Afflicted by polio at five, James Elisa Babu vividly recalls how devastating it was to find himself paralyzed and unable to walk, but he courageously fought the challenges of physical disability and completed his education to become a qualified lab technician. Continue reading Elisa Babu: From polio survivor to Yambio Hospital lab technician
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Sarah Zackie: How I read over 100 books in less than one year
Sarah Zackie is a South Sudanese part-time YouTube content creator, who has read more than one hundred books in less than one year, and exceeded her target. Continue reading Sarah Zackie: How I read over 100 books in less than one year
Garbage collection rated better by Gabat, Hai Cinema residents in Juba
Some residents of Hai Cinema and Gabat in Juba have reported an improved garbage collection system, but the authorities say people are yet to change their attitudes towards waste disposal. Continue reading Garbage collection rated better by Gabat, Hai Cinema residents in Juba
Xi unveils new action plan for Chinese Belt, Road Initiative
Chinese President announced an eight-point vision for the infrastructure scheme, including funding and green development pledges. Continue reading Xi unveils new action plan for Chinese Belt, Road Initiative
‘Where do we go?’, Gazans ask after Israel’s evacuation warning
Thousands of Palestinians poured into the streets of Gaza City on Friday in a panic to head southwards after Israel warned them to evacuate. But for many others, there is simply nowhere to go. Continue reading ‘Where do we go?’, Gazans ask after Israel’s evacuation warning
How clean water supply system is improving lives in Yambio
Luka Peter Mbiiwa, a cyclist who was displaced by the violent conflict in Tambura County two years ago, has ventured into a water-selling business in Yambio to make ends meet for his family.
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Gism-allah Simon; dreaded killer accused of murdering own mother
Local residents in Hai Kalibalek of Juba on Saturday woke up to the news of a man who had allegedly murdered his 70-year-old mother – first by stabbing and then burning her to death – and witnesses say she is not his first victim. Continue reading Gism-allah Simon; dreaded killer accused of murdering own mother
Deadliest attacks on civilians in Ukraine war
Following Thursday’s devastating strike on a village wake in Ukraine, here are the five deadliest known attacks on civilian targets since the start of the war, in chronological order: Continue reading Deadliest attacks on civilians in Ukraine war
South Sudanese wins peace award for reconciling communities
A South Sudanese winner of the Dutch Peace Dove 2023 for his work to make peace between pastoral communities in Panyijiar of Unity State and Yirol of Lakes State, says he is grateful for the international recognition. Continue reading South Sudanese wins peace award for reconciling communities
Thuch Ajak’s quest to preserve cultures through farming in Australia
A young South Sudanese Australian has initiated a farming enterprise that encourages Africans in the diaspora to preserve crops of their cultural significance and contribute to a positive narrative towards migrants. Continue reading Thuch Ajak’s quest to preserve cultures through farming in Australia