Opinion | The dangerous logic: Why arming South Sudan rebels is justified

Every dictator fears talk of resistance more than actual revolt. When people take up armed struggle, regimes rush to rewrite the story, portraying the fight for survival as a threat and the uprising as illegitimate, all to maintain their grip on...

Veteran South Sudanese journalist Michael Koma dies at 50

Michael Koma, a veteran South Sudanese journalist and editor known for his independent political commentary, has died. He was 50. Koma died Sunday night in the capital, Juba, after a short illness, according to a statement from the Union of...

  Brilliant Pharmaceutical Company opens in Juba

By Chol D. Johnson The Brilliant Pharmaceutical Company (BPC) has officially opened in Juba, South Sudan, bringing health services closer to the public. Established on 4th Jury 2024, BPC became fully operational over the weekend, a rescue plan in...

Senegal beats South Sudan 5-0 in FIFA World Cup qualifier

JUBA, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Senegal beat South Sudan 5-0 in the Group B match of the FIFA World Cup qualifier in the capital city of Juba on Friday. Ismaila Sarr, who plays for the English Premier League club Crystal Palace, scored two goals in the...

South Sudanese entrepreneur launches pharmaceutical company to boost public health

Author: Madrama James | Published: 34 minutes ago Officials pose for photo during launched the Brilliant Pharmaceutical Company in Juba on Saturday -Photo credit: Madrama James A young South Sudanese entrepreneur has launched the Brilliant...

Goals and Highlights: South Sudan 0-5 Senegal in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Thank you very much Thank you very much for joining us for our live coverage of the South Sudan vs. Senegal match, corresponding to matchday 9 of Group B of the African Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. We wish you a pleasant evening and...

The Old North‑South Conflict vs. What’s Going On Now

Many people compare the current war to the older North vs. South Sudan conflict. While there are similarities, the current war is different in many important respects. Old North‑South Wars Sudan was for a long time split between the predominantly...

2026 World Cup qualifiers / DR Congo vs Sudan: When and where to watch the match live?

DRC – Sudan: Everything you need to know about the match Rd Congo / @x.com/Footballogue/ The Democratic Republic of Congo is still in the running for direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and...

Opinion | Youth voices a must for South Sudan to rise from the ashes

South Sudan’s story is one of resilience and sacrifice, a nation born out of the ashes of war, with dreams of peace, dignity, and prosperity. Yet, more than a decade after independence, one crucial segment of its population is the youth that has...

South Sudanese Join Ugandans in Independence Celebration in Yei

By James Innocent The Ugandan business community in Yei River County marked Uganda’s Independence Day with a colourful and peaceful celebration. However, during the Celebration, the neighboring Ugandans were joined by South Sudanese residents and...

CPJ urges UAE to justify the arrest of South Sudan political commentator Samuel Oyay

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Tuesday urged authorities in the United Arab Emirates to provide the reasons behind the detention of South Sudanese political commentator Samuel Peter Oyay, who has been outspoken on the issue of...

Opinion | Can South Sudan be saved from fragmentation?

South Sudan’s hard-won unity is under unprecedented strain. Political paralysis, insecurity, and growing public frustration have created fertile ground for rising regional sentiments in favor of greater autonomy to manage their own affairs. These...

Everywhere Insiders 18: Hamas Negotiations, Human Rights Reports, and Global Politics

Irina Tsukerman is a human rights and national security attorney based in New York and Connecticut. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in National and Intercultural Studies and Middle East Studies from Fordham University in 2006, followed by a Juris...

Opinion| What will happen to South Sudan if Gen. Kiir dies in power?

Beyond the daily struggles for survival, a deeper existential fear looms over South Sudan, a fear shared by regional powers whose stability is inextricably linked to its own: the carnage his sudden departure could trigger. The question is not if...

Article Title (11): Rise from sleep with Jesus Christ, thank God, and in faith and trust you will find grace. Sermon Title: Goliath, the military commander, challenges Saul’s army—Israel, chosen by God 

Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 17:24–58 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ our Lord, Welcome to the fold of our living God in beloved South Sudan. The God of our father Abraham, the God of our father Isaac, and the God of our father Jacob greets...

Sudan and South Sudan strengthen oil, security, and trade cooperation amid regional crises

Daijiworld Media Network - Khartoum Khartoum, Oct 6: Sudan and South Sudan have reached a significant agreement to jointly protect vital oil infrastructure, including oil fields and central pipeline stations that transport South Sudan’s crude to...

Today in Africa - October 7, 2025: Nigeria Has World’s Lowest Life Expectancy, Madagascar President Calls for National Dialogue Tomorrow, South Sudan Faces Renewed Fighting

NEWS Ayo Edebiri, Chanel’s newest brand ambassador, attends the Chanel Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show at Paris Fashion Week on October 06, 2025, in Paris. by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Every day, OkayAfrica shares a...

Gov’t urges armed groups operating in Western Equatoria to lay down guns

Western Equatoria State Deputy Governor Joseph Marona speaks during launch of Azande Kingdom Cultural Festival in Yambio on Saturday, October 11, 2025. [Photo by Sudans Post]YAMBIO – The government of South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State (WES)...

Africa World Cup permutations: Nigeria, Benin, South Africa and the Group C conundrum

We've reached the final gameweek of Africa's 2026 World Cup qualifying group-stage campaign, and while four group winners have already been decided heading into gameweek yen, there's still much at stake as we arrive at the conclusion of a gripping...

ACCPA is putting Africa's voice at center

More than just being a trusted bridge between policymakers, in China and Africa. positioning Africa’s voice to take center-stage in Africa–China cooperation has been the major achievement of the Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory, ACCPA, an...