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.
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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.
Media and Community: South Sudan has launched a multi-agency platform to tackle hate speech and disinformation, bringing government, civil society and media groups together while stressing that efforts must protect free expression and independent journalism. Church Jubilee: The Episcopal Church of South Sudan marked 50 years as an Anglican province with a week of celebrations, including a 7.5-kilometre Juba procession attended by about 3,500 people. Arts: A recent feature spotlighted a South Sudanese woman keeping art at the heart of her home despite the conflict.
Church Jubilee: The Episcopal Church of South Sudan marked 50 years with a week of celebrations, including a 7.5-kilometre procession through Juba joined by about 3,500 people. Inclusive Sport: Wheelchair basketball is helping South Sudanese players build confidence and community; 45 athletes from Juba, Wau, Rumbek and Yirol took part in a recent tournament. Local Art: A feature on a South Sudanese woman’s home-based art practice spotlights creative life continuing amid conflict.
Inclusive Sport: A Juba wheelchair basketball tournament brought together 45 players from across South Sudan, with participants saying the game builds confidence, friendship and a sense of belonging. Youth Media: UNDP has provided the Ministry of Youth and Sports with ICT and filming equipment to strengthen services and support opportunities for young people.
Inclusive Sport: A Juba wheelchair-basketball tournament brought together 45 players from across South Sudan, with ICRC support. Players said the sport builds confidence, friendship and a sense of belonging. Art and Community: Juba’s Baobab House has grown from artist Abul Oyay Deng Ajak’s home into a gallery and gathering place, hosting concerts, workshops and exhibitions. Youth and Media: UNDP handed ICT and filming equipment to the Ministry of Youth and Sports to strengthen services and documentation, as a wider project supports youth businesses and job creation.
Girl-Child Spotlight: Duchess Sophie marked International Day of the Girl Child with a message celebrating Juba Secondary School’s 20th anniversary, recalling her 2020 visit and the school’s work empowering girls through education. Youth Media: UNDP has donated ICT and filming equipment to South Sudan’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, aiming to strengthen youth services and support job creation. Juba Arts Hub: The Baobab House is bringing artists and residents together through exhibitions, workshops and concerts, offering a creative gathering place amid political uncertainty. Music Scene: A free recording studio is planned for South Sudanese artistes, potentially giving local musicians a new space to develop their work.
Creative Support: UNDP has provided ICT and filming equipment to South Sudan’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, aiming to strengthen its services and support youth employment and enterprise. Juba Arts: Artist Abul Oyay Deng Ajak’s Baobab House has grown into a gallery and gathering place, hosting concerts, workshops and exhibitions amid political uncertainty. Music: A free recording studio is planned for South Sudanese artistes, promising wider access to production facilities. Sport: South Sudanese NBA player Wenyen Gabriel has been named a UNHCR goodwill ambassador.
Arts & Culture: Juba’s Baobab House is part home, part gallery and gathering place. Artist Abul Oyay Deng Ajak has turned it into a welcoming space for concerts, workshops and exhibitions, bringing artists and residents together amid ongoing uncertainty. Music: A free recording studio is planned for South Sudanese artists, offering a boost to local music-making. Traditional Sport: Bor and Mundari communities are set to meet in a wrestling bout in Terekeka, putting a traditional spectacle in the spotlight.
Art & Community: Juba artist Abul Oyay Deng Ajak’s Baobab House has grown from her home into a gallery and gathering place, hosting concerts, workshops and exhibitions where artists and residents can meet amid the country’s uncertainty. Music: A free recording studio is planned for South Sudanese artistes, offering a new opportunity for local musicians to create and record their work. Culture & Sport: Bor and Mundari communities are set to meet for a traditional wrestling bout in Terekeka, bringing local sporting and cultural life into the spotlight.
Juba’s Art Scene: Artist Abul Oyay Deng Ajak’s Baobab House is both a home and a gathering place, hosting concerts, workshops and exhibitions where artists and residents can connect amid political uncertainty. Backing Local Artists: A free recording studio is planned for South Sudanese musicians, offering a boost to the country’s creative scene. Sport: Bor and Mundari communities are preparing for a wrestling bout in Terekeka, while a South Sudanese wheelchair athlete is targeting the Nairobi Marathon to raise funds for wheelchairs.
Music: A free recording studio is planned for South Sudanese artistes, offering local talent a space to develop and produce music. Culture: Central Equatoria’s governor has backed plans for a National Museum, while communities in Terekeka prepare for a Bor–Mundari wrestling bout. Sports: The Athletics Federation is calling for more investment to help South Sudanese athletes compete internationally, and basketball star Wenyen Gabriel has been named a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.
Music: A free recording studio is planned for South Sudanese artistes, offering a boost to local talent. Basketball: South Sudanese NBA star Wenyen Gabriel has been named a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. Traditional Sport: Bor and Mundari communities are set for a wrestling bout in Terekeka. Arts and Heritage: Central Equatoria’s governor has backed plans for a National Museum. Athletics: The Athletics Federation is calling for investment to help South Sudanese athletes reach the global stage.
African Film: Durban FilmMart opens with a slate of new projects, including work from “Mami Wata” director C.J. Obasi and “Khartoum” filmmaker Ibrahim Ahmad, putting African co-productions in the spotlight. South Sudanese Music: A free recording studio is planned for local artistes, offering a potential boost to the country’s creative scene. Sport: South Sudanese NBA player Wenyen Gabriel has been named a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. The Athletics Federation is also calling for greater investment to help local athletes compete globally. Cultural Heritage: Central Equatoria’s governor has called for support to preserve South Sudan’s cultural heritage and backed plans for a national museum.
African Film: The Durban FilmMart opens October 9, bringing filmmakers including C.J. Obasi and Ibrahim Ahmad to its co-production forum to seek backing for new projects. South Sudanese Music: A free recording studio is planned for local artistes, offering a boost to the country’s music scene. Sports: South Sudanese NBA player Wenyen Gabriel has been named a UNHCR goodwill ambassador. Bor and Mundari communities are also preparing for a wrestling bout in Terekeka. Cultural Heritage: Central Equatoria’s governor has backed plans for a National Museum.
South Sudan Oil & Power push: Juba will host the 7th SSOP conference on 24–25 November, pitching oil, refining, midstream and power opportunities—while questions linger over open exploration blocks and production targets. Mining reforms: A two-day Juba workshop is set to validate new mining policy, a 2026–2030 strategic plan, and updates to the Mining Act and mineral title rules to boost transparency and investment. Juba foreign traders row: Juba County officials deny social-media claims of a seven-day ultimatum for foreigners to leave, saying the focus is on restricting small retail while welcoming lawful business and humanitarian work. Local tech for governance: Lainya County received office equipment from Juba’s Scenius Hub—printer, paper and Wi‑Fi—to improve day-to-day administration. Health system strain: Only 11% of South Sudan’s health facilities are highly functional, and the health response plan is 47% funded, leaving a major gap. Mothers’ blood drive: AGOSS launched a blood donation drive at Juba Teaching Hospital to support urgent transfusions for anemia and pregnancy complications. Sports & youth: The South Sudan Athletics Federation calls for more investment to help athletes reach regional and global events.
Sports & Entertainment Spotlight: South Sudan’s basketball pride Wenyen Gabriel has been named a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, opening a basketball court in Maban and hosting a clinic for refugee and host youth. Local Arts & Media: The South Sudan Artistes Union received $11,000 in studio equipment from Tiger Division Commander Major General Atem Salva Kiir to set up a recording studio offering free or affordable services for registered artists. Health & Community Impact: AGOSS launched a blood donation drive at Juba Teaching Hospital to help save mothers needing urgent transfusions, while a health cluster dashboard says only 11% of facilities are highly functional. Politics & Civic Life: The South Sudan Opposition Alliance defended the Political Parties Council over the registration of seven parties, amid election-season tensions. Sports (Regional): Egypt’s camp remains unsettled after Mohamed Salah’s absence and coach Hossam Hassan’s fallout, as South Africa beat Egypt 1-0 in Cairo. Sports (South Sudan): The Athletics Federation urged partners to invest more in athletics to help young athletes reach regional and global stages.
Elections & Security: Caretaker Governor Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani told Central Equatoria county commissioners to prioritize security, peace, and voter readiness ahead of the 22 December 2026 polls, including outreach to holdouts to embrace presidential amnesty and a push to end land grabbing and cattle-related disputes. Health & Community Care: South Sudan’s Health Cluster reports only 11% of health facilities are highly functional, while AGOSS launched a blood donation drive at Juba Teaching Hospital to save mothers needing urgent transfusions. Malaria Update: The Ministry of Health says 850,000 malaria cases were treated with first-line medicines in the first half of 2026. Politics Watch: The South Sudan Opposition Alliance defended the Political Parties Council over the registration of seven parties, saying they were legitimate alliance members that had largely completed registration before the June 30 deadline. Arts & Entertainment: The South Sudan Artistes Union received $11,000 in studio equipment from Tiger Division Commander Major General Atem Salva Kiir to set up a recording studio offering free or affordable services to registered artists. Sports Spotlight: South Sudanese NBA player Wenyen Gabriel was named a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, opening a basketball court in Maban and meeting refugee youth.
South Sudan Arts & Culture: The South Sudan Artistes Union received $11,000 in studio equipment from Tiger Division Commander Maj. Gen. Atem Salva Kiir to set up a recording studio offering free or affordable services, with plans to hire a producer to train local talent. Sports & Youth: South Sudan Athletics Federation urged partners to invest more in athletics so young runners can reach regional and international stages, highlighting the Watoto Juba City Marathon as a key platform. Football (Regional Spotlight): Egypt’s Hossam Hassan faced fresh questions after a 1-0 Cairo friendly loss to South Africa, with Mohamed Salah absent again amid an ongoing camp dispute; the match also sparked debate over player handling. UN Refugee Sports Diplomacy: South Sudanese NBA player Wenyen Gabriel was named a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, opening a basketball court in Maban and meeting refugee families. Health (Public Interest): South Sudan’s Ministry of Health said 850,000 malaria cases were treated with first-line medicines in the first half of 2026. Politics (Opposition): The South Sudan Opposition Alliance defended PPC chair James Akol Zakayo over allegations tied to party registration and leadership record changes.
Local Arts & Music: South Sudan Artistes Union received $11,000 in studio equipment from Tiger Division Commander Maj. Gen. Atem Salva Kiir, aiming to set up a recording studio offering free or affordable services for registered members. Sports Investment: The South Sudan Athletics Federation urged partners to invest more in athletics, highlighting the Watoto Juba City Marathon as a platform for young talent. Basketball & Refugees: UNHCR named South Sudanese NBA star Wenyen Gabriel a Goodwill Ambassador, after he visited Sudanese refugee communities in Maban and opened a basketball court. Community Sports & Inclusion: Michael Panther, a wheelchair athlete, plans to run the Nairobi Marathon on Oct. 25 to raise funds for custom wheelchairs for children. Football Spotlight: South Africa beat Egypt 1-0 in Cairo with Puso Dithejane scoring; meanwhile, Egypt’s Hamza Abdelkarim controversy grows after a tense, no-handshake moment with coach Hossam Hassan. Governance & Elections: Civil society groups called for inclusive dialogue and protection of constitutional freedoms ahead of the Dec. 22, 2026 elections. County Leadership: Isaac Moro Johnson Lupai was sworn in as Morobo County caretaker commissioner, with security experience seen as key to tackling local instability.
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