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A Ukrainian contractor and a Uruguayan sergeant will receive the UN's highest peacekeeping honor for extraordinary courage under fire. Both men risked their lives to save others during violent conflicts in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The European Union transformed its Juba compound into a vibrant celebration of peace and partnership, bringing together ministers, activists, and citizens for a week honoring shared democratic values. Despite heavy rain, hundreds gathered to mark Europe Day with music, dialogue, and hope for South Sudan's democratic future.
South Sudan's cabinet has approved amendments to clear the path for elections in December, marking progress after years of delays. The move brings the world's youngest nation closer to its first polls since signing a 2018 peace agreement.
South Sudan's newly appointed parliament speaker is making peace his priority, calling for full implementation of the 2018 agreement that could finally bring stability to the young nation. Joseph Ngere Paciko took office this week with a clear mission: unite lawmakers and hold the government accountable as the country prepares for historic 2026 elections.
A former child soldier who once herded cattle in South Sudan is now bringing life-saving healthcare to remote communities as the first doctor from his region. Yohanis Riek's nonprofit is empowering locals to take charge of their own health in the world's newest country.
The foundations Nicholas Haysom built for South Sudan's peace process continue strengthening communities across the nation. His four decades fighting for justice show how one person's commitment can shape a country's future.
After years of waiting, communities in South Sudan's rural Western Equatoria State are finally getting their day in court through a groundbreaking mobile justice program. Starting next month, traveling courts will bring legal resolution to 35 pending cases, including crimes that have left victims waiting years for accountability.
Bishop Nathaniel Garang spent decades bringing hope to war-torn South Sudan, even earning the nickname "The Lost Bishop" when he disappeared into villages to serve his people. The 86-year-old Anglican leader who became the nation's first South Sudanese bishop died in Nairobi, leaving behind a legacy of courage and reconciliation.
When roads vanish and floodwaters rise, cargo planes become the only lifeline for isolated communities in South Sudan. In 2025, the World Food Programme airdropped 9,400 tons of food to people who would otherwise survive on lily roots and tree leaves.
When South Sudan's capital stopped collecting garbage in 2023, young residents didn't wait for help. They built their own cleanup movement that's turning a health crisis into community power.
South Sudan's newly appointed governor is rallying communities around peace instead of conflict. His message at a local church service shows how faith leaders can guide the path to reconciliation.
Three East African countries just secured $214 million to build a massive transport corridor connecting landlocked Ethiopia and South Sudan to the coast. The project will transform life for 1.5 million people and slash trade costs across the Horn of Africa.