JONGLEI/GPAA – The world’s newest nation—South Sudan—is at a critical point in its history, with citizens expecting to head to the polls in 2024 for the country’s first ever elections.

WESTERN EQUATORIA – Two years ago, an upsurge of conflict in the greater Tambura region of South Sudan’s Western Equatoria state led to tremendous loss of life, largescale displacement, and destruction of property.

CENTRAL EQUATORIA – Recently, nation-building themes such as unity in diversity and letting go of past trauma resonated at St. Mary’s University College, at a concert hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).