Live Music: Ne-Yo headlined a Nairobi brunch concert attended by 3,500 fans, with Kenyan and UK-based acts also on the bill. Youth Football: South Sudan’s U15 team is competing at the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, with Nigeria among its group opponents. Juba National Stadium has closed for two weeks for pitch repairs. South Sudanese Artists: Singer Mary Boyoi says her partner abused her and has appealed for help. Model Adut Akech and artist Atong Atem were nominated for Australia’s Women of the Year awards; Atem’s work has also been described as an act of joyful resistance. Film: Sudanese drama Goodbye Julia is seeking wider audiences, while a new regional lab has selected 15 film producers from seven African countries.
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Regional Music: Sudanese-born singer Alsarah and her East African retro-pop band appeared on Democracy Now!, discussing music shaped by migration, displacement and Nubian culture. Youth Football: South Sudan’s U15 team is set to face Nigeria at the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, with group matches beginning Saturday. Visual Arts: Artist Atong Atem’s joyful work is being celebrated as an act of resistance; she and model Adut Akech have also been nominated for Australia’s Women of the Year awards. South Sudanese Music: Singer Mary Boyoi has alleged abuse by her partner and appealed for help. Film: The director of Sudanese drama Goodbye Julia says he is seeking to bring the film to wider audiences. Local Sport: Juba National Stadium has closed for two weeks for pitch repairs.
Youth Football: South Sudan’s U15 side is set to open the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival against Nigeria in Baku on Saturday. The eight-a-side tournament runs through October 31. Music: Singer Mary Boyoi says her partner has abused her and is appealing for help. Arts & Fashion: South Sudanese-born artist Atong Atem is preparing to open her first major solo exhibition at Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria. Atem and model Adut Akech have also been nominated for Australia’s Women of the Year awards. Sports Facilities: Juba National Stadium is closed for two weeks for pitch repairs.
Visual Arts: South Sudanese-Australian artist Atong Atem is preparing to open her first major solo exhibition at Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria. Atem and model Adut Akech have also been nominated for Australia’s 2026 Women of the Year awards. Live Music: Congolese star Fally Ipupa has added Juba to his November tour, bringing another major regional act to the capital. South Sudanese Music: Singer Mary Boyoi says her partner has abused her and is appealing for help. Film: Sudanese director Mohamed Kordofani is seeking wider audiences for his next period drama, following the success of Goodbye Julia.
Art: South Sudanese-Australian artist Atong Atem is preparing to open her first major solo exhibition at Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria and is also nominated for Australia’s Women of the Year awards. Music: Congolese star Fally Ipupa has added Juba to his November tour, while South Sudanese gospel singer Dominic Living Wawa is nominated for the 2026 East Africa Gospel Awards. Artist’s Appeal: Singer Mary Boyoi says her partner has abused her and has appealed for help. Youth Culture: Seven schools in Yei took part in a music and dance contest promoting peace.
Film Development: The Great Lakes Creative Producers Lab has selected 15 producers from seven African countries, including Sudan, for its 2026 Kigali programme, supporting feature projects through workshops and mentoring. Visual Arts: Atong Atem’s first major solo exhibition opens at Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria, while the artist is also among nominees for Australia’s Women of the Year awards. Artist Safety: Singer and activist Mary Boyoi has appealed for help, saying she fears for her safety after alleged abuse by her partner; the claims have not been independently confirmed. Live Music: Congolese star Fally Ipupa has added Juba to his November tour. Local Talent: Yei schools have competed in a music and dance contest promoting peace, and gospel artist Dominic Living Wawa has earned an East Africa Gospel Awards nomination.
Artist Safety: Singer and activist Mary Boyoi appealed for help, saying she feared for her safety and that of her children after alleged abuse by her partner. The claims have not been independently confirmed, and it is unclear whether they have reached safety. South Sudanese Creativity: Supermodel Adut Akech and artist Atong Atem have been nominated for marie claire Australia’s 2026 Women of the Year Awards. Atem’s first major solo exhibition opened this month at the National Gallery of Victoria. Live Music: Congolese star Fally Ipupa has added Juba to his November tour, bringing a major international act to South Sudan. Community Arts: Seven schools took part in a music and dance contest for peace in Yei, using performance to promote unity. Football: Juba National Stadium will close for two weeks for artificial-turf maintenance, though the football federation has not announced when work will begin or where scheduled matches will move. Gospel Music: South Sudanese singer Dominic Living Wawa has been nominated for the 2026 East Africa Gospel Awards.
Film: Sudanese director Mohamed Kordofani is taking his new period drama, About Love & September Laws, to Rome’s MIA Market. The 1983-set film reunites much of the team behind Goodbye Julia and follows a journalist whose romance collides with Sudan’s political upheaval. Football: Juba National Stadium will close for two weeks for artificial-turf repairs, the football federation says; match relocation plans have not been announced. Live Music: Congolese star Fally Ipupa has added Juba to his November tour. Arts & Fashion: South Sudanese stars Adut Akech and Atong Atem are nominated for Australia’s 2026 Women of the Year awards. Community Arts: Seven schools took part in a music and dance contest for peace in Yei. In Terekeka, officials have banned night traditional dances. Gospel: Dominic Living Wawa has been nominated for the 2026 East Africa Gospel Awards.
Football: Juba National Stadium will close for two weeks for artificial-turf repairs, though the Football Federation has not yet announced when work starts or where matches will move. South Sudanese Creativity: Model Adut Akech and artist Atong Atem have been nominated for Australia’s 2026 Women of the Year Awards; winners will be announced November 19. Music: Congolese star Fally Ipupa has added Juba to his November tour, while gospel singer Dominic Living Wawa is nominated for an East Africa Gospel Award. Culture: Seven schools took part in a music and dance contest for peace in Yei, as Terekeka County has banned night traditional dances.
Creative Recognition: South Sudanese supermodel Adut Akech and artist Atong Atem are nominated for marie claire Australia’s Women of the Year Awards, with winners announced November 19. Atem’s first major solo exhibition has also opened at the National Gallery of Victoria. Live Music: Congolese star Fally Ipupa has added Juba to his November tour, giving local fans a major concert to look forward to. Youth Arts: Seven schools took part in a music and dance contest for peace in Yei, using performance to bring communities together. Gospel Music: South Sudan’s Dominic Living Wawa is nominated for a 2026 East Africa Gospel Award.
Cultural Traditions: Terekeka has banned Saturday-night traditional dances at Freedom Square, citing security concerns — a move that curbs a public space for local culture. Basketball: South Sudan’s Patriots BC are set to compete in the East Division qualifiers in Uganda, with a place in the 2027 Basketball Africa League at stake. Live Music: Congolese star Fally Ipupa has added Juba to his November tour, bringing a major regional concert to South Sudan. Local Talent: Gospel singer Dominic Living Wawa has been nominated for the 2026 East Africa Gospel Awards, while seven Yei schools took part in a music and dance contest promoting peace. Wrestling: Lakes State is mourning wrestler Alijou Nhial.
Live Music: Congolese star Fally Ipupa has added Juba to his November tour, bringing a major regional music act to South Sudan. Basketball: South Sudan’s Patriots BC are set to compete in Hoima’s October 21–25 BAL qualifiers, with the top two teams advancing to the next round. Cultural Dance: Terekeka County has banned Saturday-night traditional dancing at Freedom Square, citing security concerns. Youth Arts: Seven schools in Yei took part in a music and dance contest promoting peace. Gospel Music: South Sudanese singer Dominic Living Wawa has been nominated for the 2026 East Africa Gospel Awards.
Live Music: Fally Ipupa has added Juba to his November tour, bringing a major international concert stop to South Sudan. Youth Arts: Seven schools joined a music and dance contest in Yei promoting peace. Gospel: South Sudanese singer Dominic Living Wawa has been nominated for the 2026 East Africa Gospel Awards. Cultural Restrictions: Terekeka County has banned Saturday-night traditional dances at Freedom Square, citing security concerns. Basketball: South Sudan’s Patriots BC will compete in the BAL qualifying tournament in Hoima, Uganda, from October 21–25.
Basketball: South Sudan’s Patriots BC will compete in the East Division BAL qualifiers in Hoima, Uganda, from October 21–25, facing teams from Burundi, Madagascar, Comoros and Uganda. The top two advance to the Elite 16. Cultural Heritage: Terekeka County has banned Saturday-night traditional dances at Freedom Square, citing security concerns — a move that restricts a local cultural gathering. Live Music: Congolese star Fally Ipupa has added Juba to his November tour, bringing a major regional concert to South Sudan. Youth Arts: Seven schools in Yei took part in a music and dance contest promoting peace. Gospel: South Sudanese singer Dominic Living Wawa has been nominated for the 2026 East Africa Gospel Awards.
Basketball: South Sudan’s Patriots BC will compete in the BAL East Division qualifiers in Hoima, Uganda, from October 21–25, facing teams from Burundi, Madagascar, Comoros and Uganda for a place in the next round. Cultural Traditions: Terekeka County has banned Saturday-night traditional dances at Freedom Square, citing security concerns — a move that restricts a key space for community arts. Live Music: Congolese star Fally Ipupa is set to perform in Juba on November 22, adding a South Sudan stop to his East African tour. Arts for Peace: Seven schools took part in a music and dance contest in Yei promoting peace, while gospel artist Dominic Living Wawa earned a nomination for the 2026 East Africa Gospel Awards.
Cultural Traditions: Terekeka County has banned Saturday-night traditional dances at Freedom Square, saying the gatherings create security risks — a move that curbs a local space for cultural expression. Live Music: Congolese star Fally Ipupa is scheduled to perform in Juba on November 22, following a Uganda show the day before. Gospel Music: South Sudanese singer Dominic Living Wawa has earned two East Africa Gospel Music Awards nominations and is urging fans to vote before November 8. Youth Arts: Seven Yei secondary schools are competing in a two-day music, dance and drama contest promoting student talent, peace and cultural diversity.
Live Music: Congolese star Fally Ipupa is set to bring his tour to Juba on November 22, following a November 21 show in Uganda. Youth Arts: Seven Yei secondary schools have launched a two-day music, dance and drama contest promoting local talent, cultural diversity and peace. Gospel: South Sudanese singer Dominic Living Wawa earned two East Africa Gospel Music Awards nominations, for Best Gospel Artist and Best Upcoming Artist; voting closes November 8.
Youth Arts: Seven secondary schools in Yei have launched a two-day music, dance and drama contest promoting student talent, peace and cultural diversity, with winners to receive medals and gifts. Gospel Music: South Sudanese singer Dominic Living Wawa has earned two nominations at the 2026 East Africa Gospel Music Awards and is urging supporters to vote before polls close on November 8. Football: South Sudanese-Australian teenager Akol Akon is preparing for a move to Colorado Rapids in a deal worth up to $2.5 million, after becoming the youngest player to appear in an A-League grand final.
Gospel and Community: South Sudanese church workers abducted while travelling were released after five days in captivity. The report highlights how gospel work continues amid hunger and hardship. Church Heritage: The Episcopal Church of South Sudan marked 50 years as an Anglican province with youth events and a Juba procession joined by about 3,500 people. Arts and Sport: Recent features spotlight a South Sudanese woman finding a sense of home through art, and wheelchair basketball creating new opportunities for South Sudanese with disabilities.
Fashion: South Sudanese models are part of the international runway scene highlighted in a feature on adopting European-inspired style, bringing local representation into a global fashion conversation. Gospel Outreach: Six Young Life South Sudan workers kidnapped while travelling were released after five days in captivity. The story also spotlights gospel work among refugee communities facing hunger and hardship. Church Heritage: The Episcopal Church of South Sudan marked 50 years as an Anglican province with a week of celebrations in Juba, including youth and Mothers’ Union events and a procession attended by about 3,500 people.
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