a happy life
Who was Albino Mangu, the man Albino Bridge got its name from
Albino Mangu Ganoon was not a notable political or military figure, but rather a humble businessman loved by many and envied by few. Continue reading Who was Albino Mangu, the man Albino Bridge got its name from
‘The sky was lit and we thought this is it’: Residents recount Giada ammunition store blast
A fire outbreak at an ammunition store in the Giada military barrack of Juba caused loud explosions, sending panic and wild rumours through the capital on Sunday. Continue reading ‘The sky was lit and we thought this is it’: Residents recount Giada ammunition store blast
Activists explain why polygamy still exist in S. Sudan
Some South Sudanese women’s rights activists who spoke about polygamy cited cultural practices as one of the reasons why men are marrying more wives in the country. Continue reading Activists explain why polygamy still exist in S. Sudan
Financial Abuse: How South Sudanese women work and get paid
Some South Sudanese men do not allow their wives to work over negative imaginations and trust issues, sources told Eye Radio, adding that even if the husbands do, it is on condition that they take full control over their income. Continue reading Financial Abuse: How South Sudanese women work and get paid
Lainya children at risk of GBV over lack of secondary schools
Thousands of displaced civilians who returned home to Lainya County in Central Equatoria State, are confronted with a crumbled educational system and lack of secondary schools, leading to increasing dropouts, authorities said. Continue reading Lainya children at risk of GBV over lack of secondary schools
Two years on, Ukraine defiant but on defensive
Ahead of the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian army is increasingly on the defensive against more numerous and better armed Russian forces, but hoping that a recent military leadership change can make a difference. Continue reading Two years on, Ukraine defiant but on defensive
How South Sudanese suffer stigma over late marriage
Getting married at a later age and not being able to have children immediately after marriage are some of the biggest psycho-social issues facing South Sudanese and could lead to emotional abuse, legal and cultural experts have said.
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How Mangateen women lead eco-friendly business
Despite being internally displaced, women at Mangateen camp in Juba are apparently at the frontline of South Sudan’s fight against climate change after embarking on production of briquette – an environment friendly charcoal to earn a living. Continue reading How Mangateen women lead eco-friendly business