News

BOR - A new vocational training programme in Bor is giving 80 young South Sudanese the chance to acquire practical skills to help them earn incomes, build small businesses, and support their families. The programme provided…

UNITY - On 1 March 2026, communities in the remote Abiemnhom region of South Sudan were abruptly woken by the sound of heavy gunfire as their town came under attack. Thousands fled to the United Nations base, seeking refuge…

BOR – For residents of Bor, a newly rehabilitated road means more than a smoother journey. It provides a lifeline to essential services, humanitarian assistance and civilian protection, particularly as heavy rains and…

UNITY - “We thought gangs offered respect and protection. Now we know that it comes from positively contributing to our community and helping keep them safe.” Before joining the Vision Youth Group, James (not his real name)…

AKOBO - For years, communities in Akobo County have endured violence, political divisions, and cycles of revenge that displaced families, destroyed livelihoods, and eroded trust. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is…

TAMBURA - For women displaced by conflict in Tambura, Western Equatoria State, developing new skills that enable them to set up new businesses are offering more than an income. They are helping families and entire communities…

WAU - “We spent more than 10 years in a displacement camp, where there was not enough land or space for people to live, work, sit and eat together,” explains Mama Juliet Edward Zamoi. The women’s representative was among many…

WESTERN EQUATORIA - For years, residents of Amaki Boma in Maridi County have struggled to cross a waterway to access already scarce healthcare, schools and markets, particularly during the rainy season when water levels surge…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – “What we are missing are integrated solutions to complex problems. None of the challenges we are facing are isolated.” This statement by Terekeka County Commissioner, Emmanuel Loku, is a prime example of…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – These days, the thorny bushes of Rego payam in Terekeka County shelter something other than insecurity. At the end of a history-laden path winding through palm trees and scattered ruins, remnants of once…

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – When clashes suddenly erupted in Sokare, a location near the border of Uganda and South Sudan, many families were caught in the middle of their daily routines. Deep in this agricultural belt of Central…

JUBA – It was a perfect day for a final goodbye. The sun shone brightly on a simple yet poignant memorial service in Juba today. Colleagues from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) gathered to pay their…